Rabbi Micah Greenstein Senior Rabbi at Temple Israel; Memphis, TN The senior rabbi at Temple Israel, Micah Greenstein loves Torah no matter where it comes from. "Torah" in a broad Jewish … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series: Rabbi Micah Greenstein"
Dr. Omid Safi Professor of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Duke University; Durham, NC Dr. Omid Safi is a teacher in the Islamic tradition of Radical Love with extensive written … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series: Dr. Omid Safi"
recorded live at Calvary Episcopal Church, Memphis MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22 AND 29 WEDNESDAYS | 6:15-7:15 P.M. In addition to the noontime experience, Calvary offers Dialogue: The Lenten Preaching Series Podcast, recorded live at Calvary Episcopal Church, Memphis each Wednesday. You are invited to these live podcast recordings with our guests each Wednesday evening. Attendees also … Continue reading "DIALOGUE: The Lenten Preaching Series Podcast"
The Rev. Jennifer Bailey Ordained A.M.E. minister and national leader in the multi-faith movement for justice; Nashville, TN The Reverend Jen Bailey is an ordained minister, author, and national leader in … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series: The Rev. Jennifer Bailey"
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 … Continue reading "Silence in the City"
The Rev. Becca Stevens Author, Episcopal priest, founder and president of Thistle and Bee social enterprise; Nashville, TN The Rev. Becca Stevens is a speaker, social entrepreneur, author, priest, founder of ten non-profit justice enterprises, and President of Thistle Farms. She has been featured on multiple news outlets and named a White House Champion of Change. … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series: The Rev. Becca Stevens"
The Rev. Dan Matthews Former rector of Trinity Wall Street, New York The Rev. Dan Matthews has been a consistent favorite at Calvary’s Lenten Preaching Series over the last fifty years. His preaching is inspired by powerful and meaningful stories like the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son. In light of these stories, Matthews pushes us … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series: The Rev. Dan Matthews"
WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS, AND FRIDAYS 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. It’s been 94 years since plates were piled up with waffles, chicken hash, and fish pudding at Calvary’s first Waffle Shop in Lent of 1928. For all that’s changed in our world since then, Memphians still stream to Calvary each year for these three dishes, as well as … Continue reading "Waffle Shop"
Vincent Astor, age 69, died Monday, January 16, at his home. Vincent was a fixture at Calvary. He was a font of knowledge and led tours of our historic church. He recently oversaw the arrangement of Calvary's antique nativity set, which, when he was in better health, was a labor of love he would have carried out … Continue reading "Celebration of Life for Vincent Astor at the Orpheum Theatre"
Vincent Astor, age 69, died Monday, January 16, at his home. Vincent was a fixture at Calvary. He was a font of knowledge and led tours of our historic church. He … Continue reading "Funeral for Vincent Astor"