Nov 24: Conversation with Bishop Phoebe Roaf Each year, Bishop Phoebe visits each parish in the diocese to confirm new members and to remind us of the larger Episcopal community that we are part of. Come hear her thoughts on this season of life in our Church.
We invite parishioners of all ages to create an Advent wreath for use at home. We will provide all the necessary wreath-making supplies, candles, and fresh greenery. However, to ensure enough greenery for everyone, we ask that participants bring some from their own yards. We are excited about the opportunity to come together for festive … Continue reading "Advent Festival"
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"
Begin December at the beginning—at the advent—with God's promises of comfort and salvation recalled in this service through scripture, poetry, and carols. 5 p.m. at Calvary.
Calvary Companions: Women’s Bible Study, Tuesday mornings, 8:00 - 9:00, Barth House, 409 Patterson on the University of Memphis campus Join the Rev. Katherine Bush and women of all ages and stages of life for a weekly conversation about the Bible and the way we live. Participants should bring their morning beverage of choice, a Bible, … Continue reading "Calvary Companions: Women’s Bible Study"
Ages 0-5 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. Calvary maintains an excellent nursery facility staffed by trained, professional caregivers. Nursery Manager Robbie Phillips and Cassandra Booker welcome children ages 0-5.
Director and Music Educator Mary Jackson leads a rehearsal for Calvary's youngest voices in Kindergarten through Second Grade. They sing periodically at the 10:30 a.m. worship service and at special services. Using a variety of activities, the choristers learn to use their voices through hymns and other sacred songs. The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings … Continue reading "St. Cecilia Choir"
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 Compline, which starts at 7. Any and all are welcome to join us for Compline.
Calvary’s liturgical five-octave handbell choir, the Calvary Ringers, rehearses weekly on Wednesday evenings and performs in select services throughout the year. New members are always welcome; the ability to read music is not required. Calvary Ringers are directed by Joseph Powell.
Gathering is a new opportunity for children and adults to “sit and stay a while” after dinner for an hour of fellowship. Games, books, puzzles, and coloring materials will be provided. Mrs. Jocelyn and friends will supervise children ages 5 and up if parents wish to attend a class. Look for the EpiscoPals table to … Continue reading "Gathering"