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 in the Orgill Room as they walk us through how continuing to listen to your thoughts and concerns has led to a few important and … Continue reading "Architecture Update Forum"
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"
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 entrance of the Cordova Bowling Center at 4 p.m. Pickup is at that same location at 6 p.m. We will provide snacks and drinks, all we … Continue reading "Bowling with YOUnited"
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"
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 be hosting us at her home on Madison on Tuesday, Mar. 28. We have also already selected April's book for those folks who like to … Continue reading "Calvary Book Group"
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 speakers. We are thrilled to partner again with The Episcopal Bookshop and novel. to offer you a chance to buy books by our speakers, as well as other … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series"
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 speakers. We are thrilled to partner again with The Episcopal Bookshop and novel. to offer you a chance to buy books by our speakers, as well as other … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series"
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 speakers. We are thrilled to partner again with The Episcopal Bookshop and novel. to offer you a chance to buy books by our speakers, as well as other … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series"
We’ll take a closer look at the gorgeous and tragic stories of this week, walking through the historic events, the liturgies, and how the stories have hurt and inspired different people throughout the centuries.
Looking for a night of fun, friends, and unforgettable memories? Join us for our upcoming Maundy Thursday lock-in! We will be heading over to Grace St Lukes's on Apr. 6 and joining their EYC for our lock-in. Drop-off will be from 5 to 6 p.m. on the 6th, and pickup will be after the Good … Continue reading "Grace-St. Luke’s and Calvary EYC Lock-In"
Calvary families and friends are invited to gather for a simple Agape Meal in the Great Hall at 5:45. This meal will include special blessings over the meal 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, … Continue reading "Maundy Thursday Agape Meal"
On the night before he died, Jesus broke bread with his friends and gave us his final mandate: to love 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. The service will be livestreamed. Children age 3 through second … Continue reading "Maundy Thursday Liturgy"
12 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy This solemn service includes the story of Christ’s passion and times of silence and intercession. Calvary Church will remain open for prayers until 3 p.m. The service will be livestreamed. 12:45 p.m. The Way of the Cross Following the Good Friday liturgy, gather at the altar to begin praying the … Continue reading "Good Friday Liturgy and Way of the Cross Walk"
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 10:30 a.m. on Good Friday, Apr. 7, prior to the liturgy at noon.
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 to announce the coming of the light. Nursery will be available, and the service will be livestreamed. All are invited to stay after the Easter Vigil to celebrate … Continue reading "Easter Vigil and Paschal Party"
University of Memphis doctoral candidate, Roberta dos Santos, played at Calvary's Lenten Preaching Series this year. She will give a cello recital in partial fulfillment of her degree in the … Continue reading "Cello Recital"
Did you know that the Psalter makes up one-fourth of the Book of Common Prayer? During the Easter season, the Rev. Paul McLain and Paige Whittle will guide us in … Continue reading "Praying the Psalms"
Continue your celebration of the Easter season with an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt throughout Calvary on Sunday, April 16, from 9:15 to 10:15 during the formation hour. This activity is … Continue reading "Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt"
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 … Continue reading "Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing"
The Rev. Katherine Bush leads the Wednesday Study Group which meets at 1:00, after the noon Eucharist and lunch, to discuss the Bible, plus related themes and topics. This group … Continue reading "Wednesday Study Group"
Katherine Bush continues a conversation about poetry and collects (a form of prayer) started by Lenten Preaching Series guest Pádraig Ó Tuama. We’ll share some poetry that’s loosely about prayer, … Continue reading "Poems & Prayers"
Did you know that the Psalter makes up one-fourth of the Book of Common Prayer? During the Easter season, the Rev. Paul McLain and Paige Whittle will guide us in exploring ways to pray the Psalms as a spiritual practice as we savor their beauty, poetry, and longing. We'll draw on the work of Dietrich … Continue reading "Praying the Psalms"
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.
The Rev. Katherine Bush leads the Wednesday Study Group which meets at 1:00, after the noon Eucharist and lunch, to discuss the Bible, plus related themes and topics. This group will focus on the prophet Isaiah from April 19 - May 24.
Katherine Bush continues a conversation about poetry and collects (a form of prayer) started by Lenten Preaching Series guest Pádraig Ó Tuama. We’ll share some poetry that’s loosely about prayer, and we’ll use an ancient pattern of prayer to write some of our own. You don’t have to have attended the retreat nor consider yourself … Continue reading "Poems & Prayers"
A Memphis native, “Jazzy” has worked in theater and traveled the globe. She’s now merging art and mission in her role as executive director at Carpenter Arts Garden in Binghampton. When asked to speak about art and hope, she said, “That’s exactly what we do here in the Art Garden!”
Did you know that the Psalter makes up one-fourth of the Book of Common Prayer? During the Easter season, the Rev. Paul McLain and Paige Whittle will guide us in exploring ways to pray the Psalms as a spiritual practice as we savor their beauty, poetry, and longing. We'll draw on the work of Dietrich … Continue reading "Praying the Psalms"
Early May brings a worldwide celebration of the ancient prayer practice of walking the labyrinth. Calvary's labyrinth will be set up in our Great Hall from Wednesday, May 3 - Friday, May 5. Resources and guides will be available if you're new to the practice; come anytime the church is open!
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.
The Rev. Katherine Bush leads the Wednesday Study Group which meets at 1:00, after the noon Eucharist and lunch, to discuss the Bible, plus related themes and topics. This group will focus on the prophet Isaiah from April 19 - May 24.
Early May brings a worldwide celebration of the ancient prayer practice of walking the labyrinth. Calvary's labyrinth will be set up in our Great Hall from Wednesday, May 3 - Friday, May 5. Resources and guides will be available if you're new to the practice; come anytime the church is open!
Early May brings a worldwide celebration of the ancient prayer practice of walking the labyrinth. Calvary's labyrinth will be set up in our Great Hall from Wednesday, May 3 - Friday, May 5. Resources and guides will be available if you're new to the practice; come anytime the church is open!