Volunteers serve breakfast to 200 neighbors experiencing homelessness each Sunday morning. They also have access to items in Calvary's clothes closet. Contact Nathan Brasfield to get involved.
Rite I, a traditional spoken service with a sermon and Holy Communion that includes organ music without singing. It offers a reflective and meditative mood appropriate to the early morning. The liturgy is Rite One from The Book of Common Prayer and retains much of the language used in the 1559 Elizabethan prayer book. This … Continue reading "Holy Eucharist, Rite I"
Students in grades 6-12 meet in the EYC Room (301) from 9:15-10:15 a.m. for Sunday Formation, where we will be working with the Faith Lens curriculum. Our formation hour will be a safe space for middle and high school youth to explore new ideas and interests using thought-provoking, fun activities, reflection, and discussion. We will … Continue reading "Youth Formation"
Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing is offered at noon in person in the Calvary chancel on Wednesdays and features a reflection by one of our priests. Afterward, join clergy and staff for a brown-bag lunch in the Great Hall, where you will find conversations and connections.
Yoga January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15 at 6:15 Yoga in the Great Hall with Michelle Fulmer & others We will offer six weeks of yoga basics for all levels of yogis, including flows and targeted poses, plus tools and tips for your at-home practice focusing on breath and form.
January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15: Making Loss Matter At every moment of our lives, we experience loss. Some losses are so subtle they go unnoticed, some so overwhelming and cruel they seem unbearable. In painful moments we must make a choice: Will we allow the difficulties we face to become forces of … Continue reading "Making Loss Matter"
Vincent Astor, age 69, died Monday, January 16, at his home. Vincent was a fixture at Calvary. He was a font of knowledge and led tours of our historic church. He recently oversaw the arrangement of Calvary's antique nativity set, which, when he was in better health, was a labor of love he would have carried out … Continue reading "Funeral for Vincent Astor"
Volunteers serve breakfast to 200 neighbors experiencing homelessness each Sunday morning. They also have access to items in Calvary's clothes closet. Contact Nathan Brasfield to get involved.
Rite I, a traditional spoken service with a sermon and Holy Communion that includes organ music without singing. It offers a reflective and meditative mood appropriate to the early morning. The liturgy is Rite One from The Book of Common Prayer and retains much of the language used in the 1559 Elizabethan prayer book. This … Continue reading "Holy Eucharist, Rite I"
Students in grades 6-12 meet in the EYC Room (301) from 9:15-10:15 a.m. for Sunday Formation, where we will be working with the Faith Lens curriculum. Our formation hour will be a safe space for middle and high school youth to explore new ideas and interests using thought-provoking, fun activities, reflection, and discussion. We will … Continue reading "Youth Formation"
Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing is offered at noon in person in the Calvary chancel on Wednesdays and features a reflection by one of our priests. Afterward, join clergy and staff for a brown-bag lunch in the Great Hall, where you will find conversations and connections.
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. February 8 Menu: Pork Chops with onions and peppers Zucchini Gratin Roasted Potatoes … Continue reading "Wednesday Evening Dinner"
Elizabeth Crosby and Anna Kathryn Word will co-facilitate this powerful small group discussion on race and racism. Sacred Ground is a film- and readings-based dialogue series on race, grounded in faith. Participants in this commitment-class are asked to make every effort to be present throughout the whole series.
The Mockingbird Early Music Ensemble was formed in 2003 and is based in Oxford, Mississippi. The group is composed of enthusiastic proponents of the historically informed presentation of music created before 1750, played on recreations of original instruments which are found in museums throughout Europe. These include recorders, viole da gamba, harpsichord, and organ. Come … Continue reading "Friends of Music Presents The Mockingbird Early Music Ensemble"
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 2930 Cotton Plant Road, Germantown, TN, 38138 RSVP HERE
Vincent Astor, age 69, died Monday, January 16, at his home. Vincent was a fixture at Calvary. He was a font of knowledge and led tours of our historic church. He recently oversaw the arrangement of Calvary's antique nativity set, which, when he was in better health, was a labor of love he would have carried out … Continue reading "Celebration of Life for Vincent Astor at the Orpheum Theatre"
Volunteers serve breakfast to 200 neighbors experiencing homelessness each Sunday morning. They also have access to items in Calvary's clothes closet. Contact Nathan Brasfield to get involved.
