HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Sunday, April 5th – 10:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Palms/Holy Eucharist

Wednesday, April 8th – 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I - 7:00 p.m. Tenebrae Service

Maundy Thursday, April 9th – 7:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist/Meatless Meal/Stripping of the Altar

Good Friday, April 10th – 12:00 noon Liturgy for Good Friday/Meditations/Holy Eucharist from the Reserved Sacraments/Stations of the Cross

Resurrection Sunday, April 12th – 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Program - 11:00 a.m. Festal Eucharist

Church Office is closed on Monday, April 13th.

"Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, do I give to you."

John 14:27

We have some difficulty understanding this verse because we are inclined to approach it only with human understanding instead of spirit understanding. The peace that Jesus gives is much more than a dose of medicine when we are emotionally or spiritually sick. His peace gift to us is Himself. He is the Prince of Peace. When He returned to heaven, He gave us Himself, not in the form of one dose from the big bottle of medicine, but His complete self in the person of the Holy Spirit, a function of God. He takes the issue of our peace very seriously. He also gives us uneasy feelings (conviction,) which condition us for peace. To experience peace requires us to make a faith decision.

Show me my thoughts, Holy Spirit, and show me the things in my life that block Your peace. Thank You for the wonderful gift of Yourself that I may have inner contentment. I now allow You to enlarge Yourself in my mind and life.

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A RICH HERITAGE

At the 58th Annual Convention of the Diocese of South Carolina on February 1847, Mr. Henry D. Lesesne, local attorney and chairman of the Vestry at St. Philip's Church, introduced resolutions to provide religious instruction to the Charleston slave population. The Reverend Paul Trapier was chosen as minister of the proposed congregation to be known as CALVARY CHURCH. A committee, chaired by Lesesne, purchased a lot at the corner of Beaufain and Wilson Streets for $1200. Construction was delayed due to shortfalls on pledges.
In March 1848, Father Trapier began holding services for the Calvary congregation in the basement of St. Philip's parsonage, then moved to a large room over a carriage warehouse on Meeting Street. Special seats were set aside for whites. As laws prohibited teaching slaves to read, all church and Sunday School instruction had to be oral. In 1849, the committee entered into a construction contract for a brick building capable of holding 600 persons. A riot broke out at the Work House (Negro Jail) which was a short block from the building in July of 1849. About 30 prisoners escaped, were captured, tried, imprisoned, and one was hanged. On Saturday night, July 14, 1849, after the trial, a mob gathered to destroy the nearly completed building. Mr. James Pettigru, local lawyer and member of St. Michael's Church, and several others addressed the mob and saved the building which was completed and consecrated on December 23, 1849.
In 1940, under much pressure, the property (already practically surrounded by the project) was sold to the City of Charleston Housing Authority for expansion of the Robert Mills Manor for whites. Monies from the sale were used to purchase the present building at Line and Percy Streets. Service ended at the old building on November 25, 1940, the church was deconsecrated, and the building was later destroyed. Although Calvary Church was a parish under the State incorporation laws, it was still recognized as a mission until May 5, 1965 when it was admitted to the Convention of the Diocese of South Carolina. The Reverend Stephen B. Mackey, the Vicar, became the first Rector. We celebrated our 150th Anniversary in 1997. Our Day School was founded in 1920 and has served the Charleston community in educating our children since that time.

FOR YOUR INSPIRATION

WHATEVER YE SHALL ASK IN MY NAME, THAT WILL I DO.

John 14:13

For all the negative things we say to ourselves,God has a positive answer for it.
You say: "It's impossible." God says: All things are possible. (Luke 18:27)
You say: "I'm too tired." God says: I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28-30)
You say: "Nobody really loves me." God says: I love you. (John 3:16 & John 13:34)
You say: "I can't go on." God says: My grace is sufficient. (II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)
You say: "I can't figure things out." God says: I will direct your steps. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
You say: "I can't do it." God says: You can do all things. (Philippians 4:13)
You say: "I can't manage." God says: I will supply all Your needs. (Philippians 4:19)
You say: "I'm afraid." God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear. (II Timothy 1:7)
You say: "I don't have enough faith." God says: I have given everyone a measure of faith. (Romans 12:3)
You say: "I feel all alone." God says: I will never leave you or forsake you. (Hebrews 13:5)
You say: "I can't forgive myself." God says: I FORGIVE YOU. (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)

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***** TIME CAPSULE *****

* As part of the observance of our 150th anniversary in 1997, we have buried a TIME CAPSULE which will be opened in 2047. It contains artifacts; memorabilia; and personal messages from church members.

***** DAY SCHOOL *****

EASTER SCHEDULE

School will be open on Monday & Tuesday, April 6th & 7th. School will be closed on Wednesday-Friday, April 8-10, 2009 and will resume on Monday, April 13th.

* The Day School Child Development Program provides a Christian learning environment that is designed to equip the whole child and have that child ready for kindergarten or first grade. The Abeka program is being used as a part of the curriculum. ABC Vouchers are accepted. Ms. Helen Freeman is the Director/Kindergarten Teacher. For information, please call the Church Office at 723-3878.

* On Thursday, February 17, 2000, a ceremony was held at the cemetery yard of Calvary Church to dedicate a monument to South Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice, Jonathan Jasper Wright (February 11, 1840 - February 19, 1885). Elected on February 1, 1870, he was the first African-American Jurist to serve on an Appellate Court in the United States. Research reveals that he died on February 19, 1885 and was buried in Calvary's cemetery on February 21, 1885.

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FOR OUR VISITORS

On the first Sunday of each month, we have one service at 10AM with a Coffee Hour following the service. We welcome each and everyone to come, worship and fellowship with us at any time. Our visitors are greeted in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. If you are searching for a church home, we will welcome you into the Calvary Church family. All baptized Christians may receive communion.

** DIRECTIONS to CHURCH - 104 LINE ST. **

From HWY 61 or 17: After crossing bridge into Charleston, turn SLIGHT LEFT onto SAVANNAH HWY/US-17 N. Continue to follow US-17 N. After crossing traffic lights at President St. and Ashley Ave., turn SLIGHT RIGHT before 3rd light (Rutledge Ave) onto LINE ST.

From I-26: Take the US-17 S exit- EXIT 221A- toward KING ST/SAVANNAH. Bear slight RIGHT onto US-17 S/SEPTIMA CLARK (CrossTown) EXPY. After going through traffic light (Coming St.), turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto SHEPPARD ST. Turn LEFT onto RUTLEDGE AVE. Immediately after crossing the EXPRESSWAY, turn LEFT onto LINE ST.

From MT. PLEASANT: After exiting the Ravenel Bridge and going through traffic light (Coming St.), get in far RIGHT lane and turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto SHEPPARD ST. Turn LEFT onto RUTLEDGE AVE. Immediately after crossing the EXPRESSWAY, turn LEFT onto LINE ST.

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VISION

To be the light of Christ in this place and the community.

MISSION STATEMENT

Calvary Episcopal Church proclaims Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and witnesses God's love to all through her ministries:
Worship, Service, Christian Education, Evangelism, and Pastoral Care.

OUR BELIEFS

*We believe in God as Sovereign.

*We believe Jesus is the Son of God and our Lord and Savior.

*We believe the Holy Bible is the written Word of God.

*We believe we should empower our youth ministry and increase our congregation.

*We believe that there should be greater communication and cooperation between our various ministries.

*We believe we should give of our time, talent, and tithe and provide outreach to the community.

*We believe we can do all things through God who empowers us.

*We believe, as an Episcopal Church in the Anglican Community, we should also cherish our African heritage.

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