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. Theme: Ghosts, judgment, and the … Continue reading "Pub Theology"
Wednesday evening dinner is available in the Mural Room every Wednesday evening from 5:15-6:15 p.m. (Check the calendar for exclusions.) Enjoy a delicious dinner lovingly prepared by Parish Chef Mary O’Brien before classes and choir rehearsals. Cost is $8/adults, $4/child, $25/family max. Nov. 8 Menu: Honey Garlic Pork Chops Roasted Cauliflower Green Beans
Teaching a Stone to Talk: Expeditions and Encounters by Annie Dillard, discussion led by Katherine Bush We’ll read a few short essays and reflections by Annie Dillard and consider how Dillard’s understanding of the natural world, humans, and God provokes her readers to see familiar things in new ways. Katherine will lead a three-week discussion … Continue reading "November Book Study: Teaching a Stone to Talk"
Understanding the Conflict in Israel & Palestine Dr. Janel Bakker, Professor of Mission & Culture at Memphis Theological Seminary, will offer a primer on the religious and historical context of the turmoil in Palestine and Israel.
Looking for some "adult time" before the holiday rush is upon us? Come cheer on the Grizzlies while enjoying food, fun, and fellowship with vestry hosts Brie Wallace and Jessica Flynn and other Calvary friends! Chef Mary O'Brien will provide scrumptious game-day fare. Childcare is provided for ages 0-5 in the Calvary Nursery, and fun and games for … Continue reading "Grizzlies Watch Party"
Wednesday evening dinner is available in the Mural Room every Wednesday evening from 5:15-6:15 p.m. (Check the calendar for exclusions.) Enjoy a delicious dinner lovingly prepared by Parish Chef Mary O’Brien before classes and choir rehearsals. Cost is $8/adults, $4/child, $25/family max. Nov. 15 Menu: Breakfast for Dinner with Buckwheat Pancakes Cheese Pizza Hot Dogs
Teaching a Stone to Talk: Expeditions and Encounters by Annie Dillard, discussion led by Katherine Bush We’ll read a few short essays and reflections by Annie Dillard and consider how Dillard’s understanding of the natural world, humans, and God provokes her readers to see familiar things in new ways. Katherine will lead a three-week discussion … Continue reading "November Book Study: Teaching a Stone to Talk"
Christian Traditions of Just War & Peacemaking Dr. Peter Gathje will address the question: "How might the Christian tradition inform our response as Christians to the attacks by Hamas and the response by Israel?"
The Book of Daniel, how “strange” is it? Join Paige Whittle for an exploration of the book of Daniel, full of wild stories and visions. This is a great opportunity to encounter a book that is often referenced but rarely read! Paige will guide a study of this Hebrew text on Sunday mornings in the … Continue reading "Book of Daniel Sunday Class"
Join us on the Sunday after Thanksgiving for Calvary's Advent Festival on Nov. 26 at 9:15 a.m. and at 11:30 a.m. in the Mural Room. Wreath-making supplies, candles, and some fresh greenery will be provided. To ensure enough greenery for everyone, participants are asked to bring greenery from their own yards. We look forward to … Continue reading "Advent Festival"