Children's Formation
2023-12-10 09:15 - 10:15, 2023-12-17 09:15 - 10:15 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Bishop Phoebe Roaf
2023-12-10 09:15 - 10:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
We welcome Bishop Phoebe as she makes her annual visit to Calvary for Confirmations at our worship services. She will also speak during the formation hour, sharing her reflections and observations.

Sacred Ground Sunday Group
2023-12-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
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.
note irregular meeting dates:
10/15 1-3 pm
11/5 1-3 pm
11/12 1-3 pm
12/10 1-3 pm possibly
1/7 1-3 pm possibly

Contemplative Eucharist
2023-12-10 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-12-17 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.

Education for Ministry
2023-12-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-12-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, 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.

Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing
2023-12-13 12:00 - 12:30, 2023-12-20 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 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.

Wednesday Study Group
2023-12-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Memphis, TN, United States
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 noon Eucharist or 12:30 brown-bag lunch, or arrive for this weekly discussion group with Katherine Bush at 1:00 p.m. Starts on Sept. 6; join the conversation at any time.

St. Cecilia Choir
2023-12-13 18:15 - 19:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, 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.

Gathering
2023-12-13 18:15 - 19:15, 2023-12-20 18:15 - 19:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, 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
2023-12-13 18:15 - 19:15, 2023-12-20 18:15 - 19:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, 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.

Receiving the Day Book Study
2023-12-13 18:15 - 19:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Receiving the Day: Christian Practices for Opening the Gift of Time by Dorothy Bass, discussion led by Paul McLain
This book is a helpful primer for prayer and retreat time and teaches us how “receiving the day” can be a guiding principle in our everyday lives. Paul will lead a four-week discussion on Wednesday evenings in Advent, Nov. 29, and Dec. 6, and 13.

Compline
2023-12-13 19:00 - 19:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Join us for Compline, a simple service of evening prayers led by the Calvary youth every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. in the Great Hall. It is, above all, a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day.

Calvary Choir
2023-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, 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
2023-12-14 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-12-21 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
2023-12-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-12-21 12:00 - 13:00
Thursdays at noon on Zoom
If you love to pursue hard questions in good company, a favorite phrase of Bill Craddock’s, join Gleanings, a group convened by Bill along with Scott Walters to do just that. On Sept. 7, we will begin a new book, Faith Beyond Belief: Spirituality for Our Times, by David Steindl-Rast and Anselm Grün. If you have questions, or want to join the Gleanings email list for weekly Zoom links and additional resources, email Scott. All are welcome!

Room in the Inn
2023-12-15 16:30 - 2023-12-16 06:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN, 38103, United States
Room in the Inn at Calvary focuses on sheltering those experiencing homelessness in a safe environment of hospitality. Calvary serves at 82 N. 2nd Street on Friday nights at The Welcome Inn. Please consider which of these much-needed opportunities you might choose to make God’s love visible in downtown Memphis.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4eacae29a4fb6-calvary5

Children's Breakfast Club
2023-12-17 08:45 - 09:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN, 38103, United States
Children’s Breakfast Club will meet during the Parish Breakfast on the third Sunday of each month this coming semester. Parents may drop their children off to enjoy a complimentary breakfast with formation leaders and friends; then, they will be escorted to formation class. Parents are welcome to stay and join us, too!

Dr. Rosalyn Nichols
2023-12-17 09:15 - 10:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
The Rev. Dr. Roz Nichols is the organizing pastor of Freedom’s Chapel Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Inter-faith Officer for MIFA, and President of MICAH. It’s fitting that this extraordinarily busy woman is coming to talk with us about Sabbath practice in Advent. Come hear this Lenten Preaching favorite in conversation.

Sacred Ground: Wednesdays
2023-12-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Memphis, TN, United States
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 at Calvary, with facilitators Tim Huebner and Matt Seltzer

The Emmanuel Meal Luncheon
2023-12-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN, 38103, United States
The Emmanuel Meal is an opportunity for Calvary parishioners of all ages to work together to serve our neighbors experiencing poverty and homelessness a delicious homemade seated meal with music, joy, and gifts.
You can purchase paper turkeys in November for $40 each to subsidize the cost of this meal.
There are many ways for people of all ages to volunteer – sign up here!
