Events

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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