From the Rector
Calvary Feast Day: September 13
PLEASE SIGN UP
Calvary's Anti-Racism Journey: September 23
Faith Foundations: Christianity in a 21st Century Pandemic
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Benevolence Fund
Tentative Phased Return Date - 8/30
Virtual Coffee Hour Link
Sunday Stories for Children
Prayer List
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From the Rector
Dear Calvary Parishioners,
On Sunday, we'll begin our "phase 2" reopen. For the first time in half a year, we will be permitted to re-gather for worship in the physical church plant, where faithful people have discovered God’s love and grace for over 175 years.
Back in late March, I was able to hire Gary Garmon as our new facilities manager. He has proven to be an invaluable asset to the Calvary Community, with decades of experience as facilities manager for Tender Mercies under his belt.
Gary also has a way with words. He wrote a poem to express his experience of our church building and what he sensed resonating from the stones while we've been away.
Gary will be there on-campus at the church on Sunday for those who choose to return in-person to greet you at the door. May our welcome of him be as warm as the greeting he received from our physical structure while we were away.
Whether you are part of our online (10:30AM) or in-person (1:00PM) gathering on Sunday, I hope you'll be part of our community this Sunday. Your presence -- whether you're gathering virtually or on-site-- matters.
Faithfully,
The Reverend Allison English
Rector
Featured below “The Church” by Gary Garmon
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Calvary's Feast Day
The Exultation of the Holy Cross
Sunday, September 13th
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Celebrate Calvary-style with SAFE, distanced outdoor
Fun, Worship and Food for everyone in the family!
Masks and temperature checks will be required
PLUS Options for those who wish to stay at home to participate virtually!
Rain date: Sunday, September 27
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After Waking Up White What's Next?
Ways to Engage and Transform
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Mark your Calendars
Calvary's Anti-Racism Journey
Engaging our Faith in the World
Wednesday, September 23
7:00pm
As Baptized Christians, we promise that we will strive for justice and peace among all people, with God's help.
We've been taught that in a polite society, we don't talk religion and politics. Some have expressed recently, "that's all that's left to talk about... so how do I proceed?"
How do we effectively engage our faith amid the realities of racism? How do we engage in meaningful civil discourse as Christians in this 21st century, COVID reality? What happens when politics intersect with life and faith?
Join us for this important evening via Zoom.
We'll use a portion of the ChurchNext curriculum to guide our learning.
Read the Episcopal News Service article on this letter here:
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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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Faith Foundations
One-hour Classes
Opt-in whenever you're interested
Wednesdays starting August 26
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
What does Christian Faith look like in the 21st century,
in this COVID world?
We’ll explore the foundations of our faith through this lens
and the theology and tradition of the Anglican/Episcopal Church.
September 2 — Renouncing Evil
What is evil and sin and what does it take for us to turn from it?
September 9— Discipleship 101
From worshipping Jesus to following Jesus
September 16 — Christian Community
The ancient tradition of Christian Community in a COVID world
September 23— Engaging our Faith in the World
Intersection with Anti-Racism Work
How do we strive for justice and peace among all people?
Link to all Meetings via Zoom - come as you're available and interested
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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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Per Bishop Breidenthal's instruction, the re-opening of churches in Hamilton County can move into PHASE 2 of the Diocesan Plan on August 30, pending a steady retention or decrease of COVID infection rate.
Tentative August 30 worship plan:
10:30 AM ONLINE service
1:00 PM IN-PERSON service with safety protocols, mandatory mask-wearing, and temperature checks at door
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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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
Mary Kate DeWees, Anne Greenwald, Kate Smith, Elizabeth Bible,
George Gordon, Abby, Alan, Eddie and his family, Kelli, Susan Gerke,
Martin Hammer, Tom Gardner, Rachel
For the Repose of the Faithful Departed
Gordan Grender
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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Donate to Calvary Episcopal Church
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