WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS, AND FRIDAYS 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. It’s been 94 years since plates were piled up with waffles, chicken hash, and fish pudding at Calvary’s first Waffle Shop in Lent of 1928. For all that’s changed in our world since then, Memphians still stream to Calvary each year for these three dishes, as well as … Continue reading "Waffle Shop"
Calvary Episcopal Church celebrates its 100th annual Lenten Preaching Series and Waffle Shop beginning Wednesday, Feb. 22. All are invited to attend in person to hear this year’s 18 dynamic speakers. We are thrilled to partner again with The Episcopal Bookshop and novel. to offer you a chance to buy books by our speakers, as well as other … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series"
Funeral for Kenneth White, son of Dorothy Kirsch. Rite I service with communion.
We’ll take a closer look at the gorgeous and tragic stories of this week, walking through the historic events, the liturgies, and how the stories have hurt and inspired different people throughout the centuries.
Looking for a night of fun, friends, and unforgettable memories? Join us for our upcoming Maundy Thursday lock-in! We will be heading over to Grace St Lukes's on Apr. 6 … Continue reading "Grace-St. Luke’s and Calvary EYC Lock-In"
Calvary families and friends are invited to gather for a simple Agape Meal in the Great Hall at 5:45. This meal will include special blessings over the meal and an opportunity to practice the ritual of foot washing as we remember the Last Supper Jesus shared with his friends. This gathering will conclude around 6:30, … Continue reading "Maundy Thursday Agape Meal"
On the night before he died, Jesus broke bread with his friends and gave us his final mandate: to love another. Our service includes Holy Eucharist and the stripping of the altar. We end in the darkness, prepared for a long night waiting in Gethsemane. The service will be livestreamed. Children age 3 through second … Continue reading "Maundy Thursday Liturgy"
An indoor walk through Calvary's moving Stations of the Cross around the nave of the church will be led by the JOY Chapter of the Daughters of the King at 10:30 a.m. on Good Friday, Apr. 7, prior to the liturgy at noon.
12 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy This solemn service includes the story of Christ’s passion and times of silence and intercession. Calvary Church will remain open for prayers until 3 p.m. The service will be livestreamed. 12:45 p.m. The Way of the Cross Following the Good Friday liturgy, gather at the altar to begin praying the … Continue reading "Good Friday Liturgy and Way of the Cross Walk"
We gather to light the New Fire, hear readings chronicling God’s saving deeds in history, and celebrate the first Eucharist of Easter. Bring bells or other noisemakers to announce the coming of the light. Nursery will be available, and the service will be livestreamed. All are invited to stay after the Easter Vigil to celebrate … Continue reading "Easter Vigil and Paschal Party"
