If you are new to Calvary, generally visiting or joining within the past year or so, you are invited to attend an in-person gathering to celebrate that we have found community together at Calvary. Come to Clay Woemmel & Brooks Terry’s home to enjoy some light snacks and a variety of beverages. This is a … Continue reading "Newcomer Gathering"
Our nurseries are open weekly on Sundays and at other times for special events. Our caregivers are present on Sundays from 7:45 a.m. to noon. Children aged 0-2 meet in the Infant and Toddler Nursery, while those aged 3-5 meet in the PK/JK Little Lambs Room. Both are located at the top of the Commons … Continue reading "Nursery"
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.
The breakfast we all love, including eggs, grits, bacon, sausage, biscuits, coffee, and orange juice, is served at Calvary each Sunday from 8:45-9:45 a.m. in the Mural Room. Join us after worship for food and fellowship. All are welcome. $5
Godly Play is a Montessori-based Christian faith formation program for children created by The Rev. Dr. Jerome Berryman, an Episcopal priest and educator. Adult leaders explore sacred stories of the Bible with children, which teaches them the language of our faith. Each session includes storytelling, hands-on participation, wondering, reflecting, prayer, and creativity. Grades SK-1 meet … Continue reading "Children’s Formation"
The word “formation” is more than just Episcopal jargon for Sunday School or Christian Education. When we come together in community to study and pray and discuss the ways of God, we are being shaped and reshaped by new ideas and the perspectives of others. Sometimes we get a glimpse of God and of who … Continue reading "Adult Formation"
At the beginning of the 10:30 a.m. worship service, children in grades JK-2 are invited to follow the banner out of the church to Children’s Chapel, which is held in the Corner Room adjacent to the nursery. There, children experience the Liturgy of the Word in an interactive and child-friendly manner. We sing, pray, and … Continue reading "Children’s Chapel"
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 … Continue reading "Holy Eucharist Rite II"
Children's Coffee Hour is a new fellowship offering for our youngest parishioners and their families! We will gather on the patio for late morning fellowship, refreshments, music, and Bible activities. The patio is adjacent to the Calvary Commons, where our traditional coffee hour takes place. All ages are welcome; however, those under age 6 would … Continue reading "Children’s Coffee Hour"
Community Ministries provides lunchtime snack bags at the door of the Welcome Inn (82 N. 2nd St.) for our downtown neighbors Monday through Friday at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. These days and times coincide with the AA meeting at the Welcome Inn held from noon to 1:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Help is … Continue reading "Welcome Inn Lunch Bags"