Calvary Episcopal Church

St. Clare Silent Retreat Weekend
2024-10-18 08:00 - 2024-10-20 17:00 (America/Chicago) | St. Columba Episcopal Conference & Retreat Center, 4577 Billy Maher Rd, Memphis, TN 38135, USA, United States
St. Clare Weekend Silent Retreat
October 18-20 at St. Columba Retreat Center
A 2 or 3-night option is available
To register: https://saintcolumbamemphis.org/stclare
Questions? Contact Heather Jordan at (901) 574-1378 or heartbrainbody@gmail.com
Home-Coming
A Retreat Based on The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen
“I had just finished an exhausting six-week lecturing trip … I was dead tired … I was anxious, lonely, restless, and very needy. During the trip, I had felt like a strong fighter for justice and peace, able to face the dark world without fear. But after it was all over … I experienced devastating loneliness … It was in this condition that I first encountered Rembrandt’s Prodigal Son … my heart leaped when I saw it.” -From the Prologue of Henri Nouwen’s book The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming.
Saint Clare’s Silent Retreats are always experiential. A time to be with yourself and God in other people’s presence. A time to be with your heart more than with your intellect. It is a time to listen for the wisdom within rather than to the overabundance of information from myriad external sources. This year, in between our silent spaces, Ardelle Walters will lead us in our own encounters of Nouwen’s book and Rembrandt’s painting as they portray the ancient story of the prodigal. We hope you can join us!

Calvary Off-Campus
2024-10-18 18:00 - 20:00
Calvary Off Campus will offer parties from October to January. Look for signups for the following four gatherings:
Oct. 18: Bodacious Potluck at the home of the Rev. Katherine & Stephen Bush
Nov. 10: Sunday Brunch at the home of Terri & Betty Jo Dulaney
Dec. 15: Holiday Open House at the home of Peg & Dan Wahl
Jan. 12: New Year’s Resolution Buster, a dessert extravaganza at the home of Kate & Coleman Connell.
Hosts will provide an entree, and parishioners will all bring a side dish or dessert. Capacity for each party is 40.
RSVP HERE.

Own Your Block Event
2024-10-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 3745 Kimball Ave., Memphis, United States
Own Your Block Event, Saturday, Oct. 19, 10:00 a.m.
Calvary volunteers are invited to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 3745 Kimball Ave., for a neighborhood clean-up, free health screenings, and a festive shrimp boil at noon! This is part of Mayor Young’s Own Your Block initiative for faith-based communities throughout Memphis. Questions? Email the Rev. Hester Mathes at hmathes@holytrinityec.org. Wear your work clothes and come join in this effort!

Adult Formation: Anasa Troutman, Rebuilding a Legacy, Clayborn Temple
2024-10-20 09:15 - 10:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Oct 20: Anasa Troutman, Rebuilding a Legacy, Clayborn Temple
In her current role as executive director of Historic Clayborn Temple, Anasa Troutman was instrumental in acquiring the building in 2019 and founding a new organization to restore Clayborn and steward their team and mission. A writer and producer by trade, Anasa has spent her life telling stories and finding ways for those stories to shape the way we see, experience, and interact with ourselves and others.

Annual Giving Kickoff Picnic
2024-10-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Join us and your fellow Calvary family and friends for a delectable feast of Memphis’ favorite—TOPS barbecue! We’re launching the 2025 Annual Giving Campaign with an amazing picnic lunch on Calvary’s lawn.
RSVP to this exciting, fall-themed gathering. Your presence will make this event truly special!

Zoo Boo with YOUnited Diocesan Youth
2024-10-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Overton Park, 1914 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Celebrate All Saints’ Day and Halloween with the YOUnited diocesan youth gathering at Zoo Boo on Oct. 20! We’ll meet at the Overton Park Greensward at 5 p.m. for some fun craft activities, a picnic dinner, and a discussion about All Saints’ Day, and then we’ll head over to the zoo at 6! Your ticket to the zoo will be covered by the diocese, but you’ll have to bring your own money for anything else you’d like. Costumes are welcome! RSVP to Nathan at nbrasfield@calvarymemphis.org

High School Bible Study
2024-10-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Panera Bread, 1961 Union Ave., Memphis, 38104
High schoolers, join us for a Bible study at the Union Ave. Panera Bread from 6 to 7 p.m. You don’t have to bring anything, but you can bring a Bible. We’ll have handouts every week with the scriptural texts. We will start by discussing the first of Paul’s letters to the Corinthians. Perhaps more than any other part of the Bible, this bizarre and beautiful letter presents so much material to imagine as we consider what it means to be the church together and aim to find our place within it as individuals.

