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"
High schoolers, join us at the home of Ardelle & Scott Walters for some wood-oven pizza and a movie on the lawn on Friday, April 10, at 5:30 p.m. Email Nathan … Continue reading "High School Movie Night at Ardelle and Scott’s"
Middle schoolers, join us on Saturday, April 11, at 10:15 a.m. at Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park for an hour-long "Treetop Journey" traversing suspended bridges, obstacles, and ziplines throughout the forest at Shelby Farms. $20 per person. Email Nathan at nbrasfield@calvarymemphis.org with the subject line "Go Ape" to register.
If you are new to Calvary, generally visiting or joining within the past year or so, you are invited to attend an in-person gathering to celebrate that we have found community together at Calvary. Come to Clay Woemmel & Brooks Terry’s home to enjoy some light snacks and a variety of beverages. This is a … Continue reading "Newcomer Gathering"
All ages are welcome to join us for an evening picnic watching the Memphis Redbirds on Friday, April 17, at 6:30 p.m. For $20 a ticket, you'll also have your choice of hot dogs or BBQ with a nacho bar, coleslaw, mac and cheese, a cookie, and a beverage. Children under 16 must have a … Continue reading "Calvary Picnic at the Redbirds Game"
Step away from the noise and rediscover the gift of stillness at a Men’s Silent Retreat on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Columba Conference Center. Led by the Rev. Paul McLain, this day invites participants to “hit the pause button” and enter into a rhythm of reflection, prayer, and … Continue reading "Men’s Silent Retreat"