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Weekly Service Bulletins Liturgical Year 2026 Follow along while watching our services. The Weekly Service Bulletin has everything you need to know about the service. October 25th, 2026 The Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost Order of Service Bulletin Hymns October 11th, 2026 The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost Order of Service Bulletin Hymns October 18th, 2026 The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost Order of Service Bulletin Hymns September 27th, 2026 The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Order of Service Bulletin Hymns October 4th, 2026 The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Order of Service Bulletin Hymns September 13th, 2026 The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Order of Service Bulletin Hymns September 20th, 2026 The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Order of Service Bulletin Hymns August 30th, 2026 The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Order of Service Bulletin September 6th, 2026 The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Order of Service Bulletin Hymns August 16th, 2026 The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Order of Service Bulletin Hymns August 23rd, 2026 The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Order of Service Bulletin Hymns August 2nd, 2026 The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Order of Service Bulletin Hymns August 9th, 2026 The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Order of Service Bulletin Hymns July 19th, 2026 The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Order of Service Bulletin Hymns July 26th, 2026 The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Order of Service Bulletin Hymns July 5th, 2026 The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Order of Service Bulletin Hymns July 12th, 2026 The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Order of Service Bulletin Hymns June 21st, 2026 The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Order of Service Bulletin Hymns June 28th, 2026 The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Order of Service Bulletin Hymns June 7th, 2026 The Second Sunday after Pentecost Order of Service Bulletin Hymns June 14th, 2026 The Third Sunday after Pentecost Order of Service Bulletin Hymns May 24th, 2026 The Feast of Pentecost: Whitsunday Order of Service Bulletin Hymns May 31st 2026 The First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday Order of Service Bulletin Hymns May 10th, 2026 The Sixth Sunday of Easter Order of Service Bulletin Hymns May 17th, 2026 The Seventh Sunday of Easter Order of Service Bulletin Hymns April 26th, 2026 The Fourth Sunday of Easter Order of Service Bulletin Hymns May 3rd, 2026 The Fifth Sunday of Easter Order of Service Bulletin Hymns April 12th, 2026 The Second Sunday of Easter Order of Service Bulletin Hymns April 19th, 2026 The Third Sunday of Easter Order of Service Bulletin Hymns April 2nd, 2026 Maundy Thursday Order of Service Bulletin Hymns April 5th, 2026 The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Sunday Order of Service Bulletin Hymns March 22th, 2026 The Fifth Sunday in Lent Order of Service Bulletin Hymns March 29th, 2026 The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday Order of Service Bulletin Hymns March 8th, 2026 The Third Sunday in Lent Order of Service Bulletin Hymns March 15th, 2026 The Fourth Sunday in Lent Order of Service Bulletin Hymns February 22nd, 2026 The First Sunday in Lent Order of Service Bulletin Hymns March 1st, 2026 The Second Sunday in Lent Order of Service Bulletin Hymns February 15th, 2026 The Last Sunday after the Epiphany Order of Service Bulletin Hymns February 18th, 2026 Ash Wednesday Order of Service Bulletin February 1st, 2026 The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany Order of Service Bulletin Hymns February 8th, 2026 The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany Order of Service Bulletin Hymns January 18th, 2026 The Second Sunday after the Epiphany Order of Service Bulletin Hymns January 25th, 2026 The Third Sunday after the Epiphany Order of Service Bulletin Hymns January 4th, 2026 The Second Sunday after Christmas Order of Service Bulletin Hymns January 11th, 2026 The First Sunday after the Epiphany Order of Service Bulletin Hymns

Prayer Request Form Date Month Day Year Person Submitting Request First Name Last name Email* Phone Person Being Prayed For Their Last Name Their First Name Email Phone Address Information Reason for Prayer Member of Calvary or Friend? Relationship to Person Needing Prayer Would person like their name on the public prayer list? Yes No Can Clergy contact the person being prayed for? Yes No Is Home Communion requested? Yes No To the attention of: Clergy Office Owen Pastoral Care Send

