by Suzanne Henley
The last thing my psychologist said before my release after the eighth and final week of my hospitalization for major depression and anxiety was, “Well, Suzanne, we’ve tried everything there is. You might want to give God a chance.” I did not have the emotional energy to even be mad at what I considered a totally inappropriate
by Bill Haltom
I first set first foot in Calvary Episcopal Church some 40 years ago, thinking I was headed to a Waffle House or an International House of Pancakes. Stay with me, please, because I promise I am not making this up. I was in my first year of law practice, a baby lawyer, working in a downtown office
Identifying candidates to serve on the vestry, the governing board of our parish, is one of the most important tasks of our faith community. Members of the vestry act as agents of the parish in all matters involving parish property and assets and assisting the parish in its planning and in leadership. A candidate for vestry should exhibit personal
Beginning Sunday, Sept. 8, Calvary’s Parish Breakfast, available from 8:45-9:45 each Sunday morning, will move to the Great Hall. Enjoy some of the same great breakfast items, including eggs, grits, and more, for $5/adults; $3/children; $20/family max. All proceeds from Calvary’s Parish Breakfast help support the Community Breakfast, a hot meal served to 175 of our neighbors experiencing homelessness
The Fall issue of the Chronicle features Fall formation offerings and ministry opportunities as well as a spotlight on Calvary’s Camino pilgrimage, an article from Rector Scott Walters, and more.
The Chronicle newsletter is published four times a year and includes events and stories of how Calvary is making God’s love visible in downtown Memphis.
by the Rev. Scott Walters
My flight had already been twice delayed, and the chances of making my connection in Houston were dwindling. I decided it might be best for everyone involved if I paused with a glass of beer on my way to gate A33. The pleasant woman behind the bar slid the drink
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites Episcopal churches to take part in a national action to remember and honor the first enslaved Africans who came to America in 1619 by tolling their bells for one minute Sunday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. CST. “The National Park Service is commissioning, and asking, churches and people from around this country to
Brothers and sisters,
My heart breaks at the news of two more incidents of mass shootings in our nation this weekend. Last night I attended a prayer vigil for the victims of gun violence held at Grace-St. Luke’s. Episcopalians gathered to pray together, cry together and support one another. It was good to be with our diocesan family in these
In 2013, the Guild of the Holy Spirit established the Theresa S. Hardison Award to be given to a deserving graduating high school senior at Calvary Episcopal Church. This award of $500 is to be given annually to one of our wonderful seniors in recognition of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to Calvary as well as the diocesan
Are you participating in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital marathon, half-marathon, 10K or 5K? Or have you always wanted to, but want someone to walk with you? Sign up to be part of Calvary’s team! We’ll have a scheduled group walk each month to prepare and we’ll design some fun