Contemplative Eucharist
2023-12-03 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-12-10 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
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 offered.

Advent Lessons & Carols
2023-12-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
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. Calvary’s four choirs lead this beautiful traditional service, inviting you to step away from worldly stress and into a space that prepares you to meet Emmanuel.

Sacred Ground: Wednesdays
2023-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Memphis, TN, United States
Sacred Ground is a soul-shaping, perspective-changing series of conversations about race and faithfulness. This carefully created, eleven-session curriculum offers readings, videos, and rich discussions to open up new ways of thinking about where we’ve been and where we are going. Calvary is offering two opportunities to participate in this vital endeavor.
+ Wednesday evenings, 6:00 at Calvary, with facilitators Tim Huebner and Matt Seltzer

Youth Confirmation Classes
2023-12-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Panera Bread, 1961 Union Ave., Memphis, 38104
Youth Confirmation is open to any youth in grades 10-12 who are interested in being confirmed in the Episcopal Church. We will meet at Panera Bread on Union Avenue on Mondays (Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 27, and Dec. 4) from 5:30-6:30. We will be journeying through the book “My Faith, My Life” by Jenifer Gamber and the class will be led by Jeremy Demarest, Zach Ferguson, and occasionally the Rev. Katherine Bush.

Pub Theology
2023-12-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Memphis, TN, United States
Come explore your faith with friends old and new at Pub Theology.
The format is simple: drinks, conversation, and God. Come bring your questions, your curiosity, and pull up a chair. Be ready to engage with people of varying religious traditions, philosophical perspectives and life experiences. You’ll be able to share your own wrestlings and thoughts while learning something new along the way, and hey— there’s likely to be a good cold drink and cheese dip involved.

Topic: TikTok Jesus, armed church members, and rules
Date: Monday, December 4
Time: 6-7 pm
Location: El Mezcal (back room)
1492 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
*limited parking in front— plenty of parking in the rear (go down tiny side alley)
All ages and denominations are welcome. Contact John-Travis Bussell for more information.

Education for Ministry
2023-12-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-06 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Education for Ministry, aka EfM, helps the faithful encounter the breadth and depth of the Christian tradition and bring it into conversation with their experiences of the world as they study, worship, and engage in theological reflection together. This is a commitment class, and participants are encouraged to commit to the program from August through May.
Calvary offers two EfM groups, both led by Richard Hendricks, Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. and Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Contact the Rev. Katherine Bush or Richard Hendricks to learn more.

Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing
2023-12-06 12:00 - 12:30, 2023-12-13 12:00 - 12:30 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
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.

Wednesday Study Group
2023-12-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Memphis, TN, United States
Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. at Calvary
A Wednesday study group, open to all, will begin studying a Letter to the Philippians on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 1 p.m. This small group, led by the Rev. Katherine Bush, takes a deeper dive into books of and about the Bible. Come check it out.
Come early for the noon Eucharist or 12:30 brown-bag lunch, or arrive for this weekly discussion group with Katherine Bush at 1:00 p.m. Starts on Sept. 6; join the conversation at any time.

Family Feast Days
2023-12-06 17:15 - 17:45 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Celebrate the story of St. Nicholas with a liturgy designed with little people in mind! All ages and stages are invited for a song, a story, and a simple communion service from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. Stay for dinner and more, or head home for bedtime afterward.

Wednesday Evening Dinner
2023-12-06 17:15 - 18:15 | Memphis, TN, United States
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.
Dec. 6 Menu:
Lemon Chicken Penne Pasta
or Vegetarian Broccoli & Cheese Spaghetti Squash
Garden Salad
Cheese Pizza
Mini Hot Dogs
Tater Tots
Ice Cream

St. Cecilia Choir
2023-12-06 18:15 - 19:00, 2023-12-13 18:15 - 19:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Director and Music Educator Melissa Warwell 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 at special services. Using a variety of activities, the choristers learn to use their voices by means of hymns and other sacred songs. The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 6:15 to 7. At the conclusion of rehearsal, they can attend Compline until 7:15 p.m.

