What's in a Dream? Dreams have a place in the Christian tradition and in our understanding of ourselves. The Rev. Paul McLain, Greta Heru, and Jill Piper will guide the dream-curious through the fantastic and mundane journeys we take as many as six times a night. We'll look in on famous dreamers in the Bible … Continue reading "Lenten Class on Dreams"
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"
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"
recorded live at Calvary Episcopal Church, Memphis MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22 AND 29 WEDNESDAYS | 6:15-7:15 P.M. In addition to the noontime experience, Calvary offers Dialogue: The Lenten Preaching Series Podcast, recorded live at Calvary Episcopal Church, Memphis each Wednesday. You are invited to these live podcast recordings with our guests each Wednesday evening. Attendees also … Continue reading "DIALOGUE: The Lenten Preaching Series Podcast"
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"
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"
Executive Director of the Overton Park Conservancy, Tina Sullivan, joins Calvary for a morning conversation on the gifts embedded in our natural world.
Calvary Episcopal Church celebrates its 100th annual Lenten Preaching Series and Waffle Shop beginning Wednesday, Feb. 22. All are invited to attend in person to hear this year’s 18 dynamic … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series"
recorded live at Calvary Episcopal Church, Memphis MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22 AND 29 WEDNESDAYS | 6:15-7:15 P.M. In addition to the noontime experience, Calvary offers Dialogue: The Lenten Preaching Series … Continue reading "DIALOGUE: The Lenten Preaching Series Podcast"
Calvary’s Joy Chapter of the Daughters of the King invites all women to a Lenten retreat led by the Rev. Joanna Siebert, M.D., at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 1508 S. White Station Road. Please register by March 7: bholmbren@bellsouth.net.
Resident priest-in-the-pew, the Rev. Jim Boyd, will share a lifetime’s reflection in the wilderness and curiosity about the idea of wilderness.
Juana McCoy will lead a tour of Calvary's historic nave after the Lenten Preaching service on March 15. Meet at the pulpit at the conclusion of the service.
recorded live at Calvary Episcopal Church, Memphis MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22 AND 29 WEDNESDAYS | 6:15-7:15 P.M. In addition to the noontime experience, Calvary offers Dialogue: The Lenten Preaching Series … Continue reading "DIALOGUE: The Lenten Preaching Series Podcast"
Half-day Retreat with Pádraig Ó Tuama: Poetry and Prayer Is every poem a sort of prayer? How about prayer? Is it always a sort of poem? This seminar, in … Continue reading "Half-day Retreat with Pádraig Ó Tuama: Poetry and Prayer"
Pádraig Ó Tuama and Scott Walters lift up the imagery of wilderness found in a wide variety of poetry.
Are you new to Calvary? Or re-engaging after a time away? Bring your coffee and your questions into the library after the 10:30 a.m. service for a conversation with the … Continue reading "Coffee with the Clergy"
recorded live at Calvary Episcopal Church, Memphis MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22 AND 29 WEDNESDAYS | 6:15-7:15 P.M. In addition to the noontime experience, Calvary offers Dialogue: The Lenten Preaching Series … Continue reading "DIALOGUE: The Lenten Preaching Series Podcast"
As our Arise & Be Radiant campaign draws to a close, final value engineering and design work is being completed as well. Join David Lusk, Charles Shipp, and Margaret Craddock … Continue reading "Architecture Update Forum"
YOUnited (youth in grades 6-12 from all over the diocese) will be heading to the Cordova Bowling center (7945 Club Center Cove, Cordova, TN 38016) this Sunday, Mar. 26. Meet at the … Continue reading "Bowling with YOUnited"
March will find us discussing Lost in China by Jennifer Dobbs. The author is a friend of Deborah's and has agreed to join us to discuss her book. Deborah will … Continue reading "Calvary Book Group"
Funeral for Kenneth White, son of Dorothy Kirsch. Rite I service with communion.