On the night before he died, Jesus broke bread with his friends and gave us his final mandate: to love one 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.
On Wednesdays and Fridays, start your day at 6:30 with “Daily Devotions for Individuals and Families” from the Book of Common Prayer, or at 8 a.m. with Morning Prayer according to the BCP by joining the Morning Prayer team online on Calvary’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Have your BCP handy so you can follow … Continue reading "Morning Prayer"
On Wednesdays and Fridays, start your day at 6:30 with “Daily Devotions for Individuals and Families” from the Book of Common Prayer, or at 8 a.m. with Morning Prayer according to the BCP by joining the Morning Prayer team online on Calvary’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Have your BCP handy so you can follow … Continue reading "Morning Prayer"
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, April 3, 2026, prior to the liturgy at noon.
Community Ministries provides lunchtime snack bags at the door of the Welcome Inn (82 N. 2nd St.) for our downtown neighbors Monday through Friday at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. These days and times coincide with the AA meeting at the Welcome Inn held from noon to 1:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Help is … Continue reading "Welcome Inn Lunch Bags"
Good Friday marks the death of Jesus on the cross. This solemn service includes the story of Christ’s passion and times of silence and intercession. The Calvary Choir will offer musical leadership. Calvary Church will remain open for prayers until 3 p.m. The labyrinth will be available in the Great Hall from 9 a.m. to 4 … Continue reading "Good Friday Liturgy"
Gather at the Calvary altar to begin praying the Way of the Cross, which will continue on a walk through our downtown neighborhood. If you choose to join the walk, dress accordingly, especially with regard to footwear, as it will be 2-3 miles and take approximately 2 hours.
Prior to the Easter Vigil and Paschal Party on Saturday, April 4, grades 6-12 are invited to help dye and decorate Easter eggs to be given out at Neighborhood Breakfast on Easter Sunday morning! We will also make noise makers for the Easter Vigil. Dinner will be provided, so RSVP to Nathan at nbrasfield@calvarymemphis.org and … Continue reading "Egg-Dyeing Easter Dinner"
Join us for The Great Vigil of Easter. This service marks the movement from darkness to light as we celebrate the hope given to us by Christ’s empty tomb. 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 … Continue reading "Easter Vigil"
7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist Easter morning celebrates the risen Christ with songs and shouts of Alleluia! The 9 & 11 a.m. services include brass, timpani, and choir. Nursery and Children’s Chapel (9 & 11 a.m.) will be available. The 9 a.m. service will be livestreamed.