Calvary Episcopal Church

Parish Breakfast
2026-05-24 08:45 - 09:45, 2026-05-31 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

Children's Formation
2026-05-24 09:15 - 10:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Godly Play is a Montessori-based Christian faith formation program for children created by The Rev. Dr. Jerome Berryman, an Episcopal priest and educator. Adult leaders explore sacred stories of the Bible with children, which teaches them the language of our faith. Each session includes storytelling, hands-on participation, wondering, reflecting, prayer, and creativity. Grades SK-1 meet in Room A. Grades 2-3 meet in Room B. Grades 4-5 meet in Room C. Classes begin at 9:15 a.m. We ask that you arrive promptly whenever possible. Thank you!

Adult Formation
2026-05-24 09:15 - 10:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
The word “formation” is more than just Episcopal jargon for Sunday School or Christian Education. When we come together in community to study and pray and discuss the ways of God, we are being shaped and reshaped by new ideas and the perspectives of others. Sometimes we get a glimpse of God and of who God calls us to be.
April 19: Practicing Resurrection, with Calvary Clergy (Bethlehem Chapel)
To no one’s surprise, Calvary clergy have more to say about Easter and resurrection. And we think you probably have some thoughts, too! With a few prompts, we’ll consider together what it means to practice the art of resurrection throughout the Easter season and beyond.

April 26: “All I really need to know I learned at Calvary” (Bethlehem Chapel)
We celebrate Calvary’s graduating seniors today. Come listen to their stories and hear what they’ve learned and witnessed growing up in these pews.

May 3 (& 17): Job: A new way of reading an old story (Bethlehem Chapel)
Tricia Vesely reintroduces us to a story and a man we may know only through his trials and tribulations. This class will involve considering Job through a lens of trauma and may cover difficult and sensitive topics. Dr. Vesely is a faculty member of Memphis Theological Seminary whose work focuses on Hebrew Scripture and Christian Ethics.

May 10: Matriarchs, with Katherine Bush (Bethlehem Chapel)
There are many complex women in the Biblical narrative, and the stories of mothers and mothering are wildly diverse. On this Mother’s Day, we’ll meet a few well-known and some lesser-known moms, plus some images and ideas about motherhood from the pages of scripture. You might be surprised at what we find there.

May (3 &) 17: Job: A new way of reading an old story (Bethlehem Chapel)
Tricia Vesely reintroduces us to a story and a man we may know only through his trials and tribulations. This class will involve considering Job through a lens of trauma and may cover difficult and sensitive topics. Dr. Vesely is a faculty member of Memphis Theological Seminary whose work focuses on Hebrew Scripture and Christian Ethics.

May 24
Memorial Day, no formation

Holy Eucharist Rite II
2026-05-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-31 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.

Morning Prayer
2026-05-26 06:30 - 19:00, 2026-05-27 06:30 - 19:00, 2026-05-28 06:30 - 19:00, 2026-05-29 06:30 - 19:00, 2026-06-02 06:30 - 19:00, 2026-06-03 06:30 - 19:00, 2026-06-04 06:30 - 19:00, 2026-06-05 06:30 - 19:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, start your day at 6:30 a.m. with Morning Prayer according to the BCP by joining Calvary’s Morning Prayer team online on Calvary’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Have your Book of Common Prayer handy so you can follow along. We look forward to gathering together in this way and hope you will join us. All are welcome!
Contact Jocelyn Busby with any questions: jbusby@calvarymemphis.org.

Women's Bible Study
2026-05-26 08:00 - 09:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Katherine Bush leads this lively and life-giving conversation. Together, this open-hearted group of women examines the biblical stories, discovering their relevance and wisdom. There is free parking in the lot behind Barth House.

Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing
2026-05-27 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-03 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!

Baguette Brothers
2026-05-28 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-06-04 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!

Gleanings: Short Fiction on Faith
2026-05-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-04 12:00 - 13:00
Each week, we will meet on Zoom to discuss a short story from the collection A Celestial Omnibus: Short Fiction on Faith, edited by J. P. Maney & Tom Hazuka. Flannery O’Connor, Zora Neale Hurston, Philip Roth, Alice Walker, Louise Erdrich, Isaac Bashevis Singer, and E.M. Forster are just a few of the writers who will be our guides into matters of faith. Each week will bring a different story, so feel free to join when you can. Email Scott Walters to be added to the Gleanings email list and receive the Zoom link. All are welcome!

