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"
Want to dive a little deeper into what it means to be an Episcopalian? Interested in the particular expression of a faithful life here at Calvary? Join Calvary’s clergy, staff, … Continue reading "Confirmation Class"
Join us for Compline, a simple service of evening prayers led by the Calvary youth every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. in the Great Hall. It is, above all, a … Continue reading "Compline"
Join us for Compline, a simple service of evening prayers led by the Calvary youth every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. in the Great Hall. It is, above all, a … Continue reading "Compline"
Grades 6-12 | Tuesday mornings from 7-8 a.m. and Thursday afternoons from 3:30-5 p.m.
Coffee Hours are a great way for youth to start their day or get their dose of the Episcopal youth community in the middle of the week. Whether it’s sharing a topic heavy on their heart or sharing a new meme, it’s always a time of fellowship! Plus, Director of Youth Ministry Jeremy Demarest will buy your coffee. Email Jeremy for location.
Grades 6-12 | Faith Lens | Third Floor Youth Rooms
Students in grades 6-12 will meet in the EYC Room (301) from 9:15-10:15 a.m. for Sunday Formation, where we will be working with the Faith Lens Curriculum. Our formation hour will be a safe space for middle and high school youth to explore new ideas and interests using thought-provoking, fun activities, reflection, and discussion. We will explore topics of faith as they relate to us today, and current events happening in the world week by week. Youth will engage with Bible study, prayer, and service opportunities to explore their faith.
There are many ways for Calvary’s youth to serve in Sunday morning worship. Youth are encouraged to acolyte, lector, sing in the choir, usher, and/or help in Children’s Chapel. Below is the list of ministry opportunities and volunteer age requirements. Please contact Jeremy Demarest for further information on how to get involved with these ministries.
Acolyte: 7th–12th grades
Lector: 5th–12th grades
Usher: 6th–12th grades
Music: 1st–12th grades
Children’s Chapel Helper: 5th–12th grades
Grades 6-12
Sundays are for EYC, and youth will be invited to different fellowship and service events each Sunday. The time and location will not always be the same, as some events call for different places and times, so keep your eyes on the announcements, EYC GroupMe, and EYC newsletter. If you are not on the GroupMe or newsletter and would like to be, please email Jeremy at jdemarest@calvarymemphis.org. Sunday EYC is a fellowship time for youth to learn more about themselves and their relationship with Christ, find love and safety in their community, and learn how we can make this world a better place together.
6th–12th Grades—6:15-7:15 p.m.
3rd floor Youth Room
Wednesday night Episcopal Youth Community will meet from 6:15–7:00 in the 3rd 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 music and Compline starting at 7 p.m. Any and all at Calvary are welcome to join us for Compline.
Calvary Episcopal Church’s mission is making God’s love visible in downtown Memphis. We encourage our children and youth to live into this mission as part of a safe and loving community. Contained within this manual, you will find information regarding the Children Ministry and the Youth Ministry’s guidelines, procedures, and code of conduct. The guidelines and procedures are in place to provide safety for all children and youth. Please take the time to read this manual and discuss it with your child. Expectations of parents/guardians, children, youth, and Calvary staff are outlined. Parents/guardians, children, youth, and Calvary staff are responsible for the information contained in this manual. Questions can be directed to the director of children and family ministries and/or the director of youth ministries, or a member of the clergy.
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Parents/guardians should complete a Child Registration Form for each child at the beginning of the school year. The program director will distribute and maintain forms. If any information changes during the school year, it is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to inform the program director.