Thursdays, 7:30–8:30 a.m. at Barth House, 409 Patterson St. Every Thursday morning, a few good men gather for coffee, prayer, Bible study, and terrible jokes. It’s a “Pre-Game Show,” as they study the Gospel lesson for the upcoming Sunday service. It is now in its 20th year, so the jokes must not be that bad. … Continue reading "Baguette Brothers"
Thursdays at noon on Zoom If you love to pursue hard questions in good company, a favorite phrase of Bill Craddock's, join Gleanings, a group convened by Bill along with Scott Walters to do just that. On Sept. 7, we will begin a new book, Faith Beyond Belief: Spirituality for Our Times, by David Steindl-Rast … Continue reading "Gleanings Discussion Group"
Critically acclaimed for a “rich, natural sound that’s larger and more complex than the sum of its parts” (NPR), New York Polyphony is one of the foremost vocal chamber ensembles active today. Their innovative programming spans Gregorian chant to contemporary commissions, and their focus on familiar and rare works of the 12-17th centuries has helped … Continue reading "Friends of Music presents New York Polyphony in Concert"
Room in the Inn at Calvary focuses on sheltering those experiencing homelessness in a safe environment of hospitality. Calvary serves at 82 N. 2nd Street on Friday nights at The Welcome Inn. Please consider which of these much-needed opportunities you might choose to make God’s love visible in downtown Memphis. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4eacae29a4fb6-calvary5
Children ages JK through 5th grade are invited to join us in the Children’s Wing, Room 201, on the second floor. Our young people explore their faith and scripture through Godly Play and Weaving God’s Promises – two curriculums based on storytelling designed to connect our young people deeper to their faith.
Every Sunday, young people in grades 6-12 are invited to come and explore their faith and ponder how scripture applies to our modern-day events. We will explore the lectionary through current events using the curriculum FaithLens.
Holy Envy, Jan. 28-Mar. 24, 9:15 a.m., Emison Room Barbara Brown Taylor, a perennial favorite, returns to Calvary's Lenten Preaching Series Feb. 21-22, In her book Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others, she weaves together stories from her world religions classroom with reflections on how her own spiritual journey has been complicated … Continue reading "Holy Envy Book Study"
David Johnson created the AIDS Fabric Sculpture in 1989 to remember and honor those who had died of AIDS, were living with the disease, or whose lives were impacted by it. Leanne Kleinmann’s life is one of those; her father died of AIDS in 1993. These two parishioners will be in conversation about their stories, … Continue reading "Meaning & Memory"
Each Sunday evening at 5 p.m., all are invited to participate in a quieter, centering time of worship in the Orgill Room. This gathering offers a guided conversation in place of a sermon, new words for old prayers, and opportunities for silence and reflection. This service will not take place on Sundays when Evensong is … Continue reading "Contemplative Eucharist"
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. + Wednesday evenings, 6:00 … Continue reading "Sacred Ground: Wednesdays"