Revolutionary Love Tour with Valerie Kaur stops at Calvary
2024-10-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
The Revolutionary Love Bus Tour 2024-2025 is a healing odyssey across the United States, calling people to rise up in courage, humanity, and love.
Join visionary civil rights leader Valarie Kaur in an immersive experience of storytelling, music, song, ancestral wisdom, and community-building. We invite you into a space for soulful introspection, deep listening, and courageous action. Each stop uplifts local leaders, artists, and advocates who catalyze hope. You will leave with the tools needed to lead with love and courage in your daily life.
At the heart of every event, Valarie and fellow artists tell stories of how their ancestors survived seemingly apocalyptic times. Together, we explore how each of us can walk the path of love, healing, and justice—featuring raag-based kirtan by celebrated Sikh women artists Jasvir Kaur Rababan and Nirinjan Kaur Khalsa. And renowned trumpeter and artist Sonny Singh performing from his new album Sage Warrior, accompanied by Qais Essar or Shahjehan Khan. There will also be special guests at every stop who will be announced soon!
Reserve your spot here!

Adult Formation: For All the Saints with Dr. Mitzi Minor
2024-10-27 09:15 - 10:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Dr. Mitzi Minor will spend two Sundays with Calvary discussing what the New Testament suggests about “being a saint. ” She will bring her challenging, enlightening, and often humorous take on Scripture. She is currently on sabbatical from her position as the Mary Magdalene Professor of New Testament at Memphis Theological Seminary, and we are thrilled she’ll spend some of that precious time with us.

Pumpkinfest
2024-10-30 17:15 - 18:15 | St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 700 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, 38105, United States
Calvary’s Pumpkinfest is an annual opportunity to get together with your parish family to celebrate the changing seasons and enjoy some Halloween treats! This year, Pumpkinfest will take place during our Wednesday dinner on Oct. 30 at St. Mary’s Cathedral from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Family-friendly Halloween costumes are welcome for children and adults alike! Please join us for fellowship, food, and fun!

Phantom Phavorites: Halloween Concert
2024-10-31 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 700 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, 38105, United States
It’s not a trick! On Halloween night, musicians of St. Mary’s Cathedral are presenting Phantom Phavorites, a concert of Halloween musical treats, including music from Webber’s Phantom of the Opera & “scary” organ music. MSO Concertmaster Barrie Cooper and Calvary’s Kristin Lensch are featured guest musicians.

Evensong
2024-11-03 17:00 - 17:45 | St. George’s Episcopal Church, 2425 S Germantown Rd, Germantown, TN 38138, USA, 1201 S Germantown Rd, United States
First Sunday Evensong will move off-site for November. Calvary Choir will join the Coventry Choir of St. George’s, Germantown, to sing Evensong for the Feast of All Saints on Sunday, Nov. 3, at St. George’s, 2425 S. Germantown Rd., 38138. Featuring the transcendent music of Rose, Stanford, Lewis, and Howells, this service will allow us to pause and remember all the saints in our lives who have gone before. Please join us in Germantown!

Pub Theology
2024-11-04 18:00 - 19:00 | El Mezcal, 1492 Union Ave., Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
THIS MONTH: Halloween, surprising Bible verses, personal divine plans
The format is simple: drinks, conversation, and God. Come bring your questions and curiosity, and pull up a chair. Be ready to engage with people of 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, and hey—there’s likely to be a good cold drink and cheese dip involved.
Date: Monday, November 4
Time: 6-7 pm
Location: El Mezcal (back room)
1492 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
*limited parking in front— plenty of parking in the rear (go down tiny side alley)

Calvary Open for Prayer
2024-11-05 11:30 - 13:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN, 38103, United States
Calvary will be open for prayer on Election Day from 11:30 to 1:00. On Wednesday, November 6, we will offer our regular Noon Eucharist with Healing Prayers. Come and center yourself during these challenging days.

