Events

Now is a great time to join BOOK CLUB! Two wonderful reads are lined up for October 9 and November 6. October's reading is A Knock at Midnight: A Story of Hope, Justice, and Freedom by Brittany K. Barnett. Book Club is held from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM in Room M200 (next to the Resource Room).

When we lose someone we love, we embark on a journey not of our choosing. But it is a vital and sacred journey just the same. This group serves as a means of self-care and shared community for persons in grief. For six weeks, we will listen, share, and gain important tools in navigating our...
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Join us to hear Dr. Lisa Damour, author of three New York Times best sellers, speak about "Parenting Girls." She co-hosts the "Ask Lisa" podcast, works in collaboration with UNICEF, and is recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association. Dr. Damour is also a regular contributor to The New York Times and...
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Make plans to join Rev. Tori Hastings for an ongoing, weekly Lunch & Learn beginning tomorrow, October 19 at 12 Noon. (Room M226) Through discussion, we will be breaking down history and faith in the Middle East to gain a better understanding of the current situation in Israel. Bring your lunch or place a lunch...
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Wait, what? I’m locked in!? That’s right! RISE Ministry (5th-6th grade) get excited and ready to spend a night locked in at church! We will play games, eat lots of food and have a great time with friends! Drop off 6 PM on Friday, October 20 and pick up 10 AM on Saturday, October 21. Friends...
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Please join us and welcome Canterbury member Ralph Yielding and his Litter Getter Crew and learn all the wonderful things they are doing to clean up the city of Birmingham. See something, do something. RSVP to Valerie.boyd@canterburyumc.org or 874-1523 by October 19. $5

Join Rev. Tori Hastings and Guest Speaker Rev. Brian Erickson for a 10-night Mediterranean Cruise aboard Norwegian Getaway on the Passages of the Bible Cruise October 7, 2024. You will see the Sea of Galilee, stand on the Mount of Beatitudes, Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Old City, Via Dolorosa, the Church...
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Love flowers? Bring a friend and come learn new flower arranging skills with the Canterbury Flower Guild. On Sunday, October 29 from 1-4 PM in the dining room, Janet Jackson, former co-owner of Flowerbuds, will lead a workshop! You'll learn everything from soaking oasis, conditioning flowers and building an arrangement. You will also get to...
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Once again, Canterbury is hosting a “pop-up” store for parents in the Avondale area to shop for new Christmas toys for their children at affordable prices. This Christmas shopping event takes place annually at Avondale Samaritan Place. Gifts need to be purchased and delivered to either  Avondale UMC or Canterbury UMC by November 27. You...
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Now is a great time to join BOOK CLUB! Two wonderful reads are lined up for November 6 and then January 8. November's reading is Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. Book Club is held from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM in Room M200 (next to the Resource Room).

Every month, Encore Community Respite at CUMC offers a free course for people wanting to learn more about dementia with Dr. Renee Harmon. On November 7, we explore the basics of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. What is the difference between these two terms? What are some of the most common types of dementia? What is...
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This is a retreat for all 7th-12th grade students, and friends are welcome! The weekend is full of sessions with awesome worship & talks, lots of games, small groups, and a whole lot of fun. This is a weekend that your student will not want to miss, so invite your friends and join us!

Love to bake? Or purchase Thanksgiving cakes and pies? Or is hospitality and a welcoming spirit your gift? Please help us welcome our Avondale community to Samaritan Place for our annual Bakesgiving event! Baked goods need to be at Canterbury UMC or at ASP on Friday, November 17 by noon, and servers would work on...
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Church Office Closed 11/23-11/24

A luncheon for all who find themselves in a tougher season in life during the holidays. It just can’t be the most wonderful time of the year when we are also in a particular life struggle. Maybe grief, illness, divorce, or other challenges have us wondering how to approach the holidays this year. Rev. Malcolm...
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The Birmingham-Southern Concert Choir, the Birmingham-Southern Alumni Choir and the Canterbury Chancel Choir will present Ralph Vaughan Williams Christmas musical Hodie. This cantata by Williams was composed between 1953-1954, and is a beautiful celebration of the season. All are invited to attend this special presentation in Canterbury’s Sanctuary.

