Robert Moody, Memphis Symphony Orchestra Learn more about Handel’s masterpiece with Robert Moody, music director of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. We will dig into the history and the biblical sources of this beloved work. This year will be the 100th anniversary of the first performance of Messiah at Calvary!
Come one, come all! Children, families, and youth: wear your pajamas to church and head up to the 3rd-floor youth space. Grab yourself a cookie or hot chocolate and get comfy in the couches and seats for some classic Christmas stories. We will be spending our formation hour on Dec. 18 from 9:15-10:15, hearing all … Continue reading "Christmas Storybook Reading"
One hundred years ago, in December 1922, Calvary's Organist-Choirmaster Adolph Steuterman presented Handel’s Messiah in its entirety for the first time in Memphis since the late 1800s. Reportedly, 800 people attended, overflowing into Second Street, and hundreds more were turned away. A local radio station broadcasted it live. Since then, Messiah has been performed at … Continue reading "A Centennial Celebration: Handel’s Messiah"
This service begins with congregational caroling and choral anthems at 10:30 p.m. A Festival Eucharist follows at 11 p.m. and reflects the glory and beauty of the story of Christ's birth with hallmarks of Anglican worship–candlelight and incense.
Christmas Eve at 3:30 p.m. with Children’s Christmas Pageant At 3:30 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 24, we will retell the sacred story of Christ’s birth. This lively liturgy is designed for families and children, but all ages are welcome! The St. Cecilia and Boys & Girls Choirs will sing. Nursery care will be offered for … Continue reading "Christmas Eve Eucharist and Pageant"
This Festival Eucharist is family-friendly and features music led by the Calvary Choir and trumpets. Nursery care will be offered for children under 5.
Celebrate the birth of Christ with carols and reflection on our greatest gift of all. Please note there will not be an 8 a.m. service on Christmas Day.
You are cordially invited to attend the ordination service of Alicia Anderson Gomes to the Sacred Order of Deacons, which is scheduled for Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Calvary Episcopal Church in Memphis, TN. Clergy: Please vest in red. Information about attending the ordination in-person or online and making a gift in Alicia's honor will … Continue reading "Alicia Anderson Gomes’ Ordination to the Diaconate"
A celebration of Bill's life will be held at Calvary Episcopal Church in Memphis, Tennessee, on Friday, December 30, at 10:30 a.m., with a reception to follow.