The Rev. Katherine Bush | Aug. 24 - Oct. 5 | 6:15-7:15 p.m. | Emison Room Join the Rev. Katherine Bush for an eight-week study of this “guide for the doubters, the disappointed, and the disillusioned.” Spoiler: he says yes, but with an honest look at the struggle. Brian McLaren will be in the pulpit … Continue reading "Book Study: Do I Stay Christian? by Brian McLaren"
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"
10:30 - 11:30 | Great Hall Gather at Calvary in the daytime to study and learn together. The Rev. Katherine Bush and others will lead classes on Biblical texts and spiritual themes, and you’re invited to stick around for Eucharist with Healing prayers at noon and a brown bag lunch to follow.
Elizabeth Crosby and Anna Kathryn Word will co-facilitate this powerful small group discussion on race and racism. Sacred Ground is a film- and readings-based dialogue series on race, grounded in faith. Participants in this commitment-class are asked to make every effort to be present throughout the whole series.
When writer Kathleen Norris returned to church after decades away, the language of Christianity was a barrier. “Judgment,” “sinner,” “dogma,” and “salvation,” were all part of the faith’s “scary vocabulary.” Norris’s wrestling with those words became a book that’s remained in print for more than 20 years. Each week, a short chapter (2-3 pages) from Amazing … Continue reading "Gleanings"
The Rev. Paul McLain Wondering how to pray? Perhaps you’ve never really gotten the hang of praying, or maybe you’ve had a practice that’s run dry? Join Paul McLain for a guided discussion of meaningful spiritual practices to try together or on your own.
The Rev. Scott Walters and others All are encouraged to attend this series of conversations and reflections about Calvary’s vision for the future of faith on the corner of Second and Adams. Each week, we’ll take a deeper look at a part of the Master Plan, architectural renderings, and learn about the how and why … Continue reading "Arise and Be Radiant: a Vision for Calvary"
10:30 - 11:30 | Great Hall Gather at Calvary in the daytime to study and learn together. The Rev. Katherine Bush and others will lead classes on Biblical texts and spiritual themes, and you’re invited to stick around for Eucharist with Healing prayers at noon and a brown bag lunch to follow.
Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16 | 6:15-7:15 | Library Join a group of parishioners for guided conversations on the themes and events of the season. Brief readings or short recordings will be shared at the start of each evening’s gatherings to spark discussion, so there’s no homework and drop-ins are welcome!
Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7 | 6:15-7:15 p.m. | Emison Room Engage in a journey alongside Calvary clergy, staff, lay leaders, and our bishop, Phoebe Roaf, to discover more about the way of love in the Episcopal Church and a deeper life at Calvary. This class is open to all … Continue reading "This I Believe: Affirmations and Confirmations"