Stephanie Townes Ordination

Stephanie Townes Ordination

by | Jul 31, 2026 | Open to God's Grace

As of Tuesday, I have been ordained to the diaconate for one whole week! It has been such a joy to be a deacon so far. Words fail me when I try to describe the awe I felt when Bp. White laid her hands on my head and called down the Holy Spirit to make me a deacon in...
Calvary Youth Mission Trip

Calvary Youth Mission Trip

by | Jul 2, 2026 | Being Jesus' Hands & Heart

Youth from Calvary and St. Barnabas Episcopal Churches just returned from a five-day mission trip to Bat Cave, NC. Rose Petersen, Emma Landen, and Stephanie Townes traveled with 19 youth and adults from St. Barnabas to serve the Bat Cave community — the third such...
What is a Curate?

What is a Curate?

by | Jun 26, 2026 | Grow Inwardly, Grow Outwardly

Calvary Church is getting a curate! My role will shift starting July 1st from Youth Minister to Curate. So what exactly is a curate, and what does that mean for Calvary? The word curate comes from the Latin curare, meaning “to take care of, to look after, or to...
Illuminated Text with Melissa Bright

Illuminated Text with Melissa Bright

by | Jun 5, 2026 | Grow Inwardly

Start your summer with some slowing down in color! This Sunday, June 7th, Calvary Episcopal Church’s Community Hour welcomes Melissa Bright for Illuminated Text, a hands-on session that weaves together meditation, mindfulness, and the ancient art of illuminated...