Fall 2023 Formation at Calvary
We’re open all week for classes and small groups, online and in-person. Formation at Calvary is about learning, for sure, learning more about God and our relationships with each other and God’s creation. And formation is also about connecting, building faithful friendships, and looking up from our little lives to see who else is walking alongside us. Carving out time to spend in community can be a challenge in our over-full schedules, yet the reward of knowing more and being known more fully is immeasurable. When we open our minds to new ideas and open our hearts to the journeys of those around us, we are changed for good.
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.
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"
Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. at Calvary On Wednesdays (11/29, 12/6, and 12/13), we’ll turn to Roger Ferlo’s book Opening the Bible from the Episcopal Church’s Teaching Series. This is a helpful text for … Continue reading "Wednesday Study Group"
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 … Continue reading "Receiving the Day Book Study"
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"
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.
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 … 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"
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"