As a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky, Calvary is a faith community in downtown Louisville. The teachings of Jesus Christ are central to our faith, as we strive to make God's love known in word and action. WELCOME Holy Eucharist Service 10:30 am Coffee Hour to follow Nursery care is provided during classes and worship starting at 9:15 for children 6 weeks to 5 years. We offer Children's Worship which takes place during the first part of the service. Children will return to their families in time for the Peace. Calvary has an open-table and all are welcome to participate in communion. VISITORS PASTORAL CARE LIVE SERVICE LINK JOIN EMAIL BLAST DONATE PLEDGE RECTOR SEARCH Calvary currently has an Interim Rector. To begin the work of calling our next Rector the Vestry has formed a Rector Search Committee. More information coming soon. Church Office Hours: Monday - Thursday | 9 am - Noon (502) 587-6011 EMAIL THE CHURCH OFFICE We'd love to hear from you! Please follow the link to tell us about yourself. Fill Out Your Contact Information

PASTORAL CARE Pastoral Care One of the ways we embody the love of Jesus Christ to one another is by caring for each other. The Apostle Paul encouraged the church to bear one another’s burdens. Pastoral Care at Calvary encompasses a variety of ministries, including the sacraments of the church, communion and pastoral visits, prayer, flower delivery, transportation, cards and calls, and meals for those in need. Pastoral Care and Prayer Request Form To request a visit from clergy or lay ministers, call or email the Rector, The Rev. Dr. Lee Shafer in the Church Office at 502-587-6011 . If desiring to add a name to the intercessory prayer list, prayer cards are also available in the pews and may be placed in the Offering Plate or handed to an usher. Typically, names remain on the Prayer List for four weeks. Respecting confidentiality, we usually use only first names. When to Call a Member of the Clergy Any parishioner may call at any hour of the day or night, seven days a week, in the event of a pastoral crisis such as someone dying, someone in grave danger, or other pastoral emergency. If possible, a priest should be called when someone is near death to administer Last Rites and pray with the family. If not possible, a priest should be contacted whenever a parishioner has died. When someone is ill or hospitalized. When someone is experiencing distress and needs pastoral care. When someone wants to discuss spiritual or theological matters. When someone has reason to celebrate. When someone just wants to talk to a priest. Anyone may call the church office to set up an appointment for a non-crisis visitation. Hospital Visits When parishioners are sick and/or hospitalized, the Rector of Calvary, once informed, is happy to make a pastoral visit. Other Feel free to contact the Rector for other services such as Reconciliation of the Penitent, Thanksgiving for the birth of a child, Blessing of a home, etc. Home Visits and Eucharistic Visitors Sometimes people are unable to attend worship services due to illness, prolonged recovery, or simply the aging process. In such instances, lay Eucharistic Visitors will be glad to bring Holy Communion to you. This ministry exists to supplement rather than replace clergy visits. If you desire home communion, please contact the Parish Office. At Calvary Episcopal Church we use a team of trained lay Eucharistic Visitors to provide the sacrament to those who are hospitalized, homebound, or in nursing homes. Those engaged in this ministry must be licensed by the bishop and undergo a diocesan training session.

STEWARDSHIP The Church's One Foundation is Jesus Christ, Her Lord At Calvary, Stewardship is 'always on.' The Church is very intentional about its mission on South 4th Street, bringing faith in Jesus Christ in word and action. 2027 Stewardship Campaign The 2027 SC is the annual pledge drive to fund the 2027 operating budget. Please take time to prayerfully consider what Calvary means to you and your faith. Using the pledge form link below, you can submit your pledge electronically. This form will not accept electronic payments; it is only for your pledge intent and amount for 2027. Only the Calvary Office will receive this information. Online Pledge Form Pledge Estimator based on Household Income Online Pledge Form Please use the form below to specify your pledge for the 2027 Calvary Stewardship Campaign if you wish to adjust a previous pledge amount or become a first-time donor. At this time, you may not pay your pledge online; only submit your pledge intent. This form is confidential and will only be received by the Bookkeeper/Office Administrator at office@calvaryepiscopal.org . Please contact the Office Administrator for more information on fulfilling your pledge or gift. If you would rather just donate directly, scroll down to the bottom of the page and hit Donate! You can also donate here on Tithely Donate

