From the Rector:
Save the Date for November 1
THIS SUNDAY, October 11
Outdoor Pop-up Picnic
at Mt. Storm Park, 5:00 p.m.
Calvary Feast Day Photos
Saturday 10/24:
Calvary's Anti-Racism Journey: StorySharing via Zoom
Clifton Crosswalk
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Parish Outdoor Workdays: October 24 & 25
Benevolence Fund
El Hogar Virtual Fundraiser
Current Worship Schedule: UPDATES
Free COVID Testing at Clifton UMC
Virtual Coffee Hour Link
Prayer List
Virtual Sunday School for Children
Holy Communion returns October 18
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From the Rector
Dear Parishioners,
This past few weeks have been chaotic in our day-to-day. All of the families at Calvary who have children in Cincinnati Public Schools have been experiencing the ping-pong of changing news and re-open plans from day-to-day. We have watched as our President and many of his staff members have contracted COVID-19. We continue to prepare as a Diocese to bid farewell to our Diocesan Bishop, Tom Breidenthal and enter into a new phase in our greater church leadership.
We edged up as a city into LEVEL RED and watched the levels come back down within the week. Because of this, we are now required for a couple of weeks to worship ONLINE or OUTSIDE ONLY.
The changes are coming so fast and furious, sometimes it's hard to keep track.
There is one thing that hasn't changed in the midst of all of these chances and changes: the mercy of our Sovereign God. That's what we gather to worship each week. We celebrate God's eternal changelessness: full of mercy and grace.
I have good news in the midst of all of the changes: Bishop Breidenthal has authorized the return of Holy Communion (with stringent safety protocols). We will be able to celebrate the Eucharist on All Saints' Sunday, November 1.
We will have one service at 10:30 AM on November 1 (both on-site and live-streamed online) with an opportunity to receive "drive-up Communion" following the service until 1:00 PM.
Stay tuned for an opportunity to reserve your safe seat in the church (up to 44 people) or prepare to receive "drive-up Communion" on the same day.
I hope you will faithfully join in worship from your living quarters or out at the Pop-up Picnic at Mt. Storm park in the early evening this Sunday, where we will continue to gather and build our solid spiritual foundation that cannot be shaken in the midst of tumult.
Faithfully,
The Reverend Allison English
Rector
Below: Calvary Worship Attendance Chart 2019 v. 2020
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In-Person, On-Site Worship
Postponed until November 1
Due to COVID Number Increases and Diocesan Guidelines, indoor worship is prohibited.
Outdoor gatherings up to 50 people permitted.
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Outdoor Pop-up Picnic
Sunday, October 11
5:00 p.m.
Mt. Storm Park
You're invited to this safe outdoor gathering of members of Calvary Church. Bring your own chairs, picnic blanket, food, and drink. Please plan to wear masks when moving about and keep a safe distance from other families.
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Calvary Feast Day Photos, courtesy of Howard Helvey can be found HERE
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Calvary's Anti-Racism Journey
StorySharing
Saturday, October 24
10:00 AM-Noon
The shortest distance between two people is a story. Storytelling has been passed down through the ages as a way to educate, empower, and edify listeners of every age, culture and educational level. Often something new is born in the sacred interaction between the listener and the teller. Indeed, as Jesus demonstrated in countless interactions, God is quite likely to show up in the space between us when we share our stories.
By listening to another person’s stories—about God, about their greatest hope, about their deepest pain—we learn about their experience and reflect anew on our own.Think of a moment when you heard someone apply a biblical story to his/her life, and suddenly the scripture took on new meaning for you. The fact is, hearing stories connects us to each other in ways that mere text cannot. The oral tradition of storytelling cuts across divides to expose a timeless truth, and promotes the work of personal reconciliation, formation and transformation.
Telling and listening to stories is perhaps the most powerful act of reconciliation. Won't you come and share yours?
We are working to create a safe space for sharing and learning.
The StorySharing session will NOT be recorded or available at a later time.
