Calvary Episcopal Church

End of the Year Party
2023-05-07 09:15 - 10:15 (America/Chicago) | Calvary Episcopal Church, 111 Third Avenue SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
Calling all kids to come and join us Sunday, May 7, at 9:15 am in the basement for a Formation end-of-year party! There will be stories, games, ice cream and fun! We look forward to seeing you there!

Oasis Garden Planting
2023-05-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 111 Third Avenue SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
The Oasis Garden planting is a long-standing tradition at Calvary. Each spring, parishioners of all ages gather to plant and mulch the hundreds of flowers that help make our churchyard a welcoming oasis for our congregation, for Mayo patients and staff, and for all in the community. This year, we’ll plant from 9:00 am to noon on Saturday, May 20. No gardening skill is necessary, and the needed tools will be available. Plant a few flowers or spend the whole morning – all contributions of your time are welcome.
Questions? Contact Joan Rabe at (507) 269-3162 or joan.rabe@icloud.com.

Jeff Daehn Reception
2023-05-21 09:15 - 10:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 111 Third Avenue SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
Please join us on May 21st as we celebrate Jeff Daehn, who has been serving as our faithful interim music director over the past 9 months. His willingness to accommodate Calvary’s need deserves recognition. A reception will take place in Brackenridge Hall during coffee hour and Jeff will be present from 9:15 to 10:00 am.

Organ Recital at St. Luke's
2023-05-21 16:00 - 17:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 1884 22nd Street NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States
On Sunday, May 21, at 4:00 pm, Dr. John A. Schultz will present an organ recital at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Rochester. His program will feature music by women composers, and is inspired by the themes presented by the church’s stained glass windows. The windows depict the seasons of the church year and are celebrated in vivid, stained glass splendor. Schultz will also be including two Pentecost chorale preludes by Johann Sebastian Bach.

Pentecost Celebration
2023-05-28 09:15 - 10:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 111 Third Avenue SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
This Sunday is Pentecost, one of the great feast days of the church year. The color of Pentecost is red, which signifies the presence of the Holy Spirit, that according to the Acts of the Apostles, arrived with wind and flame and inspired the first apostles to follow the way of Jesus out into the world, changing the history of the world forever. You are invited to wear red that day and celebrate at coffee hour with a special cake and fellowship.

Welcome Reception
2023-06-04 09:15 - 10:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 111 Third Avenue SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
Our new Director of Music and Organist, Austin Ferguson, begins his tenure at Calvary on Thursday, June 1. We have so eagerly anticipated this day! Please come on June 4 to help welcome Austin during coffee hour and the 10:30 am worship service.

Benedictine Way Dinner at The Landing
2023-06-10 17:00 - 18:30 | The Landing MN, 426 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN, 55904, United States
The Benedictine Way small group will be providing a 5:00 pm evening meal at The Landing MN, a local day center for those experiencing homelessness, on Saturday, June 10.
The summer picnic menu will include grilled burgers and brats, along with chips, fresh fruit, cookies, and bottled water. If you would like to participate in any way, please be in touch with Martha Mangan at mart188@charter.net, the Rev. Paul Ehling at paehling@icloud.com, Colleen Spillers at colleenspillers@gmail.com, or Patty Arndt, our parish administrator, at office@calvary-rochester.org.

Lunch on the Lawn: Orchid Jane
2023-06-21 12:30 - 13:30 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 111 Third Avenue SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
Orchid Jane is a southeastern Minnesota-based acoustic trio composed of husband and wife duo, Greg and Karyn Hintermeister, and wickedly talented bassist, Mark McGlinch. Playing together as Orchid Jane, they have crafted a collection of acoustic versions of their favorite songs, spanning decades and genres, including a number of unique mash-ups audiences love.

Lunch on the Lawn: Jaggedease
2023-06-28 12:30 - 13:30 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 111 Third Avenue SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
Jaggedease is a jam band that plays Americana music filled with impromptu jams. The band features the deeply hypnotic vocal of its leader, Gabe Holmes.

Lunch on the Lawn: Pat Egan & John Sievers
2023-07-05 12:30 - 13:30 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 111 Third Avenue SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
Take Pat Egan’s songs that have a touch of wit laced with some wisdom, you never know where the songs will go. From groundhogs to zebras, anchors to wings, bovine that flew and cookies. Then sprinkle some sweet jazzy trombone from John Sievers and you have that laid-back, chill sound of our duo.

Lunch on the Lawn: Eleanor Sievers
2023-07-19 12:30 - 13:30 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 111 Third Avenue SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
Eleanor Sievers is a 15-year-old singer-songwriter. She plays a fun blend of acoustic classics and pop favorites, incorporating originals as well.