Side by Side Community Chorus will present “Melodies of the Season” on Tuesday, December 5 at 2 PM in Canterbury Hall. The 90-voice chorus and band will bring you the most heartwarming tunes and a few song stories, too! Take a break from the hustle and bustle and leave with a holiday melody in your...
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Don’t miss Canterbury’s Annual Pictures with Santa event hosted by Kids@Canterbury. Photos will be taken on Wednesday, December 6. Reservations are required and picture groups will start at 4:30 PM in the Covenant Classroom. Dinner will begin at 5 PM, so plan to make an evening of...
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Join the Canterbury Staff for fellowship, lunch, and a fun Christmas carol singalong! Lunch $5. RSVP to valerie.boyd@canterburyumc.org.

Festival of Trees will be held on Wednesday, December 13 from 5-7 PM. We will be celebrating and highlighting the many wonderful groups who are connected to Canterbury including age level ministries, Sunday School classes, non-profits, etc. The evening will also include a beautiful live nativity - complete with animals and Baby Jesus - as...
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Bundle up and join the fun in the Chapel parking lot! We will enjoy some yummy hot chocolate, fire pits, and even better fellowship and Christmas music! Invite a friend and bring some chairs. See you there!

You are invited to a special worship service held on Winter Solstice - the longest night before Christmas. Join us at 6 PM in the Chapel, a sacred space, to reflect and accept where we really are, as we hold out for healing and hope this season. (This service will be livestreamed.)

Join us on Christmas Eve for candlelight communion at one of the following five services: New Traditions  |  8:15 AM Sanctuary Worship  |  10:30 AM Contemporary Worship  |  10:30 AM Contemporary Worship  |  3:00 PM Sanctuary Worship  |  5:00 PM * All Christmas Eve services will be livestreamed.

Shaking the Gates of Hell by John Archibald Join us on January 8 at 11:30, Room M200 -John Archibald will lead this session. John Archibald is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and columnist with a focus on politics. He is the son of Methodist minister Robert L. Archibald Jr. and completed a bachelor’s degree in journalism...
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Canterbury strives to be a place full of Real Grace and Real Love in the midst of Real Life. In 2024, we will focus on Real Life and what that means for us in our daily practices—not only including study, but also support and self-care. Real Life can be challenging…let’s navigate it together!  Make plans...
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Begins January 17 Wednesdays 12 Noon-1 PM Room M200 Led by: Hill Carmichael To register: https://forms.ministryforms.net/embed.aspx?formId=50b8b9e6-5289-4159-a13e-a735a44dce5f

Canterbury strives to be a place full of Real Grace and Real Love in the midst of Real Life. In 2024, we will focus on Real Life and what that means for us in our daily practices—not only including study, but also support and self-care. Real Life can be challenging…let’s navigate it together!  Make plans...
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New to Canterbury?  This Sunday morning class is a basic introduction to our church family and a wonderful time for you to continue building connections with others. 1/21 & 1/28 and 2/4 & 2/11.  To register, please email Becky King at becky.king@canterburyumc.org.

