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.
Holy Envy, Jan. 28-Mar. 24, 9:15 a.m., Emison Room Barbara Brown Taylor, a perennial favorite, returns to Calvary's Lenten Preaching Series Feb. 21-22, In her book Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others, she weaves together stories from her world religions classroom with reflections on how her own spiritual journey has been complicated … Continue reading "Holy Envy Book Study"
David Johnson created the AIDS Fabric Sculpture in 1989 to remember and honor those who had died of AIDS, were living with the disease, or whose lives were impacted by it. Leanne Kleinmann’s life is one of those; her father died of AIDS in 1993. These two parishioners will be in conversation about their stories, … Continue reading "Meaning & Memory"
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"
Sacred Ground is a soul-shaping, perspective-changing series of conversations about race and faithfulness. This carefully created, eleven-session curriculum offers readings, videos, and rich discussions to open up new ways of thinking about where we’ve been and where we are going. Calvary is offering two opportunities to participate in this vital endeavor. + Wednesday evenings, 6:00 … Continue reading "Sacred Ground: Wednesdays"
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"
Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing is offered at noon in the church on Wednesdays and features a reflection by one of our priests. Afterward, join clergy and staff for a brown-bag lunch in the Mural Room, where you will find conversations and connections.
Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. at Calvary A Wednesday study group, open to all, will begin studying a Letter to the Philippians on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 1 p.m. This small group, led by the Rev. Katherine Bush, takes a deeper dive into books of and about the Bible. Come check it out. Come early for the … Continue reading "Wednesday Study Group"
Wednesday evening dinner is available in the Mural Room every Wednesday evening from 5:15-6:15 p.m. (Check the calendar for exclusions.) Enjoy a delicious dinner lovingly prepared by Parish Chef Mary O’Brien before classes and choir rehearsals. Cost is $8/adults, $4/child, $25/family max. Jan. 31 Menu: Taco Bar
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"