Red, White, and Blue Happy Hour
2023-07-21 16:30 - 18:30 | Beetle’s Bar and Grill, 230 20th Avenue SW, Rochester, Minnesota, 55902, United States
Calvary’s Fellowship Committee is hosting a Red, White, and Blue Happy Hour on July 21 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Wear red, white, and blue or come as you are. All are welcome!
We will meet at Beetle’s Bar and Grill located two blocks west of Saint Marys Hospital on 2nd Street SW. Please join us for this CFATB gathering. And…the first person to arrive and tell us what CFATB stands for gets a free drink! This will be very informal. Stay for as long as you can. Popcorn and water are free. You can purchase other food and drinks.

RESCHEDULED: Lunch on the Lawn: LaSonya Natividad & the Madison Parish Ensemble
2023-08-02 12:30 - 13:30 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 111 Third Avenue SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
Madison Parish Ensemble has been playing together since 2011 in various forms as a duo, trio, 4 or 5 piece jazz and blues ensemble, and they are guaranteed to be a good time. Lead vocals by LaSonya Natividad, Mike King on guitar, Michael Sloane on bass, and Miles Johnston on drums.

RESCHEDULED: Lunch on the Lawn: The RavensFire Band
2023-08-09 12:30 - 13:30 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 111 Third Avenue SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
The RavensFire Band is well known around the area for their performances, vocal harmonies, and instrumentals with a unique collection of folk and original music performed on the mandolin, guitar, and bodhrán. They are talented, funny, and friendly musicians who show that they genuinely love to perform.

San Jose Obrero Mission
2023-09-03 13:30 - 20:30 | San Jose Obrero Mission, Montgomery, MN, United States
It’s time for the annual San Jose Obrero Mission! This is an opportunity in southern Minnesota to provide a meal and worship with migrant workers in Montgomery. Are you willing to serve with us? Here is what you need to know:

When: Sunday, September 3, 2023.
Where: Montgomery, Minn.
Time: Caravan leaves from St. Luke’s parking lot by 1:30 PM
Meals: 4:15/6:00 serve times
Donations Needed: Desserts, cold sides, whole fruits, bottled beverages, fresh veggies from your garden! (Lots of tomatoes! Lettuce, onions…anything else!)
VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE ON THAT DAY!

Sign up to provide donations or join us using the Sign-Up Genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844AEAC28A2FC1-sanjose

Please contact Colleen Spillers (507) 421-6946 or Barbara Solbrig (507) 319-0165 with questions.

All-Parish Picnic and Pie Bake-Off
2023-09-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 111 Third Avenue SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
It’s that time of year again! Musician Bob Schlief will be back this year to entertain us, and Charlie’s Eatery will again be catering boxed lunches with ham, turkey, or veggie sandwiches, potato salad, chips, a pickle, and a cookie. If you choose the gluten free option, your choice of ham or turkey will be wrapped in lettuce and the box will include fresh fruit, a wrapped pickle, and a gluten free cookie. We will have a jar out to collect free will donations.
Please use this link to let us know you are coming! You can also sign up on the sheet in Brackenridge or call, text, or email Cindy Heins at (507) 993-5824 or heins.cynthia@gmail.com. We will accept reservations through September 3rd.
We will be in the courtyard (in case of rain we will be inside) following the 10:30 service. Please bring a lawn chair for yourself and one to share if you can.
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And now announcing, in conjunction with the Parish Picnic:
The Second Annual Great Calvary Pie Bake-Off
Come one, come all armed with your homemade pies! On September 10, we are going to find out who is the greatest 2023 Pie Baker at Calvary. (Don’t worry! Our 2022 winner, Lee Gilmore, has graciously agreed to bow out this year so that the rest of us have a chance.) To enter, just have your pie at Calvary by 10:00 am. Please put your name on the bottom of your pie plate.
Our panel of guest judges will taste the pies and choose a winner. We will then serve the pies at the picnic.
The rules are simple. Your pie must be homemade by you. There is no age limit for our bakers! We welcome all pies!

Happy Hour: International Buy a Priest a Beer Day
2023-09-15 16:30 - 18:30 | Beetle’s Bar and Grill, 230 20th Avenue SW, Rochester, Minnesota, 55902, United States
Calvary’s Fellowship Core cannot resist hosting another Happy Hour to celebrate International Buy a Priest a Beer Day! It only rolls around once a year, and we’re thrilled to have another reason to get together with our fellow parishioners. The first person to guess what RATTRB means will get a free drink!
We will meet at Beetle’s Bar and Grill, located two blocks west of Saint Marys Hospital on 2nd Street SW. This is informal. Come when you can; stay for as long as you like. Popcorn and water are free. You can purchase other food and drinks. Mark your calendars now and join other Calvary parishioners in toasting our clergy!! We will be collecting donations to Project Legacy’s food pantry. The young people at Project Legacy list worries about rent money and food as two of their top stressors. You can give cash or a check made payable to Project Legacy. Hope to see you all there.

