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"
Students in grades 6-12 meet in the EYC Room (301) from 9:15-10:15 a.m. for Sunday Formation, where we will be working with the Faith Lens curriculum. Our formation hour will be a safe space for middle and high school youth to explore new ideas and interests using thought-provoking, fun activities, reflection, and discussion. We will … Continue reading "Youth Formation"
We’ll take a closer look at the gorgeous and tragic stories of this week, walking through the historic events, the liturgies, and how the stories have hurt and inspired different people throughout the centuries.
The 10:30 a.m. Eucharist with Children’s Chapel 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 … Continue reading "Holy Eucharist Rite II with Children’s Chapel"
Looking for a night of fun, friends, and unforgettable memories? Join us for our upcoming Maundy Thursday lock-in! We will be heading over to Grace St Lukes's on Apr. 6 and joining their EYC for our lock-in. Drop-off will be from 5 to 6 p.m. on the 6th, and pickup will be after the Good … Continue reading "Grace-St. Luke’s and Calvary EYC Lock-In"
Calvary families and friends are invited to gather for a simple Agape Meal in the Great Hall at 5:45. This meal will include special blessings over the meal and an opportunity to practice the ritual of foot washing as we remember the Last Supper Jesus shared with his friends. This gathering will conclude around 6:30, … Continue reading "Maundy Thursday Agape Meal"
On the night before he died, Jesus broke bread with his friends and gave us his final mandate: to love another. Our service includes Holy Eucharist and the stripping of the altar. We end in the darkness, prepared for a long night waiting in Gethsemane. The service will be livestreamed. Children age 3 through second … Continue reading "Maundy Thursday Liturgy"
An indoor walk through Calvary's moving Stations of the Cross around the nave of the church will be led by the JOY Chapter of the Daughters of the King at 10:30 a.m. on Good Friday, Apr. 7, prior to the liturgy at noon.
12 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy This solemn service includes the story of Christ’s passion and times of silence and intercession. Calvary Church will remain open for prayers until 3 p.m. The service will be livestreamed. 12:45 p.m. The Way of the Cross Following the Good Friday liturgy, gather at the altar to begin praying the … Continue reading "Good Friday Liturgy and Way of the Cross Walk"
We gather to light the New Fire, hear readings chronicling God’s saving deeds in history, and celebrate the first Eucharist of Easter. Bring bells or other noisemakers to announce the coming of the light. Nursery will be available, and the service will be livestreamed. All are invited to stay after the Easter Vigil to celebrate … Continue reading "Easter Vigil and Paschal Party"
