Calvary Episcopal Church
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What to expect at our worship services

Our invitation to Holy Communion:

"So come you have been here often
and you have not been here in a long time.
You who are full of faith or full of doubt.
You who have tried to follow Jesus
and you who have failed.
​Come, it is Christ who invites us to meet him here."

(Taken from Bishop Deon Johnson's consecration service)

About Worship at Calvary

In addition to in-person worship services, Calvary livestreams our 8 am and 10:30 am services, along with special music services. Those and other videos can be found and viewed on our YouTube channel. The complete time schedule for our Sunday services can be found on our Welcome page.

Our 8 am service is called RITE I and is a spoken service (no music) that uses traditional language (Elizabethan English). It is quiet, and the ancient language connects us to our faith history. It includes Holy Communion and a sermon.


Our 10:30 service is called RITE II and uses more contemporary language. It includes hymns and an anthem accompanied by organ or piano, along with a sermon and Holy Communion.

The DAILY OFFICES of Morning Prayer is offered on Tuesday and Thursday, and Compline (bedtime prayers) is offered most weeknights. The days and times for these services can be found on our Welcome page.

Links for Worship Resources:


  • The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, together with the Psalter.
  • 1982 Hymnal – Online Episcopal hymnals (membership is free).
  • Praying the Daily Offices of Morning Prayer, Noonday Prayer, Evening Prayer, and Compline.
  • Lectionary Readings for the Daily Offices, Sunday Eucharist and feast days of saints.
  • NRSV Bible online - with study tools. This is the version of the Bible used in our worship.
  • Forward Day by Day daily meditations, seasonal articles, and prayers.
  • Bible Reading with Lectio Divina, a method of encountering Scripture which is great for families, individuals, and small groups meeting virtually.
  • D365 daily devotional: “the devotional experience, written especially for youth and young adults, seeks to provide reflections on themes that impact our faith journey.”
  • Faith @ Home, a weekly formation resource, is offering daily lectionary-based reflections and activities for families, delivered via email. Each day’s Scripture reading is accompanied by activities to lead us in the practices of watch, listen, read, do, and pray
  • Illustrated Ministry is offering free weekly faith formation and coloring pages for all ages
  • Grow Christians is a group blog with reflections, stories, images, and recipes that “inspires generations to come together as they celebrate the presence of God through the Christian year.”

Location


Calvary Episcopal Church

123 South 9th St.
​
​Columbia, MO 65201

​573-449-3194

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  • I'm New
    • Welcome
    • About our Worship
    • About The Episcopal Church
    • Calvary PRIDE 2025
  • Ministries
    • Outreach
    • In-Church
  • Campus Ministry
  • Education
  • Contact- Staff
  • For Members
  • Stewardship 2026
  • Give