NURSERY Children's Nursery Second Floor, Room 214 but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven. - Matthew 19:14 Children are welcome at all points during our worship. During liturgies, parents are encouraged to bring their children to the altar for Holy Communion or a blessing. Infants and toddlers experience the love and comfort of the church family while being cared for during classes and services. Our Nursery is located on the 2nd floor, Room 214, and is available from 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 noon Sunday mornings. Nursery Staff Calvary's Nursery is staffed at all times by two experienced childcare professionals. Darlene Clay has been caring for Calvary's children for 20+ years and Joann Wingfield has been on staff for 7+ years. Pre-school Curriculum As children become pre-school aged (2-4 years), the nursery staff starts to introduce Bible stories and prayer to learn about God and Jesus at an early age. Typically, snacks are available and outdoor play in Calvary's courtyard play set is encouraged as the weather permits Childcare Policies In order to make sure that our nursery is a happy, safe, and fun environment, we have established the following guidelines: Please make the staff aware of any allergies or medical needs when you leave your child. When you arrive, please sign in your child. The nursery opens 10 minutes before each service and closes 15 minutes after its conclusion. Please do not leave the church while your child is in the nursery. Many times, young children cry when they are dropped off in the nursery. Some separation anxiety is normal for young children, and they are usually easily distracted soon after they arrive. In some cases, children continue to cry. If we are not able to console your child, you may be notified by the nursery staff. Illness Please help us keep our children healthy by keeping your child with you if they have any of the following symptoms: Coughing/sneezing Runny nose (colored discharge) Fever Vomiting/diarrhea within 24 hours Contagious disease (Chicken Pox/pink eye) Inflamed mouth or throat Chest congestion/labored breathing Open sores Colored discharge from eyes If you have any questions about the Calvary Nursery, or childcare, please contact the Church Office.

HISTORY Calvary Episcopal Church was founded on December 24th, 1860 by members of the Sehon Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church. The cornerstone of the original octagonal structure was laid in 1872. Completion of the rest of the church, resulting in a variation of a classic Latin cross plan, began in 1888 and was concluded with electrification and gas heat in 1892. Calvary is in the Victorian Gothic Revival style with limestone exterior. The South Tower was the only cut-stone spire in the US until 1943. The North Tower is crowned with a bishop’s crook (crozier), although Calvary did not become a bishop’s seat. The church has a wealth of stained-glass windows and woodwork, some of which hail from Tiffany Studios. Other aspects represent a variety of periods and styles. The ceiling of Norwegian spruce is patterned after the 14th century hammerbeam roof of Westminter Hall in London. Calvary has had many additions and alterations since its construction, including installation of a magnificent Casavant organ with exposed pipes in 1965, and Victorian-period Stations of the Cross in 2012. Calvary offers a self-guided walking tour of notable art and artifacts. Find the brochure in the back of the Nave. A Virtual Historical Tour is also available here: Virtual Tour “The Ascension of Our Lord”- Tiffany Studios of New York *1916. Just below wind0w- Sanctuary light of ruby glass, 17th century from a Spanish cathedral *1946. Sanctuary light of ruby glass, 17th century from a Spanish cathedral *1946. Candlesticks, 17th century, from Canterbury Cathedral, slightly damaged when cathedral bombed in 1942. *1960. Below, Altar Cross Pulpit- brass, polychrome, and marble, Byzantine-style *1891 “Suffer the Little Children to Come Unto Me”- Renaissance-style window by Mayer & Co. Three vertical panels created by Gothic-design stone tracery *1889 The original 8 brass chandeliers. Originally gas-lit, then electrified in 1903. Band of lights pointing upwards added in 1980s. Brass Lecturn with four figures of the Evangelists in late German Gothic style *1891 Stations of the Cross: 14 paintings ring the walls of the Nave. Attributed to German artists working in the Cincinnati area around the time Calvary was built. *2012 Installed in 1958, flags representing the 12 apostles were made by women of Calvary and painted by former rector, Kimball Underwood *indicates year given to Calvary

URBAN PARTNERSHIP The Urban Partnership is a coalition of seven Episcopal congregations aligned in collaborative partnership to venture into, support, and strengthen new and ongoing ministry within the urban neighborhoods of Louisville, Kentucky. The Urban Partnership started as a consortium of four downtown Louisville Episcopal churches: Christ Church Cathedral, Calvary, St. George's, and Our Merciful Savior. These four churches are bound together by a shared mission of bringing Christ to and meeting the evolving needs of the urban city center. Formed in 2014 as a working group in the Diocese of Kentucky, to assist the realization of untapped resources and assets of the four churches in the urban core of Louisville, the Urban Partnership is now a fully functioning organization. Other sub-urban churches have joined as associate members and include Church of the Advent (Highlands), St. Clement's House Church, St. Thomas (Westport Road) and St. Paul's (Taylorsville Rd.) In 2017, members of the Urban Partnership joined together for prayer, workshops and the visitation of historic landmarks to discuss how the Church will work toward dismantling racial prejudice still present in our society. Expressions of the Urban Partnership are in Vacation Bible School, Lessons & Carols, Coffee Hour Receptions, Shrove Tuesday, and Laundry Love. Programs Supported by The Urban Partnership Downtown Episcopal Outreach (D.E.O) Collecting and distributing financial resources to provide daily assistance to the needs of Louisville's "West End." Recycled Faith The collection and distribution of formation and devotional materials. D.E.O Community Garden The cultivation and sharing of fresh produce. St. George's Community Center Adjoining St. George's Church, the Urban Partnership provides support for ongoing ministries and programs.

