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 join a conversation about his vision, creative process, and how his faith journey informs his work.
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 good second use out of plastic bags and provide a soft, dry surface for our unhoused neighbors. Lunch will be provided! RSVP to Nathan Brasfield … Continue reading "Sleeping Mat Crochet Training"
This #1 New York Times Bestseller by the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City offers a startling look at how our society perpetuates poverty. It culminates as a manifesto calling for the rise of a poverty abolitionist movement in our nation. Join us on Zoom one of two … Continue reading "Community Ministries Book Club: Poverty, by America"
Every Wednesday evening, dinner is available from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. (Check the calendar for exclusions.) Enjoy a delicious dinner lovingly prepared by Parish Chef Mary O’Brien before classes and choir rehearsals. The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children, and $25 for a family. Oct. 16 Menu: Chicken or Tofu a la King … Continue reading "Wednesday Evening Dinner"
Thursdays, 8–9 a.m. at Barth House, 409 Patterson St. The Baguette Brothers Bible study meets every Thursday morning from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Barth House Episcopal Center. The group reads and discusses the Gospel passage for the upcoming Sunday to prepare for worship and deepen our understanding of scripture. All men are invited. Come join … Continue reading "Baguette Brothers"
Thursdays at noon, Scott Walters, Gleanings, on Zoom Reading Genesis by Marilynne Robinson Join an online conversation group called “Gleanings” this fall as we read slowly through novelist Marilynne Robinson's Reading Genesis. Copies of the book are available at novel bookstore or wherever you buy books. (Click HERE for a New York Times review by … Continue reading "Gleanings"
St. Clare Weekend Silent Retreat October 18-20 at St. Columba Retreat Center A 2 or 3-night option is available To register: https://saintcolumbamemphis.org/stclare Questions? Contact Heather Jordan at (901) 574-1378 or heartbrainbody@gmail.com Home-Coming A Retreat Based on The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen "I had just finished an exhausting six-week lecturing trip ... … Continue reading "St. Clare Silent Retreat Weekend"
Calvary Off Campus will offer parties from October to January. Look for signups for the following four gatherings: Oct. 18: Bodacious Potluck at the home of the Rev. Katherine & Stephen Bush Nov. 10: Sunday Brunch at the home of Terri & Betty Jo Dulaney Dec. 15: Holiday Open House at the home of Peg … Continue reading "Calvary Off-Campus"
Own Your Block Event, Saturday, Oct. 19, 10:00 a.m. Calvary volunteers are invited to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 3745 Kimball Ave., for a neighborhood clean-up, free health screenings, and a festive shrimp boil at noon! This is part of Mayor Young’s Own Your Block initiative for faith-based communities throughout Memphis. Questions? Email the Rev. Hester … Continue reading "Own Your Block Event"