Canterbury Chapel Episcopal Church & Student Center

Join us for Holy Eucharist every Sunday at 8am, 10am and 5pm (with Student Supper) & Wednesday at 7pm (Chaplain’s Class + Compline) .

Services are also shared via Facebook Live if you choose to attend virtually. All are welcome!

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Our Mission

Our mission at Canterbury Chapel Episcopal Church and Student Center is to show God's love through Christ by being a sanctuary and an accepting community for worship, spiritual growth, and compassionate service.

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All are Welcome. All are Invited.

Worship

Worship is central to our common life at Canterbury. We hold a service of Holy Eucharist every Sunday at 8:00am and 10:00 am. Our choir, pipe organ, and instrumental musicians contribute to worship services. During the academic year, we also have a 5:00 pm Sunday service of Holy Eucharist, and we pray Compline on Wednesdays at 8:00 pm, following the 7:00 pm Chaplain's Class.

Art

Canterbury celebrates the art of students, locals, and visiting artists at its Betak-Frangoulis Gallery. Contact us for more information on current art on display and upcoming events.

Ministries

Ministries at Canterbury include Art at Canterbury, Deacon’s Deli, Meals on Wheels, and more! Contact us to get involved today.

Education

We offer a wide range of education through Canterbury including Sunday School for children and adults, Chaplain’s Class, and Tuesday Art Class with Ann Betak.

Students at Canterbury

Canterbury is within walking distance of The University of Alabama which offers an incredible opportunity for our students. If you are a student at UA, follow us on social media to stay in touch!

Inclusivity

At Canterbury Chapel Episcopal Church and Student Center, all are welcome regardless of race, ethnicity, faith tradition, class, age, political party, education, gender, marital status, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Below is our weekly schedule. Learn more about special events on our events page.

Weekly Schedule

8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist in the Nave
9:00 a.m. - Sunday School
Adults: Student Center
Middle/High School: Marc’s Office
Children: Carroll Hall
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist in the Nave, followed by Coffee Hour in the Student Center
5:00 p.m. - Holy Eucharist in the Nave followed by Student Supper
6:30 p.m. Praying the Rosary
in the Hydeaway

College Students (during academic year)
7:00 p.m. - Chaplain’s Class
8:00 p.m. - Compline
5:30 p.m. Formation Class: “Finding Meaning in a Mean World” (Fall 2025)
in the Student Center