If you said 'heaven,' Biblical scholar N.T. Wright says, 'Think again!' In Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church, he argues that what we believe about life after death directly affects what we believe about life before death. Come join the Rev. Paul McLain as he guides us in … Continue reading "Where do we go when we die? "
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"
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 … Continue reading "Calvary Choir"
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. … Continue reading "Baguette Brothers"
Thursdays at Noon on Zoom Gleanings for Summer: Zero at the Bone, by Christian Wiman Starts May 2 Join an online conversation group called "Gleanings" this summer as we consider selections from Christian Wiman's powerful and eclectic new book, Zero at the Bone: 50 Entries Against Despair. Gleanings meets on Thursdays at noon via Zoom. Copies … Continue reading "Gleanings Discussion Group"
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.
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.
Jared Millson, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Rhodes College Advancements in Artificial Intelligence are poised to reshape everything from the economy to our artistic and expressive practices. Since the transformations wrought by these new technologies are both dramatic and accelerating, it's natural to approach them with trepidation. But, as is so often the case, much … Continue reading "Artificial Intelligence"
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"
The EYC (Episcopal Youth Community) meets from 11:30 to 1:30 in the 2nd-floor EYC room on Sunday afternoons. It is open to any youth in grades 6–12 to come together and participate in different fun activities and projects. Lunch will be provided! Sometimes event details differ, so check the youth e-mails or youth text updates.