We are a parish poised for new beginnings.

We are optimistic and forward-thinking. We are traditional in our views about the function and style of worship but progressive in thought, inquiry and our approach to social issues.

We seek strong faith-formation and substance in our sermons.

We act on our responsibility to provide leadership and support to the Memphis community. We share our talents through gifts to the city and caring for fellow parishioners when they need us.

While we are an important and historic church in Memphis and the Diocese, our energetic parishioners are both young-in-age and at heart.

We are here intentionally. Many of our new adult members grew up in other churches, bringing us their young children.  Many of us drive great distances to worship at Calvary.

We expect to be involved in the life of our church and many of us would like to do more, but wait to be asked.  

We like our clergy staff to have important roles in programming and appreciate their pastoral care. We want our Rector to deploy them in the preaching and leadership of the parish. We hope we can share a sense of humor with the clergy and lay staff, as we work with them to follow where the Holy Spirit leads us.

Though we have taken great strides, we have sometimes stumbled. We recognize our imperfections and are learning to see ourselves with compassion and honesty. We are committed to offering the same to our future rector, with grateful thanksgiving for our opportunities to come.