Bible Study on the Gospel according to Luke
2023-09-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Mondays from September 18 to November 21, online at 7:00 pm
All are invited to a study of the Gospel according to Luke that will be led by a group of Calvary laypeople and clergy. We will be joining in with many others in the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota in this study, invited by Bishop Loya, who sees great value in such a communal experiment and experience. The entire series will be on Zoom so that everyone who is interested can take part. Facilitators will be using the “Interpretation Bible Studies” on Luke by Thomas W. Walker. Participants may purchase this resource if they wish, but the most important thing is to participate, and if possible, bring a Bible (any edition) to the study.
Interested? Please email Rev. Beth at rector@calvary-rochester.org by September 15 to receive the Zoom link.

Adult Forum: Mayo Expansion
2023-09-24 09:15 - 10:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 111 Third Avenue SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
It is an interesting and exciting time to live in Rochester, Minnesota, and to belong to the beloved faith community at Calvary. Our next door neighbor, the Mayo Clinic, is in the mid-life planning stages of a massive expansion in order to provide the very best, world-class medical care possible to so many who come seeking hope and healing from incredibly gifted care teams, clinicians, and researchers. As you know, people come from all over the world to, as my Chicago grandmother called it in the mid-1900’s, “The Mayos.”

Please come to Crawford Hall this Sunday, September 24, at 9:15 to hear what is happening, as much as your vestry, wardens and rector know, about the Mayo plans and what we are doing in response to those plans at Calvary right now. Bring open ears, open hearts, and open minds, your questions and your comments. Together, over the next months, we will discern God’s call to us in this beautiful and historic church, and explore how God is calling us into the work of our future. Please join in! We will try to provide a Zoom link for those who would like to attend in that way. That information will be provided in an email blast on Friday, September 22.

ECMN’s Racial Justice and Healing Commission Inaugural Retreat
2023-09-29 17:30 - 2023-09-30 17:30 | St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, 60 North Kent Street, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
ECMN’s Racial Justice and Healing Commission will host an inaugural retreat for racial healing and justice-making September 29-30 at St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, 60 N Kent St, St Paul, MN 55102.
This in person retreat utilizes our Eucharistic liturgy as a frame for understanding ministries of racial justice and healing as an integral element of our ongoing spiritual formation and discipleship. Participation in the retreat will also fulfill canonical requirements for anti-racism training.
The retreat begins with dinner on Friday and programming until 9pm. We will re-gather at St. John’s Saturday morning at 8:15am for coffee and breakfast and conclude our time at 5:30pm (lunch will be included). Please do not register if you cannot be present for the entirety of the retreat.
The cost for participation is $50. If financial assistance is needed, please contact Kelsey Schuster at kelsey.s@episcopalmn.org.
A hotel room block will be available and will be communicated to those registered in the coming weeks.

Children's Church
2023-10-01 09:15 - 10:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 111 Third Avenue SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
This is an exciting time where we all come together to have fun and worship God together! The theme for our first Children’s Church will be “Trust in God” – we hope to see you there!

Southern Mission Area Gathering
2023-10-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
All Episcopalians living and worshipping in the southern part of the diocese are invited and encouraged to attend our fall mission area gathering on zoom – Tuesday, October 3, at 6:00 pm. Register here.
Twice-annual mission area gatherings offer us the opportunity to meet our fellow Episcopalians living in our area of the diocese. Mission area gatherings strengthen our familial ties and offer us the opportunity to celebrate the diverse church ecology we are blessed with here in Minnesota. Fall mission area gatherings focus on reviewing the diocesan budget that will be voted on at diocesan Convention. If you’d like to be a part of how we, as a community, faithfully discern the best way to steward the resources God has given us, this is your opportunity to see the budget, ask questions, and offer feedback. Clergy and lay delegates are particularly invited and encouraged to attend.
You can find the draft proposed 2024 budget that will be presented at convention here for your review.
We will also be electing new members to serve the Southwest Mission Area, and to fill a vacancy for the Southeast team on ECMN Council. You can find information on those who have applied to run for Southwest here, and for Southeast here.

Garden Clean-Up Challenge & Chalk-the-Walk
2023-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 111 Third Avenue SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
Join us for the fall Garden Cleanup Challenge/Chalk-the-Walk with messages of hope for Mayo employees and patients! Come meet at the church to do fall cleanup of the beautiful garden that has been lovingly maintained all summer! Once that is finished take a break, have a snack, and then take a minute to explore your artistic side to write creative messages of hope to Mayo staff and patients on the sidewalk beside the church that faces Mayo. Let’s put some love out into our community – all hands that are able to work are welcome!

