WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS, AND FRIDAYS 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. It’s been 94 years since plates were piled up with waffles, chicken hash, and fish pudding at Calvary’s first Waffle Shop in Lent … Continue reading "Waffle Shop"
The Rev. Dan Matthews Former rector of Trinity Wall Street, New York The Rev. Dan Matthews has been a consistent favorite at Calvary’s Lenten Preaching Series over the last fifty years. … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series: The Rev. Dan Matthews"
The Rev. Becca Stevens Author, Episcopal priest, founder and president of Thistle and Bee social enterprise; Nashville, TN The Rev. Becca Stevens is a speaker, social entrepreneur, author, priest, founder of … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series: The Rev. Becca Stevens"
What's in a Dream? Dreams have a place in the Christian tradition and in our understanding of ourselves. The Rev. Paul McLain, Greta Heru, and Jill Piper will guide the … Continue reading "Lenten Class on Dreams"
Wilderness is one of the throughlines in scripture and is a prominent theme in Lent. The Rev. Katherine Bush begins a series examining the wilder world as a reality and … Continue reading "Lent in the Wilderness"
Calvary will be open every Tuesday in Lent from 12:05-12:35 p.m. for a time of silence and prayer. A bell will ring at 12:05 and 12:35, marking the bookends of … Continue reading "Silence in the City"
The Rev. Jennifer Bailey Ordained A.M.E. minister and national leader in the multi-faith movement for justice; Nashville, TN The Reverend Jen Bailey is an ordained minister, author, and national leader in the multi-faith movement for justice. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Faith Matters Network. The Rev. Bailey believes love is *the* animating force … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series: The Rev. Jennifer Bailey"
recorded live at Calvary Episcopal Church, Memphis MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22 AND 29 WEDNESDAYS | 6:15-7:15 P.M. In addition to the noontime experience, Calvary offers Dialogue: The Lenten Preaching Series Podcast, recorded live at Calvary Episcopal Church, Memphis each Wednesday. You are invited to these live podcast recordings with our guests each Wednesday evening. Attendees also … Continue reading "DIALOGUE: The Lenten Preaching Series Podcast"
Dr. Omid Safi Professor of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Duke University; Durham, NC Dr. Omid Safi is a teacher in the Islamic tradition of Radical Love with extensive written work on the foundational sources of Islam and Sufism. A leading Muslim public intellectual, Safi investigates the intersection of spirituality and social justice. He is … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series: Dr. Omid Safi"
Rabbi Micah Greenstein Senior Rabbi at Temple Israel; Memphis, TN The senior rabbi at Temple Israel, Micah Greenstein loves Torah no matter where it comes from. "Torah" in a broad Jewish sense refers to the teachings and wisdom of Judaism, but he treasures insights on goodness, love, justice, shalom, and compassion from every faith tradition and … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series: Rabbi Micah Greenstein"