by the Rev. Paul McLain
We are hurting, angry, and reeling from the senseless shooting at Covenant School in Nashville, resulting in the deaths of 3 children and 3 adults, as well as the life of the shooter. We were already reeling from the deaths of 26 people in the storms and tornados in our region over the weekend that
In the midst of enjoying the return of Waffle Shop favorites like fish pudding and Boston Cream pie and listening to the amazing line-up of preachers for the 100th anniversary of Calvary’s Lenten Preaching Series, Lent is also a good time to read a new book or revisit an old one. The best books
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry appointed Ruthie McLain of Calvary as one of nine delegates from the Episcopal Church to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. The 67th session is currently underway in New York City, March 6-17. The delegates include school-age and university-level educators, a former president of the Girls’ Friendly Society, a former UN staffer
‘Who are you, God, and who am I?
-Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)
Frederick Buechner defines the ancient church season of Lent this way:
“In many cultures, there is an ancient custom of giving a tenth of each year’s income to some holy use. For Christians, to observe the forty days of Lent is to do the same thing
Dear People of Calvary,
Like yours, I’m sure, my heart has been heavy this week with sadness and anger and confusion and fear, and the full range of human emotions that swirl within us in a time such as this. By this evening, it seems almost certain that the world will have witnessed footage of the brutal murder of Tyre
Some of the best advice I have ever received came from a woman named Mary Jennings – Sister Mary Jennings, to be exact.
Sister Jennings was one of a small group of nuns (and one priest- male, of course) from the Roman Catholic Cenacle Retreat House in St. Louis who came to Memphis every summer to
Calvary’s nomination committee, comprised of 2021 Sr. Warden, James Aldinger, and the four third-year vestry members (Will Hayley, John Owen, Laura Trott, and Anna Kathryn Word), presents the following slate for election to the 2021 vestry: Jessica Flynn, Clay Woemmel, Franklin Barton, Terri Dulaney, and Kate Connell.
Additional nominations may be made until 24 hours before the election on Sunday, Nov.
Since last Wednesday, I experienced the deaths of six persons in my circle of Calvary, previous parishes, and personal friendships. And some of you told me of others in your circles who died over the last few days. Two mantras I keep repeating have helped me through these days. One is, ‘be gentle with yourself.’
Emmanuel Meal—yay or nay?
Monday, Dec. 19, is the 80th Emmanuel Meal for Calvary Episcopal Church. Should our tradition continue? We have been looking for volunteers to take on leadership roles. If you would like the tradition to continue, please step up. We are looking for people to lead committees as it is six weeks away. The work is easy