Canterbury UMC

Canterbury Christmas Chili Cookoff
2025-12-17 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for a fun and festive evening at Canterbury’s Christmas Chili Cookoff! Enjoy a hearty spread of homemade chilis and grilled cheese while celebrating the season with friends, games and great food! Enter your best chili to compete for fun prizes… or simply come ready to taste and vote for your favorites! Proceeds will benefit the Jackson Olin High School feeding program, helping ensure students have meals over the holidays. All ages are invited to come share in the Christmas cheer and make a difference! [ $10 adults | $7 kids & youth | $30 family max ] Enter your chili by clicking here, $20 reg. fee, deadline to enter is December 10.

A Service of Lessons and Carols
2025-12-21 08:15 - 11:30
Join us in worship on Sunday, December 21 at 8:15 AM in the Chapel or 10:30 AM in the Sanctuary for a beautiful Service of Lessons and Carols. Through scripture readings and inspiring music, we’ll prepare our hearts and minds for the coming joy of Christmas. * Services to be livestreamed

The Longest Night
2025-12-21 18:00 - 19:00
You are invited to a special Winter Solstice Service for a sacred space of reflection, comfort, and renewal. This quiet, contemplative time of worship on the longest night before Christmas will be held on Sunday, December 21 at 6PM in the Chapel. Together, we will acknowledge the darkness and difficulty that can accompany this season, while holding on to the promise of peace, healing, and hope that the coming Light brings. * Service to be livestreamed

Kids Cookie Connection
2025-12-22 10:00 - 11:00
Mark your calendar and make sure to bring your children to participate in this sweet and fun morning activity!
Join us at 10 AM in Canterbury Hall to decorate Christmas cookies to pack up and take to our homebound friends. Fun for kids of all ages!

Christmas Eve Services
2025-12-24 11:00
New Traditions Service
11 AM | Chapel
A Storybook Christmas
1 PM | Canterbury Center
Contemporary Service
3 PM | Canterbury Center
Sanctuary Service
3 PM | Sanctuary
Sanctuary Service
5 PM | Sanctuary

A Storybook Christmas
2025-12-24 13:00 - 14:00
Bring the whole family and celebrate Christmas Eve with us in Canterbury Center at 1 PM! This casual, kid-friendly service features a fun and creative retelling of the Nativity story, joyful Christmas music, communion, and the magical glow of candlelight. It’s a special way for families with young children to come together, make memories, and experience the wonder of Christmas. * Service to be livestreamed

Iron City Men's Event
2026-01-10 09:00 - 12:00
Save the date for a powerful morning of inspiration and fellowship at the Men’s Ministry Gathering on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 9 AM to Noon at TopGolf. This event features two dynamic speakers, Jerry Pate, U.S. Open Champion and Alabama Hall of Fame golfer, and Aaron Feld, renowned strength coach from the University of Oregon and University of Miami. Enjoy great conversation, encouragement, and connection with men from across the community. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today: $50 per person or $25 for college students. Sponsored by Bluff Park UMC, Canterbury UMC, Grace UMC, New Beginnings UMC, St. Mark UMC, Trinity UMC, and West District UMC. Register now by clicking here.

Serve Day
2026-01-25
Serve Day at Canterbury returns on Sunday, January 25! After such an incredible experience last year, we can’t wait to come together again to serve our neighbors and community. Mark your calendar and make plans to join us for this special Sunday of hands-on ministry, fellowship, and impact – you won’t want to miss it!
Sign up for your project now by visiting canterburyumc.org/outreach/

UMW Women's Dinner
2026-01-29 18:00 - 19:00
You’re invited to a special evening of food, fellowship, and inspiration at the United Methodist Women’s Dinner on Thursday, January 29 at 6 PM. Enjoy a delicious meal and hear from Ashley McMakin, owner and founder of Ashley Mac’s, as she shares her story of faith, family, and building a beloved local business. Tickets are $25 per person. Come be encouraged and connect with women across our church community… we can’t wait to see you there!
Register here: UMW Women’s Dinner

Next Steps | Begins February 1
2026-02-01 09:15 - 10:30
New to Canterbury? This Sunday morning class is a basic introduction to our church family and a wonderful time for you to connect with others. If you are interested in making Canterbury your church home, please join us on 2/1, 2/8 and 2/15 at 9:15 AM. To register, email becky.king@canterburyumc.org.

Ash Wednesday
2026-02-18 07:30 - 19:00
Join us on Ash Wednesday, February 18, as we begin the season of Lent together with meaningful opportunities for worship and reflection. We will offer drive-through ashes at the Chapel from 7:00–8:30 a.m., a noon service in the Chapel, and a special evening service at 6:00 p.m. in the Canterbury Center. Dinner will be served that evening, though no studies will meet, allowing space for rest, worship, and prayer. Wherever you are in your faith journey, we invite you to come and mark this holy day with us.

YAC Discovery Weekend
2026-03-13 - 2026-03-15
Discovery Weekend will be held March 13-15! This is a retreat for all 7th-12th graders (friends are welcome!). It is an awesome weekend filled with meaningful talks, amazing worship, fun games, and more! This Retreat is different from other retreats because Discovery happens here at Canterbury UMC and it is put on by the Sr. High students for our Jr. High students! Registration will open at 7 AM on January 12 on the youth page of the church website, canterburyumc.org/grow/youth/
