Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7 | 6:15-7:15 p.m. | Emison Room Engage in a journey alongside Calvary clergy, staff, lay leaders, and our bishop, Phoebe Roaf, to discover more about the way of love in the Episcopal Church and a deeper life at Calvary. This class is open to all … Continue reading "This I Believe: Affirmations and Confirmations"
Take another look at the story of the Annunciation and a wider variety of images inspired by the story of Gabriel and Mary. The Rev. Katherine Bush will guide a conversation inspired by ancient and modern interpretations of this familiar story.
Wednesday, November 30 - December 14, 6:15 - 7:15, The Dawn Chorus Songbirds know a thing or two about singing into darkness: in the wee hours of the morning, before the sun appears over the horizon, they begin a great symphony that scientists call the “dawn chorus.” Advent is the church’s dawn chorus. Using the … Continue reading "The Dawn Chorus"
When writer Kathleen Norris returned to church after decades away, the language of Christianity was a barrier. “Judgment,” “sinner,” “dogma,” and “salvation,” were all part of the faith’s “scary vocabulary.” Norris’s wrestling with those words became a book that’s remained in print for more than 20 years. Each week, a short chapter (2-3 pages) from Amazing … Continue reading "Gleanings"
Robert Moody, Memphis Symphony Orchestra Learn more about Handel’s masterpiece with Robert Moody, music director of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. We will dig into the history and the biblical sources of this beloved work. This year will be the 100th anniversary of the first performance of Messiah at Calvary!
Mysticism - have you ever wondered what it is? Join the Rev. Paul McLain, Mark Talley, and Mary Fortin as we explore this question with some meditative practices thrown in as a bonus. During the hustle and bustle of the Advent Season, give yourself this gift of slowing down on Sunday mornings.
Come one, come all! Children, families, and youth: wear your pajamas to church and head up to the 3rd-floor youth space. Grab yourself a cookie or hot chocolate and get comfy in the couches and seats for some classic Christmas stories. We will be spending our formation hour on Dec. 18 from 9:15-10:15, hearing all … Continue reading "Christmas Storybook Reading"
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. August 24 Menu: Herb Roasted Chicken Quarters Carrot Souffle Green Bean Almondine Cheese … Continue reading "Wednesday Evening Dinner"
One hundred years ago, in December 1922, Calvary's Organist-Choirmaster Adolph Steuterman presented Handel’s Messiah in its entirety for the first time in Memphis since the late 1800s. Reportedly, 800 people attended, overflowing into Second Street, and hundreds more were turned away. A local radio station broadcasted it live. Since then, Messiah has been performed at … Continue reading "A Centennial Celebration: Handel’s Messiah"
