For the second consecutive year, our friends just down the street at Memphis First United Methodist Church are hosting their annual Christmas Ball! Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Hospitality … Continue reading "Downtown Christmas Ball Benefitting the Hub"
During the formation hour, children in grades PK-5th will gather for Christmas stories and fellowship in the Corner Room on the 2nd floor. Suggested attire: Christmas pajamas!
Join us as the choirs of Calvary lead this beloved Anglican tradition of scripture, poetry, and song. Hear the ancient prophecies and the story of Christ's birth, sing familiar carols that have echoed through generations, and celebrate the joy of God's love made known in Bethlehem. Followed by cookies and cocoa in the Great Hall!
Emmanuel Meal is Calvary’s annual Christmas luncheon for our neighbors experiencing poverty or homelessness. With all the things needed for the meal, gift bags, and other supplies, we have a fundraising goal of $8,000 this year. Thank you to everyone who has already donated online and by stopping by our table in the Calvary Commons … Continue reading "Emmanuel Meal"
Christmas Eve Eucharist at 3 p.m. with Children’s Christmas Pageant Wednesday, Dec. 24 | 3 p.m. | Calvary As the sacred story unfolds, our chancel will become filled with animals, angels, shepherds, and stars! The St. Cecilia and Boys & Girls Choirs will sing the hymns of the season. Nursery care will be offered for … Continue reading "Christmas Eve Eucharist & Pageant"
Christmas Eve at 6 p.m. with Prelude at 5:30 p.m. Wed., Dec. 24 | 5:30 p.m. | Calvary This Festival Eucharist service will begin with a special 30-minute prelude at 5:30 p.m. Nursery care will be offered for children under 5 during this family-friendly service. This service will be livestreamed.
Christmas Eve at 10 p.m. with Christmas Carols Wed., Dec. 24 | 10 p.m. | Calvary This service begins with congregational caroling and choral anthems, leading directly into a Festival Eucharist. This intimate service reflects the glory and beauty of the story of Christ’s birth with hallmarks of Anglican worship–candlelight and incense.
Christmas Day at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 25 | 4 p.m. | Calvary Join us on Christmas Day to celebrate the birth of Christ. The Rev. Scott Walters will preach and celebrate.
Rite I, a traditional spoken service with a sermon and Holy Communion that includes organ music without singing. It offers a reflective and meditative mood appropriate to the early morning. The liturgy is Rite One from The Book of Common Prayer and retains much of the language used in the 1559 Elizabethan prayer book. This … Continue reading "Holy Eucharist, Rite I"
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"
