About Calvary Lutheran
Calvary Lutheran Church's sanctuary is constructed in the round indicating that all of its activities should center in Christ to the glory of God. The Altar, Pulpit and Baptismal Font, by their round shape represent out eternal God who presents us with unending life through the three Means of Grace: The preached Word, and the two sacraments, Baptism and Communion. These three chancel pieces are arranged in triangular form to indicate that God is Triune: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The congregation originally named itself Calvary because it is near a city and located at a high point alongside a well-traveled road that leads into town much the same as Calvary's hill on which our Savior died for our sins. The eight sided pods, including the sanctuary, announce that, in the midst of the Means of Grace, we are safe in the ark of the church. Just like Noah and his family were saved during the flood. The architecture further preaches that the church is a work of the Triune God: the three pods, organically connected as one building, yet separate, teach that the one true God is, paradoxically, three Persons, but one divine Being.
What We Have To Offer:
Sunday Morning and Various Evening/Special Worship Services
Youth Groups
Adult Bible Study Classes
Preschool through High School Sunday School classes
Mid-Week Catechesis for 5th - 7th Grade.
New Member Classes
Stephan Ministries
2 Senior Citizen Groups
Adult Men’s and Women’s Groups
Choir for those Confirmed and Older
Prayers & Stitching Ministry
Family Connection Ministry
Vacation Bible School
Daycare/Preschool, ages 2-5, provided through our Calvary Lutheran Learning Center
Details About Our Ministries
Worship service is held on Sunday mornings at 9 AM. We also hold Wednesday evening Lenten and Advent worship services at 7 PM.
Additional worship services held at Calvary include: Maundy Thursday 7 PM; Good Friday 7 PM; Vigil of Easter 6 PM; Easter Sunday 7:30 & 10 AM; Thanksgiving Eve 7 PM; Christmas Eve 4:30 & 7 PM; Christmas Day 10 AM; New Year’s Eve 7 PM.
Sunday morning Adult Bible Class is held at 10:15 AM each Sunday.
Sunday School, for children ages 3 years through 6th grade, is held at 10:15 AM each Sunday. Confirmed 7th & 8th grades attend the Adult Bible study class.
Adult choir (practices on selected Wednesdays throughout school year at 6 PM).
Morning Break Bible Study meets Thursday mornings from 10-11 AM at Calvary in the Southeast Classroom upstairs. The class usually takes a summer break.
Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study is held at 9 AM on the 2nd Sunday of each month in the Fellowship Hall.
Women’s Brunch and Fellowship is held at 10 AM on the 3rd Sunday of each month in the Fellowship Hall.
Youth Young Adult Dinner & Bible Study is held on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month at 5 PM during the school year in the Youth Room.
Youth Young Men’s Group is held at a member’s home on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month at 6 PM.
Youth Young Women’s Group is held on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 6 PM in the Youth Room.
Being Christian Adult Membership Class – an 12 week preparation of adults for communicant membership, taught by the pastors and offered twice each year; meeting on Sunday afternoons (or occasionally on a weekday evening determined by class).
Lutheran Catechesis for Youth – a three year preparation for communicant membership, normally for 5th grade (from home); and 6th & 7th graders, meeting on Wednesday night during the school year at the church in the upper north pod.
Vacation Bible School – Christian education for members and guests during five successive evenings in the summertime; an adult Bible class is also offered.
OWLS - Older Wiser Lutherans was organized in 1995 as a social and service group for members 55 years of age and older. The group serves Sunday breakfast before Sunday school and potluck dinners periodically as well as serving dinner for families after funerals.
J.O.Y. - Just Older Lutherans began as a potluck lunch group for widows and widowers. It has expanded to include anyone who wants to attend. They hold a monthly potluck lunch and Bingo on the 4th Tuesday of the month.
Calvary Men’s pick-up basketball is held the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month at 7 PM in the gym.
Stephen Ministry - Provides confidential one-to-one Christian care needed to make it through a crisis for help during a difficult time. Stephen Ministers are trained to provide caring ministry on behalf of our congregation.
Family Connection. At some time in our lives we are all touched with sickness and periods of sorrow, hardships and loss. God does provide us with His love and strength to overcome these trying periods, but we also know that He often works through His people in order to extend assistance and encouragement. Family Connection can provide services such as Babysitting, Light House Work, Prepare and Deliver Food, Home Visits, Hospital Visits, Run Errands, Sit with Patients, Transportation or Yard Work.
Prayer & Stitching Ministry - Meets the 2nd Saturday of every month at 9 AM at the church. Quilts, lap quilts, and prayer squares are sewn for persons in need who request one. After sewn, quilts are provided to the congregation to pray over and tie a knot; and then given to the person in need.
Facility Usage
The Church Office Manager is responsible for putting all events on the Church Calendar. Events planned by groups and individuals without going through the church Office Manager cause difficult situations due to conflicts and activities being rescheduled. Contact the Church Office Manager to obtain a copy of the "Facility Usage Policy".
Contact the office manager by phone, e-mail, or in person to schedule your event.
Submit the completed "Facility Usage Request Application.”
Non-church related functions require a $200 refundable deposit.
Do not publish or announce your event until you have contacted the office manager for scheduling.
If you are scheduling an event and want it published in the bulletin contact the office manager by 9 AM Thursday morning.
If you are scheduling an event and want it published in the Beacon contact the office manager by the 3rd Sunday of the Month.
Any cancellation on the part of the user should be made known as soon as possible.