Calvary Episcopal Church

Gleanings
2024-09-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Thursdays at noon, Scott Walters, Gleanings, on Zoom
Reading Genesis by Marilynne Robinson
Join an online conversation group called “Gleanings” this fall as we read slowly through novelist Marilynne Robinson’s Reading Genesis. Copies of the book are available at novel bookstore or wherever you buy books. (Click HERE for a New York Times review by Francis Spufford.) All are welcome, and newcomers are invited to join the conversation at any time. To receive a weekly email with the Zoom link and reading assignment, contact Scott Walters at swalters@calvarymemphis.org.

Baguette Brothers
2024-09-26 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-09-19 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!

Calvary Choir
2024-09-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 700 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, 38105, 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 and monthly Evensong and offers special liturgical services and concerts during the year. While strongly based on 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 has traveled to England to participate in a week-long choral residency at the Bristol Cathedral. They are known for both their dedication to and love of music and close camaraderie. Interested singers should contact Organist-Choirmaster Kristin Lensch.

Sacred Ground: Wednesday Evenings with Katy Leopard and the Rev. Katherine Bush
2024-09-25 18:15 - 20:15, 2024-09-18 18:15 - 20:15 | St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 700 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, 38105, United States
Sacred Ground
Wednesday evenings, 6:15 – 8:15
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. Calvary is offering two opportunities to participate in this vital endeavor.

Who is my Neighbor: Wednesday Night Discussion with Ardelle & the Rev. Scott Walters
2024-09-25 18:15 - 19:15, 2024-09-18 18:15 - 19:15 | St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 700 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, 38105, United States
Who is my Neighbor? Readings On Empathy and Otherness in a Time of Division
Wednesdays, 6:15 – 7:15
The stories in the first chapters of Genesis frame the brokenness of the world in terms of estrangement. Humans are estranged from God, men from women, people from their own bodies, from the earth, from their labor. It’s not much of a stretch to say that the rest of the Bible is about God’s longing to put a divided world back together through the lives and histories of people like us. Join a four-week conversation on short readings on familiar divisions in our lives today, from politics to race to religion.

Boys and Girls Choir
2024-09-25 18:15 - 19:15, 2024-09-18 18:15 - 19:15 | St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 700 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, 38105, United States
The Boys and Girls Choir, made up 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 it is 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 until 7:15 p.m.

Gathering
2024-09-25 18:15 - 19:15, 2024-09-18 18:15 - 19:15 | St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 700 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, 38105, United States
Gathering is a new 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.

Calvary Ringers
2024-09-25 18:15 - 19:15, 2024-09-18 18:15 - 19:15 | St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 700 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, 38105, United States
Calvary’s liturgical five-octave handbell choir, the Calvary Ringers, rehearses weekly on Wednesday evenings and performs in select services throughout the year. New members are always welcome; the ability to read music is not required. Calvary Ringers are directed by Joseph Powell.

Wednesday Evening EYC
2024-09-25 18:15 - 19:00, 2024-09-18 18:15 - 19:00 | St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 700 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, 38105, United States
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, which starts at 7. Any and all are welcome to join us for Compline.

St. Cecilia Choir
2024-09-25 18:15 - 19:00, 2024-09-18 18:15 - 19:00 | St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 700 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, 38105, 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. At the conclusion of rehearsal, they can attend Compline until 7:15 p.m.

Nursery Care
2024-09-25 17:30 - 19:30 | St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 700 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, 38105, United States
Ages 0-5 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Calvary maintains an excellent nursery facility staffed by trained, professional caregivers. Nursery Manager Robbie Phillips and Cassandra Booker welcome children ages 0-5.

Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing
2024-09-25 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 church on Wednesdays. All are welcome!

Calvary Companions: Women's Bible Study
2024-09-24 08:00 - 09:00 | Barth House, 409 Patterson St., Memphis, TN, 38111, United States
Calvary Companions: Women’s Bible Study, Tuesday mornings, 8:00 – 9:00, Barth House, 409 Patterson on the University of Memphis campus
Join the Rev. Katherine Bush and women of all ages and stages of life for a weekly conversation about the Bible and the way we live. Participants should bring their morning beverage of choice, a Bible, and Brian McLaren’s We Make the Road by Walking. There is ample free parking in the lot behind Barth House!

YOUnited Diocesan Youth Bowling
2024-09-22 15:00 - 18:00 | Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid, 1 Bass Pro Drive, Memphis, TN, 38105, United States
Join us for this next gathering of YOUnited, the Diocese of West Tennessee’s group for middle and high schoolers!

Holy Eucharist Rite II
2024-09-22 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.

Adult Formation: David Waters, Faith, Hope, and Elections
2024-09-22 09:15 - 10:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Sept 22: David Waters, Faith, Hope, and Elections
David Waters returns to Calvary, bringing his wise and insightful perspective on this moment and carefully examining our local and national electoral process. With his vast experience in journalism and his deeply held faith, David is uniquely qualified to help us navigate the messages of hope and fear that come at us.

Youth Formation
2024-09-22 09:15 - 10:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Grades 6-12 | 9:15-10:15 a.m.
Junior and senior high youth meet in the Grizzlies Prep building on Sunday mornings with Nathan Brasfield and/or volunteers for conversation and connection.

Children's Formation
2024-09-22 09:15 - 10:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN, 38103, United States
Sundays | 9:15-10:15 a.m. | Grizzles Prep
K-2 grade, Room 004 | 3rd-5th grades, Room 001
A new season in Children’s Formation will begin on Sunday, September 8. Please join us! Each lesson will include a well-known Bible story compared with a popular children’s book, a time of wonder and reflection, and a themed snack. Please note the age groupings and room numbers above. We can’t wait to see you there!

Nursery Care
2024-09-22 07:30 - 12:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Ages 0-5 | 7:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Calvary maintains an excellent nursery facility staffed by trained, professional caregivers. Nursery Manager Robbie Phillips and Cassandra Booker welcome children ages 0-5. A loving atmosphere, personal attention, and age-appropriate toys and activities are all designed to make the nursery a safe, nurturing place for your child. The nursery is currently located in the Grizzlies Prep building.

Calvary Off-Campus Kickoff Party
2024-09-21 17:30 - 19:00 | St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 700 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, 38105, United States
We may not be able to party in the Great Hall, but this parish can still party!
Your IPOs (Interim Party Officers) Clay Woemmel and Jill Piper have devised a schedule of fall and winter gatherings called Calvary Off-Campus.
Building on the legacy of Foyer Dinner Groups and the generosity of our hosts, Calvary Off-Campus will offer five parties from September to January. The first party is a kickoff event on Saturday, Sept. 21, at St. Mary’s Cathedral from 5:30-7 p.m., open to everyone in the parish. We’ll be serving wine and soft drinks. So that our gifted Parish Chef Mary O’Brien will know how many hors d’oeuvres to prepare, RSVP HERE to let us know you are coming.
Parishioners who attend the kickoff party will have the first opportunity to sign up for the four Calvary Off-Campus gatherings. Hosts will provide an entree, and parishioners will all bring a side dish or dessert. Each party has a capacity of 40 individuals.
Friday, October 18
Bodacious Potluck at the home of the Rev. Katherine & Stephen Bush
Sunday, November 10
Sunday Brunch at the home of Terri & Betty Jo Dulaney Sunday
December 15
Holiday Open House at the home of Peg & Dan Wahl
Sunday, January 12
New Year’s Resolution Buster, a dessert extravaganza at the home of Kate & Coleman Connell
We are longing to see our EpiscoPALS at Calvary Off-Campus this fall!