Rite I, a traditional spoken service with a sermon and Holy Communion that includes organ music without singing. It offers a reflective and meditative mood appropriate to the early morning. The liturgy is Rite One from The Book of Common Prayer and retains much of the language used in the 1559 Elizabethan prayer book. This … Continue reading "Holy Eucharist, Rite I"
Students in grades 6-12 meet in the EYC Room (301) from 9:15-10:15 a.m. for Sunday Formation, where we will be working with the Faith Lens curriculum. Our formation hour will be a safe space for middle and high school youth to explore new ideas and interests using thought-provoking, fun activities, reflection, and discussion. We will … Continue reading "Youth Formation"
Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing is offered at noon in person in the Calvary chancel on Wednesdays and features a reflection by one of our priests. Afterward, join clergy and staff for a brown-bag lunch in the Great Hall, where you will find conversations and connections.
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. February 15 Menu: Glazed Salmon Rice Bowl w/ Jasmine Rice, Slaw, Cucumber, and … Continue reading "Wednesday Evening Dinner"
Wednesday night Episcopal Youth Community meets from 6:15–7:00 in the 3rd-floor EYC room after dinner. Wednesday nights are for any youth in grades 6–12 to come together and participate in team-building activities, games, service projects, discussion, and prayer. At 6:55, we will walk together to the Sanctuary for music and Compline starting at 7 p.m. … Continue reading "Wednesday Evening EYC"
Calvary parishioners and friends are invited to tour Charles Shipp's art exhibition at Playhouse on the Square on display in conjunction with the theatrical production of "The Scottsboro Boys." Charles is the son of Nino & Charles Shipp and grew up at Calvary. He created the mixed-media collection after being moved by the story of … Continue reading "Art & the Heart: February 2023"
Volunteers serve breakfast to 200 neighbors experiencing homelessness each Sunday morning. They also have access to items in Calvary's clothes closet. Contact Nathan Brasfield to get involved.
Rite I, a traditional spoken service with a sermon and Holy Communion that includes organ music without singing. It offers a reflective and meditative mood appropriate to the early morning. The liturgy is Rite One from The Book of Common Prayer and retains much of the language used in the 1559 Elizabethan prayer book. This … Continue reading "Holy Eucharist, Rite I"
As we launch into the 100th year of the Lenten Preaching Series, join Scott Walters, Paul McLain, and Katherine Bush in reflecting not on the past but on the future of faith in our community.
It's that time of year again, dust off your wooden spoons, tie on your apron and get your gumbo team ready to go! On Mardi Gras, Tuesday February 21st we will be having our annual Gumbo Cook-off fundraiser in the Great Hall from 6-8 PM. Teams will sign up to present a gumbo, and will … Continue reading "Gumbo Cookoff"
Calvary will observe Ash Wednesday with services of Holy Eucharist at 7:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. Jon Meacham will be the guest preacher at noon, as Calvary marks 100 years of its Lenten Preaching Series. The church will open at 11:00 a.m. for the noon service, which will be live-streamed. A shuttle bus … Continue reading "Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes"
Calvary will observe Ash Wednesday with services of Holy Eucharist at 7:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. Jon Meacham will be the guest preacher at noon, as Calvary marks 100 years of its Lenten Preaching Series. The church will open at 11:00 a.m. for the noon service, which will be live-streamed. A shuttle bus … Continue reading "Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes"
Calvary will observe Ash Wednesday with services of Holy Eucharist at 7:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. Jon Meacham will be the guest preacher at noon, as Calvary marks 100 years of its Lenten Preaching Series. The church will open at 11:00 a.m. for the noon service, which will be live-streamed. A shuttle bus … Continue reading "Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes"
WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS, AND FRIDAYS 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. It’s been 94 years since plates were piled up with waffles, chicken hash, and fish pudding at Calvary’s first Waffle Shop in Lent of 1928. For all that’s changed in our world since then, Memphians still stream to Calvary each year for these three dishes, as well as … Continue reading "Waffle Shop"
The Rev. Dan Matthews Former rector of Trinity Wall Street, New York The Rev. Dan Matthews has been a consistent favorite at Calvary’s Lenten Preaching Series over the last fifty years. His preaching is inspired by powerful and meaningful stories like the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son. In light of these stories, Matthews pushes us … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series: The Rev. Dan Matthews"
WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS, AND FRIDAYS 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. It’s been 94 years since plates were piled up with waffles, chicken hash, and fish pudding at Calvary’s first Waffle Shop in Lent of 1928. For all that’s changed in our world since then, Memphians still stream to Calvary each year for these three dishes, as well as … Continue reading "Waffle Shop"
The Rev. Becca Stevens Author, Episcopal priest, founder and president of Thistle and Bee social enterprise; Nashville, TN The Rev. Becca Stevens is a speaker, social entrepreneur, author, priest, founder of ten non-profit justice enterprises, and President of Thistle Farms. She has been featured on multiple news outlets and named a White House Champion of Change. … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series: The Rev. Becca Stevens"
Volunteers serve breakfast to 200 neighbors experiencing homelessness each Sunday morning. They also have access to items in Calvary's clothes closet. Contact Nathan Brasfield to get involved.
