Sept 22: David Waters, Faith, Hope, and Elections David Waters returns to Calvary, bringing his wise and insightful perspective on this moment and carefully examining our local and national electoral process. With his vast experience in journalism and his deeply held faith, David is uniquely qualified to help us navigate the messages of hope and … Continue reading "Adult Formation: David Waters, Faith, Hope, and Elections"
Join us for this next gathering of YOUnited, the Diocese of West Tennessee's group for middle and high schoolers!
Who is my Neighbor? Readings On Empathy and Otherness in a Time of Division Wednesdays, 6:15 - 7:15 The stories in the first chapters of Genesis frame the brokenness of the world in terms of estrangement. Humans are estranged from God, men from women, people from their own bodies, from the earth, from their labor. … Continue reading "Who is my Neighbor: Wednesday Night Discussion with Ardelle & the Rev. Scott Walters"
Sept 29: Janel Bakker, Faith, Hope, and Elections In the midst of tumultuous times, the wisdom and courage of our predecessors can remind us of who we are called to be. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a Lutheran pastor, theologian, and anti-Nazi dissident, wrote from prison that “the Church is the Church only when it exists for others…not … Continue reading "Adult Formation: Janel Bakker, Faith, Hope, and Elections"
Saturday, Oct. 5 | 10 a.m. | Court Square This year, Calvary will join our neighboring faith communities for the first-ever Downtown Churches Association Blessing of the Animals! It will … Continue reading "Blessing of the Animals"
Enjoy some leisurely time at the park with Youth Ministries folks and friends from 10 a.m. to noon at the Overton Park Greensward (i.e., the open field as you pass the Memphis Brooks Art Museum on your right coming into the park from Poplar Ave @ Kenilworth Pl/N Tucker). We'll have some things to play … Continue reading "Open Space at Overton Park"
Oct 6: Bill Bangham, Creating Faith Bill Bangham arrived at Calvary about two years ago and has fully embedded himself in the community. Come learn about Bill’s life and calling … Continue reading "Adult Formation: Bill Bangham, Creating Faith"
The JOY Chapter of Daughters of the King is part of a worldwide prayer order for women that was established in 1885. Each day, members pray confidentially for those in need. The JOY Chapter meets on the second Wednesday at 5:30.
Oct 13: Noah Glenn, Creating Faith Noah Glenn is an award-winning filmmaker (as well as a podcaster, producer, writer, husband, and father). Come see two of Noah’s short films and … Continue reading "Adult Formation: Noah Glenn, Creating Faith"
Join us for training on how to crochet sleeping mats out of plastic bags! Bring a #10 crochet hook and whatever plastic bags you can muster. These mats make a … Continue reading "Sleeping Mat Crochet Training"