Events

There are so many talented children at Canterbury and we think it is time to share it with our church family with a Children’s Talent Show. Their talent might be singing, twirling, gymnastics, dance, playing an instrument, doing a monologue, or a number of other ways. Our talent show will be held on Wednesday, October...
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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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