Parish Breakfast
2025-08-24 08:45 - 09:45, 2025-08-31 08:45 - 09:45 (America/Chicago) | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
The breakfast we all love, including eggs, grits, bacon, sausage, biscuits, coffee, and orange juice, is served at Calvary each Sunday from 8:45-9:45 a.m. in the Mural Room. Join us after worship for food and fellowship. All are welcome. $5

Summer of Service: Children and Youth Formation
2025-08-24 09:15 - 10:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Summer of Service is a summer formation series for children and youth in grades K-12 on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. We will complete service projects each week in and around our beloved parish community. Projects in 2025 will include making placemats for RITI, gardening to beautify our church grounds, sending cards to hospitalized children, painting watercolors for the homebound, and assisting the Altar Guild and Outreach Department. Please join us as we share God’s love through community engagement and serving others! Nathan Brasfield and Jocelyn Busby will serve as leaders and will welcome special guests each week to assist the group in service to our community.

Holy Eucharist Rite II
2025-08-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-08-31 10:30 - 11:30 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN, 38103, United States
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 Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. Watch the live stream on Calvary’s Facebook page, YouTube channel, or on our website.

Children's Coffee Hour
2025-08-24 11:30 - 12:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Children’s Coffee Hour is a summer program for young people aged five and up. Join us on the staff patio for a late morning time of fellowship, refreshments, music, and Bible activities. The staff patio is adjacent to the Calvary Commons, where our traditional coffee hour takes place.

Happening Closing Eucharist
2025-08-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
The diocesan youth event known as Happening is taking place at Calvary this weekend, and you are invited to the Closing Eucharist at 2 p.m. this Sunday, Aug. 24, in the nave. This special service, celebrating the experiences the participants have had over the weekend, is open to everyone, and Calvary parishioners (including former Happeners) are especially encouraged to attend to show support for everyone who has been involved in putting on this very special event here at Calvary. No RSVP is required—just come as you are and join in the celebration of faith, fellowship, and community. Join us for a reception afterward in the Calvary Commons!

Women's Bible Study
2025-08-26 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-09-02 08:00 - 09:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Calvary women and friends meet weekly on the University of Memphis campus for a conversation about the Bible and the way we live our lives. There is free parking in the lot behind Barth House.

Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing
2025-08-27 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-09-03 12:00 - 12:30 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing is offered at noon in the chapel on Wednesdays. All are welcome!

Bratfest
2025-08-27 17:15 - 19:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN, 38103, United States
Wednesday, Aug. 27 | 5:15-6:15 p.m. | Mural Room
Join us as we kick off a new season of Wednesday evenings at Calvary with food, friends, and festive flair. We’re celebrating with a German-inspired feast: Traditional Bratwurst on Hoagies • German Potato Salad • Sauerkraut & Sweet + Sour Red Cabbage • Beer • Root Beer • Root Beer Floats. Hot dogs will be available for the kids. $8/adults, $4/children 12 & under; $20/family max. Dinner is served from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m., followed by the first Calvary Choir rehearsal of the season at 6:30. Nursery care is available for children ages 0–5. Bring your appetite and your Wednesday night energy—we can’t wait to welcome you back! Note: Classes and choir rehearsals for all ages will begin the following Wednesday, Sept. 3.

Baguette Brothers
2025-08-28 08:00 - 09:00 | Barth House, 409 Patterson St., Memphis, TN, 38111, United States
Thursdays, 8–9 a.m. at Barth House, 409 Patterson St.
The Baguette Brothers Bible study meets every Thursday morning from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Barth House Episcopal Center. The group reads and discusses the Gospel passage for the upcoming Sunday to prepare for worship and deepen our understanding of scripture. All men are invited. Come join us!

Room in the Inn
2025-08-29 17:15 - 2025-08-30 07:30 | Calvary Episcopal Church Welcome Inn, 82 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN, 38103, United States
Room in the Inn (RITI) provides emergency shelter, showers, dinner, breakfast, and snack bags for women during the hottest and coldest months of the year at the Welcome Inn on Calvary’s campus. A volunteer sign-up is available for the summer 2025 season, hosting on May 17, June 14 & 27, July 12 & 25, August 9 & 29, and September 13. There are many ways to help: setting up, providing food, serving dinner, hosting overnight, and other tasks the next morning and during the week, such as cleanup and laundering bedclothes.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4eacae29a4fb6-calvary5

An Evening of Grace and Jazz
2025-08-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Friday, Aug. 29 | 7 p.m. | Chapel
In the heat of summer, come cool off with American Idol finalist (and Memphis local) Alexis Grace and the Pat Fusco Trio as they play some of the greatest hits of Ella Fitzgerald and other jazz singers. Small bites and beverages served in the Commons. Presented by Friends of Music at Calvary.

Morning Prayer
2025-09-03 06:30 - 07:00, 2025-09-03 08:00 - 08:30
On Wednesdays and Fridays, start your day at 6:30 with “Daily Devotions for Individuals and Families” from the Book of Common Prayer, or at 8 a.m. with Morning Prayer according to the BCP by joining the Morning Prayer team online on Calvary’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Have your BCP handy so you can follow along.
Contact Jocelyn Busby with any questions: jbusby@calvarymemphis.org.

Education for Ministry (Wed AM)
2025-09-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
EfM helps the faithful encounter the breadth and depth of the Christian tradition and bring it into conversation with their experiences of the world as they study, worship, and engage in theological reflection together.
Calvary offers a morning and evening option of EfM. Richard Hendricks and Fred Piper are the group leaders. This is a commitment class, and participants are encouraged to commit to the program from September through May.

