Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7 | 6:15-7:15 p.m. | Emison Room Engage in a journey alongside Calvary clergy, staff, lay leaders, and our bishop, Phoebe … Continue reading "This I Believe: Affirmations and Confirmations"
Before the big meal, the football, the joyful and complicated family gatherings, or the harried start of shopping, let’s pause and consider the radical nature of living gratefully. Drawing on … Continue reading "Radical Gratitude"
A time for creative, crafty fellowship as we learn about and make Advent wreaths. This time in the Great Hall is for all ages, and we’ll offer basic lessons from 9:15 - 10:15 and following the 10:30 service. Bring any extra greenery you might be able to clip, and we’ll provide the wreaths, candles, and … Continue reading "Advent Festival"
Mysticism - have you ever wondered what it is? Join the Rev. Paul McLain, Mark Talley, and Mary Fortin as we explore this question with some meditative practices thrown in as a bonus. During the hustle and bustle of the Advent Season, give yourself this gift of slowing down on Sunday mornings.
Wednesday, November 30 - December 14, 6:15 - 7:15, The Dawn Chorus Songbirds know a thing or two about singing into darkness: in the wee hours of the morning, before the sun appears over the horizon, they begin a great symphony that scientists call the “dawn chorus.” Advent is the church’s dawn chorus. Using the … Continue reading "The Dawn Chorus"
The Rev. Joshua Narcisse, Church Health Center Lenten Preaching favorite, the Rev. Joshua Narcisse returns to Calvary for a conversation about the wondrous themes of Advent. Joshua is a Presbyterian minister who serves on the staff of Church Health Center as the director of spiritual care, and he is particularly interested in the intersection of … Continue reading "Advent Anew"
Take another look at the story of the Annunciation and a wider variety of images inspired by the story of Gabriel and Mary. The Rev. Katherine Bush will guide a conversation inspired by ancient and modern interpretations of this familiar story.
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!
Calvary's annual meeting: live and live-streamed from the Great Hall (or Nave).
Dr. Tim Huebner tells us the story of President Abraham Lincoln, emphasizing how Lincoln’s principles offer insight into the relationship between citizenship and faith. In a polarized nation, Lincoln’s example illuminates our efforts, in the words of the baptismal covenant, to “strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every … Continue reading "Lincoln: Citizenship and Faithfulness"