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"
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.
University of Memphis doctoral candidate, Roberta dos Santos, played at Calvary's Lenten Preaching Series this year. She will give a cello recital in partial fulfillment of her degree in the Great Hall on Thursday, Apr. 13, at 7 p.m. All are welcome.
Continue your celebration of the Easter season with an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt throughout Calvary on Sunday, April 16, from 9:15 to 10:15 during the formation hour. This activity is open to everyone up to age 110 and may be completed solo or in a group. Solving clues and completing the hunt will lead to … Continue reading "Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt"
Did you know that the Psalter makes up one-fourth of the Book of Common Prayer? During the Easter season, the Rev. Paul McLain and Paige Whittle will guide us in exploring ways to pray the Psalms as a spiritual practice as we savor their beauty, poetry, and longing. We'll draw on the work of Dietrich … Continue reading "Praying the Psalms"
Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing is offered at noon in person in the Calvary chancel on Wednesdays and features a reflection by one of our priests. Afterward, join clergy and staff for a brown-bag lunch in the Great Hall, where you will find conversations and connections.
The Rev. Katherine Bush leads the Wednesday Study Group which meets at 1:00, after the noon Eucharist and lunch, to discuss the Bible, plus related themes and topics. This group will focus on the prophet Isaiah from April 19 - May 24.