Canterbury women of all ages are invited to attend a very special evening of faith, fellowship and fun – featuring guest speakers Betty Gunn and Laura Sisson. A delicious Italian meal will be served ($20 per person) and we will enjoy an evening focused on how we find faith and joy! This is a wonderful opportunity to...
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January 24 - Nutrition Canterbury strives to be a place full of Real Grace and Real Love in the midst of Real Life. In 2024, we will focus on Real Life and what that means for us in our daily practices—not only including study, but also support and self-care. Real Life can be challenging…let’s navigate...
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“Raising Boys” Join us on January 28 from 2-4 PM in Canterbury Center for this free event. What does it look like to raise boys with emotional strength? Young men who have the skills and resources to navigate all the moments of life - from the first day of school to conflict with friends, losing...
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Encore Community Respite Ministry is designed to empower those with memory loss to live fully and live well, and is open to people of all faith backgrounds in Birmingham and surrounding areas. The program is progressive, interactive and affirming, incorporating elements of creative and cultural arts, civic service, fitness, intellectual stimulation, and social and spiritual...
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Canterbury strives to be a place full of Real Grace and Real Love in the midst of Real Life. In 2024, we will focus on Real Life and what that means for us in our daily practices—not only including study, but also support and self-care. Real Life can be challenging…let’s navigate it together!  Make plans...
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Now is a great time to join BOOK CLUB! Two wonderful reads are lined up for February 5 and then March 4. February's reading is The Same Sky by Amanda Eyre Ward. Book Club is held from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM in Room M200 (next to the Resource Room).

• Drive through Ashes – 12:00-1:00 PM A pastor will greet you with ashes at your car at the porte-cochere drive through at the main entrance near the Welcome Center. • Service of Ashes – 6:00 PM, Sanctuary Join us as we mark the beginning of Lent with this beautiful service that serves as a...
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Meet after worship on the following Sundays in Lent to enjoy an afternoon in nature with other Canterbury folks. Led by Pastor Hill Carmichael at Red Mountain Park.  Sundays: February 18, March 3 and March 17.

This workshop brings together 5th and 6th graders, their parents, and adult leaders for a faith-filled, comprehensive study of human sexuality, anatomy, growth and development, reproduction, and God’s call to intimacy and responsibility. ($60.00 per student)  • Thursday, February 22 | 6:30-8:00 PM Parents & Leaders • Saturday, February 24  | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Students...
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This workshop brings together 5th and 6th graders, their parents, and adult leaders for a faith-filled, comprehensive study of human sexuality, anatomy, growth and development, reproduction, and God’s call to intimacy and responsibility. ($60.00 per student)  • Thursday, February 22 | 6:30-8:00 PM Parents & Leaders • Saturday, February 24  | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Students...
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Rise Against Hunger is an international hunger relief non-profit organization that coordinates the packaging and distribution of food and other aid to people in developing nations. Each year, Canterbury partners with Rise Against Hunger to pack thousands of meals. In 2023, we reached our goal by packing 150,000 meals. In February, we plan to pack 200,000...
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This talented group of children travel from Uganda to America touring the states while leading worship at churches and schools. Come experience Ugandan singing and dancing with African instruments and powerful worship. The choir will perform at the February Legacy Luncheon at 12 Noon in Canterbury Hall. Lunch is $5, performance is free. To reserve...
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Meet after worship on the following Sundays in Lent to enjoy an afternoon in nature with other Canterbury folks. Led by Pastor Hill Carmichael at Red Mountain Park.  Sundays: February 18, March 3 and March 17.

Canterbury Book Club, hosted by Rachel Estes and Annie Skinner, is open to everyone! This reading opportunity also covers the UMW Reading Program requirements. Consider joining us for this great way to read, learn and grow together! Book Club is held from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM in Room M226. Lunch is available for $12. To order,...
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Meets in Room M141 (Crawford Owen Room) 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 6-7 PM Interested in keeping your balance? Join Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist Marie Blair in an exploration of movement and breathing techniques that will cultivate steadiness of body and mind. With 15 years of teaching experience, Marie invites us to honor our bodies as...
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Discovery Weekend is March 15-17 and is our YAC spring retreat for all 7th-12th grade students. This weekend is designed for our junior high students, where our senior high students (grades 10-12) take on leadership roles during the whole weekend. Senior high students give the session talks, lead the small groups, and more. It all...
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Meet after worship on the following Sundays in Lent to enjoy an afternoon in nature with other Canterbury folks. Led by Pastor Hill Carmichael at Red Mountain Park.  Sundays: February 18, March 3 and March 17.

