Wednesday evening dinner is available in the Mural Room every Wednesday evening from 5:15-6:15 p.m. (Check the calendar for exclusions.) Enjoy a delicious dinner lovingly prepared by Parish Chef Mary O’Brien before classes and choir rehearsals. Cost is $8/adults, $4/child, $25/family max. February 15 Menu: Glazed Salmon Rice Bowl w/ Jasmine Rice, Slaw, Cucumber, and … Continue reading "Wednesday Evening Dinner"
Calvary parishioners and friends are invited to tour Charles Shipp's art exhibition at Playhouse on the Square on display in conjunction with the theatrical production of "The Scottsboro Boys." Charles … Continue reading "Art & the Heart: February 2023"
As we launch into the 100th year of the Lenten Preaching Series, join Scott Walters, Paul McLain, and Katherine Bush in reflecting not on the past but on the future of faith in our community.
It's that time of year again, dust off your wooden spoons, tie on your apron and get your gumbo team ready to go! On Mardi Gras, Tuesday February 21st we will be having our annual Gumbo Cook-off fundraiser in the Great Hall from 6-8 PM. Teams will sign up to present a gumbo, and will … Continue reading "Gumbo Cookoff"
Calvary will observe Ash Wednesday with services of Holy Eucharist at 7:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. Jon Meacham will be the guest preacher at noon, as Calvary marks 100 years of its Lenten Preaching Series. The church will open at 11:00 a.m. for the noon service, which will be live-streamed. A shuttle bus … Continue reading "Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes"
WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS, AND FRIDAYS 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. It’s been 94 years since plates were piled up with waffles, chicken hash, and fish pudding at Calvary’s first Waffle Shop in Lent of 1928. For all that’s changed in our world since then, Memphians still stream to Calvary each year for these three dishes, as well as … Continue reading "Waffle Shop"
The Rev. Dan Matthews Former rector of Trinity Wall Street, New York The Rev. Dan Matthews has been a consistent favorite at Calvary’s Lenten Preaching Series over the last fifty years. His preaching is inspired by powerful and meaningful stories like the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son. In light of these stories, Matthews pushes us … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series: The Rev. Dan Matthews"
The Rev. Becca Stevens Author, Episcopal priest, founder and president of Thistle and Bee social enterprise; Nashville, TN The Rev. Becca Stevens is a speaker, social entrepreneur, author, priest, founder of ten non-profit justice enterprises, and President of Thistle Farms. She has been featured on multiple news outlets and named a White House Champion of Change. … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series: The Rev. Becca Stevens"
Wilderness is one of the throughlines in scripture and is a prominent theme in Lent. The Rev. Katherine Bush begins a series examining the wilder world as a reality and … Continue reading "Lent in the Wilderness"
What's in a Dream? Dreams have a place in the Christian tradition and in our understanding of ourselves. The Rev. Paul McLain, Greta Heru, and Jill Piper will guide the … Continue reading "Lenten Class on Dreams"
Calvary will be open every Tuesday in Lent from 12:05-12:35 p.m. for a time of silence and prayer. A bell will ring at 12:05 and 12:35, marking the bookends of … Continue reading "Silence in the City"
The Rev. Jennifer Bailey Ordained A.M.E. minister and national leader in the multi-faith movement for justice; Nashville, TN The Reverend Jen Bailey is an ordained minister, author, and national leader in … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series: The Rev. Jennifer Bailey"
recorded live at Calvary Episcopal Church, Memphis MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22 AND 29 WEDNESDAYS | 6:15-7:15 P.M. In addition to the noontime experience, Calvary offers Dialogue: The Lenten Preaching Series … Continue reading "DIALOGUE: The Lenten Preaching Series Podcast"
Dr. Omid Safi Professor of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Duke University; Durham, NC Dr. Omid Safi is a teacher in the Islamic tradition of Radical Love with extensive written … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series: Dr. Omid Safi"
Rabbi Micah Greenstein Senior Rabbi at Temple Israel; Memphis, TN The senior rabbi at Temple Israel, Micah Greenstein loves Torah no matter where it comes from. "Torah" in a broad Jewish … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series: Rabbi Micah Greenstein"