Building authentic relationships with God and one another is an important aspect of life at Calvary Episcopal Church.
Every six months, people sign up to participate in Fellowship Groups, made up of 8-12 people, that meet monthly for dinner. Most Fellowship Group gatherings are potluck dinners. Sometimes groups meet at restaurants or go to events like a Redbirds Game. Fellowship Groups consist of adults of all ages, single or coupled. Family groups also form so that parents and children can participate in Fellowship Groups together. Click here to sign up for a group or to learn more.
The guilds of the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) provide women an opportunity to get to know one another in small group settings as well as to work together on specific outreach ministries such as the Waffle Shop.
- The Guild of the Holy Spirit meets on a Monday once a month, at 6:30 p.m., at the home of a parishioner, for dinner and fellowship and to discuss upcoming outreach opportunities.
- St. Elizabeth's Guild meets the second Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in the Matthew Room to hear a speaker's presentation and to enjoy lunch with one another.
- The Guild of the Christ Child focuses its ministry on the children of the parish. This guild plans and hosts annual mixers for parents and family events such as the annual Easter Egg Hunt and fall hay ride and picnic.
- Women of Discovery is a monthly discussion group made up of women of all ages and stages of life, who share a quest for God's truth in today's world and the thrill of spiritual discovery. Meetings focus on enlightening presentations, studies, and educational tours.
A member of each guild serves on the ECW Board, which meets the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m., at the home of a board member. ECW board meetings and Circle of Guild gatherings are great opportunities for newcomers to get to know other women at Calvary and to learn more about the ministries of the ECW. Click here to request more information about the ECW.
The first Tuesday of the month, the Men's Journey Group invites all men to get together for dinner and to hear a guest speaker. The Men's Journey Group usually meets at 5:30 p.m. in the Mural Room, but also has held gatherings at the Cotton, Fire, and Stax Museums. In the summer, the Men's Journey Group encourages participants to attend the Episcopal Churchmen's Conference at the DuBose Conference Center on Monteagle. Once a year, the men throw a holiday dinner party for the women of the church. Click here to request more information about the Men's Journey Group.
Young Adults
The Young Adult Ministries, better known as YAMs, is a community of
seekers within Calvary Episcopal Church, who are 20-35 years of age,
without children. Visit the YAMs page
to learn more about YAMs Pub Theology, book studies, and social events.
The OPUS group, made up of people aged 55 and older, meets for fun and fellowship every third Thursday at 5:30 p.m., at a parishioner's home. Click here to learn more about OPUS.
Integrity Memphis, a diocesan-wide organization that serves the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and trans-gendered community, meets at Calvary the third Tuesday each month at 6:30 p.m. for worship, dinner, and a program. Its mission is to be the witness of the Episcopal Church to the GLBT community, as well as to be the witness of the GLBT community to the Episcopal Church. Integrity Memphis is a local chapter of a national organization, Integrity USA. The ministry of this chapter includes worship, education, fellowship, advocacy, and service to the church and the community. Click here to request more information about Integrity.