Events

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....
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Please join us for a wonderful Thanksgiving lunch with Bishop Mike Watson. Learn practical ways to be grateful to God in the hard times, to be thankful for what we have, to...
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For all who find themselves in a tougher season in life during the holidays, you are invited to join us for a luncheon on Wednesday, November 20. Maybe grief, illness,...
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(Registration is now closed.) The Journey Retreat is a weekend retreat for students in grades 7-12 for the 2024-2025 school year. It is an incredible weekend full of amazing worship,...
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Samaritan Place Market: A Christmas Village | November 1-24 Canterbury, you have been so faithful over the years to provide new children's gifts to stock ASP's annual Christmas Village. This...
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On Sunday afternoon, November 24, 2024 Avondale Samaritan Place will host a fundraising event. The “Pickle & Pours” Pickleball Tournament will be held at Magic City Pickleball Club (1651 Independence...
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All are invited to the UMW December Coffee on Monday, December 2 from 10:30-11:30 AM. Rachel Estes will be the guest speaker and, following the meeting, Community On The Rise and Thistle...
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Let’s kickoff Christmas at Canterbury in the Chapel parking lot. A hot dinner will be served from 5-6 PM in Canterbury Hall and the event will begin outside at 6...
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All are invited to attend this special music event in Canterbury’s Sanctuary. It is the choir’s 88th year to perform Lessons & Carols.

We’re celebrating Christmas at YAC on Sunday, December 8! It’ll be a fun night filled with all of our favorite things. Check out YAC’s Instagram or Facebook for more details...
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Advent is just around the corner! It is time to place orders for poinsettias to beautify our worship spaces at Christmas. If you would like to order one to honor...
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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....
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Please join us for our annual Christmas Carol Sing Along with our Canterbury staff! Enjoy a wonderful meal by Debbie, sing a few Christmas favorites led by Rev. Keith Thompson...
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What better way to enjoy the holiday season than with a fun and festive Christmas concert from an 80-voice chorus and band! The Side-by-Side Community Chorus is made up of...
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You are invited to a special worship service to observe Winter Solstice - the longest night before Christmas. Join us at 6 PM in the Chapel on Thursday, December 19...
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Dec 22 at 10:30 Sanctuary Worship The Church Choir presents carols for the season coupled with scripture lessons outlining the advent and birth of Jesus on the last Sunday of...
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Mark your calendar and make sure to bring your children to participate in this sweet and fun morning activitiy! We will read the nativity story and create our own unique...
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New Traditions Service * | 8:15 AM | Chapel A Storybook Christmas * | 1 PM | Canterbury Center Contemporary Service * | 3 PM | Canterbury Center Sanctuary Service...
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New this year! A casual Christmas Eve Communion service designed especially for families with children. Join us in Canterbury Center to experience a unique telling of the nativity story, wonderful...
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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....
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Save the date! Make plans to join us for a great breakfast, wonderful fellowship, and a time of inspiration on January 16. Click here to register.

Canterbury Rise kids will be gathering with other UMC kids from around the Birmingham area on Martin Luther King day, January 20. We will gather at Canterbury at 8:30 for...
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On Thursday evening, January 30, UMW will host a special event featuring local author and popular speaker Sophie Hudson. Make plans to join us at 6 PM to enjoy a...
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Men's Winter Retreat at Canterbury United Methodist Church Featuring Leonard Sweet Theologian, Pastor & Author  The Event will kick off on Friday January 31st with dinner and an evening session...
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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....
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On Monday, February 10 in Wesley Hall, Kate will be with us to share about the story of challenging the status quo and digging deep into her own story to...
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Please welcome Dr. Rick Owen as he talks about Canterbury’s recent musical field trip of Living the Blues. Music is more than music. It is community, it is a feeling,...
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Sunday, March 2  |  11:30 AM  |  Canterbury Parlor Rev. Sheryl Thornton is retiring from Canterbury after 17 years of beautiful and dedicated service. If you’d like to express your...
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Morning Ashes  |  7-8:30 AM  |  Chapel DRIVE THROUGH on your morning commute or after carpool drop off to receive your ashes and a special blessing from one of our pastors....
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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....
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Get ready for the best retreat of the Spring! Discovery Weekend is March 14-16, and it's a retreat for all 7th-12th graders! Discovery Weekend is a weekend for our junior high...
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Noon Services & Lunch | April 14, 15 & 16 (Chapel) -- Maundy Thursday Services | April 17 (Noon & 6 PM) -- Good Friday Services | April 18 (Noon...
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We cannot wait to celebrate Easter with you! Sanctuary Worship: 8:15 & 10:30 AM & Contemporary Worship: 8:15 & 10:30 AM

