Calvary Episcopal Church Lenten Preaching Series and Waffle Shop

03/26/2026

Barbara Brown Taylor is back for another day! Come hear her today (Thursday) as she reflects on one of her favorite themes!

And only 2 days of Waffle Shop remain - come get all your favorites before they disappear for another year!

03/24/2026

Wednesday, March 25, is International Waffle Day! Check out this article by Jennifer Chandler about Waffle Shop waffles (including the recipe!).

What is your favorite way to eat Waffle Shop waffles? Butter and syrup? Chicken Hash? Sausage? Ice cream??

Be sure to come see us tomorrow to get your waffle!

It is a food holiday that is best celebrated by eating waffles of course!

03/23/2026

Due to illness, Pádraig Ó Tuama is no longer able to join us for this year’s Lenten Preaching Series. We hold him in our prayers and wish him a swift recovery.

We are grateful that Barbara Brown Taylor will remain with us an extra day to preach on Thursday, March 26, offering a reflection drawn from one of her most beloved themes. We are truly excited for this unexpected gift and the opportunity to hear again her wise and generous voice.

Barbara will also still be in conversation with Scott Walters on Wednesday evening as part of our Dialogue live podcast recording. We look forward to gathering for these meaningful moments in the days ahead.

03/19/2026

An update for next week’s Lenten Preaching Series:

Due to illness, Marie Howe is no longer able to be with us. We keep her in our prayers and wish her a full recovery.

We are honored to welcome Dr. Mitzi Minor, Professor at Memphis Theological Seminary, as our guest preacher next Friday, March 27.

At a time when Memphis Theological Seminary has announced its closing, Dr. Minor brings a voice shaped by years of faithful teaching, theological reflection, and formation. This will be a meaningful and timely word for our community.

We hope you will join us for this final day of preaching and Waffle Shop!

03/17/2026

Join us this week for the Lenten Preaching Series at Calvary Episcopal Church as we welcome three compelling voices exploring faith, justice, and community:

On Wednesday, March 18, at 12:05 p.m., hear from the Rev. Dr. Heber Brown III—pastor, author, and founder of The Black Church Food Security Network—whose work advances food justice and economic equity across the country.

That evening at 6:15 p.m., come for Dialogue: The Lenten Preaching Series Podcast, an in-person conversation featuring Dr. Brown and Memphis leader Roshun Austin, President & CEO of The Works, Inc..

On Thursday, March 19, at 12:05 p.m., Austin continues the conversation in person, sharing how faith and justice shape her work in affordable housing, food access, and community development here in Memphis.

We conclude this week on Friday, March 20, at 12:05 p.m. with Fr. Ben Bradshaw of St. Michael Catholic Church, whose ministry blends theology and hospitality, bringing people together through shared meals and meaningful connections.

Come be inspired by voices calling us to live out our faith in tangible ways.

03/10/2026

🔥 A powerful week ahead at the Lenten Preaching Series.
Join us at Calvary Episcopal Church, Wednesday through Friday at 12:05 p.m., for three remarkable voices engaging faith, justice, and public life:

Wednesday | Jonathan Lee Walton
President of Princeton Theological Seminary and a Morehouse graduate, Dr. Walton once served as Plummer Professor of Christian Morals in the Memorial Church at Harvard University, dean of the Wake Forest University School of Divinity, and is a leading voice on religion in American public life. His work explores the intersection of ethics, race, media, and faith.

Stick around Wednesday evening for DIALOGUE: The Lenten Preaching Series Podcast recorded live at 6:15 p.m.

Thursday | Stephen Cook
Senior Pastor of Second Baptist Church right here in Memphis, Stephen Cook has helped shape the church into a true neighborhood hub—alive with ministry throughout the week, not just on Sundays.

Friday | Deon K. Johnson
The Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri, originally from Barbados, Bishop Johnson is known for his joyful preaching, powerful storytelling, and deep commitment to justice and belonging.

✨ And come hungry!
Waffle Shop is open Wednesday–Friday, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
All proceeds support outreach ministries serving our neighbors across Memphis.

Bring a friend, grab lunch, and be part of one of Memphis’ most meaningful Lenten traditions.

03/04/2026

🎙️ TONIGHT at Calvary: Dialogue
The Lenten Preaching Series Podcast — recorded LIVE
🗓️ Wednesday, March 4
⏰ 6:15–7:15 p.m.
📍 Calvary Episcopal Church, Memphis
📺 Also streaming live on Facebook, YouTube, and our website

Join us this evening for an intimate, thoughtful conversation with the Very Rev. Katie Churchwell, Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral OKC, and Drew Jackson, poet, public theologian, and leader at the Center for Action and Contemplation. Expect rich reflection, honest questions, and space for live audience Q&A.

🍴 Come hungry. New food truck menu tonight!
The SelfSolutions food truck will be outside with wings, quesadillas, and other favorites (see menu below). You’re also welcome to bring your own dinner. Coffee, tea, and water will be ready inside.

All are welcome.

03/03/2026

✨ THIS WEEK at Calvary: Lenten Preaching Series ✨
Three powerful voices. Three days. One sacred season of reflection, justice, and hope.

📅 Wednesday, March 4
🕛 12:05 p.m. | Preaching
🎙 6:15 p.m. | LIVE Podcast Dialogue
The Very Rev. Katie Churchwell
Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral OKC
A visionary Episcopal leader known for inclusive ministry, trauma-informed pastoral care, and deep liturgical grounding.

📅 Wednesday, March 4 – 6:15 p.m.
🎙 Dialogue: The Lenten Preaching Series Podcast (recorded live)
📅 Thursday, March 5 – 12:05 p.m. | Preaching
Drew Jackson
Poet, public theologian, and Managing Director of Formation at the Center for Action and Contemplation
A voice weaving poetry, theology, and justice into an embodied, hope-filled spirituality.

📅 Friday, March 6 – 12:05 p.m. | Preaching
Kontji Anthony
Memphis journalist, WREG News Channel 3 host, and entrepreneur
A trusted media voice whose work bridges storytelling, entrepreneurship, and community impact right here in Memphis.

🥞 Come early or stay late for Waffle Shop
Open 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. each day — because good preaching pairs well with good food and community.

Whether you can come for one day or all three, join us for honest words, deep faith, and meaningful conversation this Lent.

📍 Downtown Memphis | All are welcome.

02/27/2026

Dean Yolanda Pierce from Vanderbilt Divinity School in Nashville is in our pulpit today, and it is Fish Pudding day in the Waffle Shop! Come on out on this beautiful day and let us feed your soul and stomach!

02/26/2026

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Several years ago, a mom friend of mine mentioned they were eating lunch at the Waffle Shop. I corrected her and said, “Do you mean Waffle House?” She shook her head nope. She really did mean Waffle Shop. Hhhmmm. I was intrigued. Even more so when she continued telling me it’s in the basement of a church and only open during Lent. Say what? A hidden, pop-up restaurant in a foodie city? Sign me up!

Link in comments.

04/09/2025

It’s a full house today with Rabbi Micah Greenstein in the pulpit!