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 … Continue reading "Boys and Girls Choir"
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 … Continue reading "Where do we go when we die? "
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 … Continue reading "Education for Ministry"
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.
Later this summer, we will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Philadelphia Eleven, when eleven women were "irregularly" ordained to the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. On Pentecost Sunday, we’ll hear from the Rev. Mimsy Jones, the Rev. Eyleen Farmer, the Rev. Anne Carriere, and the Rev. Katherine Bush about their experiences as deacons and … Continue reading "Women’s Ordination in the Episcopal Church"
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 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. … Continue reading "Wednesday Evening EYC"
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.
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 … Continue reading "Contemplative Eucharist"
Calvary will sponsor a booth at this year’s Pride Festival, a diverse and community-friendly festival that includes live entertainment on two stages, over 150 vendors, a food truck park, a car show, a kids area, an adult area, a VIP lounge, free and discreet HIV screenings, and more. We also will march in the annual … Continue reading "Pride Parade"