Special Events | Worship | Outreach | Fellowship & Study Groups | Retreats
Calvary Episcopal Church is a lively parish dedicated to making God's love visible in downtown Memphis, by worshiping the loving, living God; discovering God's call within a diverse, welcoming community; and learning the Christian practices that empower people for service. Whether centered on support, fellowship, service or spirituality, the following opportunities bring people further into community with one another and allow them to share their time, talent, and treasure. We welcome you to participate!
Listed below are immediate volunteer requests or other opportunities. Click on Parish Life and Outreach to learn about even more opportunities to get involved.
It’s a ‘Come as you are Concert.’ It’s the summer, it’s hot, it’s the first organ concert at Calvary in almost 10 years! Organist-Choirmaster Sumner Jenkins will present a relaxed concert on Sunday, July 13, 2008, at 4:00 p.m. on Calvary’s historic Æolian-Skinner organ. The program includes familiar music by J. S. Bach, César Franck, and Josef Rheinberger, as well as some new pieces sure to please.
So, come as you are, in jeans, in shorts (but no swimsuits please) and rest in a cool space with great music. Childcare is provided.
Upcoming Events in the Diocese of West Tennessee- Learn more about special lectures, support groups, concerts and events happening in Episcopal churches in our Diocese.
Fellowship & Study Groups
The Men’s Journey Group will meet with the Kingsmen from Holy Communion on Tuesday, July 1, at 5:30 p.m. in the Cheney Parish Hall at the Church of the Holy Communion. The speaker will be former mayor, Dick Hackett. The cost is $10.00, for Bar-B-Que and regular refreshments. RSVP to Mark Johnson by noon on Monday, June 30.
Enjoy the Downtown Table Fellowship lunch (view menu) served each Thursday in the Mural Room from 12:15-1:15 p.m. A Women's Bible Study is offered in the Luke Room from 12:15-1:15 p.m.
A Whale of a Tale- All rising 9th-12th graders are invited to participate in a bible study of Jonah at Barth House, 619 Patterson on the University of Memphis Campus, on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Come see what can be learned from Jonah and the whale and have fun spending time with other Calvary teens this summer.
Integrity (GLBT) will meet at Calvary Tuesday, July 15, at 6:30 p.m., in the Bethlehem Chapel for worship. Dinner and program will follow in the Mural Room at 7:00 p.m.
OPUS (55+)- Calvary’s fellowship group for adults over age 55 will meet on Thursday, July 17, at 5:30 p.m., at the home of Linda & Duane Spiese (call the church for directions.) This month, those whose names begin with A-M are asked to bring an appetizer. All participants are encouraged to bring their beverage of choice. Newcomers are encouraged.
Adult, Teen, & Children's Sunday Classes take place at 11:10 a.m., beginning June 1.
Community Breakfast Prep- Come help prepare breakfast any Saturday in the Calvary Kitchen from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Box Tops for Education- Calvary is collecting Box Tops for Education coupons for our partner public elementary school Carnes Elementary. A collection box is located on the Community Service table on the second floor. This will be an on-going outreach project.
HUB Packs- One of the children’s outreach projects during Summer FUNdays will help the ministry of the Hospitality HUB. Following is a list of items that our clients at the HUB need during the summer months. Items can be left under
the Community Service bulletin board on the second floor.
• Insect Repellant
• Soap
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Small pillow (like a neck pillow)
• Hand sanitizer
• Bottled Water
• Cracker Packs (Cheese and crackers, peanut butter and crackers)
The Community Breakfast Ministry is collecting blue jeans, sleeping bags, lotion, razors, toothbrushes, t-shirts, socks, belts, backpacks, and anything else men might need, to distribute on Sunday mornings. Donations may be left in the blue clothes bin on the first floor at the bottom of the main stairwell.
The Hospitality HUB, the downtown churches' ministry to the homeless, is in need of volunteer greeters on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Contact David Figiel for more information.
The Summer Sunday Worship Schedule, with services at 7:45 & 10:00 a.m. (with Children's Chapel), continues thru Sunday, August 17.
Homemade baked bread is served during the 10:00 a.m. Eucharist on Sunday mornings. There are a number of openings for bread bakers for July and August. Please contact Debbie Balling if you would like to bake bread this summer.
Altar Flowers- There are a number of openings for Altar Flower dedications on Sundays this summer. If you would like to make a donation of Altar Flowers in memory or in honor of loved ones or a special occasion, please contact Cindy Yeager.
Choir Camp- St. Mary’s Cathedral will offer a Choir Camp the week of July 28 through August 1, for children entering second through ninth grades. Highlights of the camp include: choral singing, repertoire drawn from classical sources, bible study, arts & crafts, cultural/artistic outings each afternoon, and a concluding evensong and potluck dinner for family and friends. The cost is $100 per child (after one child has signed up, siblings are charged $40). Choir Camp days begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 4:30 p.m. Contact Dr. Jane Gamble for more information or an application, 527-6123.
The 2008 Conference of the Episcopal Churchmen of Tennessee will be held at the DuBose Conference Center, in Monteagle, TN, over the weekend of August 15-17. The theme for this year's spiritually rewarding and fun summer weekend for men is "if you're going through Hell, keep on going for there are angels everywhere to help you through." Learn more.
Episcopal Day Camp applications are being accepted for both staff members and campers. Learn more about this summer camp that takes place at St. Columba Conference Center in Bartlett.
St. Clare Silent Retreat Weekend- Ladies Only - Save the Date! October 24, 25, and 26 at St. Columba Conference Center