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Take Debby Irving's 21-Day Challenge
For 21 days, do one action to further your understanding of power, privilege, supremacy, oppression, and equity.
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Let's Get a Crosswalk across Clifton Ave. |
Neighbors and friends of Calvary are hoping to urge the city to put a crosswalk in place from Warren Ave. to the church. Do your part to help make it safer for students, Apple Tree families, and Calvary parishioners to walk across Clifton Ave.
Questions?
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Saturday, October 10
Rock the Block: Habitat for Humanity
The Habitat for Humanity HOPE Coalition has asked Calvary to help pick up and distribute individually-packaged lunches for the "Rock the Block" volunteers on October 10. They are anticipating about 45 volunteers working in a few neighborhoods in the city.
Thank you to Eric Landen & Miriam Hill for volunteering to shuttle the lunches around the city!
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From the Facilities Manager & Junior Warden:
Please do not put any organic material in either the trash or recycling bins.
An area near the gravel pad at the base of the parking will be designated for compost, or you can take it home for your own composting if desired.
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From the Junior Warden
"Put the Beds to Bed"
Parish Workdays
Save the date
Saturday & Sunday
October 24 and 25
Members who have adopted flower beds around the church are invited to “put them to bed” in preparation of the winter. Be safe and socially distanced during these workdays. Mulch is still available in the Boy Scout trailer for this purpose. Some tools are available as well. Thank you for your service, the church and grounds look very inviting; we are awaiting all of our return.
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El Hogar esperanza virtual fundraiser |
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The Rector and Vestry of Calvary Parish have established The Benevolence Fund.
Please notify the rector of any need for housing, medications, or utilities expenses you will struggle to meet Rev. Allison. The Benevolence Team will blindly review requests and one-time payments will be made.
If you find yourself in a challenging position during this time, please reach out to Rev. Allison. Your conversation and concerns will be held in the strictest confidence.
Funds are available to cover mortgage payments, utility bills, and medical expenses for members of the church.
To donate, please send checks to:
Calvary Episcopal Church
3766 Clifton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(in memo: Benevolence Fund)
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Re-Open - Back to Phase 1 |
Per Bishop Breidenthal's instruction, we are in Phase 1 of the Re-Open Guide due to Hamilton County being in LEVEL RED.
We may not worship in the church.
We are permitted to worship outside: up to 50 people
in masks and distanced.
Current Weekly Worship Schedule:
10:30 AM
ONLINE service ONLY
Worship is available and will continue live on Facebook and our website starting with announcements at 10:20 AM. Look for the Online Worship Guide in your inbox each week.
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COVID-19 Testing
October 10th & 17th
Noon-4pm
Clifton United Methodist Church
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Sunday Virtual
Coffee Hour
Virtual Coffee Hour will take place via Zoom this Sunday, following the 10:30 service. To join the coffee hour follow this link. For instructions on how to access the meeting, click here ,
You can also access a Facebook group to talk with other Calvary members and get updates from the parish. To join that group, click here
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This week we pray:
For those on our Parish Prayer List
Dan Whiteley, Larry Griggs, Bishop Tom Breidenthal, Amelia Engelbert, Miriam McKenney, Mary Kate DeWees, Elizabeth Bible, Eddie and his family, Tom Gardner, Rachel, Mary Ann McDonald, Mary Reich
Thanksgiving for the birth of
Scarlett Ann McHenry
The Faithful Departed
Peggy Mullin
For Homebound Parishioners
Mary Ann Bragg, Richard Sininger, Joan Sievers, Paul McCauley, Hazel Ison, Hedda von Goeben
Prayer requests are spoken aloud in worship for two weeks / kept on prayer list for two months. Keep us updated for long-term requests.
If you have a pastoral need, please contact the
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Virtual Sunday School has begun!
Contact Sally Engelbert here to learn more about the classes and how you and your children can attend. |
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Donate to Calvary Episcopal Church
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