Weekly Choir Rehearsals
The music ministry at Calvary is an integral part of the worship life of our congregation, and we have opportunities for all ages and abilities! I encourage you to consider joining one of our outstanding ensembles this fall. In addition to participating in worship, several of Calvary’s choirs will be reaching out to the community through nursing home visits, attending retreats and conferences, and caroling in December. Please don’t hesitate to contact Mark Herris if you have any questions.
Praise Choir
The Praise Choir leads Calvary’s congregation in song each Sunday at our 9 am traditional worship service. The choir meets from 6:30 – 8:00 pm every Wednesday in the choir room, and childcare is available. Auditions are not necessary to be a part of this outstanding group, although a love of singing is required!
Calvary Schola
Calvary Schola is a select choir that sings regularly in worship. The choir sings primarily a capella works by great historic and contemporary composers. Schola meets at 8:00 pm every Wednesday in the choir room. Strong music reading skills are necessary to join this choir. Please contact Mark Herris for more information.
Praise Band
The Praise Band leads Calvary’s congregation in song each Sunday at our 11:11 am contemporary worship service. The band meets from 10:00 – 11:00 am every Sunday in the Sanctuary. We are in need of instrumentalists! Please contact Mark Herris for more information.
Chancel Ringers
Calvary’s handbell choir plays regularly in worship and participation is open to all ages and abilities. The handbell choir meets from 7:00 – 8:00 pm every Thursday in the choir room, and childcare is available.
Choir Schedules and Calendar
Children's Ministry
All Sunday School classes meet at 10:10 a.m. and last approximately 45 minutes.
Nursery (Children under age three)
Play and learn with wonderful nursery attendants and helpers.
Preschool (Ages three & four)
This class uses more traditional curriculum (Group's Hands On) to explore God's Word through crafts, games, and stories.
Elementary Age (Kindergarten - Fifth Grade)
These classes are grouped by grades in school and explore stories and themes of the Bible with a focus on real-life application.
Sixth Grade
Our sixth-graders are led by Aaron Helman, Director of Youth Ministries. The sixth grade Sunday School class also has the opportunity to participate in Confirmation.
JrHi
Seventh and eighth grade students explore Cokesbury's Bible Lessons for Youth.
High School
Calvary's high school students learn Bible-based lessons with a direct emphasis on relevant life-applications.
Christian Builders - Adult
Old and wonderful! Supportive and caring! Q-tips (white heads, white shoes) and Metallics (Tin in their ears, silver in their hair, gold in their teeth, artificial knees and hips). They collect an offering in their ceramic chicken. This chicken feed has supported the building fund and youth missions.
Covenant - Adult
Nice, crazy, and multi-generational.
Faith FACT - Adult
Parents with young children. The group also has family-friendly outings and adult outings too!
Faith Forum - Adult
A discussion forum for adults of all ages to come together and explore issues of faith and Christianity. The intent is to provide an opportunity that is a bit different than the existing Sunday School classes and to perhaps make it easier for people to flow in and out of according to interest and schedules.
Friendship - Adult
Friendly, small group study with open discussion and shared leadership.
Home Builders - Adult
Free and easy discussion in classroom format.
Horizons - Adult
Wild and out-of-control! Great fellowship! Adult Christian discussion of videos and books; drop-in friendly; and occasional out-of-class outings including progressive dinners and restaurants.
Men's - Adult
Men of all ages welcome to discuss the daily issues Godly men face in their lives. We do use study guides, however, these are put aside when someone has something else of importance that they need to discuss with the group.
Seekers - Adult
A small group that has been meeting for years under the leadership of Florence Burcham, leader emeritus.
Women's Ministries
Mom's Group
Calvary Moms' Group is a supportive group of women dedicated to growing in faith as Christian wives and mothers through Bible-based, Christian-based or inspirational study. We socialize, share our prayer concerns and joys, share our different views of family oriented subjects, and have a study lesson.
You do not need to be a member or attending Calvary UMC to participate in our group. You also do not need to have young children.
Please make time to join our group on Thursday mornings, 9-11. Childcare is available through PDO ($2 per child, supplemented by Moms' treasury).
United Methodist Women
The UMW organization offers supportive fellowship through Jesus Christ; is pledged to ministries with women, children, and youth; and is involved in mission programs locally and globally.
The UMW is hosting four special events in 2007 and has monthly leadership meetings.
Prayer Warriors
This group of women meet every Wednesday morning and pray for Calvary, her members, her leadership, her staff, individual prayer request, and each other.
Calvary Missions