Blessing of the Pets
2023-10-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 111 Third Avenue SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
Calvary is celebrating St. Francis Day on Sunday, October 8, with a special service in the Oasis Garden at 4:00 pm. Who is this service for? Dogs, cats, rabbits, goldfish, snakes, hamsters, rodents of ALL kinds! Elephants, horses, sloths, parakeets and every bird, hissing cockroaches, tarantulas, and every insect of every kind. God has made all of creation, and given it into our care. So, humans are invited too!
Please bring your pets (and pictures of shy pets and pets who have died), to the Oasis Garden on Sunday, October 8 at 4:00 pm for their blessing. All of our collection at that service will be designated to Paws and Claws. This is a great service to bring your neighbors and friends – come let us celebrate God’s Beloved Community!

Calvary Scones, Stones, and Halloween Bones
2023-10-29 09:00 - 10:30 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 111 Third Avenue SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
(aka Eat, Compete, and Dress Up)
Fall is in the air, and it is time for Calvary’s annual Stone Throw. This tradition started with Bishop Whipple many millennia ago (or so the myth goes). Come and see if you are the parishioner who will throw the stone the farthest this year. There will be three contestant categories: Men, Women, and Children (under the age of 12).
And that’s not all! We are excited to announce that we will be serving homemade scones with coffee, cider, and hot chocolate.
But wait, there’s more! It is the Sunday before Halloween, so we encourage you to wear your Halloween costume to eat, compete, and of course attend the 8:30 or 10:30 service.
Many thanks to the Mueller family for organizing the Stone Throw. If you would like to contribute a dozen homemade scones, email Cindy Heins at heins.cynthia@gmail.com.

Stronger Together Forum
2023-11-05 09:15 - 10:15 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 111 Third Avenue SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
At 9:15 am, join us for an enlightening educational hour this All Saints’ Sunday, November 5, exploring our Stewardship 2024 theme, “Stronger Together”. As we remember the Calvary saints of the past and commit ourselves to helping raise up and form those of the present and future, we’ll recommit ourselves to the unchanging call to serve and love God’s people.
Discover the power of our connections and the strength we find when we unite. Identify the groups you’re part of, from Calvary Groups to Choirs and Committees. Engage in hopeful and grounded discussion about our future together. We’ll shed light on Calvary’s needs and the financial outlook for 2024. Let’s come together to embrace spiritual optimism and support our vibrant community. We are Stronger Together!

Community Thanksgiving Service
2023-11-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Christ United Methodist Church, 400 5th Avenue SW, Rochester, MN, 55902, United States
Christ United Methodist Church (400 5th Avenue SW) will once again host the Rochester Faith Community Thanksgiving Service. This year’s service will be at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, November 21. The theme is Connection and Relationship, and all attending will be hosted at round tables in the fellowship hall for a time of worship, coffee, conversation, and their famous pie. The Rochester Handbell Choir will play and there will be prayer, readings and brief reflections. All are welcome.

Veterans Day Eve Happy Hour
2023-11-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Beetle’s Bar and Grill, 230 20th Avenue SW, Rochester, Minnesota, 55902, United States
Calvary’s Fellowship Committee is hosting a Veterans Day Eve Happy Hour on November 10 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Join your fellow parishioners at Beetle’s Bar and Grill located two blocks west of Saint Marys Hospital on 2nd Street SW. Can you figure out this acronym: WSOV? The first person to arrive and tell us what WSOV stands for gets a free drink! This will be very informal. Stay for as long as you can. Popcorn and water are free. You can purchase other food and drinks.

Salvation Army Bell-Ringing
2023-11-18 09:00 - 20:00 | Hy-Vee Crossroads, 500 Crossroads Drive SW, Rochester, MN, 55902, United States
The Salvation Army bell-ringing opportunity this year is November 18, 2023, at Hy-Vee Crossroads. It is again inside and the Saturday before Thanksgiving – a very busy day for shoppers.
You may register for the hour(s) that you would like to ring at the SignUpGenius link here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BABAF2AA3FC1-episcopal
Your willingness to ring for those in need is very much appreciated. In order to plan, please reserve your favorite time slot sooner than later! A variety of friends are being invited to join in this year’s event. If the day’s schedule fills up, I am always able to secure another day. Please be in touch with me at any time.
With gratitude,
Martha Mangan
(507) 261-3286

Lessons and Carols
2023-12-03 16:00 - 17:30 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 111 Third Avenue SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
As Advent begins on Sunday, December 3, please join in a very special Lessons and Carols service at 4:00 pm that afternoon. This year, we are partnering with the clergy, choir, and people of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, at Calvary, for this beloved service.
This traditional Anglican service is full of scripture readings and beautiful music, all guaranteed to begin our four-week Advent season with a time of contemplation and inspiration, as we prepare for the festivities of Christmas and the yearly celebration of the birth of the Christ Child.
