Mariann Budde is the Bishop of Washington, DC, and her sermon on mercy went viral this past winter (at least by Episcopal standards). Join Wesley Rowell in reading her How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith, part memoir/part instructional manual, and glean more of her wisdom for the living of … Continue reading "How We Learn to Be Brave"
Engage in a journey alongside Calvary clergy, staff, lay leaders, and the Bishop to discover more about the way of love in the Episcopal Church and a deeper life at Calvary. This class is open to all who wonder about their own faith and is also a path toward confirmation and fuller membership in the … Continue reading "Confirmation Class"
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. … Continue reading "Gathering Fellowship Hour"
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 … Continue reading "Wednesday EYC"
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.
Following the wisdom of local author Allison Pace, we’ll offer a series of conversations using her text and learning about seven truths of parenting. Parents, godparents, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and friends at every stage are invited to connect with one another about this blessed and difficult work. Allison Pace will speak on Sunday morning, Oct. … Continue reading "The Sacred Order of Parenthood"
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 … Continue reading "Sacred Ground"
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 … Continue reading "Education for Ministry (Wed PM)"
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.
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 … Continue reading "Calvary Choir"