We have room for everyone to join for camp this year with expanded housing options and excellent facilities, food, and fellowship. Folks can choose remote and rustic camping above the shores of Lake Superior or stay near more modern facilities near at the main camp where we will host group meals.
Women’s retreat May 9 at 6pm through Saturday, May 10 at 3pm at Shepherd’s Hill Farm & Lonsdale, MN. Contact Amy@calvarychurchmpls.org for more information & to get signed up.
Breakfast at 9am with Easter service at 10am. Calvary provides ham, hot crossed buns, juice, & coffee. Please bring a brunch item to share.
Maundy Thursday communion service. Childcare provided.
April 13 at 10am. All children & youth should report directly to the nursery/CKV area by 10am so we can be ready for the parade.
Volleyball at Whittier Park Gym on both April 12 and May 3 from 9:30-11:30am. Childcare provided by youth raising money for their summer mission trip.
Email Amy@calvarychurchmpls.org to get signed up.
In the McGarvey Room. Meeting on March 12, 19, 26, April 9, 23, 30, & May 7. All are welcome ANY week you are available.
During this Lent Season, help Emerson Village's Family Room. Drop off items to the Welcome Window from March 9 - Easter What can you donate? 1) Gently used and new books for ages 0 - 18 2) Gently used and new blocks and games (not Legos or tiny pieces) 3) Gently used and new toys for quiet play +
REACH OUT TO NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH COMMITTEE WITH QUESTIONS!
Kids are being served lunch during the meeting & pizza provided for adults after the meeting.
Adults-only walk to three different neighborhood restaurants for appetizers, dinner, and dessert. Super fun childcare provided by a youth as fundraiser for their summer mission trip.
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VXmm79njpayImMQu8gwGaas4jAeuWC7AC_GMg5LVvts/edit?gid=0#gid=0
Brought to you by the Black Justice Working Group of Calvary’s Faith & Justice group.
6-6:25 is dinner and 6:30-7:45pm speaker. Childcare available with advance RSVP to amy@calvarychurchmpls.org.
Topics:
-Feb 12 topic from Dr. Tanden Brekke: "Becoming Human"
-Feb 26 topic from Rev. Dr. Curtiss DeYoung: "Rescuing the Bible from the Captivity of the White Gaze"
Starting Feb. 5 on Wednesday mornings through April 9.
We’ll provide the main dish, you bring your favorite soul food side.
Dig into history, examine values, & explore membership.
Regular Wednesday night programming goes Jan. 22-April 9 from 6:30-7:30pm. Learn more in your weekly Happenings emails. Not connected? Email connect@calvarychurchmpls.org.
Guided by Revs. Jill & Tim Geoffrion at Hope Haven in Wayzata.
Questions & sign up: connect@calvarychurchmpls.org
Christmas Market from 6-9pm with break for concert 7-8:15pm.
Join a Calvary family in their home for a special meal during the Advent season. Many hosts, dates, and times available. Check out happenings for a list of all the opportunities and to sign up.
An advent adventure: Ethiopian style.
Angels and shepherds; kings and gifts. A pregnant pilgrim seeking shelter. Who will offer welcome? This is the journey of Christmas. The holy child within our midst.
WANDER is a unique advent adventure for Calvary families and folks of all ages honoring the Mexican tradition of La Posada. This. year, we will journey through Whittier homes & parks engaging in Ethiopian games and stories. Come in warm clothes to brave the outdoors for at least part of the evening. We'll gather at the end for a festive Ethiopian meal and crafts together at church.
Contact: Amy@calvarychurchmpls.org
Hosted at Reed’s home. Bring a side dish to share. Stay tuned in happenings and announcements for the address.
Dinner for all in Glanton Hall. Calvary provides Turkey, Ham, Gravy, Rolls, & Cider. Bring an abundant side dish or dessert from your own holiday tradition.
If you are interested in membership at Calvary, please RSVP to this Roots & Reach class on Nov. 17 from 5-7pm. Email connect@calvarychurchmpls.org to register.
Calvary is committed to provide exceptional, meaningful, and safe programming for children, youth, and families for their faith development, up-building, and enjoyment. As a part of our updated safety plan, we are working to ensure ALL PARENTS understand our safety policies and procedures for CKV & youth programming and know our Safeguarding Team and where to turn if something doesn't feel safe or right.
Please make time (and be on time) to join a brief training meeting for all parents before worship. Drop kids in the nursery area then join in CKV. Global Grounds prize drawing for those who are on time!
Welcome Lunch after worship Oct. 20 for those who are newer to Calvary and interested to learn more. Please RSVP to connect@Calvarychurchmpls.org.
Connection & Conversation after the service for Calvary emerging adults ages 18-25.
All are welcome to join any week you are able for our Wednesday night activities from 6:30-7:30pm:
YOUTH GROUP - 6th - 12th grade students meet in the Youth Room
CKV & NURSERY PLAY - Pre-k through 5th grade kids join Amy Runion upstairs in CKV
BIBLE STUDY - with Pastor Louise. Info below.
CHOIR - occasional practices and performances. Contact nataliedrasmussen@gmail.com to get connected.
Sunday, September 15 is our annual kick off to fall programming. After the worship service, we’ll explore the building together, enjoying a progressive lunch and learning about the diverse ministry and connection opportunities available.
Join us for outdoor worship and communion over Labor Day weekend. We'll meet in the shade of the trees in the center of Whittier Park, just over 2 blocks west of Calvary. Parking available the entire block surrounding the park or in the parking lot for the park building, which has restrooms.
Whittier Park has a playground, basketball courts, and wading pool. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and something to share to extend the celebration of communion to a picnic lunch following the service.
