Canterbury UMC

Mom & Me Cupcake Challenge
2026-05-03 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
You’re invited to a super sweet afternoon of fun at 2 PM in Canterbury Hall. Bring your mom, grandmother, or a special adult friend and team up for a cupcake – decorating challenge based on our surprise theme. Get creative, add a little friendly competition, and enjoy plenty of frosting, sprinkles, and laughter along the way. We can’t wait to see what you design! Click here to register!

Senior Night
2026-05-03 17:30 - 18:30
Mark your calendars and join us Sunday, May 3 as we celebrate our incredible graduating Seniors! Senior Night will be at 5:30pm in Canterbury Hall, and all 7th – 11th grade YACs are encouraged to attend to support our 12th graders! RSVP by clicking here.

UMW Spring Meeting and Luncheon
2026-05-04 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for the UMW Spring Meeting and Luncheon on May 4 at 10:30 AM in Wesley Hall. We will welcome Stacy Smith, who will share about her upcoming commissioning as our church’s missionary to Tanzania, where she will teach at Wesley College. We will also present the Anne Berte Award. Lunch will be provided by Ashley Mac’s. ($18) Please click here to reserve your lunch by April 28.

Women's Serve Night
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:30
We will have another Women’s Serve Night on Thursday, May 7! We will host the girls who live at Grace House for a girls’ night out. We will have a light dinner and join together to make two fun crafts for the girls and their house mothers. These girls are in the foster system and need role models and Christian fellowship; so this is a wonderful service opportunity. Sign up to choose to help with dinner, crafts, be a “floater” or a “buddy” to one of the girls during the night. This serve night is sponsored by the Encouragers’ groups and we would love for all Canterbury women to participate. Click here to sign up.

Side by Side Chorus Concert
2026-05-12 14:00 - 15:00
Motown Edition! All are invited to a joyful afternoon of music in Canterbury Hall at our Side by Side Spring Concert! Enjoy classic Motown favorites as our Encore musicians come together in a spirited performance full of energy, rhythm, and fun. Bring a friend and join us for this uplifting celebration! Free admission – donations will be accepted to benefit Encore Respite Ministry programs.

10 Years of Encore
2026-05-31 11:30 - 12:30
Encore Respite Ministry is celebrating 10 years and we would love for you to join us! Celebrate with us on Sunday, May 31 at 10:30 AM during the Contemporary service for a special Encore recognition. Then, continue the celebration at 11:30 AM in Canterbury Hall with refreshments and fellowship.

UMW Summer Meal Series
2026-06-03 12:00 - 19:00
This favorite fundraiser is back and once again UMW has partnered with some of our area’s most popular restaurants to raise funds that will help support deserving not-for-profit organizations. Please participate and make sure to mention “Canterbury Fundraiser” when you check out!
Grab lunch or dinner at Brick & Tin on June 3!

Senior High Lake Trip
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-07
It’s a weekend at Lake Martin full of games, fellowship, sessions, & more! We’ll spend the day on the lake and then hang out at night. It’s going to be an incredible weekend! This trip is for students in grades 10-12 in the 2025-26 school year.
Click here to sign up!

Iron City Men's Breakfast
2026-06-06 08:30 - 10:00
Join us for the Iron City Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, June 6 at Trinity UMC’s Oxmoor Campus (1400 Oxmoor Rd). Men from United Methodist churches across Birmingham are invited to gather for breakfast, encouragement, stories of faith, and an opportunity to serve together this summer. The theme, “Blessed Are…,” will focus on recognizing God’s blessing among us and celebrating the ways He is already at work through the men in our churches.
Cost is $15 and includes breakfast. Nursery is available for children 6 and under. Click here to register.

Junior High Adventure
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-18
This is our second year doing this trip! We’ll be going to Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) in Bryson City, NC. On this trip, we’ll go rafting on the Nantahala River & do some other awesome activities while we’re there! It is such a fun trip, so make plans to join us! This trip is for students in grades 7-9 in the 2025-26 school year.
Click here to sign up!

UMW Summer Meal Series
2026-06-17 17:00 - 21:00
This favorite fundraiser is back and once again UMW have partnered with some of our area’s most popular restaurants to raise funds that will help support deserving not-for-profit organizations. Please participate and make sure to mention “Canterbury Fundraiser” when you check out!
Enjoy pizza night at Davenport’s for dinner Wednesday, June 17!

UMW Summer Meal Series
2026-06-24 12:00 - 20:00
This favorite fundraiser is back and once again UMW has partnered with some of our area’s most popular restaurants to raise funds that will help support deserving not-for-profit organizations. Please participate and make sure to mention “Canterbury Fundraiser” when you check out!
Grab your friends for a lunch date or night out at La Paz on June 24!

Beach Reads
2026-06-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-28 18:00 - 19:00
Looking for the perfect summer read and meaningful conversation? Join Beach Reads this summer! These relaxed gatherings combine great books, fellowship, and faith-filled discussion. Whether you’re reading by the pool, at the beach, or on your back porch, this is a wonderful way to stay connected and grow in community this summer. Click here for details, book selections and to register!

UMW Summer Meal Series
2026-07-08 11:00 - 20:00
This favorite fundraiser is back and once again UMW has partnered with some of our area’s most popular restaurants to raise funds that will help support deserving not-for-profit organizations. Please participate and make sure to mention “Canterbury Fundraiser” when you check out!
Meet your family and friends at Daniel George for lunch or dinner July 8!

Magic City Work Week
2026-07-12 - 2026-07-18
Magic City Work Week is just mission week with a new name & a twist! For the second year, we’ll be partnering with Riverchase UMC! It is an amazing week where we’ll serve in the West End area. We’ll paint houses during the day and then have sessions in the morning & night. It’s one of the best weeks in the life of YAC, and you don’t want to miss it! This trip is for students in grades 7-12 in the 2025-26 school year.
Click here to sign up!

Men's Breakfast
2026-07-16 06:30 - 07:30
Men of all ages are invited to join us for a summer morning of fellowship, great food, and good conversation. Come connect with friends, meet someone new, and start your day together in community.
Register here!

Vacation Bible School
2026-07-20 09:00 - 2026-07-23 12:00
This summer we are going to soar through the stars on an intergalatic adventure to discover all the wonderful ways of God! Join us for ✨⭐️ STARSTRUCK 🌟💫 and learn about all of the amazing things God has done! Cost is free and is for rising 4K-3rd grade (fall of 2026).
– Click here to register your kiddos.
– Click here to serve as a volunteer.

UMW Summer Meal Series
2026-07-22 17:00 - 20:00
This favorite fundraiser is back and once again they’ve partnered with some of our area’s most popular restaurants to raise funds that will help support deserving not-for-profit organizations. Please participate and make sure to mention “Canterbury Fundraiser” when you check out!

Grab dinner at Taco Mama July 22!

RISE Connect Serve Camp
2026-07-27 - 2026-07-30
Have fun AND grow in your faith this summer! Come to Connect Serve Camp! In the morning, we will play games, worship, study the Bible in small groups, and of course eat snacks! In the afternoon, we will go out into Birmingham to serve our neighbors. (4th-6th grades) $50 per camper

UMW Summer Meal Series
2026-07-29 11:00 - 19:00
This favorite fundraiser is back and once again they’ve partnered with some of our area’s most popular restaurants to raise funds that will help support deserving not-for-profit organizations. Please participate and make sure to mention “Canterbury Fundraiser” when you check out!

Grab your favorite Urban Cookhouse lunch or dinner on July 29!
