Lenten Opportunities 2021
Community Activities Lenten Preaching Series & Waffle Shop Begins Friday, February 19Presented by Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 N. 2nd St., Memphis Calvary Episcopal Church launches its 98th annual Lenten Preaching Series and […]
Calvary Lenten Preaching and Waffle Shop March On
Lent 2021 breaks with tradition with some speakers participating via recorded messages from a physical distance. Attendees for in-person services will sign up in advance, wear masks, and sit spaced apart from others. A new addition for 2021–a line-up of local musicians specializing in everything from the hammer dulcimer to the harp–will play preludes to a mostly empty house. And Waffle Shop will serve customers through pre-orders and take-out food.
COVID-19 Update: January 26, 2021
To our diocesan family – I come before you to provide an update on the diocesan policies regarding in person worship. Last week, the Shelby County Health Department issued a […]
COVID-19 Update: December 21, 2020
To our diocesan family, I come before you today after reviewing the most recent directives from Governor Lee and the Shelby County Health Department as well as guidance from advisors. […]
Diocesan Carol Sing 2020
COVID-19 Update: Nov. 11, 2020
Resumption of Activities Announcement from Bishop Phoebe To the Diocesan Family, Last month, we updated the diocesan guidelines regarding in-person worship and the resumption of Eucharist in one kind (bread […]
COVID-19 Update: October 14, 2020
GUIDANCE FOR WORSHIPPERS:• The evening before the in-person worship service or church activity, each member of the household planning to attend should check their temperature (should be less than 100° […]
Creativity in Faith: West Tennessee ministries partner to nourish neighbors’ bodies, spirits during the pandemic
Life has changed for everyone dramatically since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down restaurants, businesses, and schools across the country in March. However, when uncertainty was still plaguing everyone, parishioners at […]
COVID-19 Update: August 5, 2020
To our Diocesan Family, Coronavirus continues to negatively impact our community. I was hopeful that the summer heat and humidity would slow the spread of COVID-19 but unfortunately that has […]
Faith Community Guidelines for Resumption of In-Person Worship
Brothers and sisters, We contemplate the return of in-person worship being mindful of the health and safety of others. I ask that our decisions be based upon the recommendations of […]