Christian Traditions of Just War & Peacemaking Dr. Peter Gathje will address the question: "How might the Christian tradition inform our response as Christians to the attacks by Hamas and the response by Israel?"
The Book of Daniel, how “strange” is it? Join Paige Whittle for an exploration of the book of Daniel, full of wild stories and visions. This is a great opportunity to encounter a book that is often referenced but rarely read! Paige will guide a study of this Hebrew text on Sunday mornings in the … Continue reading "Book of Daniel Sunday Class"
Join us on the Sunday after Thanksgiving for Calvary's Advent Festival on Nov. 26 at 9:15 a.m. and at 11:30 a.m. in the Mural Room. Wreath-making supplies, candles, and some fresh greenery will be provided. To ensure enough greenery for everyone, participants are asked to bring greenery from their own yards. We look forward to … Continue reading "Advent Festival"
Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. at Calvary Join in a conversation about the Bible, starting this fall with some short stories from Hebrew Scripture: Ruth, Jonah, and others. Come early for the noon Eucharist or 12:30 brown-bag lunch, or arrive for this weekly discussion group with Katherine Bush at 1:00 p.m. Starts on Sept. 6; join the … Continue reading "Wednesday Study Group"
Wednesday evening dinner is available in the Mural Room every Wednesday evening from 5:15-6:15 p.m. (Check the calendar for exclusions.) Enjoy a delicious dinner lovingly prepared by Parish Chef Mary O’Brien before classes and choir rehearsals. Cost is $8/adults, $4/child, $25/family max. Nov. 29 Menu: Meatloaf (beef or vegetarian) Mashed Potatoes English Peas Salad
Good in the Neighborhood with Brian Lyles, Senior Manager at Cossitt Library Come hear the story of the re-opened Cossitt Library and meet someone doing a lot of good in our neighborhood. Lyles is an enthusiastic downtowner and shares a wonderful story of renewal just a few blocks away from Calvary.
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. Calvary's four choirs lead this beautiful traditional service, inviting you to step away from worldly stress and into a space that prepares you to meet Emmanuel.
Youth Confirmation is open to any youth in grades 10-12 who are interested in being confirmed in the Episcopal Church. We will meet at Panera Bread on Union Avenue on Mondays (Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 27, and Dec. 4) from 5:30-6:30. We will be journeying through the book "My Faith, My Life" by … Continue reading "Youth Confirmation Classes"
Come explore your faith with friends old and new at Pub Theology. The format is simple: drinks, conversation, and God. Come bring your questions, your 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 … Continue reading "Pub Theology"
Celebrate the story of St. Nicholas with a liturgy designed with little people in mind! All ages and stages are invited for a song, a story, and a simple communion service from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. Stay for dinner and more, or head home for bedtime afterward.