On Wednesdays and Fridays, start your day at 6:30 with “Daily Devotions for Individuals and Families” from the Book of Common Prayer, or at 8 a.m. with Morning Prayer according to the BCP by joining the Morning Prayer team online on Calvary’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Have your BCP handy so you can follow … Continue reading "Morning Prayer"
Community Ministries provides lunchtime snack bags at the door of the Welcome Inn (82 N. 2nd St.) for our downtown neighbors Monday through Friday at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. These days and times coincide with the AA meeting at the Welcome Inn held from noon to 1:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Help is … Continue reading "Welcome Inn Lunch Bags"
Calvary is hosting this year's diocesan convention. Convention will open with Eucharist at 6 p.m., followed by a festive reception. All are welcome and warmly encouraged to attend the Eucharist, whether or not you plan to attend Saturday’s business proceedings. Nursery will be provided. No registration is required for Friday night, although it is helpful … Continue reading "Diocesan Convention"
The 44th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee will be held November 14–15, 2025, at Calvary Episcopal Church in Downtown Memphis. The diocese is grateful to the Rev. Scott Walters, rector, and the Calvary community for their hospitality as we prepare for this important event in the life of our diocese. Learn more.
Our nurseries are open weekly on Sundays and at other times for special events. Our caregivers are present on Sundays from 7:45 a.m. to noon. Children aged 0-2 meet in the Infant and Toddler Nursery, while those aged 3-5 meet in the PK/JK Little Lambs Room. Both are located at the top of the Commons … Continue reading "Nursery"
The breakfast we all love, including eggs, grits, bacon, sausage, biscuits, coffee, and orange juice, is served at Calvary each Sunday from 8:45-9:45 a.m. in the Mural Room. Join us after worship for food and fellowship. All are welcome. $5
Calvary's ministry areas will invite parishioners to join in the good work that keeps this place going. 19-Oct Convention Volunteer recruitment 26-Oct Realm Help Desk & Community Ministries 2-Nov Pastoral Care 9-Nov Children's Ministry (Pageant sign up) 16-Nov Community Ministries 23-Nov Youth Ministries 30-Nov Skip 7-Dec Worship Participants 14-Dec Adult Formation 21-Dec Skip 28-Dec Skip … Continue reading "Connect in the Commons"
The word “formation” is more than just Episcopal jargon for Sunday School or Christian Education. When we come together in community to study and pray and discuss the ways of God, we are being shaped and reshaped by new ideas and the perspectives of others. Sometimes we get a glimpse of God and of who … Continue reading "Adult Formation"
Godly Play is a Montessori-based Christian faith formation program for children created by The Rev. Dr. Jerome Berryman, an Episcopal priest and educator. Adult leaders explore sacred stories of the Bible with children, which teaches them the language of our faith. Each session includes storytelling, hands-on participation, wondering, reflecting, prayer, and creativity. Grades SK-1 meet … Continue reading "Children’s Formation"
At the beginning of the 10:30 a.m. worship service, children in grades JK-2 are invited to follow the banner out of the church to Children’s Chapel, which is held in the Corner Room adjacent to the nursery. There, children experience the Liturgy of the Word in an interactive and child-friendly manner. We sing, pray, and … Continue reading "Children’s Chapel"