Soup Sunday is Dec. 4. Soups will be available for purchase from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Proceeds from Soup Sunday will benefit hunger ministries at Calvary that serve our downtown … Continue reading "Soup Sunday"
The Rev. Joshua Narcisse, Church Health Center Lenten Preaching favorite, the Rev. Joshua Narcisse returns to Calvary for a conversation about the wondrous themes of Advent. Joshua is a Presbyterian minister who serves on the staff of Church Health Center as the director of spiritual care, and he is particularly interested in the intersection of … Continue reading "Advent Anew"
Join us for a traditional candlelight service of scripture and song featuring the Calvary choirs, and prepare your heart for the birth of Christ. Afterward, join us for a festive … Continue reading "Advent Lessons & Carols + Potluck"
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 … Continue reading "Wednesday Evening Dinner"
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.
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!
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"
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 … Continue reading "A Centennial Celebration: Handel’s Messiah"
Christmas Eve at 3:30 p.m. with Children’s Christmas Pageant At 3:30 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 24, we will retell the sacred story of Christ’s birth. This lively liturgy is designed … Continue reading "Christmas Eve Eucharist and Pageant"