When we lose someone we love, we embark on a journey not of our choosing. And yet, it is a vital and sacred journey we must make. Grief Care groups serve as a means of self-care and shared community for those in grief. It is designed to be a series of six sessions – where...
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When we lose someone we love, we embark on a journey not of our choosing. And yet, it is a vital and sacred journey we must make. Grief Care groups serve as a means of self-care and shared community for those in grief. It is designed to be a series of six sessions – where...
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NOON SERVICES & LUNCH | MARCH 25, 26 & 27 12 Noon | CHAPEL Join us during Holy Week at 12 Noon on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in the Chapel for a time of reflection and worship. Each day will feature a different guest speaker. This year, we are excited to welcome Canterbury members to...
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SONRISE SERVICE  |  7:00 AM  |  HILLSIDE AMPHITHEATER SANCTUARY SERVICES  |  8:15 & 10:30 AM  |  SANCTUARY CONTEMPORARY SERVICES  |  8:15 & 10:30 AM  |  CANTERBURY CENTER

Narcan Training with Candace Rachel Room 226

Canterbury Book Club, hosted by Rachel Estes and Annie Skinner, is open to everyone! This reading opportunity also covers the UMW Reading Program requirements. Consider joining us for this great way to read, learn and grow together! Book Club is held from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM in Room M226. Lunch is available for $12. To order,...
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Books to Prisons with Shannon Wadlington Room 226

CPR Training with Lee Currie Room 226

11:30-1pm Looking for the Fountain of Youth? Let us help by offering you a roadmap to successful aging. Whether we like it or not, we all age, so join us as we learn how to successfully navigate the seasons of our lives. Through engAGE, we will offer quarterly Lunch and Learn gatherings featuring engaging and...
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The Well House/Trafficking with Carolyn Potter Room 226

Women's Retreat & Writing Workshop Canterbury will host a Spring Women's Retreat, ENLIVEN, featuring guest speaker and author Kathy Izard. The 2-day event will be held here on campus, and will be a weekend of growth and fellowship including an optional pre-event workshop on April 25. For details, click here.

Senior Night | April 28 | 5:30-7:30 PM Mark your calendar for Sunday, April 28 as we celebrate our incredible Seniors! (5:30 PM, Canterbury Hall) All 7th-11th grade YACs are encouraged to attend to support our graduating 12th graders! The event is $10/person for families that do not have a Senior. Please click here to let us know that...
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What's Happening at Urban Ministries with Garrett Harper Room 226

Side by Side Community Chorus Spring Concert| May 14 | 2 PM The Side by Side Community Chorus presents "Peace, Love and Harmony" on May 14 at 2 PM in Canterbury Hall. From Louis Armstrong and the Beatles to Simon and Garfunkel, we'll bring you nostalgic tunes that you will love singing along to! Kanemaster...
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On Sunday, May 19, we invite you to join us in celebrating Rev. Ruth Grissom and her upcoming retirement. The reception will be held during the Sunday School hour beginning at 9:15 AM in the Parlor. Let’s wish Ruth well and thank her for the love and dedication she has given to Canterbury’s Children’s Ministry.

Take a break from your summer job, and join us at the lake! YAC Sr. High are welcomed to join us for a lake weekend full of fun, talks, and discussions. We will spend a weekend at Lake Martin from June 6-8, 2024. Our time will be spent on the lake during the day with...
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Join the adventure! VBC registration is now open for ages rising 4K through 5th grade. Register here!

Be in the know about what studies and offerings are coming this Fall and join us on Tuesday, June 11 to get all the details! Join us for a complimentary lunch at 12 Noon in the Renneker conference room - OR -  join us for a complimentary dinner at 6 PM in Room M227. This...
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Let’s get summer started with our first Wednesday Summer Getaway! For our first getaway, we’ll be going to the new Activate Birmingham! What’s Activate, you ask? Great question! Activate is a new gaming experience where they have several games rooms that are designed with interactive technology. Each room has different games & challenges that you...
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Who loves a good roller coaster? We know you do! We hope you’ll join us on Wednesday, June 19th as we venture to Six Flags Over Georgia! It will be a day full of fun rides, park food, and some of your favorite people! Could there be a better way to spend a Wednesday? We...
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Come and enjoy Taco Mama from 5-9 PM at the Crestline location 63 Church Street Make sure to mention “Canterbury Fundraiser” at checkout for each restaurant.