Join TAYA at Canterbury UMC for the Come Into The Light Tour, a transformative worship experience featuring her latest single by the same name, as well as other new songs...
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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....
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The Side by Side Community Chorus presents "A Stroll Down Broadway!" on Tuesday, May 13 from 2:00-2:45 PM in Canterbury Hall. Great for all ages! No tickets are required, but...
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Introducing a new program at Canterbury UMC! If your family is growing through birth, adoption or fostering, we would love to spend a morning with you to talk about all...
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The Birmingham Boys Choir presents its 47th annual spring concert on Sunday, May 18 at 2:30 PM in the Canterbury Sanctuary. All are invited! The concert is free and is...
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May 27 | 12 Noon Join us for a very special Legacy Luncheon with Dr. John Waits from Freedom Farm, homes for abused, abandoned, neglected and at-risk kids. Learn how...
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Let’s getaway for our first Summer Getaway of the summer with a trip to Six Flags! We’re headed to Six Flags Over Georgia in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday, May 28th!...
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Camp Sumatanga is unique among camping experiences because it has an explicit focus on spiritual growth and provides kids the opportunity to meet kids from all different backgrounds from across...
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Lake Martin | Alexander City, AL Sr. High students are invited to join us for a lake weekend full of fun, talks, and discussions! We will spend a weekend at...
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I grew up at Camp Sumatanga and value that it is unique among camping experiences because it has an explicit focus on spiritual growth and provides kids the opportunity to...
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We’re headed to Activate on Wednesday, June 11 for another Summer Getaway! Activate is an interactive game room experience with tons of different active gaming experiences. It’s awesome, and you’re...
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Let’s go cheer on the Braves on Wednesday, June 18th! We’re headed to the night game that will be against the New York Mets. We’ll meet at the church on...
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We’re doing something new this summer! Jr. High students are invited to join us as we travel to Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) in Bryson City, NC. The Jr. High Adventure...
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Join us as Lifecare Solutions will provide us with valuable info to help us plan for care through all stages of the aging process. Come learn about resources to help...
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Magic City Work Week is just Mission Week with a new name & a twist! This year we will be partnering with another UMC church, and it’s going to be...
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(Registration Closed) We are switching up things for our upper elementary kids this year by helping them have their own unique week that is separate from VBS. Canterbury Rise students...
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(Registration Closed) Our rising 4K-3rd graders are going to have a blast at Dive Deep, Exploring God’s Grace!  We will go on our deep water adventure July 28-31, from 9-noon...
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On Sunday, August 10 during the Sunday School hour, Kids@Canterbury will celebrate a new school year and a brand new year of ministry with a Donut Party! Make sure to...
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On Sunday, August 10 during the combined 10:30 AM worship service in the Sanctuary, we will have a special moment to bless the backpacks of all our children returning to...
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For all YOUTH Jr. High & Sr. High! SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 - Get ready to kick off the year with our YAC Rodeo! Join us at 5:00 pm in the...
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Make plans to join us on Wednesday night, August 20 in Canterbury Hall for a special Fall Studies Kickoff event that all ages will enjoy! Chik-fil-A dinner and ice cream...
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NEXT STEPS | Begins September 7, 9:30 AM This 3-week Sunday morning class is a basic introduction to our church family and a wonderful time for you to continue building...
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Men’s Breakfast | September 25 | 6:30 AM Join us in Canterbury Hall for our quarterly Men’s Ministry Breakfast featuring Canterbury's Dave Wood, who will share inspiring stories from his...
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When we lose someone we love, we embark on a journey not of our choosing. But it is a vital and sacred journey for grief just the same. This group...
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