Youth Formation
2024-05-05 09:15 - 10:15, 2024-05-12 09:15 - 10:15 (America/Chicago) | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Every Sunday, young people in grades 6-12 are invited to come and explore their faith and ponder how scripture applies to our modern-day events. We will explore the lectionary through current events using the curriculum FaithLens.

Myths and Truths about Global Population
2024-05-05 09:15 - 10:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Easter Season: “Fear Not!” Facing difficult topics Faithfully
Calvary will host a series of community leaders to talk with us about headline topics that can leave us anxious and confused. Climate Change, Artificial Intelligence, Mental Health, Christian Nationalism, and others. We’ll learn real information and how we are called to respond rather than despair.

May 5: Dr. Jennifer Sciubba, author and demographer
Myths and Truths about Global Population
Dr. Jennifer D. Sciubba, author of 8 Billion and Counting: How Sex, Death, and Migration Shape Our World, will delve into the world of global population trends, exploring how we arrived at this point and where our trajectory is leading us and debunking the common myths and misconceptions that often cloud our understanding of these demographic dynamics. Discover how reading the world through a demographic perspective opens doors to fresh insights.

Holy Eucharist Rite II
2024-05-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-05-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN, 38103, United States
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 Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. Watch the live stream on Calvary’s Facebook page, YouTube channel, or on our website.

Acolyte Training
2024-05-05 11:30 - 12:30 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
On May 5, immediately following the 10:30 a.m. worship service, Acolyte Training will be held for the youth in grades 5–11 (those who will be in 6– 12 grade for the 2024-2025 school year) in the church.
Acolyte means one who serves. It is a great way for youth to be engaged in the worship service and make friends with those they serve with. If you are interested in attending or have any questions, please contact Catie Carter Thacker at ccarterku@icloud.com or 901-871-9650.

Sunday EYC
2024-05-05 11:30 - 13:30, 2024-05-12 11:30 - 13:30 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
The EYC (Episcopal Youth Community) meets from 11:30 to 1:30 in the 2nd-floor EYC room on Sunday afternoons. It is open to any youth in grades 6–12 to come together and participate in different fun activities and projects. Lunch will be provided! Sometimes event details differ, so check the youth e-mails or youth text updates.

Fellowship Gathering
2024-05-05 14:30 - 17:00 | Grind City Brewery, 76 Waterworks Drive, Memphis, TN, 38107, United States
Join Calvary for an afternoon at the brewery, just down the street from Calvary. Come enjoy fellowship outside the church at this family-friendly event.
Food Truck (Tacos Tampicioso)
Snacks
Yard Games
Non-alcoholic beverages
Kids and dogs are welcome!

Contemplative Eucharist
2024-05-05 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Each Sunday evening at 5 p.m., all are invited to participate in a quieter, centering time of worship in the Orgill Room. This gathering offers a guided conversation in place of a sermon, new words for old prayers, and opportunities for silence and reflection. This service will not take place on Sundays when Evensong is offered.

Pub Theology
2024-05-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Memphis, TN, United States
Come explore your faith with friends old and new at Pub Theology.
Meeting at a restaurant on the first Monday of each month, participants will discuss topics such as Peace and Holiness, The Golden Rule, Miracles, The Influence of Religion on Public Policy, and more while enjoying food and drinks.
All ages and denominations are welcome. Contact John-Travis Bussell for more information.
May Topic: Taxes, Earth Day, and Civil War!
Date: Monday, May 6
Time: 6-7 pm
Location: El Mezcal (back room)
1492 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
*limited parking in front— plenty of parking in the rear (go down tiny side alley)

Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing
2024-05-08 12:00 - 12:30, 2024-05-15 12:00 - 12:30 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing is offered at noon in the church on Wednesdays. During the summer season, we will use fresh liturgical language and a reflective conversation will be shared in place of a sermon. All are welcome!

Wednesday Evening Dinner
2024-05-08 17:15 - 18:15 | St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 700 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, 38105, United States
Wednesday evening dinner is available every Wednesday evening 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 max.
May 8 Menu:
MEATLOAF – Beef and Vegetarian
Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower
Pizza and Hot Dogs
Ice Cream

St. Cecilia Choir
2024-05-08 18:15 - 19:00 | St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 700 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, 38105, United States
Director and Music Educator Melissa Warwell leads a rehearsal for the youngest voices of Calvary who are in Kindergarten – 2nd Grade. They sing periodically at the 10:30 a.m. worship service and at special services. Using a variety of activities, the choristers learn to use their voices by means of hymns and other sacred songs. The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 6:15 to 7. At the conclusion of rehearsal, they can attend Compline until 7:15 p.m.

Wednesday Evening EYC
2024-05-08 18:15 - 19:00, 2024-05-15 18:15 - 19:00 | St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 700 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, 38105, United States
Wednesday night Episcopal Youth Community meets from 6:15 to 7:00 in the 2nd-floor EYC room after dinner. Wednesday nights are for any youth in grades 6–12 to come together and participate in team-building activities, games, service projects, discussion, and prayer. At 6:55, we will walk together to the Sanctuary for Compline starting at 7 p.m. Any and all at Calvary are welcome to join us for Compline.

Gathering
2024-05-08 18:15 - 19:15, 2024-05-15 18:15 - 19:15 | St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 700 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, 38105, United States
Gathering is a new opportunity on Wednesday evenings for children and adults to “sit and stay a while” after dinner for an hour of fellowship. Games, books, puzzles, and coloring materials will be provided. Mrs. Jocelyn and friends will supervise children ages five and up for parents who wish to attend a class.