Our Junior High students will be heading to the beach this summer for an incredible trip, and we are very excited about it! BigStuf is a camp in Panama City Beach, Florida, and it is awesome. Great messages. Great worship. Incredible location. We will be attending BigStuf from June 21-25, 2024. This trip has all...
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Camp Mash Up at Canterbury June 24-27, 2024, 9am-1pm is for rising 1st grade through 4th grade students. We will do hands on science experiments each day, make fun crafts, create our own snacks, play lots of games and have so much opportunity to use imagination. And we will cover some scripture too!

June Legacy Luncheon welcomes Hand N Paw! Join us for lunch at noon on June 25! $5 Canterbury Hall rsvp by June 18 to Valerie Boyd at valerie.boyd@canterburyumc.org

Summer Night Out with Canterbury! Come enjoy lunch or dinner at Daniel George 11 AM-2 PM  |  5:30 PM-9:30 PM 2837 Culver Road Reservations are required, click here. Make sure to mention “Canterbury Fundraiser” at checkout for each restaurant.

For rising 1st – 4th grade for the 2024-2025 year. July 22-25, 2024 9:00am-1:00pm

Current 10th-12th grade students, this getaway is for you! We’re going whitewater rafting! Woohoo! This is an overnight trip where we will leave mid-morning on Wednesday, July 31st and head to Tennessee. We’ll spend the night at the Whitewater Express camp, and then we’ll go whitewater rafting mid-morning on Thursday, August 1st. We’ll be back...
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Book Club is back and will be held on the 1st Monday of each month! (8/5-4/1) Join us from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM in Room M226 for great discussion and fellowship. To reserve a lunch ($12) please email Clare Mallette. To register for book club, click here.

Let’s go back to Atlanta for our last Summer Getaway of Summer 2024! We couldn’t think of a better way to cap off a great summer than to go to a Braves game! Please note that this getaway is on a Thursday. We’ll meet at Canterbury at 8:30am on Thursday, August 8th, and then we’ll...
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Come and enjoy Davenport's Pizza from 5-9 PM 2837 Cahaba Road Make sure to mention “Canterbury Fundraiser” at checkout for each restaurant.

We invite you to a new way to kick off the school year at Canterbury. During the Sunday School hour will host a “meet the teacher” style event for kids and their parents to find their new classrooms and to meet their teachers in the kids’ area. Afterwards, we invite you and your kids to...
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Food, fun, fellowship All ages are invited to join us to kickoff fall with FOUR entertaining guys who will be here to have fun, share some music and make some memories...  Three on a String! Make plans to join us! Complimentary Dinner  •  Ice Cream Trucks Cornhole Tournament  •  Inflatables for Kids Lots of Fun ...
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Do you have an aging parent or loved one? The next engAGE Lunch and Learn will be August 22 from 11:30-1:00 PM in Canterbury Hall. The topic is WHAT'S NEXT? Putting the right pieces in place to be better prepared to care for an aging loved one. It will be led by a panel of four local experts. Lunch is...
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On Sunday, August 25, our 3rd grade students will take part in their Faith Milestone event during the Sunday School hour at 9:15 AM as they will receive their very own Bible from Canterbury. Please click here for more details and to RSVP.