Room in the Inn Summer 2026 Season
2026-05-29 17:00 - 2026-05-30 07:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church Welcome Inn, 82 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN, 38103, United States
Room in the Inn (RITI) provides emergency overnight shelter for women during the hottest and coldest months of the year at the Welcome Inn on Calvary’s campus. Guests are offered dinner, breakfast, showers, snack bags, and a safe, welcoming place to rest.
Volunteer sign-ups are now open for the Summer 2026 hosting dates: May 1, May 29, June 19, July 24, August 21, and September 18.
There are many ways to serve, including setting up, preparing food, serving dinner, staying overnight as a host, and helping the next morning with breakfast, cleanup, and laundering bed linens. Whether you can help once or throughout the season, your support makes a meaningful difference.

Holy Eucharist, Rite I
2026-05-31 08:00 - 08:45 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN, 38103, United States
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.

Seeking God Together: Intergenerational Bible Study
2026-05-31 09:15 - 10:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
All ages are invited to join us for an intergenerational summer Bible study, “Seeking God Together,” that will meet during the formation hour on Sunday mornings from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m., and will be facilitated by Jocelyn Busby and Nathan Brasfield.
Children, youth, families, and individuals are all invited to participate. We will meet in the Corner Room to study the Bible through the lens of God’s enduring presence. Following our hearts and minds, we will explore “God Within Us, God Above Us, and God Beside Us.” We will journey through Bible passages that teach ways to talk to God, make time for God, celebrate, marvel, confess, give thanks, welcome all, support each other, and serve. We look forward to coming together for a meaningful and fun summer!
A note on attendance: Parents or grandparents are encouraged to attend with their children whenever possible; however, children aged rising first grade and up are welcome to attend without a companion.

Adult Formation: Summer Scripture
2026-05-31 09:15 - 10:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Each week at 9:15, we’ll take a closer look at the readings for that Sunday. Come dig in to some good conversation and learn more about the stories we hear in church. No homework required in advance, but you’ll walk into the 10:30 liturgy with extra insight and maybe your own ideas about what the preacher could say!

Children's Chapel
2026-05-31 10:30 - 11:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
At the beginning of the 10:30 a.m. worship service, children in grades JK-2 are invited to follow the banner out of the church to Children’s Chapel, which is held in the Corner Room adjacent to the nursery. There, children experience the Liturgy of the Word in an interactive and child-friendly manner. We sing, pray, and hear the stories of the Bible. Children are escorted back to church at the time of the Peace to join their families for Communion. All are welcome, including younger children accompanied by a parent. Older children are invited to take on leadership roles, such as reading prayers, leading songs, and distributing supplies. Please join us!

Children's Coffee Hour
2026-05-31 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 new fellowship offering for our youngest parishioners and their families! We will gather on the patio for late morning fellowship, refreshments, music, and Bible activities. The patio is adjacent to the Calvary Commons, where our traditional coffee hour takes place. All ages are welcome; however, those under age 6 would benefit from an adult companion. On wet or very hot days, we will gather in the Mural Room instead.

Calvary Church Tour
2026-05-31 11:45 - 12:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Join Calvary Docent Juana McCoy for a guided tour of our nave (sanctuary), where art, architecture, and sacred design come together to tell the story of our faith and history. Discover the unique details and rich symbolism woven throughout this space. All are welcome!

Pub Theology
2026-06-01 18:00 - 20:00 | El Mezcal, 1492 Union Ave., Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
The format is simple: food and drinks, conversation, and God. Bring your questions and curiosity, and be ready to engage with people from varying religious traditions, philosophical perspectives, and life experiences.

Pride Parade & Festival
2026-06-06 09:00 - 12:00
Calvary will sponsor a booth at this year’s Pride Festival, a diverse and community-friendly event featuring live entertainment on two stages, over 150 vendors, a food truck park, a VIP lounge, free and discreet HIV screenings, and more. We will also march in the annual Memphis Pride Parade that begins at 1 p.m. at 4th and Beale and makes its way through the historic Beale Street Entertainment District. There are a number of volunteer opportunities at various times on the day of the festivities. Sign up below!
As a diverse congregation, Calvary believes deeply in a simple truth: God loves you. No exceptions. Participating in Pride is one way we live out that faith publicly—showing our LGBTQIA+ neighbors, friends, and family that they are beloved, valued, and fully welcome in our church community. Walking together is both a celebration and a witness to the radical hospitality of God’s love, reminding our city that faith and affirmation belong together.
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