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"
Austin is President and CEO of The Works, an organization dedicated to rebuilding, restoring, and renewing Memphis neighborhoods through innovation, advocacy, and collaboration. She joins us to share how her faith animates her work as a community developer.
Calvary High Schoolers (9th - 12th Grades): You are invited to the home of Scott & Ardelle Walters on Sunday, Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m. Bonus: Bishop Phoebe will be joining us for dinner and conversation! Bring some questions -- life questions, get-to-know-you questions -- we want to get to know you better!
Come celebrate the feast of All Saints 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. Music will be led by the St. Cecilia Choir. Stay for dinner and more, or head home for … Continue reading "Family Feast Days"
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. 1 Menu: Shrimp & Grits Squash Casserole Black-eyed Peas Cheese Pizza Mini … Continue reading "Wednesday Evening Dinner"
Teaching a Stone to Talk: Expeditions and Encounters by Annie Dillard, discussion led by Katherine Bush We’ll read a few short essays and reflections by Annie Dillard and consider how Dillard’s understanding of the natural world, humans, and God provokes her readers to see familiar things in new ways. Katherine will lead a three-week discussion … Continue reading "November Book Study: Teaching a Stone to Talk"
Room in the Inn at Calvary focuses on sheltering those experiencing homelessness in a safe environment of hospitality. Calvary serves at 82 N. 2nd Street on Friday nights at The Welcome Inn. Please consider which of these much-needed opportunities you might choose to make God’s love visible in downtown Memphis. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4eacae29a4fb6-calvary5
The Grace-St. Luke’s Choir (Dr. Patrick A. Scott, Director of Music & Organist) and the Choir of Calvary Episcopal (Dr. Kristin Lensch, Organist-Choirmaster) join together with members of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra to offer a Requiem Eucharist, Maurice Duruflé’s, Requiem. One of the most profound and emotional pieces of music ever written, Duruflé’s Requiem is … Continue reading "Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem with Grace-St. Luke’s and Calvary Choirs"
Calkins is a must-read columnist for The Daily Memphian and a friend of Calvary’s. He packed the house when he preached at LPS in 2022. Come hear his new focus on telling the stories of Memphis on All Saints Sunday, Nov. 5.
YOUnited meets once again! This time for a tie-dye extravaganza! We will thrift different white items to be dyed by you, and then once you have created your masterpiece, you will hang it up and put it in our "thrift shop," and then you will get to go thrifting at our very own tie dye … Continue reading "YOUnited- Tie Dye thrifting"
Come explore your faith with friends old and new at Pub Theology. Meeting at a restaurant on the first Monday of each month, participants will discuss topics such as Peace and Holiness, The Golden Rule, Miracles, The Influence of Religion on Public Policy, and more while enjoying food and drinks. Theme: Ghosts, judgment, and the … Continue reading "Pub Theology"
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. 8 Menu: Honey Garlic Pork Chops Roasted Cauliflower Green Beans
Teaching a Stone to Talk: Expeditions and Encounters by Annie Dillard, discussion led by Katherine Bush We’ll read a few short essays and reflections by Annie Dillard and consider how Dillard’s understanding of the natural world, humans, and God provokes her readers to see familiar things in new ways. Katherine will lead a three-week discussion … Continue reading "November Book Study: Teaching a Stone to Talk"
Understanding the Conflict in Israel & Palestine Dr. Janel Bakker, Professor of Mission & Culture at Memphis Theological Seminary, will offer a primer on the religious and historical context of the turmoil in Palestine and Israel.
Looking for some "adult time" before the holiday rush is upon us? Come cheer on the Grizzlies while enjoying food, fun, and fellowship with vestry hosts Brie Wallace and Jessica Flynn and other Calvary friends! Chef Mary O'Brien will provide scrumptious game-day fare. Childcare is provided for ages 0-5 in the Calvary Nursery, and fun and games for … Continue reading "Grizzlies Watch Party"
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. 15 Menu: Breakfast for Dinner with Buckwheat Pancakes Cheese Pizza Hot Dogs
Teaching a Stone to Talk: Expeditions and Encounters by Annie Dillard, discussion led by Katherine Bush We’ll read a few short essays and reflections by Annie Dillard and consider how Dillard’s understanding of the natural world, humans, and God provokes her readers to see familiar things in new ways. Katherine will lead a three-week discussion … Continue reading "November Book Study: Teaching a Stone to Talk"
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?"
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 A Wednesday study group, open to all, will begin studying a Letter to the Philippians on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 1 p.m. This small group, led by the Rev. Katherine Bush, takes a deeper dive into books of and about the Bible. Come check it out. Come early for 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
Receiving the Day: Christian Practices for Opening the Gift of Time by Dorothy Bass, discussion led by Paul McLain This book is a helpful primer for prayer and retreat time and teaches us how "receiving the day" can be a guiding principle in our everyday lives. Paul will lead a four-week discussion on Wednesday evenings … Continue reading "Receiving the Day Book Study"