Every month, Canterbury members and people from all over our community come together for a great lunch prepared by Canterbury Chef, Debbie Lofton. Come enjoy fellowship while being entertained by singers, dancers, musicians, or professional speakers. Join us at Noon in Canterbury Hall on August 27 to hear from and to meet Canterbury's new Director...
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Spiritual Practices and the Enneagram With Rev. Joseph and Suzanne Stabile Hosted by Canterbury UMC Friday, September 6 - 6-9 PM Saturday, September 7 - 9 AM-5 PM Our ways of connecting with God are as varied as our Enneagram numbers. This workshop will walk participants through varied spiritual practices, practical application and expectations, and...
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Book Club is back and will be held on the 1st Monday of each month! (8/5-4/1) Join us from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM in Room M226 for great discussion and fellowship. To reserve a lunch ($12) please email Clare Mallette. To register for book club, click here.

Thank you, Canterbury, for the feedback you provided through the recent survey on mental health. From the data collected, we've developed a 4-week program starting on September 11 that contains helpful sessions designed to support and equip persons caring for family members with mental health challenges. This support group is co-sponsored by United Counseling and all sessions...
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Hill Carmichael is starting a new study for men ages 35-50. It will kick off on September 12 at 6:30 AM in Room M208, and will be held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Questions? Email Hill or click here to sign up.

Begins September 15 Considering joining Canterbury? This Sunday morning class is a basic introduction to our church family and a wonderful time to continue building connections with others. The next session will be held in the Dining Room at 9:15 AM on 9/15, 9/22, 9/29 & 10/6. To register, please email Becky King.

Begins September 15 | 5-6:30 PM The Divorce Journey: Past, Present & Future - Going through a divorce holds such a wide range of feelings, decisions and reassessments of life goals. This 10-week course on Sunday evenings is a safe and encouraging community where participants are guided along their unique journeys and beyond. Sessions include...
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This year we are including 4th graders in the Rise community of 5th & 6th graders. Make sure to sign up your child for our first RISE retreat on September 20-21, held in conjunction with Asbury UMC and Grace UMC. This will be a super fun fall weekend at Camp Sumatanga, click here to register. Questions?...
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Considering joining Canterbury? This Sunday morning class is a basic introduction to our church family and a wonderful time to continue building connections with others. The next session will be held in the Dining Room at 9:15 AM on 9/15, 9/22, 9/29 & 10/6. To register, please email Becky King.

Considering joining Canterbury? This Sunday morning class is a basic introduction to our church family and a wonderful time to continue building connections with others. The next session will be held in the Dining Room at 9:15 AM on 9/15, 9/22, 9/29 & 10/6. To register, please email Becky King.

Considering joining Canterbury? This Sunday morning class is a basic introduction to our church family and a wonderful time to continue building connections with others. The next session will be held in the Dining Room at 9:15 AM on 9/15, 9/22, 9/29 & 10/6. To register, please email Becky King.

Join us for breakfast on October 17 at 6:30 AM in Canterbury Hall! We’ll enjoy food and fellowship and discuss upcoming events specifically designed for men at Canterbury. So, if you are interested in being a part of a Life Group, signing up for a Men’s Retreat, or being a part of any of the...
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Faith Milestones are a chance for the church to celebrate exactly who your child is right now and connect that to important parts of our faith practices here at church. We are so excited to see you and your 4th grader at our 4th grade milestone on Oct 20. We will be learning about how...
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For years, Canterbury’s Outreach ministries have been guided by Jesus’ words in Matthew 25. Sunday morning, October 27, our church will experience this passage as we worship together through hands-on service from 9:30-11:30 AM. Please make plans to join us as we live out our call to love ‘the least of these’ on October 27,...
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Please join us for our October Juke Fest as we reminisce to the music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s featuring Bob Norman and friends. Be on the lookout, you never know who is waiting in the wings to jitterbug. Enjoy a fabulous lunch, fellowship, singing and yes, some dancing! Canterbury Hall  |  Noon  |  $5 Please RSVP...
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Book Club is held on the 1st Monday of each month! (8/5-4/7) Join us from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM in Room M226 for great discussion and fellowship. To reserve a lunch ($12) please email Clare Mallette. REGISTER for Book Club, click here.