Writer and public theologian (and upcoming Lenten Preacher) Brian McLaren encourages congregations to imagine that they are schools for love. He describes churches as “each a locally and globally engaged school of love, teaching future generations to discover, practice, and live in love: love for our neighbor, love for ourselves, love for all creatures and all creation—all comprising love for God, who is all in all in all.”
Come back to school this fall and enroll in a school for love. Through classes, small groups, and regular worship at Calvary, we can learn to be lovers of this world, of each other, and of God. In outreach, in song, and in fellowship, we can fall more deeply in love with life.
This fall, there are opportunities to learn more about the dynamic and sometimes difficult work of love. We will explore ways to love the world through a wide range of callings: in our work, through racial reconciliation, in prayer practices, in parenting and family life, and through the arts. We’ll meet individuals who are devoted to shaping the future of Memphis and folks who are committed to the future of Calvary. There are worthwhile classes for children and youth and ways for households of all shapes and sizes to explore love and faithfulness at this moment in history. If you’re ready to talk about things that matter and to fall back in love with the world around you, be here when the bell rings—the school for love at Calvary is in session.
David Rupke, Professor of Physics at Rhodes College Dave is a faithful scientist (not an oxymoron!) and will share with us the intertwining threads of his spiritual journey and his study of the reaches of the universe. We’ll be doubly fortunate to hear his thoughts on and see some images from the James Webb Space … Continue reading "Faith at Work"
The Rev. Paul McLain Wondering how to pray? Perhaps you’ve never really gotten the hang of praying, or maybe you’ve had a practice that’s run dry? Join Paul McLain for a guided discussion of meaningful spiritual practices to try together or on your own.
10:30 - 11:30 | Great Hall Gather at Calvary in the daytime to study and learn together. The Rev. Katherine Bush and others will lead classes on Biblical texts and spiritual themes, and you’re invited to stick around for Eucharist with Healing prayers at noon and a brown bag lunch to follow.
The Rev. Katherine Bush | Aug. 24 - Oct. 5 | 6:15-7:15 p.m. | Emison Room Join the Rev. Katherine Bush for an eight-week study of this “guide for the doubters, the disappointed, and the disillusioned.” Spoiler: he says yes, but with an honest look at the struggle. Brian McLaren will be in the pulpit … Continue reading "Book Study: Do I Stay Christian? by Brian McLaren"
When writer Kathleen Norris returned to church after decades away, the language of Christianity was a barrier. “Judgment,” “sinner,” “dogma,” and “salvation,” were all part of the faith’s “scary vocabulary.” Norris’s wrestling with those words became a book that’s remained in print for more than 20 years. Each week, a short chapter (2-3 pages) from Amazing … Continue reading "Gleanings"
Kat Gordon, Muddy’s Bake Shop Kat returns to share the story of her side-hustle that's way more than that. Beyond cupcakes, Kat leads visioning workshops for groups far and wide, … Continue reading "Faith at Work"
Classic board games in the Mural Room and a movie in the “Great Hall Theater!” Join us for a fun night of play for Calvary families and friends.
The Rev. Scott Walters and others All are encouraged to attend this series of conversations and reflections about Calvary’s vision for the future of faith on the corner of Second … Continue reading "See and Be Radiant: a Vision for Calvary"
10:30 - 11:30 | Great Hall Gather at Calvary in the daytime to study and learn together. The Rev. Katherine Bush and others will lead classes on Biblical texts and … Continue reading "Wednesday Morning Study Group: Inspired by Rachel Evans"
Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16 | 6:15-7:15 | Emison Room Join a panel of been-there-done-that and in-the-thick-of-it parents to talk about how to find meaning and not go … Continue reading "Home for the Holidays"