Each week, we will meet on Zoom to discuss a short story from the collection A Celestial Omnibus: Short Fiction on Faith, edited by J. P. Maney & Tom Hazuka. Flannery O'Connor, Zora Neale Hurston, Philip Roth, Alice Walker, Louise Erdrich, Isaac Bashevis Singer, and E.M. Forster are just a few of the writers who … Continue reading "Gleanings: Short Fiction on Faith"
This meal includes special blessings and an opportunity to practice the ritual of foot washing as we remember the Last Supper Jesus shared with his friends. This gathering will conclude around 6:30. Worshipers are welcome to join either or both the Agape Meal and the Maundy Thursday Eucharist.
On the night before he died, Jesus broke bread with his friends and gave us his final mandate: to love one another. Our service includes Holy Eucharist and the stripping of the altar. We end in the darkness, prepared for a long night waiting in Gethsemane.
An indoor walk through Calvary's moving Stations of the Cross around the nave of the church will be led by the JOY Chapter of the Daughters of the King at … Continue reading "DoK: Stations of the Cross"
Good Friday marks the death of Jesus on the cross. This solemn service includes the story of Christ’s passion and times of silence and intercession. The Calvary Choir will offer musical leadership. Calvary Church will remain open for prayers until 3 p.m. The labyrinth will be available in the Great Hall from 9 a.m. to 4 … Continue reading "Good Friday Liturgy"
Gather at the Calvary altar to begin praying the Way of the Cross, which will continue on a walk through our downtown neighborhood. If you choose to join the walk, dress accordingly, especially with regard to footwear, as it will be 2-3 miles and take approximately 2 hours.
Prior to the Easter Vigil and Paschal Party on Saturday, April 4, grades 6-12 are invited to help dye and decorate Easter eggs to be given out at Neighborhood Breakfast on Easter Sunday morning! We will also make noise makers for the Easter Vigil. Dinner will be provided, so RSVP to Nathan at nbrasfield@calvarymemphis.org and … Continue reading "Egg-Dyeing Easter Dinner"
Join us for The Great Vigil of Easter. This service marks the movement from darkness to light as we celebrate the hope given to us by Christ’s empty tomb. We gather to light the New Fire, hear readings chronicling God’s saving deeds in history, and celebrate the first Eucharist of Easter. Bring bells or other noisemakers … Continue reading "Easter Vigil"
7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist Easter morning celebrates the risen Christ with songs and shouts of Alleluia! The 9 & 11 a.m. services include brass, timpani, and choir. Nursery and Children’s Chapel (9 & 11 a.m.) will be available. The 9 a.m. service will be livestreamed.
Children ages 5th grade and below are invited for a festive Easter egg hunt at 10:30 a.m. on Easter morning! Little ones aged 4 and under will hunt on the … Continue reading "Easter Egg Hunt"