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"
Did you know that the Psalter makes up one-fourth of the Book of Common Prayer? During the Easter season, the Rev. Paul McLain and Paige Whittle will guide us in exploring ways to pray the Psalms as a spiritual practice as we savor their beauty, poetry, and longing. We'll draw on the work of Dietrich … Continue reading "Praying the Psalms"
A beloved teacher at St. Mary’s Episcopal School, Shari Ray, will share some powerful stories of resurrection in the world’s great literature. She’s also a wonderful storyteller herself! A teacher of literature and writing in the Memphis area for nearly forty years, Shari Brand Ray is currently the Chair of the English Department at St. … Continue reading "Literature & Hope with Shari Ray "
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"
Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing is offered at noon in person in the Calvary chancel on Wednesdays and features a reflection by one of our priests. Afterward, join clergy and staff for a brown-bag lunch in the Great Hall, where you will find conversations and connections.
Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing is offered at noon in person in the Calvary chancel on Wednesdays and features a reflection by one of our priests. Afterward, join clergy and staff for a brown-bag lunch in the Great Hall, where you will find conversations and connections.
Wednesday evening dinner is available in the Mural Room every Wednesday evening from 5:15-6:15 p.m. (Check the calendar for exclusions.) Enjoy a delicious dinner lovingly prepared by Parish Chef Mary O’Brien before classes and choir rehearsals. Cost is $8/adults, $4/child, $25/family max. May 17 Menu: Corned Beef Cabbage Roasted Potatoes Ice Cream Cheese Pizza Corn … Continue reading "Wednesday Evening Dinner"
Wednesday night Episcopal Youth Community meets from 6:15–7:00 in the 3rd-floor EYC room after dinner. 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 music and Compline starting at 7 p.m. … Continue reading "Wednesday Evening EYC"
Wednesday, May 10, 17, & 24, at 6:15 p.m. in the Library The most ancient liturgies were once new. And any living tradition is still in the process of unfolding. Join Scott Walters for a conversation about language and gesture and place and sacred text and architecture and how all of the essential elements of … Continue reading "The Once & Future Liturgy: Worship in the Strange and Wonderful Days to Come"