Boys and Girls Choir
2024-05-08 18:15 - 19:15 | St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 700 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, 38105, United States
The Boys and Girls Choir, made up of students with unchanged voices in grades three and up, sings semi-monthly at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Using the Voice for Life curriculum established by the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM), Organist-Choirmaster Kristin Lensch promotes a complete and quality approach to children’s music ministry that is as much a Christian education experience as it is a musical training experience. Choristers often become peer leaders over time as they progress through the program. Rehearsal is on Wednesdays from 6:15 to 7 p.m. Afterward, they attend Compline until 7:15 p.m.

Where do we go when we die?
2024-05-08 18:15 - 19:15 | St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 700 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, 38105, United States
If you said ‘heaven,’ Biblical scholar N.T. Wright says, ‘Think again!’ In Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church, he argues that what we believe about life after death directly affects what we believe about life before death. Come join the Rev. Paul McLain as he guides us in this mind-blowing exploration of the afterlife, our present life, and God’s ultimate purpose of bringing heaven to earth during the Easter season of resurrection. We will meet on Wednesday evenings, April 10-May 15, from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. in Martyrs Hall at St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 700 Poplar.
Copies of the book are available through Novel or other local booksellers.

Education for Ministry
2024-05-08 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 700 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, 38105, United States
Education for Ministry, aka 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. This is a commitment class, and participants are encouraged to commit to the program from August through May.
Calvary offers two EfM groups, both led by Richard Hendricks, Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. and Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Contact the Rev. Katherine Bush or Richard Hendricks to learn more.

Calvary Choir
2024-05-08 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 700 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, 38105, United States
Both professional singers and auditioned volunteers make up Calvary’s primary group of choristers: the Calvary Choir. The choir sings each week at the 10:30 a.m. worship service, monthly Evensong, and offers special liturgical services and concerts during the year. While strongly based in the music of the Anglican church, their repertoire spans centuries and global traditions, from plainsong to spirituals. In addition to making music at home, the Calvary Choir has traveled to England to participate in a week-long choral residency at the Bristol Cathedral. They are known for both their dedication to and love of music and close camaraderie. Interested singers should contact Organist-Choirmaster Kristin Lensch.

Baguette Brothers
2024-05-09 07:30 - 08:30 | Barth House, 409 Patterson St., Memphis, TN, 38111, United States
Thursdays, 7:30–8:30 a.m. at Barth House, 409 Patterson St.
Every Thursday morning, a few good men gather for coffee, prayer, Bible study, and terrible jokes. It’s a “Pre-Game Show,” as they study the Gospel lesson for the upcoming Sunday service. It is now in its 20th year, so the jokes must not be that bad. Contact Bill Craddock or 901-276-0639, for more information.

Gleanings Discussion Group
2024-05-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Memphis, TN, United States
Thursdays at Noon on Zoom
Gleanings for Summer: Zero at the Bone, by Christian Wiman
Starts May 2

Join an online conversation group called “Gleanings” this summer as we consider selections from Christian Wiman’s powerful and eclectic new book, Zero at the Bone: 50 Entries Against Despair. Gleanings meets on Thursdays at noon via Zoom. Copies of the book are available at novel bookstore, or wherever you buy books. (Click HERE for a New York Times review.)

All are welcome and the variety of pieces in the book make it possible to join the conversation at any time.

To receive the weekly email with Zoom link and reading assignment, contact Scott Walters at swalters@calvarymemphis.org.

Children's Formation
2024-05-12 09:15 - 10:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Children ages JK through 5th grade are invited to join us in the Children’s Wing, Room 201, on the second floor. Our young people explore their faith and scripture through Godly Play and Weaving God’s Promises – two curriculums based on storytelling designed to connect our young people deeper to their faith.

Artificial Intelligence
2024-05-12 09:15 - 10:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Jared Millson, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Rhodes College
Advancements in Artificial Intelligence are poised to reshape everything from the economy to our artistic and expressive practices. Since the transformations wrought by these new technologies are both dramatic and accelerating, it’s natural to approach them with trepidation. But, as is so often the case, much of our fear is born of ignorance. In this tutorial, I provide a brief overview of the field of Artificial Intelligence—its history, methods, and philosophical commitments. With this background, we’ll turn to some of the social, environmental, and ethical challenges confronting the development and deployment of artificial systems. While these new technologies raise many legitimate concerns, they also hold enormous promise for a better world.

Choral concert with Wake Forest University Choir with choirs of Calvary and Grace-St. Luke's
2024-05-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 1720 Peabody Ave, Memphis, TN 38104, USA, 901 Peabody Ave, United States
The Wake Forest University Chamber Choir, the premier choral organization on campus, will tour the Southeastern United States from May 11-17, 2024. They will be in Memphis on Monday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m., to perform Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem with the choirs of Calvary and Grace-St. Luke’s, accompanied by Dr. Patrick Scott of Grace-St. Luke’s. A highly select, auditioned mixed ensemble, the Chamber Choir performs the standard choral repertoire as well as newly composed and commissioned choral literature. The Chamber Choir represents Wake Forest at the University’s annual Moravian Lovefeast, in its performances with the Winston-Salem Symphony, and through national and international annual tours.

Bishop’s Round-Up of the Churchmen from the Diocese of West Tennessee
2024-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Church of the Holy Communion, 4645 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
Save the Date for the 78th annual
Tennessee Laymen’s Conference
August 9-11, 2024
St. Mary’s Conference Center in Sewanee, TN
“Brothers Dwelling Together in Unity”
The Bishop’s Round-Up of the Churchmen from the Diocese of West Tennessee hosted by Bishop Phoebe Roaf will be held at the Church of the Holy Communion at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14.
More information: https://edwtn.org/2024-laymens-conference/