Gathering
2023-12-06 18:15 - 19:15, 2023-12-13 18:15 - 19:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Gathering is a new opportunity on Wednesday evenings 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 five and up for parents who wish to attend a class.

Boys and Girls Choir
2023-12-06 18:15 - 19:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
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 as much a Christian education experience as it is a musical training experience. Choristers often become peer leaders over time as they progress through the program. Rehearsal is on Wednesdays from 6:15 to 7 p.m. Afterward, they attend Compline until 7:15 p.m.

Receiving the Day Book Study
2023-12-06 18:15 - 19:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Receiving the Day: Christian Practices for Opening the Gift of Time by Dorothy Bass, discussion led by Paul McLain
This book is a helpful primer for prayer and retreat time and teaches us how “receiving the day” can be a guiding principle in our everyday lives. Paul will lead a four-week discussion on Wednesday evenings in Advent, Nov. 29, and Dec. 6, and 13.

Confirmation Class
2023-12-06 18:15 - 19:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Want to dive a little deeper into what it means to be an Episcopalian? Interested in the particular expression of a faithful life here at Calvary? Join Calvary’s clergy, staff, and our Bishop for a six-session conversation about worship, the Bible, some church history, and everything in between. This class will culminate in the opportunity to be Confirmed when the Bishop makes her annual visitation on Sunday, December 10. All are welcome regardless of how long you’ve been connected with Calvary. Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29, and Dec. 6.
No class on Nov. 22.

Compline
2023-12-06 19:00 - 19:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Join us for Compline, a simple service of evening prayers led by the Calvary youth every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. in the Great Hall. It is, above all, a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day.

Calvary Choir
2023-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
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 centuries and global traditions, from plainsong to spirituals. In addition to making music at home, the Calvary Choir has traveled to England to participate in a week-long choral residency at the Bristol Cathedral. They are known for both their dedication to and love of music and close camaraderie. Interested singers should contact Organist-Choirmaster Kristin Lensch.

Baguette Brothers
2023-12-07 07:30 - 08:30 | Barth House, 409 Patterson St., Memphis, TN, 38111, United States
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. Contact Bill Craddock or 901-276-0639, for more information.

Gleanings Discussion Group
2023-12-07 12:00 - 13:00 | TN
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 and Anselm Grün. If you have questions, or want to join the Gleanings email list for weekly Zoom links and additional resources, email Scott. All are welcome!

Room in the Inn
2023-12-08 16:30 - 2023-12-09 06:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN, 38103, United States
Room in the Inn at Calvary focuses on sheltering those experiencing homelessness in a safe environment of hospitality. Calvary serves at 82 N. 2nd Street on Friday nights at The Welcome Inn. Please consider which of these much-needed opportunities you might choose to make God’s love visible in downtown Memphis.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4eacae29a4fb6-calvary5

Children's Formation
2023-12-10 09:15 - 10:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Children ages JK through 5th grade are invited to join us in the Children’s Wing, Room 201, on the second floor. Our young people explore their faith and scripture through Godly Play and Weaving God’s Promises – two curriculums based on storytelling designed to connect our young people deeper to their faith.

Bishop Phoebe Roaf
2023-12-10 09:15 - 10:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
We welcome Bishop Phoebe as she makes her annual visit to Calvary for Confirmations at our worship services. She will also speak during the formation hour, sharing her reflections and observations.

Sacred Ground Sunday Group
2023-12-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Sacred Ground is a soul-shaping, perspective-changing series of conversations about race and faithfulness. This carefully created, eleven-session curriculum offers readings, videos, and rich discussions to open up new ways of thinking about where we’ve been and where we are going. Calvary is offering two opportunities to participate in this vital endeavor.
note irregular meeting dates:
10/15 1-3 pm
11/5 1-3 pm
11/12 1-3 pm
12/10 1-3 pm possibly
1/7 1-3 pm possibly
