Rite I, a traditional spoken service with a sermon and Holy Communion that includes organ music without singing. It offers a reflective and meditative mood appropriate to the early morning. The liturgy is Rite One from The Book of Common Prayer and retains much of the language used in the 1559 Elizabethan prayer book. This … Continue reading "Holy Eucharist, Rite I"
Easter Season: “Fear Not!” Facing difficult topics Faithfully Calvary will host a series of community leaders to talk with us about headline topics that can leave us anxious and confused. … Continue reading "Christian Nationalism "
Children ages JK through 5th grade are invited to join us in the Children’s Wing, Room 201, on the second floor. Our young people explore their faith and scripture through Godly Play and Weaving God’s Promises – two curriculums based on storytelling designed to connect our young people deeper to their faith.
Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing is offered at noon in the church on Wednesdays. During the summer season, we will use fresh liturgical language and a reflective conversation will be shared in place of a sermon. All are welcome!
Every Wednesday evening, dinner is available from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. (Check the calendar for exclusions.) Enjoy a delicious dinner lovingly prepared by Parish Chef Mary O’Brien before classes and … Continue reading "Wednesday Evening Dinner"
Director and Music Educator Melissa Warwell leads a rehearsal for the youngest voices of Calvary who are in Kindergarten – 2nd Grade. They sing periodically at the 10:30 a.m. worship service and at special services. Using a variety of activities, the choristers learn to use their voices by means of hymns and other sacred songs. … Continue reading "St. Cecilia Choir"
Thursdays, 7:30–8:30 a.m. at Barth House, 409 Patterson St. Every Thursday morning, a few good men gather for coffee, prayer, Bible study, and terrible jokes. It’s a “Pre-Game Show,” as … Continue reading "Baguette Brothers"
Thursdays at Noon on Zoom Join a small group each week for an online conversation about faith, justice, empathy, prayer, and more. Conversation fodder will come from articles accessible online … Continue reading "Gleanings Discussion Group"
Rite I, a traditional spoken service with a sermon and Holy Communion that includes organ music without singing. It offers a reflective and meditative mood appropriate to the early morning. … Continue reading "Holy Eucharist, Rite I"
Easter Season: “Fear Not!” Facing difficult topics Faithfully Calvary will host a series of community leaders to talk with us about headline topics that can leave us anxious and confused. … Continue reading "Myths and Truths about Global Population"
Every Sunday, young people in grades 6-12 are invited to come and explore their faith and ponder how scripture applies to our modern-day events. We will explore the lectionary through … Continue reading "Youth Formation"
Come explore your faith with friends old and new at Pub Theology. Meeting at a restaurant on the first Monday of each month, participants will discuss topics such as Peace … Continue reading "Pub Theology"
Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing is offered at noon in the church on Wednesdays. During the summer season, we will use fresh liturgical language and a reflective conversation will be … Continue reading "Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing"
Wednesday evening dinner is available every Wednesday evening from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. (Check the calendar for exclusions.) Enjoy a delicious dinner lovingly prepared by Parish Chef Mary O’Brien before … Continue reading "Wednesday Evening Dinner"
Director and Music Educator Melissa Warwell leads a rehearsal for the youngest voices of Calvary who are in Kindergarten – 2nd Grade. They sing periodically at the 10:30 a.m. worship … Continue reading "St. Cecilia Choir"
Thursdays, 7:30–8:30 a.m. at Barth House, 409 Patterson St. Every Thursday morning, a few good men gather for coffee, prayer, Bible study, and terrible jokes. It’s a “Pre-Game Show,” as … Continue reading "Baguette Brothers"
Thursdays at Noon on Zoom Join a small group each week for an online conversation about faith, justice, empathy, prayer, and more. Conversation fodder will come from articles accessible online … Continue reading "Gleanings Discussion Group"
