Grades 6-12 | 9:15-10:15 a.m. Junior and senior high youth meet on Sunday mornings on the 4th floor with Nathan Brasfield and/or volunteers for conversation and connection.
Wednesday evening dinner is available every Wednesday evening from 5:15 to 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. The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children, and $25 for a family max. May 21 Menu: Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes … Continue reading "Wednesday Evening Dinner"
The Boys and Girls Choir, made up of students with unchanged voices in grades three and up, sings semi-monthly at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Using the Voice for Life curriculum established by the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM), Organist-Choirmaster Kristin Lensch promotes a complete and quality approach to children’s music ministry that is … Continue reading "Calvary Boys and Girls Choir"
Director Mary Jackson leads a rehearsal for the youngest voices of Calvary, who are in Kindergarten – 2nd Grade. They sing periodically at the 10:30 a.m. worship service and 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"
Oliver Burkman’s book 4000 Weeks takes “time management” techniques from the pragmatic level to a philosophical and even spiritual realm. Join the Rev. Katherine Bush for a study of this thought-provoking and habit-changing read. April 30: Introductions May 7: Part 1: Choosing to Choose May 14: Part 2: Beyond Control May 21: Beyond Hope and … Continue reading "4000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals"
Calvary’s liturgical five-octave handbell choir, the Calvary Ringers, rehearses weekly on Wednesday evenings and always welcomes new members. The ability to read music is not required. Calvary Ringers is directed by Joseph Powell.
Both professional singers and auditioned volunteers make up Calvary’s primary group of choristers: the Calvary Choir. The choir sings each week at the 10:30 a.m. worship service, monthly Evensong, and offers special liturgical services and concerts during the year. While strongly based in the music of the Anglican church, their repertoire spans the centuries and … Continue reading "Calvary Choir"
OPERA America and Opera Memphis will welcome the opera industry to Memphis in May for the annual Opera Conference. During the conference, Opera Memphis will present a New Works Showcase (excerpts from new operas) at Calvary. Attendees from Calvary are very welcome! $10 at the door.
The working title for Scott Walters's sabbatical is "Carnal Virtues: Church as a Community of Craft." Hear more about Scott's sabbatical plans and why he thinks spending time with people who make community while making physical things in the world might provide a helpful framework that a Christian community like Calvary can learn from.