Wednesday Evening Dinner
2025-09-03 17:15 - 18:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
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.
Sept. 3 Menu:
Pork Loin or Roasted Cauliflower Steak
Mashed Potatoes
Lima Beans
Yeast Rolls
Cheese Pizza
Baby Hot Dogs
Tater Tots

Boys & Girls Choir
2025-09-03 18:15 - 19:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
The Boys and Girls Choir, composed of students with unchanged voices in grades three and up, sings semi-monthly at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Using the Voice for Life curriculum established by the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM), Organist-Choirmaster Kristin Lensch promotes a complete and quality approach to children’s music ministry that is as much a Christian education experience as a musical training experience. Choristers often become peer leaders over time as they progress through the program. Rehearsal is on Wednesdays from 6:15 to 7 p.m. Afterward, they attend Compline in the church until 7:15 p.m.

St. Cecilia Choir
2025-09-03 18:15 - 19:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Director and Music Educator Mary Jackson leads a rehearsal for Calvary’s youngest voices in Kindergarten through Second 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 through hymns and other sacred songs. The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 6:15 to 7:00. After rehearsal, they attend Compline in the church until 7:15 p.m.

Adult Formation: Craft of Calvary
2025-09-03 18:15 - 19:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
September 3 – October 8
What we do and make at Calvary can help make and shape our lives in the world. Flower arranging, being a friend in a crisis, knitting, and more. Join us for some very hands-on opportunities to practice the art and arts of being church.
Sept. 3: The Art of Flower Arranging with Eric Milner
Bring a small vase from home if you have one!
Sept. 10: Embroidery with Karyn Spence
Whether you’ve never threaded a needle or want to level up your sewing skills, come learn from some crafty folks!
Sept. 17: More Embroidery with Heidi Rupke
Whether you’ve never threaded a needle or want to level up your sewing skills, come learn from some crafty folks!
Sept. 24: Knitting with Peg Wahl
Peg will bring some supplies, but for those who wish to learn, it would be best to get size #10 needles at Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, or either of the two knit shops in town. Peg will have knit warmers cast on to transfer to your needles.
Oct. 1 & 8: An opportunity to revisit projects from earlier embroidery and knitting sessions and receive a little more guidance and help from the leaders. And folks can still come for the first time, too!

Adult Formation: Theologians in the Wild
2025-09-03 18:15 - 19:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Well, not the wild-wild, but the wild internet. Learn about the theology and thought of former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams (with a side of Nick Cave) from recent interviews and articles. One of the wisest Christian leaders we’ve ever known gets down to earth.

Gathering Fellowship Hour
2025-09-03 18:15 - 19:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Gathering is an opportunity for children and adults to “sit and stay a while” after dinner for an hour of fellowship. Games, books, puzzles, and coloring materials will be provided. Mrs. Jocelyn and friends will supervise children ages 5 and up if parents wish to attend a class. Look for the EpiscoPals table to sign your child in.

Wednesday EYC
2025-09-03 18:15 - 19:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Following dinner from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m., starting September 3, middle and high schoolers initially meet in separate rooms on the 4th floor from 6:15 to 6:55 p.m. for community-focused activities, such as games and service projects. At about 7:00 p.m., we walk to the nave together to join Children’s Ministries for Compline until 7:15 p.m. All at Calvary are welcome to join us in the nave for Compline, and parents of middle schoolers will pick up their children from there. Let Nathan know if you need elevator access to the 4th floor because it requires a key!

Calvary Ringers
2025-09-03 18:15 - 19:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Calvary’s liturgical five-octave handbell choir, the Calvary Ringers, rehearses weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6:15 to 7 p.m. New members are always welcome, and the ability to read music is not required. Calvary Ringers is directed by Joseph Powell.

Sacred Ground
2025-09-03 18:15 - 20:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Sacred Ground is a soul-shaping, perspective-changing series of conversations about race and faithfulness. This carefully created, eleven-session curriculum offers readings, videos, and rich discussions to open up new ways of thinking about where we’ve been and where we are going. This is Calvary’s fourth year to offer this opportunity; see why it’s been so formative for so many.
Sacred Ground meets for eleven sessions/specific dates throughout the fall to be determined by the group.
This is a commitment class, and participants are encouraged to remain committed to the group for its duration.

Education for Ministry (Wed PM)
2025-09-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
EfM helps the faithful encounter the breadth and depth of the Christian tradition and bring it into conversation with their experiences of the world as they study, worship, and engage in theological reflection together.
Calvary offers a morning and evening option of EfM. Richard Hendricks and Fred Piper are the group leaders.
This is a commitment class, and participants are encouraged to commit to the group from September through May.

Compline
2025-09-03 19:00 - 19:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Any and all at Calvary are welcome to join Youth and Children’s Ministries in the nave for Compline at 7 p.m. each Wednesday, and parents of children of middle schoolers will pick them up from there at 7:15 p.m.

Calvary Choir
2025-09-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Both professional singers and auditioned volunteers make up Calvary’s primary group of choristers: the Calvary Choir. The choir sings each week at the 10:30 a.m. worship service, monthly Evensong, and offers special liturgical services and concerts during the year. While strongly rooted in the music of the Anglican Church, their repertoire spans centuries and global traditions, from plainsong to spirituals. In addition to making music at home, the Calvary Choir travels to England for a week-long choral residency at a cathedral every three years. They are known for both their dedication to and love of music, as well as their close camaraderie. Interested singers should contact Organist-Choirmaster Kristin Lensch.