Rite I, a traditional spoken service with a sermon and Holy Communion that includes organ music without singing. It offers a reflective and meditative mood appropriate to the early morning. … Continue reading "Holy Eucharist, Rite I"
Every Sunday, young people in grades 6-12 are invited to come and explore their faith and ponder how scripture applies to our modern-day events. We will explore the lectionary through … Continue reading "Youth Formation"
Jared Millson, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Rhodes College Advancements in Artificial Intelligence are poised to reshape everything from the economy to our artistic and expressive practices. Since the transformations … Continue reading "Artificial Intelligence"
The Wake Forest University Chamber Choir, the premier choral organization on campus, will tour the Southeastern United States from May 11-17, 2024. They will be in Memphis on Monday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m., to perform Maurice Duruflé's Requiem with the choirs of Calvary and Grace-St. Luke's, accompanied by Dr. Patrick Scott of Grace-St. Luke's. … Continue reading "Choral concert with Wake Forest University Choir with choirs of Calvary and Grace-St. Luke’s"
Save the Date for the 78th annual Tennessee Laymen's Conference August 9-11, 2024 St. Mary’s Conference Center in Sewanee, TN “Brothers Dwelling Together in Unity” The Bishop’s Round-Up of the Churchmen from the Diocese of West Tennessee hosted by Bishop Phoebe Roaf will be held at the Church of the Holy Communion at 6 p.m. … Continue reading "Bishop’s Round-Up of the Churchmen from the Diocese of West Tennessee"
Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing is offered at noon in the church on Wednesdays. During the summer season, we will use fresh liturgical language and a reflective conversation will be shared in place of a sermon. All are welcome!
Wednesday evening dinner is available every Wednesday evening from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. (Check the calendar for exclusions.) Enjoy a delicious dinner lovingly prepared by Parish Chef Mary O’Brien before classes and choir rehearsals. The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children, and $25 for a family max.
Wednesday night Episcopal Youth Community meets from 6:15 to 7:00 in the 2nd-floor EYC room after dinner. Wednesday nights are for any youth in grades 6–12 to come together and participate in team-building activities, games, service projects, discussion, and prayer. At 6:55, we will walk together to the Sanctuary for Compline starting at 7 p.m. … Continue reading "Wednesday Evening EYC"
Thursdays, 7:30–8:30 a.m. at Barth House, 409 Patterson St. Every Thursday morning, a few good men gather for coffee, prayer, Bible study, and terrible jokes. It’s a “Pre-Game Show,” as they study the Gospel lesson for the upcoming Sunday service. It is now in its 20th year, so the jokes must not be that bad. … Continue reading "Baguette Brothers"
Thursdays at Noon on Zoom Join a small group each week for an online conversation about faith, justice, empathy, prayer, and more. Conversation fodder will come from articles accessible online by authors from Barbara Brown Taylor to David Foster Wallace (and others who don’t use all three of their names). Contact Scott Walters to join … Continue reading "Gleanings Discussion Group"
Calling all Linguists In celebration of the gift of the Spirit on Pentecost, Calvary parishioners who speak other languages are invited to join in the reading of the lesson from the Acts of the Apostles in various tongues on Sunday, May 19, at the 10:30 Eucharist. Reach out to Ebet Peeples for more information. Pentecost Party … Continue reading "Pentecost"
Rite I, a traditional spoken service with a sermon and Holy Communion that includes organ music without singing. It offers a reflective and meditative mood appropriate to the early morning. The liturgy is Rite One from The Book of Common Prayer and retains much of the language used in the 1559 Elizabethan prayer book. This … Continue reading "Holy Eucharist, Rite I"
Later this summer, we will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Philadelphia Eleven, when eleven women were "irregularly" ordained to the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. On Pentecost Sunday, we’ll … Continue reading "Women’s Ordination in the Episcopal Church"
