Canterbury UMC

Christmas Eve Services
2024-12-24 00:00 (America/Chicago)
New Traditions Service * | 8:15 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
* Services to be livestreamed

Kids@Canterbury Gingerbread Nativities
2024-12-23 10:00
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 gingerbread nativities to take home. Fun for kids of all ages!

Lessons & Carols Service
2024-12-22 10:30
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 Advent.

The Longest Night
2024-12-19 18:00
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 –
in a sacred space to reflect and accept where we really are, as we hold out for peace, healing and hope this season. * Service to be livestreamed

Annual Side-by-Side Chorus Christmas Concert
2024-12-19 14:00 - 15:00
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 folks from our Encore community who love to sing and be with friends! This year’s concert will benefit the Encore Family Fund. No tickets are required, donations will be accepted at the door! Make plans to shop for unique holiday gifts before and after the event.

December Legacy Luncheon
2024-12-17 12:00
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 and share in wonderful fellowship and love as we embrace the spirit of hope this Christmas season.

Baby's First Milestone
2024-12-15 09:15
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 baby at our 1st milestone for them on Dec 15. We will be learning about how you can start thinking about what daily faith practices you’d like to establish in your home and will make a special handprint ornament to remember this sacred time you are experiencing with your little one. We will have a space devoted to letting our littles roam about and play while we talk! Please RSVP so that we will be prepared with materials for your family.
Register here!

Poinsettia Orders
2024-12-09 00:00
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 or remember a loved one, you may do so by filling out an order form located at the round desk. Each poinsettia is $25. The deadline to order is December 9.

YAC Christmas Party
2024-12-08 17:00
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 on the event. This will be our last MYF of the year, so make sure to join us!

Birmingham-Southern Alumni Choir Concert
2024-12-06 19:00
All are invited to attend this special music event in Canterbury’s Sanctuary. It is the choir’s 88th year to perform Lessons & Carols.

Carols & Cocoa
2024-12-04 18:00
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 PM. We will enjoy yummy hot chocolate, fire pits, fellowship and sing-along with the Contemporary Band. Invite a friend and bring your folding chairs!

UMW December Coffee
2024-12-02 10:30 - 23:30
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 Farms will host a holiday pop-up shop featuring their Christmas items. Great shopping for gifts and stocking stuffers.

ASP Pickle & Pours Pickleball Tournament
2024-11-24 12:30
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 Ct. Suite 111, Homewood, AL 35209 | 205.201.0242).
By participating you will have lots of fun – and will also be feeding an underserved family in our community, providing assistance through social workers to a homeless individual, providing a safe, fun space for kids to come after school, supporting a summer education program for children who are falling behind at school.
Beginner and Intermediate levels are invited to enter for a $75 fee. Registration for team competition is $750 for corporate sponsors (click here for sponsor levels) and $150 for a team of 2.
TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION
12:30 – 2.0/2.5 Beginner – Click here to register
2:30 – 3.0/3.5 Intermediate – Click here to register
4:30 – Corporate Teams – Click here to register
4:30 – Open Teams – Click here to register
Crazy D’s Dogs Food Truck | Beverages by Cahaba Brewing | Lots of Pickle Swag

Christmas Village Gift Collection
2024-11-24 00:00
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 year’s gift collection will be held from November 1-24. Shop for toys at your favorite local store or use the convenient Amazon Wish List. Financial donations are always welcome. Please bring your unwrapped gifts to Canterbury by November 24. The shopping event for families will be held at ASP on December 4-5.

Journey Retreat
2024-11-22 00:00 - 2024-11-24 00:00
(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, great talks, meaningful experiences, and a whole lot of fun!

Happyish Holidays
2024-11-20 11:30 - 13:00
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, divorce, or another challenge has you wondering how to approach the holidays. Rev. Monica Harbarger, Director of United Counseling, will be our special guest and she will talk with us about self-care, grace for ourselves and each other, and how we can still engage hope and joy.
Questions? Contact Sheryl Thornton at sheryl.thornton@canterburyumc.org.
Click here to register.

November Legacy Luncheon
2024-11-19 12:00
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 look for ways to help and be there for one another all while embracing and meeting each other right where we are…in God’s hands.

1st Grade Faith Milestone
2024-11-17 09:15
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 1st grader at our 1st grade milestone on Nov 17. We will be learning about baptism and how it teaches us who we are in God’s eyes. Please RSVP so that we will be prepared with materials for your family.
Register here!

Book Club
2024-11-04 11:30 - 12:30
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.

Legacy Luncheon | October 29
2024-10-29 12:00
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 by October 24 Valerie Boyd 205.874.1523 or valerie.boyd@canterburyumc.org

Churchwide Day of Service
2024-10-27 09:30 - 12:00
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, for a day to remember that It’s Great to Serve with Canterbury!
NO REGULAR WORSHIP SERVICES WILL BE HELD.
9:30 AM – Brief time of worship – Canterbury Center
10:00 AM – Service Projects
11:30 AM – Fellowship Lunch

4th Grade Faith Milestone
2024-10-20 09:15
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 our faith pushes us out into the world to serve others. Please RSVP so that we will be prepared with materials for your family.
Register here!

Men's Breakfast
2024-10-17 06:30 - 19:30
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 upcoming ministries, you don’t want to miss it. $12 per person. Register now: www.canterburyumc.org/mens-breakfast

Next Steps
2024-10-06 00:00, 2024-09-29 00:00, 2024-09-22 00:00
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.

RISE Connect Fall Retreat (4th-6th grades)
2024-09-20 00:00 - 2024-09-21 00:00
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? Email Eleanor Christiansen.

Divorce Support
2024-09-15 17:00 - 18:30
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 space for teaching, personal reflection and fellowship. Led by Rev. Leslie Etheredge in Room M200. Click here to register.

Next Steps
2024-09-15 00:00
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.

New! Men's Bible Study
2024-09-12 06:30
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.
