Holy Envy, Jan. 28-Mar. 24, 9:15 a.m., Emison Room Barbara Brown Taylor, a perennial favorite, returns to Calvary's Lenten Preaching Series Feb. 21-22, In her book Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others, she weaves together stories from her world religions classroom with reflections on how her own spiritual journey has been complicated … Continue reading "Holy Envy Book Study"
David Johnson created the AIDS Fabric Sculpture in 1989 to remember and honor those who had died of AIDS, were living with the disease, or whose lives were impacted by it. Leanne Kleinmann’s life is one of those; her father died of AIDS in 1993. These two parishioners will be in conversation about their stories, … Continue reading "Meaning & Memory"
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. Jan. 31 Menu: Taco Bar
Wednesday night Episcopal Youth Community meets from 6:15 to 7:00 in the 2nd-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 Compline starting at 7 p.m. … Continue reading "Wednesday Evening EYC"
One month in office, Mayor Paul Young visits Calvary to share his story and his vision for our community.
The EYC (Episcopal Youth Community) meets from 11:30 to 1:30 in the 2nd-floor EYC room on Sunday afternoons. It is open to any youth in grades 6–12 to come together and participate in different fun activities and projects. Lunch will be provided! Sometimes event details differ, so check the youth e-mails or youth text updates.
Come hear about the voices coming to Calvary’s pulpit throughout Lent. This year there are perennial favorites, new voices, and local luminaries.
Calvary EYC will have their annual gumbo cook-off on Mardi Gras, Tuesday, Feb. 13, in the Great Hall from 6 to8 p.m. Teams will sign up to present a gumbo, and will be in charge of their dish and any decor they would like to adorn their tables with. A winner will be named via … Continue reading "Gumbo Cook-Off"
Calvary will observe Ash Wednesday with services of Holy Eucharist at 7:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. The 7:00 p.m. service will be live-streamed, and childcare will be available.
Happening is a Christian experience presented by youth for youth with the help of clergy and lay adult leadership. This experience seeks to bring young persons and adults to a fuller personal knowledge of and relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and to a deeper level of apostleship. It is a weekend of fellowship, games, … Continue reading "Happening #72"
Children's Breakfast Club will meet during the Parish Breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 18, from 8:45 to 9:15 a.m. Parents may drop their children (aged JK-5th grade) off to enjoy a complimentary breakfast, then they will be escorted to formation class. Parents should pick their children up in Room 201 when formation ends at 10:15 a.m.
The Rev. Dr. Christoph Keller is a friend and mentor to many with roots in Arkansas, as well as an author and gifted teacher. His forthcoming book is “A Homily for Darwin: A Small Book for Understanding Faith and Evolution.”
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 devices … Continue reading "Silence in the City"
Come celebrate and explore the season of Lent with a liturgy designed with little people in mind! All ages and stages are invited for a song, a story, and a … Continue reading "Family Feast Worship: Lent"
Please join us for Wednesday dinners during Lent in the Mural Room to support Soup Sunday Ministries. They will be serving soup, salad, and cookies, as well as waffles for … Continue reading "Wednesday Evening Dinners in Lent"
recorded live at Calvary Episcopal Church, Memphis February 21, 28 and March 6, 13, and 20 WEDNESDAYS | 6:15-7:15 P.M. In addition to the noontime experience, Calvary offers Dialogue: The Lenten … Continue reading "DIALOGUE: The Lenten Preaching Series Podcast"
Thursdays at Noon on Zoom Join a small group each week for an online conversation about faith, justice, empathy, prayer, and more. Conversation fodder will come from articles accessible online … Continue reading "Gleanings Discussion Group"
YOUnited is thrilled to join us all together for a spring Lock-In! Join us Feb 23rd-24th for an evening of games, basketball (watching), a concert, and all the Holy chaos that is a Lock-In. The deadline to register is February 11th! Open to all youth grades 6-12th. Find more details and registration by clicking this … Continue reading "YOUnited Lock-in"
Calvary has exciting news to share about a Monument Lab Grant for our outdoor spaces and history-telling. We’ll also hear from Klondike Community leaders who are involved in a parallel … Continue reading "Meaning and Memory"