The word “formation” is more than just Episcopal jargon for Sunday School or Christian Education. When we come together in community to study and pray and discuss the ways of God, we are being shaped and reshaped by new ideas and the perspectives of others. Sometimes we get a glimpse of God and of who … Continue reading "Adult Formation"
Godly Play is a Montessori-based Christian faith formation program for children created by The Rev. Dr. Jerome Berryman, an Episcopal priest and educator. Adult leaders explore sacred stories of the Bible with children, which teaches them the language of our faith. Each session includes storytelling, hands-on participation, wondering, reflecting, prayer, and creativity. Grades SK-1 meet … Continue reading "Children’s Formation"
At the beginning of the 10:30 a.m. worship service, children in grades JK-2 are invited to follow the banner out of the church to Children’s Chapel, which is held in the Corner Room adjacent to the nursery. There, children experience the Liturgy of the Word in an interactive and child-friendly manner. We sing, pray, and … Continue reading "Children’s Chapel"
The 10:30 a.m. Eucharist attracts a widely varied congregation of all ages, including a strong contingent of young families. Music is led by the semi-professional Calvary Choir with participation from our Boys and Girls Choir, St. Cecilia Choir (second grade and younger), and the Calvary Ringers handbell choir. We also live-stream our Sunday morning Holy … Continue reading "Holy Eucharist Rite II"
Children's Coffee Hour is a new fellowship offering for our youngest parishioners and their families! We will gather on the patio for late morning fellowship, refreshments, music, and Bible activities. The patio is adjacent to the Calvary Commons, where our traditional coffee hour takes place. All ages are welcome; however, those under age 6 would … Continue reading "Children’s Coffee Hour"
Close your day with prayer at Evensong, a longstanding liturgy of the Anglican Church. Rooted in the ancient Christian monastic tradition of pausing for prayer at certain points of the day, prayers are sung by the choir during a forty-minute service. In November, Calvary Choir is collaborating with the Parish Choir of Grace-St. Luke's to … Continue reading "Evensong"
Katherine Bush leads this lively and life-giving conversation. Together, this open-hearted group of women examines the biblical stories, discovering their relevance and wisdom. There is free parking in the lot behind Barth House.
Grief changes everything. Whether your loss is recent or long ago, you are not alone. Led by Robyn Banks, with occasional guest professionals, this group will offer space to tell our stories, reflect theologically and emotionally, and gently hold both sorrow and hope. We’ll explore the many faces of grief, the presence of God in … Continue reading "Grief Support: Walking through the Valley"
EfM helps the faithful encounter the breadth and depth of the Christian tradition and bring it into conversation with their experiences of the world as they study, worship, and engage in theological reflection together. Calvary offers a morning and evening option of EfM. Richard Hendricks and Fred Piper are the group leaders. This is a … Continue reading "Education for Ministry (Wed AM)"
Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing is offered at noon in the chapel on Wednesdays. All are welcome!