As our Arise & Be Radiant campaign draws to a close, final value engineering and design work is being completed as well. Join David Lusk, Charles Shipp, and Margaret Craddock in the Orgill Room as they walk us through how continuing to listen to your thoughts and concerns has led to a few important and … Continue reading "Architecture Update Forum"
March will find us discussing Lost in China by Jennifer Dobbs. The author is a friend of Deborah's and has agreed to join us to discuss her book. Deborah will be hosting us at her home on Madison on Tuesday, Mar. 28. We have also already selected April's book for those folks who like to … Continue reading "Calvary Book Group"
We’ll take a closer look at the gorgeous and tragic stories of this week, walking through the historic events, the liturgies, and how the stories have hurt and inspired different people throughout the centuries.
Continue your celebration of the Easter season with an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt throughout Calvary on Sunday, April 16, from 9:15 to 10:15 during the formation hour. This activity is open to everyone up to age 110 and may be completed solo or in a group. Solving clues and completing the hunt will lead to … Continue reading "Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt"
Did you know that the Psalter makes up one-fourth of the Book of Common Prayer? During the Easter season, the Rev. Paul McLain and Paige Whittle will guide us in exploring ways to pray the Psalms as a spiritual practice as we savor their beauty, poetry, and longing. We'll draw on the work of Dietrich … Continue reading "Praying the Psalms"
The Rev. Katherine Bush leads the Wednesday Study Group which meets at 1:00, after the noon Eucharist and lunch, to discuss the Bible, plus related themes and topics. This group will focus on the prophet Isaiah from April 19 - May 24.
Katherine Bush continues a conversation about poetry and collects (a form of prayer) started by Lenten Preaching Series guest Pádraig Ó Tuama. We’ll share some poetry that’s loosely about prayer, and we’ll use an ancient pattern of prayer to write some of our own. You don’t have to have attended the retreat nor consider yourself … Continue reading "Poems & Prayers"
Paul McLain will guide us in a discussion of what works and what doesn’t when we seek to join the risen Jesus in transforming the lives of the poor and disenfranchised. We will explore Biblical and current models of difference-making charity. We will also read excerpts from Charity Detox: What Charity Would Look Like If … Continue reading "Models of Resurrection: Transformative Charity"
Hear the stories of Calvary’s first two Sacred Ground groups: what they learned and how they were changed by the experience.
A Memphis native, “Jazzy” has worked in theater and traveled the globe. She’s now merging art and mission in her role as executive director at Carpenter Arts Garden in Binghampton. When asked to speak about art and hope, she said, “That’s exactly what we do here in the Art Garden!”
Early May brings a worldwide celebration of the ancient prayer practice of walking the labyrinth. Calvary's labyrinth will be set up in our Great Hall from Wednesday, May 3 - Friday, May 5. Resources and guides will be available if you're new to the practice; come anytime the church is open!
Early May brings a worldwide celebration of the ancient prayer practice of walking the labyrinth. Calvary's labyrinth will be set up in our Great Hall from Wednesday, May 3 - Friday, May 5. Resources and guides will be available if you're new to the practice; come anytime the church is open!
Early May brings a worldwide celebration of the ancient prayer practice of walking the labyrinth. Calvary's labyrinth will be set up in our Great Hall from Wednesday, May 3 - Friday, May 5. Resources and guides will be available if you're new to the practice; come anytime the church is open!