Rite I, a traditional spoken service with a sermon and Holy Communion that includes organ music without singing. It offers a reflective and meditative mood appropriate to the early morning. The liturgy is Rite One from The Book of Common Prayer and retains much of the language used in the 1559 Elizabethan prayer book. This … Continue reading "Holy Eucharist, Rite I"
Wilderness is one of the throughlines in scripture and is a prominent theme in Lent. The Rev. Katherine Bush begins a series examining the wilder world as a reality and metaphor.
Calvary will be open every Tuesday in Lent from 12:05-12:35 p.m. for a time of silence and prayer. A bell will ring at 12:05 and 12:35, marking the bookends of our quiet time together, and a brief centering reading will be offered at 12:10. We encourage you to turn off and put away any distracting … Continue reading "Silence in the City"
WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS, AND FRIDAYS 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. It’s been 94 years since plates were piled up with waffles, chicken hash, and fish pudding at Calvary’s first Waffle Shop in Lent of 1928. For all that’s changed in our world since then, Memphians still stream to Calvary each year for these three dishes, as well as … Continue reading "Waffle Shop"
The Rev. Jennifer Bailey Ordained A.M.E. minister and national leader in the multi-faith movement for justice; Nashville, TN The Reverend Jen Bailey is an ordained minister, author, and national leader in the multi-faith movement for justice. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Faith Matters Network. The Rev. Bailey believes love is *the* animating force … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series: The Rev. Jennifer Bailey"
Wednesday night Episcopal Youth Community meets from 6:15–7:00 in the 3rd-floor EYC room after dinner. Wednesday nights are for any youth in grades 6–12 to come together and participate in team-building activities, games, service projects, discussion, and prayer. At 6:55, we will walk together to the Sanctuary for music and Compline starting at 7 p.m. … Continue reading "Wednesday Evening EYC"
WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS, AND FRIDAYS 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. It’s been 94 years since plates were piled up with waffles, chicken hash, and fish pudding at Calvary’s first Waffle Shop in Lent of 1928. For all that’s changed in our world since then, Memphians still stream to Calvary each year for these three dishes, as well as … Continue reading "Waffle Shop"
Dr. Omid Safi Professor of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Duke University; Durham, NC Dr. Omid Safi is a teacher in the Islamic tradition of Radical Love with extensive written work on the foundational sources of Islam and Sufism. A leading Muslim public intellectual, Safi investigates the intersection of spirituality and social justice. He is … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series: Dr. Omid Safi"
WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS, AND FRIDAYS 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. It’s been 94 years since plates were piled up with waffles, chicken hash, and fish pudding at Calvary’s first Waffle Shop in Lent of 1928. For all that’s changed in our world since then, Memphians still stream to Calvary each year for these three dishes, as well as … Continue reading "Waffle Shop"
Rabbi Micah Greenstein Senior Rabbi at Temple Israel; Memphis, TN The senior rabbi at Temple Israel, Micah Greenstein loves Torah no matter where it comes from. "Torah" in a broad Jewish sense refers to the teachings and wisdom of Judaism, but he treasures insights on goodness, love, justice, shalom, and compassion from every faith tradition and … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series: Rabbi Micah Greenstein"