This season our theme invites us to Be Like Jesus: Becoming who God made us to be. In this time of reflection and repentance, we look to the life of Jesus as our guide — his compassion, courage, humility, and love — and ask how God is shaping us more fully into people who reflect that same grace in the world. 

Holy Week Services Easter Services MOR Easter Offering

Ash Wednesday | February 18

Morning Ashes | 7-8:30 AM  |  Chapel Lot
DRIVE THROUGH on your morning commute or after carpool drop off to receive your ashes and a special blessing from one of our pastors.

Noon Service of Ashes | 12 PM  |  Chapel
Join us as we mark the beginning of the Lent with this traditional service that promises to be both spiritually enriching and musically inspiring. 

Evening Blues Service | 6 PM  |  Canterbury Center
This unique service will combine the solemnity and reflection of Ash Wednesday with the soulful and
contemplative tones of blues music. This service will set the tone for our Lenten journey to the cross.

~ Dinner will be served prior to the Blues Service on February 18 from 5-6 PM in Canterbury Hall.


Holy Week

Palm Sunday  |  March 29
•  8:15 AM  |  New Traditions
• 10:30 AM  |  Sanctuary Worship
• 10:30 AM  |  Contemporary Worship
Come worship with us as we wave palms in our services and step into this sacred week together.

Noon Services  |  March 30, 31 & April 1
•  12 PM  |  Chapel
Join us at 12 Noon Monday through Wednesday in the Chapel for a time of reflection and worship. Each day will feature a different guest speaker. 

Holy Week Seder Meal  |  April 1
•  5 PM  |  Canterbury Hall
Join us for a meaningful evening around the table for a special Seder meal – an ancient celebration Jesus shared with his disciples. Through foods, scripture, and storytelling, we’ll explore the roots of the Last Supper and deepen our understanding of the journey toward Easter. 

Maundy Thursday  |  April 2
  12 PM  |  Chapel
Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper and you are invited to join us at Noon to partake in this special time of remembrance. 

Good Friday  |  April 3
•  12 PM  |  Canterbury Center
•  6 PM  |  Chapel
On Good Friday, we remember the day that Jesus willingly suffered and died on the cross as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. Two services will be held – a service of darkness led by our Contemporary Worship team at 12 PM in Canterbury Center, and a traditional Good Friday service in the Chapel at 6 PM.


Easter Sunday

Sanctuary Worship
8:15 & 10:30 AM
Sanctuary

Contemporary Worship
8:15 & 10:30 AM
Canterbury Center


Mission Outreach Easter Offering

The Mission Outreach United Appeal Fund Easter Offering benefits vital ministries at Canterbury. This year your gifts will directly benefit:

• Avondale Samaritan Place’s – Use Your Noodle Program
• Canterbury UMC – Beeson Social Work Assistance Fund
• Canterbury UMC – Direct Assistance

Consider making a prayerful and generous gift to this special Easter Offering. Watch your mailbox for a detailed letter and a return giving card. You may bring your gift to worship on Easter Sunday or mail it to 350 Overbrook Road, Mountain Brook, AL 35213. Please make your check payable to the Mission Outreach United Appeal Fund.