Fellowship | Worship | Service/Outreach | Education | Retreats
Calvary Episcopal Church is a lively parish dedicated to making God's love visible in downtown Memphis, by living out our core values of FAITH: Forgiveness, Action, Inquiry, Togetherness, and Hallelujah! 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.
Festival of Ministries-Following the final combined 10:00 a.m. service of the summer schedule on Sunday, August 15, representatives from the many parish fellowship, service, and worship ministries will set up display tables in the Great Hall to inform parishioners about the specifics of their ministries and to recruit new participants. Each booth at the festival represents a possible “doorway,” an opportunity to participate, contribute, or receive. Mark your calendar now to come find your place.
Sunday Summer Classes for adults, youth, & children at 11:10 a.m.
Calvary’s Book Group will discuss Made for Goodness: And Why This Makes A Difference by Desmond Tutu on Tuesday, July 27, at 7:00 p.m, at the home of Lisa & Tim DiScenza. Women and men of all ages and stages of life are welcome at Calvary Book Group meetings. If you would like more information, contact Molly Polatty.
Koinonia, Calvary’s Wednesday evening program, resumes on Wednesday, August 18, with dinner, worship, adult classes, and Calvary Ringers, Children’s Choir, and Parish Choir Rehearsals.
Learn more about Calvary's study group opportunities.
The 2010 Conference of the Episcopal Churchmen of Tennessee will be held at the DuBose Conference Center in Monteagle, TN, during the weekend of August 27-29. This year’s theme is “You Will Know Them by Their Fruits.” Learn more.
Silent Retreat Weekend for Women-
The next silent retreat weekend for women will be
October 22-24 at St. Columba Conference Center in
Bartlett, TN. To register or for more information,
contact Debbie Balling.
A First Sunday Brunch will be offered on Sunday, August 1, beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the Mural Room. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under, and a family maximum of $30.
Sunday Singing- The next gathering for paper-less “Sunday singing” at the MacBeths’ home will be on Sunday, August 1, at 5:00 p.m. This one-hour session is open to anyone who would like to learn some simple new ways to praise the Lord!
Parish Picnic- The annual parish picnic will be held on Sunday, August 15, at the Ornamental Metal Museum from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, and brownies will be served. An inflatable slide and two bouncies will be available for kids of all ages. The cost is $4 for children, $7 for adults and $25 for families. Come enjoy the beautiful Mississippi River and the fellowship of Calvary Church.
Koinonia, Calvary’s Wednesday evening program, resumes on Wednesday, August 18, with dinner, worship, adult classes, and Calvary Ringers, Children’s Choir, and Parish Choir Rehearsals.
Calvary parishioners care deeply for one another. Learn more about opportunities to pray for one another (today's prayers and DOK), to serve on Care Teams, and to give aid to those who are nearing the end of their lives through the Emmaus Ministry.
A School Supply Drive for Carnes Elementary will be held July 25-August 8. Here’s a shopping list: spiral notebooks, pencils, crayons, safety scissors, glue sticks, Kleenex, backpacks, and uniforms (khaki, black, or navy shorts or slacks and white or navy polo tops for boys and girls sizes 5-11). The school resource center also needs underwear in smaller sizes. Supplies may be left on the second floor underneath the Community Service bulletin board.
The Stop Hunger Now Food Packing Event for Haiti will be held at Church of the Holy Communion, 4645 Walnut Grove Rd., on July 30-31. Shifts are Friday afternoon (3:00-6:00 p.m.), Saturday afternoon (1:00-4:00 p.m.). Come help the West Tennessee Haiti Partnership pack nutritious meals for children and others who were affected by the earthquake on January 12. Volunteer sign-up: www.haiti-partnership.org/stophungernow
Could It Be “Easy” Being Green? Want to make Calvary Episcopal Church a “greener” operation? Speak to Vestry member David Balling about joining the committee that will look at parish practices with an eye toward becoming better stewards of the earth.
Collect Box Tops for Education for Carnes Elementary School. Each returned box top provides the school with 10 cents. A collection bin is located near the Community Service bulletin board outside the Calvary Library.
Public School Partners- Learn more about the volunteer opportunities available at our partner public schools, Carnes Elementary and the Grizzlies Academy.
The Hospitality Hub, a ministry to connect homeless people with the resources they need to begin their journey out of homelessness, welcomes new volunteers. To learn more about volunteering at the Hub, please contact David Figiel.
The Hospitality Hub has a number of needs including: reading glasses, books, magazines, books of stamps, Walgreen's (800 minute) long-distance calling cards, MATA bus passes, Office Depot gift cards, large unopened cans of coffee, large unopened bags of sugar, large unopened bottles of pine cleaner or bleach, plain white business envelopes, large pump bottles of hand sanitizer, and 8x10 black- or clear-edged picture frames. Donations may left in the Hub collection bin on the second floor near the Calvary Library.
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. MIFA is happy to receive women's and children's clothing.
Sunday Worship Services services are offered at 7:45 and 10:00 a.m. Learn more about worship at Calvary.
Acolyte Training- Young people in grades 7-12 and all interested adults are invited to participate in an acolyte training in August. Training for beginners and experienced acolytes is planned for Saturday, August 14 and Saturday, August 21 from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. for 7th, 8th, and 9th grades and from 10:30 a.m. - Noon for 10th, 11th, and 12th grades and adults. All beginners, regardless of age, should come to the early session both weeks.
The Altar Guild of Calvary is looking for new people interested in
preparing the altar and sanctuary for all Sunday, weekday, and special services, including weddings and funerals
. Contact Gayle Spence for more information.
Learn more about the service roles involved in Calvary's worship services and how to get involved.
Children's Chapel Volunteers are needed to help escort children to and from Children’s Chapel and to help lead the Children’s Chapel services. A member of the Calvary clergy and song leader Brie Wallace are on hand to lead various parts of the service as well. You don’t have to be a parent to get involved. Volunteers serve on a rotation one Sunday every couple of months. To learn more about this rewarding volunteer opportunity, contact Heather Anderson.
Wednesday Morning Eucharist- If you've had to miss Sunday services in your spiritual home or are just looking for a chance to stay connected with your spiritual foundation during the week, please come and worship at Calvary this Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. Free parking is available in the Calvary lot at Adams and Third. After the service, coffee will be served in the Crump Parlor.
Wedding Altar Guild Team- The Altar Guild Team that coordinates weddings at Calvary is expanding and looking for people who would like to be trained. If you would like to learn more about helping during wedding rehearsals and weddings, please contact Ebet Peeples.
Homemade baked bread is served during the 10:00 a.m. Eucharist on Sunday mornings. There are a number of openings for bread bakers on the calendar. Please contact Debbie Balling if you would like to bake bread for a service. View recipe.