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"
Each Sunday evening at 5 p.m., all are invited to participate in a quieter, centering time of worship in the Orgill Room. This gathering offers a guided conversation in place of a sermon, new words for old prayers, and opportunities for silence and reflection. This service will not take place on Sundays when Evensong is … Continue reading "Contemplative Eucharist"
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"
Education for Ministry, aka EfM, helps the faithful encounter the breadth and depth of the Christian tradition and bring it into conversation with their experiences of the world as they study, worship, and engage in theological reflection together. This is a commitment class, and participants are encouraged to commit to the program from August through … Continue reading "Education for Ministry"
Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing is offered at noon in the church on Wednesdays and features a reflection by one of our priests. Afterward, join clergy and staff for a brown-bag lunch in the Mural Room, where you will find conversations and connections.
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"
Thursdays, 7:30–8:30 a.m. at Barth House, 409 Patterson St. Every Thursday morning, a few good men gather for coffee, prayer, Bible study, and terrible jokes. It’s a “Pre-Game Show,” as they study the Gospel lesson for the upcoming Sunday service. It is now in its 20th year, so the jokes must not be that bad. … Continue reading "Baguette Brothers"
Thursdays at noon on Zoom If you love to pursue hard questions in good company, a favorite phrase of Bill Craddock's, join Gleanings, a group convened by Bill along with Scott Walters to do just that. On Sept. 7, we will begin a new book, Faith Beyond Belief: Spirituality for Our Times, by David Steindl-Rast … Continue reading "Gleanings Discussion Group"
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
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.
Children ages JK through 5th grade are invited to join us in the Children’s Wing, Room 201, on the second floor. Our young people explore their faith and scripture through Godly Play and Weaving God’s Promises – two curriculums based on storytelling designed to connect our young people deeper to their faith.
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.
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"
Education for Ministry, aka EfM, helps the faithful encounter the breadth and depth of the Christian tradition and bring it into conversation with their experiences of the world as they study, worship, and engage in theological reflection together. This is a commitment class, and participants are encouraged to commit to the program from August through … Continue reading "Education for Ministry"
Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing is offered at noon in the church on Wednesdays and features a reflection by one of our priests. Afterward, join clergy and staff for a brown-bag lunch in the Mural Room, where you will find conversations and connections.
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"
Thursdays, 7:30–8:30 a.m. at Barth House, 409 Patterson St. Every Thursday morning, a few good men gather for coffee, prayer, Bible study, and terrible jokes. It’s a “Pre-Game Show,” as they study the Gospel lesson for the upcoming Sunday service. It is now in its 20th year, so the jokes must not be that bad. … Continue reading "Baguette Brothers"
Thursdays at noon on Zoom If you love to pursue hard questions in good company, a favorite phrase of Bill Craddock's, join Gleanings, a group convened by Bill along with Scott Walters to do just that. On Sept. 7, we will begin a new book, Faith Beyond Belief: Spirituality for Our Times, by David Steindl-Rast … Continue reading "Gleanings Discussion Group"
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
We welcome Bishop Phoebe as she makes her annual visit to Calvary for Confirmations at our worship services. She will also speak during the formation hour, sharing her reflections and observations.
Children ages JK through 5th grade are invited to join us in the Children’s Wing, Room 201, on the second floor. Our young people explore their faith and scripture through Godly Play and Weaving God’s Promises – two curriculums based on storytelling designed to connect our young people deeper to their faith.
Sacred Ground is a soul-shaping, perspective-changing series of conversations about race and faithfulness. This carefully created, eleven-session curriculum offers readings, videos, and rich discussions to open up new ways of thinking about where we’ve been and where we are going. Calvary is offering two opportunities to participate in this vital endeavor. note irregular meeting dates: … Continue reading "Sacred Ground Sunday Group"
Education for Ministry, aka EfM, helps the faithful encounter the breadth and depth of the Christian tradition and bring it into conversation with their experiences of the world as they study, worship, and engage in theological reflection together. This is a commitment class, and participants are encouraged to commit to the program from August through … Continue reading "Education for Ministry"
Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing is offered at noon in the church on Wednesdays and features a reflection by one of our priests. Afterward, join clergy and staff for a brown-bag lunch in the Mural Room, where you will find conversations and connections.
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"
Thursdays, 7:30–8:30 a.m. at Barth House, 409 Patterson St. Every Thursday morning, a few good men gather for coffee, prayer, Bible study, and terrible jokes. It’s a “Pre-Game Show,” as they study the Gospel lesson for the upcoming Sunday service. It is now in its 20th year, so the jokes must not be that bad. … Continue reading "Baguette Brothers"
Thursdays at noon on Zoom If you love to pursue hard questions in good company, a favorite phrase of Bill Craddock's, join Gleanings, a group convened by Bill along with Scott Walters to do just that. On Sept. 7, we will begin a new book, Faith Beyond Belief: Spirituality for Our Times, by David Steindl-Rast … Continue reading "Gleanings Discussion Group"
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
Children's Breakfast Club will meet during the Parish Breakfast on the third Sunday of each month this coming semester. Parents may drop their children off to enjoy a complimentary breakfast with formation leaders and friends; then, they will be escorted to formation class. Parents are welcome to stay and join us, too!
Children ages JK through 5th grade are invited to join us in the Children’s Wing, Room 201, on the second floor. Our young people explore their faith and scripture through Godly Play and Weaving God’s Promises – two curriculums based on storytelling designed to connect our young people deeper to their faith.