Children ages JK through 5th grade are invited to join us in the Children’s Wing, Room 201, on the second floor. Our young people explore their faith and scripture through … Continue reading "Children’s Formation"
Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing is offered at noon in the church on Wednesdays. During the summer season, we will use fresh liturgical language and a reflective conversation will be … Continue reading "Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing"
Wednesday night Episcopal Youth Community meets from 6:15 to 7:00 in the 2nd-floor EYC room after dinner. Wednesday nights are for any youth in grades 6–12 to come together and … Continue reading "Wednesday Evening EYC"
Gathering is a new opportunity on Wednesday evenings for children and adults to “sit and stay a while” after dinner for an hour of fellowship. Games, books, puzzles, and coloring … Continue reading "Gathering"
Thursdays, 7:30–8:30 a.m. at Barth House, 409 Patterson St. Every Thursday morning, a few good men gather for coffee, prayer, Bible study, and terrible jokes. It’s a “Pre-Game Show,” as they study the Gospel lesson for the upcoming Sunday service. It is now in its 20th year, so the jokes must not be that bad. … Continue reading "Baguette Brothers"
Thursdays at Noon on Zoom Join a small group each week for an online conversation about faith, justice, empathy, prayer, and more. Conversation fodder will come from articles accessible online by authors from Barbara Brown Taylor to David Foster Wallace (and others who don’t use all three of their names). Contact Scott Walters to join … Continue reading "Gleanings Discussion Group"
Rite I, a traditional spoken service with a sermon and Holy Communion that includes organ music without singing. It offers a reflective and meditative mood appropriate to the early morning. The liturgy is Rite One from The Book of Common Prayer and retains much of the language used in the 1559 Elizabethan prayer book. This … Continue reading "Holy Eucharist, Rite I"
The 10:30 a.m. Eucharist attracts a widely varied congregation of all ages, including a strong contingent of young families. Music is led by the semi-professional Calvary Choir with participation from our Boys and Girls Choir, St. Cecilia Choir (second grade and younger), and the Calvary Ringers handbell choir. We also live-stream our Sunday morning Holy … Continue reading "Holy Eucharist Rite II"
The EYC (Episcopal Youth Community) meets from 11:30 to 1:30 in the 2nd-floor EYC room on Sunday afternoons. It is open to any youth in grades 6–12 to come together and participate in different fun activities and projects. Lunch will be provided! Sometimes event details differ, so check the youth e-mails or youth text updates.
Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing is offered at noon in the church on Wednesdays. During the summer season, we will use fresh liturgical language and a reflective conversation will be shared in place of a sermon. All are welcome!
Wednesday night Episcopal Youth Community meets from 6:15 to 7:00 in the 2nd-floor EYC room after dinner. Wednesday nights are for any youth in grades 6–12 to come together and participate in team-building activities, games, service projects, discussion, and prayer. At 6:55, we will walk together to the Sanctuary for Compline starting at 7 p.m. … Continue reading "Wednesday Evening EYC"
Thursdays, 7:30–8:30 a.m. at Barth House, 409 Patterson St. Every Thursday morning, a few good men gather for coffee, prayer, Bible study, and terrible jokes. It’s a “Pre-Game Show,” as they study the Gospel lesson for the upcoming Sunday service. It is now in its 20th year, so the jokes must not be that bad. … Continue reading "Baguette Brothers"
Thursdays at Noon on Zoom Join a small group each week for an online conversation about faith, justice, empathy, prayer, and more. Conversation fodder will come from articles accessible online by authors from Barbara Brown Taylor to David Foster Wallace (and others who don’t use all three of their names). Contact Scott Walters to join … Continue reading "Gleanings Discussion Group"
Calvary will sponsor a booth at this year’s Pride Festival, a diverse and community-friendly festival that includes live entertainment on two stages, over 150 vendors, a food truck park, a car show, a kids area, an adult area, a VIP lounge, free and discreet HIV screenings, and more. We also will march in the annual … Continue reading "Pride Parade"