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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.
YAMs, 35 and under, without children, will meet under the green awning in Calvary's parking lot at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, to walk to Autozone Park for a Redbirds game. Email Robyn Mauldin to let her know you will attend!
The Memphis Men’s Chorale, an ensemble born of the love for choral music in the Church, returns to its roots for its third recital in twelve months: "Evensong, a Concert of Sacred Music.” The concert will be offered at Calvary on Sunday, May 18, at 6:45 p.m. Donations in support of the chorale will be accepted. The concert is not recommended for babies or toddlers. Learn more.
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.
Sunday Worship Services are offered at 7:45, 9:00 (with Children's Chapel) and at 11:15 a.m. Learn more about these distinctively different worship services.
The Summer Sunday Worship Schedule, with services at 7:45 & 10:00 a.m., will begin on Sunday, May 25.
The Memphis Men's Chorale will be the guest choir at the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, May 25.
The Children’s Choir from Christ Church, Springfield, MO, which follows the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) training program, will serve as the choir during the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, June 1. They also will sing additional anthems in the Great Hall during the education hour at 11:10 a.m.
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.
Thursday Healing Service Lunches (view menu) and Prayers for Healing-Come enjoy a delicious and reasonably priced lunch from 12:15-1:15 p.m. and offer up prayers for healing for yourself or loved ones during the 12:45 p.m. service in the Chancel.
Box Tops for Education- On Sunday, May 18, Calvary will begin 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.
The Community Breakfast Ministry is collecting rain gear, ponchos, toiletries, and used jeans to distribute on Sunday mornings. Any men’s clothes would be great! Donations may be left in the blue clothes bin at the bottom of the main stairwell on the first floor.
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.
Fellowship & Study Groups
Koinonia, Calvary's Wednesday evening program of dinner (view menu), adult classes, and choir rehearsals, concludes this Wednesday.
Enjoy the Downtown Table Fellowship lunch 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.
Adult, Teen, & Children's Sunday Classes take place at 10:15 a.m.
Upcoming Youth Events-
- Sunday, May 18, author Phyllis Tickle will discuss “pilgrimage” with the J2A and Senior High teens during the education hour at 10:15 a.m. Also, at 11:00 a.m., the newly-decorated teen rooms on the third floor will be dedicated in memory of Tom Parrish.
- Sunday, May 25, the Calvary teens will meet in the Mural Room from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. for Popcorn Theology.
- Saturday, May 31-Sunday, June 1, is a Guy’s Only Overnight hosted by Jim Bailey and Drew Smith for guys in rising 7th-12th grades.
- A Whale of a Tale- Beginning Tuesday, June 10, 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.
Women of Calvary- Would you like to strengthen your prayer life? Would you like to join a group of women who truly care about you & the Church? Have you ever wondered what the Daughters of the King are all about? Then please come to the home of Linda Nelson for wine & cheese on Sunday, May 18, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Casual dress. For more information, contact Nina Grice.
The Guild of the Holy Spirit will meet on Monday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Meg Turner.
Summer Choir- If you have an interest in singing in one of Calvary's choirs, but don't have the time to commit to the rehearsal schedule, you might enjoy singing in the Summer Choir. The rehearsal schedule is easy: three Wednesdays evenings (May 21, June 17, and July 16) from 6:30 to 8:30ish and on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. prior to the 10:00 a.m. service. Please contact Sumner Jenkins to learn more or to get involved.
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.