The Rev. Dr. Roz Nichols is the organizing pastor of Freedom's Chapel Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Inter-faith Officer for MIFA, and President of MICAH. It’s fitting that this extraordinarily busy woman is coming to talk with us about Sabbath practice in Advent. Come hear this Lenten Preaching favorite in conversation.
Education for Ministry, aka EfM, helps the faithful encounter the breadth and depth of the Christian tradition and bring it into conversation with their experiences of the world as they study, worship, and engage in theological reflection together. This is a commitment class, and participants are encouraged to commit to the program from August through … Continue reading "Education for Ministry"
Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing is offered at noon in the church on Wednesdays and features a reflection by one of our priests. Afterward, join clergy and staff for a brown-bag lunch in the Mural Room, where you will find conversations and connections.
Gathering is a new opportunity on Wednesday evenings for children and adults to “sit and stay a while” after dinner for an hour of fellowship. Games, books, puzzles, and coloring materials will be provided. Mrs. Jocelyn and friends will supervise children ages five and up for parents who wish to attend a class.
The Emmanuel Meal is an opportunity for Calvary parishioners of all ages to work together to serve our neighbors experiencing poverty and homelessness a delicious homemade seated meal with music, joy, and gifts. You can purchase paper turkeys in November for $40 each to subsidize the cost of this meal. There are many ways for … Continue reading "The Emmanuel Meal Luncheon"
Thursdays, 7:30–8:30 a.m. at Barth House, 409 Patterson St. Every Thursday morning, a few good men gather for coffee, prayer, Bible study, and terrible jokes. It’s a “Pre-Game Show,” as they study the Gospel lesson for the upcoming Sunday service. It is now in its 20th year, so the jokes must not be that bad. … Continue reading "Baguette Brothers"
Thursdays at noon on Zoom If you love to pursue hard questions in good company, a favorite phrase of Bill Craddock's, join Gleanings, a group convened by Bill along with Scott Walters to do just that. On Sept. 7, we will begin a new book, Faith Beyond Belief: Spirituality for Our Times, by David Steindl-Rast … Continue reading "Gleanings Discussion Group"
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
This service begins with congregational caroling and choral anthems. A Festival Eucharist follows at 11 p.m. and reflects the glory and beauty of the story of Christ’s birth with hallmarks of Anglican worship–candlelight and incense.
Calvary will offer one Sunday morning service on Dec. 24, at 9 a.m. in the Great Hall to celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Christmas Eve services will be offered at 3:30, 5:30, and 10:30 p.m. Learn more here.
Our new chancel will become filled with animals, angels, shepherds, and stars! The St. Cecilia and Boys & Girls Choirs will sing the hymns of the season as the sacred story unfolds. Nursery care will be offered for children under five.
This Festival Eucharist is family-friendly and features music led by the Calvary Choir and trumpet. Nursery care will be offered for children under 5. This service will be livestreamed.
Gathering is a new opportunity on Wednesday evenings for children and adults to “sit and stay a while” after dinner for an hour of fellowship. Games, books, puzzles, and coloring materials will be provided. Mrs. Jocelyn and friends will supervise children ages five and up for parents who wish to attend a class.
The Boys and Girls Choir, made up of students with unchanged voices in grades three and up, sings semi-monthly at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Using the Voice for Life curriculum established by the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM), Organist-Choirmaster Kristin Lensch promotes a complete and quality approach to children’s music ministry that is … Continue reading "Boys and Girls Choir"
Thursdays, 7:30–8:30 a.m. at Barth House, 409 Patterson St. Every Thursday morning, a few good men gather for coffee, prayer, Bible study, and terrible jokes. It’s a “Pre-Game Show,” as they study the Gospel lesson for the upcoming Sunday service. It is now in its 20th year, so the jokes must not be that bad. … Continue reading "Baguette Brothers"
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
New Year’s Eve: Sunday, Dec. 31 | Labyrinth Walk & Contemplative Eucharist with Festive Reception | 6 p.m. | Nave and Great Hall All are invited to a beautiful, alternative way to mark the end of one year and the beginning of the next. Walk the labyrinth before or after this special contemplative Eucharist in … Continue reading "Contemplative Eucharist"
Education for Ministry, aka EfM, helps the faithful encounter the breadth and depth of the Christian tradition and bring it into conversation with their experiences of the world as they study, worship, and engage in theological reflection together. This is a commitment class, and participants are encouraged to commit to the program from August through … Continue reading "Education for Ministry"
Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing is offered at noon in the church on Wednesdays and features a reflection by one of our priests. Afterward, join clergy and staff for a brown-bag lunch in the Mural Room, where you will find conversations and connections.
Gathering is a new opportunity on Wednesday evenings for children and adults to “sit and stay a while” after dinner for an hour of fellowship. Games, books, puzzles, and coloring materials will be provided. Mrs. Jocelyn and friends will supervise children ages five and up for parents who wish to attend a class.
Thursdays, 7:30–8:30 a.m. at Barth House, 409 Patterson St. Every Thursday morning, a few good men gather for coffee, prayer, Bible study, and terrible jokes. It’s a “Pre-Game Show,” as they study the Gospel lesson for the upcoming Sunday service. It is now in its 20th year, so the jokes must not be that bad. … Continue reading "Baguette Brothers"
Thursdays at noon on Zoom If you love to pursue hard questions in good company, a favorite phrase of Bill Craddock's, join Gleanings, a group convened by Bill along with Scott Walters to do just that. On Sept. 7, we will begin a new book, Faith Beyond Belief: Spirituality for Our Times, by David Steindl-Rast … Continue reading "Gleanings Discussion Group"
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