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"
Celebrate the birth of Christ with carols and reflection on our greatest gift of all. Please note there will not be an 8 a.m. service on Christmas Day.
Calvary will observe Ash Wednesday with services of Holy Eucharist at 7:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. Jon Meacham will be the guest preacher at noon, as Calvary marks … Continue reading "Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes"
As our Arise & Be Radiant campaign draws to a close, final value engineering and design work is being completed as well. Join David Lusk, Charles Shipp, and Margaret Craddock in the Orgill Room as they walk us through how continuing to listen to your thoughts and concerns has led to a few important and … Continue reading "Architecture Update Forum"
12 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy This solemn service includes the story of Christ’s passion and times of silence and intercession. Calvary Church will remain open for prayers until 3 p.m. … Continue reading "Good Friday Liturgy and Way of the Cross Walk"
Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing is offered at noon in person in the Calvary chancel on Wednesdays and features a reflection by one of our priests. Afterward, join clergy and staff for a brown-bag lunch in the Great Hall, where you will find conversations and connections.
Wednesday, May 10, 17, & 24, at 6:15 p.m. in the Library The most ancient liturgies were once new. And any living tradition is still in the process of unfolding. Join Scott Walters for a conversation about language and gesture and place and sacred text and architecture and how all of the essential elements of … Continue reading "The Once & Future Liturgy: Worship in the Strange and Wonderful Days to Come"
Join David Lusk and Scott Walters for an update on construction in the church and throughout Calvary’s buildings and block, particularly with regard to how we were able to adjust the scope of this transformative project without compromising our guiding principles and goals in a time of escalating costs. This forum will be offered at 9:15 in … Continue reading "Building Update: Late Summer Edition"
October Book Discussion A Crazy, Holy Grace: The Healing Power of Pain and Memory, discussion led by Scott Walters Christianity Today called Frederick Buechner "the father of today's spiritual … Continue reading "October Book: A Crazy, Holy Grace: The Healing Power of Pain and Memory by Frederick Buechner"
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 … Continue reading "Holy Eucharist Rite II"