Realm Online Directory A step-by-step guide to creating your profile and accessing the church's online directory. 1 Create Account Click the following link and choose the "sign up" option. Enter the personal information requested. CLICK HERE 2 Wait for Approval Once an administrator for Calvary's Realm account has approved you, you will receive an email from CALVARY. Follow the link and create a password. 3 Update Your Profile Once your registration is complete please login to your account, update your profile information. **Photos can only be added from a desktop web browser or the Realm Connect App.** This is also how you will access the church directory- you will see a "Directory" link on the left side of your profile page. You can also sign in to your account, view the directory, and edit your profile from the Realm Connect App once you have finished creating your account and password.

CHOIR The Calvary Choir Sing Joyfully, Unto God Our Strength Calvary Episcopal Church supports and maintains a historically remarkable music program. The choir is led by Jacob Cook, Director of Music. We are also happy to have Owen Sammons as our organist. From 1964 until their retirement, Calvary's choir was led by Melvin and Margaret Dickinson, founders of the Louisville Bach Society. Margaret continues to contribute to our music program through her role as Musician Emerita. The Choir’s diverse repertoire consists of traditional and contemporary expressions of Anglican choral music as well as other sacred music from other classical traditions. With Calvary being the home of one of the finest choral libraries in Louisville, The Choir sings at the 10:30a.m. worship service each Sunday as well as Choral Evensong and Bach Vesper Services, detailed under the Calvary Music page. A cornerstone of the Anglican choral tradition, the Choir leads the annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. In 2018, Calvary hosted the first Louisville Three Choirs Festival, joining the Choirs of Christ Church Cathedral and the Catholic Cathedral of the Assumption to share their musical traditions. Our Choir is an exceptional group of singers including professional section leaders as well as talented church members—and some who are both. Choral Repertoire Click on the links below to listen to recent recordings: Thomas Tallis, "If Ye Love Me" Thomas Attwood, "Teach Me O, Lord" Bob Chilcott, "God So Loved the World" Leo Sowerby, "I Will Lift Up Thine Eyes" Interested in joining? If you are interested in learning more or joining the Choir, please contact Jacob Cook at music@calvaryepiscopal.org .

S 8:30 Choir Practice 9:30 Sunday Forum 9:30 Children's Classes 10:00 Children's Music 10:30 Eucharist Service 11:30 Coffee Hour M 9:30-11:30 Food Pantry T 9:30-11:30 Food Pantry W 9:30-11:30 CLCM Clothes Closet T 9:30-11:30 Food Pantry F S 2:00-3:00 Recovery Meeting Click here to view our weekly newsletter! Calvary Event Calendar If you would like to add an event to the Calvary calendar, please email jacob@calvaryepiscopal.org

MUSIC Calvary Music The Mission of Calvary Music is to present beautiful music to the Glory of God and enrich the worship of the congregation; honor both the influence of the Anglican Tradition and Bach at Calvary in a spirit of collaboration; and support the Outreach Ministry of Calvary by raising funds through music events and services. Calvary has always been known for excellence in sacred music and public concerts. The current season will feature many opportunities to hear beautiful music and we invite you to experience this beauty God has created. All services and events are streamed live on Calvary's Facebook page . If you are interested in supporting Calvary Music . please contact Jacob Cook, Director of Music. Or click here: RECEIVE MUSIC EMAILS Support Calvary Music Calvary welcomes your sustaining gifts to these Musical Services and Events. Your generous tax-deductible contribution helps us to continue to offer concerts and recitals to the Louisville community. You may choose from one of the following donation levels. Benefactor ($2,000 or above) Patron ($1,000 or $1,999) Associate ($500 - $999) Friend ($250 - $499) Sponsor ($125 - $249) Supporter (Any Gift) Please send checks payable to: Calvary Episcopal Church 821 South Fourth Street Louisville, Kentucky 40203 Memo: Calvary Music Thank you for your generous support of Calvary Music!