Gleanings: The Gift with Scott Walters Thursdays | Noon | On Zoom Beginning September 25, join Scott Walters for a weekly online conversation about Lewis Hyde's modern classic, The Gift: How the Creative Spirit Transforms the World. Hyde explores the forgotten power of the gift economy through biblical texts, indigenous practices, folklore, and literature, as … Continue reading "Gleanings: The Gift"
We invite parishioners of all ages to create an Advent wreath or candle centerpiece for use at home. We will provide all the necessary wreath-making supplies, candles, ribbons, and fresh greenery. However, to ensure sufficient greenery for everyone, we kindly request that participants bring some from their own yards. We are looking forward to the … Continue reading "Advent Festival"
Family Feast Days will resume this fall! Celebrating feast days with children is a wonderful way to connect them to their faith and to help them develop enthusiasm for living liturgically. Come celebrate the stories of St. Francis, All Saints, St. Nicholas, Epiphany, and The Presentation with liturgies specially designed for little people. All ages … Continue reading "Family Feast Days"
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. December 3 Menu: Beef and Vegetarian … Continue reading "Wednesday Evening Dinner"
Engage in a journey alongside Calvary clergy, staff, lay leaders, and the Bishop to discover more about the way of love in the Episcopal Church and a deeper life at Calvary. This class is open to all who wonder about their own faith and is also a path toward confirmation and fuller membership in the … Continue reading "Confirmation Class"
Following the wisdom of local author Allison Pace, we’ll offer a series of conversations using her text and learning about seven truths of parenting. Parents, godparents, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and friends at every stage are invited to connect with one another about this blessed and difficult work. Allison Pace will speak on Sunday morning, Oct. … Continue reading "The Sacred Order of Parenthood"
The Rt. Rev. Phoebe A. Roaf, the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee, will be the celebrant and preacher at both the 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship services on Sunday, Dec. 7, when she makes her annual visit to Calvary for the sacrament of Confirmation.
Monday, Dec. 8 | 6 p.m. | El Mezcal on Union Ave. Bring your questions and curiosity, and be ready to engage with people from varying religious traditions, philosophical perspectives, and life experiences. You’ll be able to share your own wrestlings and thoughts while learning something new along the way.
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. December 10 Menu: Chicken Enchiladas Cheese … Continue reading "Wednesday Evening Dinner"