Parents' Coffee and Playdate
2024-11-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Overton Park, 1914 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Parents and children are invited for family fellowship on select Saturdays this summer! Come to enjoy some downtime with other adults while your children play. Let’s make new friends and grow in fellowship with old ones. Join us from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 9 at Overton Park’s Rainbow Lake Playground, 2150 Poplar Ave (across from the dog park). Refreshments will be provided. Contact Jocelyn Busby, director of children and family ministries, for more information by emailing jbusby@calvarymemphis.org or calling 901-312-5206.

Adult Formation: Faith, Hope, and Elections, Redux: Janel Bakker and David Waters
2024-11-10 09:15 - 10:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
On the other side of Election Day, gather with Janel Bakker, David Waters, and Scott Walters to reflect on this juncture. All are invited to join the conversation and reflect together about this season in our shared life as citizens of the United States and of God’s Kingdom.

Special Friends Fellowship
2024-11-10 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-02-09 08:00 - 17:00 | All Saints Episcopal Church, 1508 S. White Station Road, Memphis, TN 38117, 2 S White Station Rd, United States
Volunteers are needed to help the Children and Family Ministries Department of Calvary sponsor our diocesan fellowship group for adults with special needs on Sunday, Nov. 10, and Sunday, Feb. 9! Join us for a special afternoon of chapel, dinner, and activities. Volunteers can help by bringing a dish or snack to share, serving dinner, helping with activities, and assisting with clean up. This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers of all ages; however, volunteers under 16 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Contact Jocelyn Busby at jbusby@calvarymemphis.org to learn more! Thank you for your support of Special Friends!

Adult Formation: Converation with Bishop Phoebe Roaf
2024-11-24 09:15 - 10:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Nov 24: Conversation with Bishop Phoebe Roaf
Each year, Bishop Phoebe visits each parish in the diocese to confirm new members and to remind us of the larger Episcopal community that we are part of. Come hear her thoughts on this season of life in our Church.

Advent Festival
2024-12-01 09:15 - 10:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN, 38103, United States
We invite parishioners of all ages to create an Advent wreath for use at home. We will provide all the necessary wreath-making supplies, candles, and fresh greenery. However, to ensure enough greenery for everyone, we ask that participants bring some from their own yards. We are excited about the opportunity to come together for festive fellowship and creativity!

Advent Lessons & Carols
2024-12-08 17:00 - 17:45 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Begin December at the beginning—at the advent—with God’s promises of comfort and salvation recalled in this service through scripture, poetry, and carols. 5 p.m. at Calvary.

Christmas Eve Eucharist and Pageant
2024-12-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN, 38103, United States
Christmas Eve at 3 p.m.
with Children’s Christmas Pageant
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 children under five.

Christmas Eve Eucharist
2024-12-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN, 38103, United States
Christmas Eve at 6:00 p.m.
This service will begin with a special 30-minute prelude at 5:30, featuring Handel’s Messiah sung by the Calvary Choir with a chamber orchestra. This Festival Eucharist is family-friendly and features music led by the Calvary Choir and chamber orchestra. Nursery care will be offered for children under 5. This service will be livestreamed.

Christmas Eve Eucharist
2024-12-24 22:00 - 23:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN, 38103, United States
This service begins with congregational caroling and choral anthems and leads 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.
2024-12-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Celebrate the birth of Christ with carols and reflection on our greatest gift of all.

Feast of the Epiphany Holy Eucharist
2025-01-06 12:00 - 12:45 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Calvary will celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany at a noon Eucharist on Monday, January 6, in the church.

Annual Review
2025-01-26 09:15 - 10:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Join the Rev. Scott Walters in-person or online during formation for a look back at all Calvary did in 2024, as well as a look forward to the opportunities 2025 brings.

4000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
2025-04-30 18:15 - 19:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Oliver Burkman’s book 4000 Weeks takes “time management” techniques from the pragmatic level to a philosophical and even spiritual realm. Join the Rev. Katherine Bush for a study of this thought-provoking and habit-changing read.
April 30: Introductions
May 7: Part 1: Choosing to Choose
May 14: Part 2: Beyond Control
May 21: Beyond Hope and Conclusions
Supper starts at 5:15; our discussion begins at 6:15.

Women's Bible Study
2025-05-06 08:00 - 09:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Calvary women and friends meet weekly on the University of Memphis campus for a conversation about the Bible and the way we live our lives. There is free parking in the lot behind Barth House.

Nursery
2025-05-07 17:00 - 19:30 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, United States, 2 N 2nd St, United States
Our nursery team will be on site to provide care for children ages 0-5 during the Wednesday evening programming.
