On Sunday, Aug. 6, Calvary will celebrate 190 years of making God's love visible in downtown Memphis! Enjoy a festive reception in the Orgill Room following the 10:30 a.m. worship service, where you can take home a square of the flooring from Calvary's chancel that is being replaced during our renovations.
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"
Come explore your faith with friends old and new at Pub Theology. Meeting at a restaurant on the first Monday of each month, participants will discuss topics such as Peace and Holiness, The Golden Rule, Miracles, The Influence of Religion on Public Policy, and more while enjoying food and drinks. All ages and denominations are … Continue reading "Pub Theology"
Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing is offered at noon in the church on Wednesdays and features a reflection by one of our priests. Afterward, join clergy and staff for a brown-bag lunch in the Mural Room, where you will find conversations and connections.
Come for a night of fellowship and fun as you enjoy rousing rounds of bingo plus ice cream with almost every topping you can imagine. Chef Mary O’Brien will provide food and drinks. RSVP so we know how much food to prepare:
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"
Join David Lusk and Scott Walters for an update on construction in the church and throughout Calvary’s buildings and block, particularly with regard to how we were able to adjust the scope of this transformative project without compromising our guiding principles and goals in a time of escalating costs. This forum will be offered at 9:15 in … Continue reading "Building Update: Late Summer Edition"
YOUnited will kick off with a bang at St. Columba on Aug. 27, 3-6:30 p.m., where we will be participating in their high and low ropes courses. Come out and join the other EYCs that will be there with us and make a new friend! This is open to all 6-12th graders. I hope to … Continue reading "YOUnited Kickoff"
This is what the powerful look like - please show up for MICAH, Memphis, and Calvary! MICAH's Annual Public Meeting occurs each fall with the goal of engaging the broader community … Continue reading "MICAH Public Meeting"