On the other side of Election Day, gather with Janel Bakker, David Waters, and Scott Walters to reflect on this juncture. All are invited to join the conversation and reflect … Continue reading "Adult Formation: Faith, Hope, and Elections, Redux: Janel Bakker and David Waters"
Volunteers are needed to help the Children and Family Ministries Department of Calvary sponsor our diocesan fellowship group for adults with special needs on Sunday, Nov. 10, and Sunday, Feb. 9! Join us for a special afternoon of chapel, dinner, and activities. Volunteers can help by bringing a dish or snack to share, serving dinner, … Continue reading "Special Friends Fellowship"
How to Know a Person Wednesday nights, 6:15 - 7:15 David Brooks asks, "How can we look somebody in the eye and see something large in them, and in turn, see something larger in ourselves?" The Rev. Paul McLain will guide us in living this question as we explore Brooks's book How to Know a … Continue reading "How to Know a Person: Wednesday Night Discussion with the Rev. Paul McLain"
Transforming Questions: Confirmation Wednesdays, 6:15 - 7:15 Transforming Questions offers the opportunity to engage in faithful questioning: Who is Jesus? Does God answer prayer? Why do bad things happen? By asking questions, we see our faith transform, deepen, and develop from something simple and superficial to something complicated and rich. And, by asking questions, we … Continue reading "Transforming Questions: Confirmation Class with the Rev. Scott Walters"
Sacred Ground Wednesday evenings, 6:15 - 8:15 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 … Continue reading "Sacred Ground: Wednesday Evenings with Katy Leopard and the Rev. Katherine Bush"
Nov 24: Conversation with Bishop Phoebe Roaf Each year, Bishop Phoebe visits each parish in the diocese to confirm new members and to remind us of the larger Episcopal community that we are part of. Come hear her thoughts on this season of life in our Church.
We invite parishioners of all ages to create an Advent wreath for use at home. We will provide all the necessary wreath-making supplies, candles, and fresh greenery. However, to ensure enough greenery for everyone, we ask that participants bring some from their own yards. We are excited about the opportunity to come together for festive … Continue reading "Advent Festival"
Come explore your faith with friends old and new at Pub Theology. Meeting at a restaurant on the first Monday of each month, participants will discuss topics such as Peace and Holiness, The Golden Rule, Miracles, The Influence of Religion on Public Policy, and more while enjoying food and drinks. All ages and denominations are … Continue reading "Pub Theology"
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. 5 p.m. at Calvary.
Calvary Companions: Women’s Bible Study, Tuesday mornings, 8:00 - 9:00, Barth House, 409 Patterson on the University of Memphis campus Join the Rev. Katherine Bush and women of all ages and stages of life for a weekly conversation about the Bible and the way we live. Participants should bring their morning beverage of choice, a Bible, … Continue reading "Calvary Companions: Women’s Bible Study"