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Good Grief
October 5, 9:30 a.m.
Good Grief is a support group for anyone who is having difficulty with a loss. It may be a pet, a divorce, or death of a loved one...whatever it is you are suffering, feel free to bring yourself and share, if you wish, your hurt with a group willing to listen. Or listen to the stories of others. It all can help. People of any - or no - denomination are welcome. In fact, all are welcome.
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Blessing of the Animals
October 5, 2:00 p.m.
Bring all your creatures, great and small, for a blessing in the Kryder Courtyard. All animals should be appropriately leashed, crated, carried or contained, and under responsible supervision at all times. If your pet cannot mingle comfortably with other pets, bring a photo. Stuffed animals are also welcome.
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Choral Evensong
October 6, 4:00 p.m.
Join the Calvary Church Choir for the traditional Anglican service of Choral Evensong. Sung psalms, canticles and other prayers for the end of the day are at the center of this beautiful and reflective service.
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Blood Drive
October 12, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Calvary will host a blood drive on Saturday, October 12 in memory of Nolan Burch. Please make time to offer the gift of life.
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Common Ground:
Remembering Nolan
October 13, 12 Noon
At a time when most parents and their children are looking ahead to a new school year, Kim and TJ Burch are remembering the loss of their son Nolan in a fraternity hazing event ten years ago. It is the Burch's hope that by sharing Nolan's story, many lives will be saved.
Refreshments will be served at 11:30 a.m., followed by the presentation at noon and concluding with a Question and Answer period to end at 1:30 p.m. All are invited to attend this free event.
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All Hallow's Eve Intergenerational Event
October 26, 6:00 p.m.
Meet in the Churchyard, following the candles, for the Episcopal Church's service for All Hallow's Eve. The festivities will continue afterwards in Hughson Hall with
- A Pumpkin Carving Contest (bring your pre-carved pumpkin)
- A Children's Costume Contest
- A Cobweb Social for children
- Fun and Fellowship
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Requiem Concert
November 3, 7:00 p.m.
The Choir of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Buffalo will join the Calvary Episcopal Church Choir for the world premiere of Roland E. Martin's Requiem. The concert will also include works by Henry Purcell, Giacomo Puccini, and Eliza Gilkyson. The concert will feature soprano Julia Cordani and Bariton James Wright, and the Buffalo Chamber Players will be the accompanying orchestra.
A free will offering will be accepted.
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Serving at Friends of Night People
November 21, 4:00 p.m.
Calvary will assist at Friends of Night People. Consider becoming one of Calvary's volunteers, serving meals and distributing clothing. The group will meet in the church parking lot at 4:00 p.m. to carpool and return around 8:00 p.m. Sign up in the Reception Room or let Ro Cherpak or Chris Coburn-Miller know you can help.
