E-mail to a FriendSenior Adult Luncheon
Canceled for November
Seniors
God has an exciting plan for every senior adult as we continue to grow, serve, mentor, teach, and develop lasting relationships.
Join our active senior community at Calvary! Check out our Senior Adult Life Groups on Sunday mornings, browse our ministry activities below, and consider our many opportunities to volunteer and serve others!
Contact: Pastor Jim Pile, 704.341.5359, jpile@calvarychurch.com & Jennifer Sharpless, 704.341.5417, jsharpless@calvarychurch.com
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Calvary hosts a monthly luncheon for senior adults in our church and community on selected Thursdays from September through May. You'll enjoy a delicious lunch, warm fellowship, and an uplifting program with friends!
Cost is $9 per person. Usually, the day includes a free concert on the Calvary Grand Organ at 11:00 AM, as scheduled.
UPDATE: Our November luncheon is canceled. Those who registered will receive a refund. We look forward to gathering in January!
2025 Luncheon Schedule:
- January 23
- February 20
- March 27
- April 24
- May 22
Due to construction, please plan to enter the building using Entrance 1 or Entrance 12 for the organ concert and luncheon.
Buses may drop off passengers at Entrance 12 near the Chapel and park in the extended handicapped accessible parking area. MAP
Contacts: Pastor Jim Pile, 704.341.5359. jpile@calvarychurch.com & Jennifer Sharpless, 704.341.5417, jsharpless@calvarychurch.com
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Organ Concerts
Thank you for your interest in the Calvary Grand Organ concert series. We invite you to enjoy classics, hymns, and favorite arrangements presented by Calvary organist Elizabeth Hildebrand and a brief devotional by Pastor Jim Pile. The concerts are free, and everyone is welcome.
Upcoming 2024 Concerts:
- Sunday, December 1 — Advent Service, 6:00 PM
Future dates will coordinate with our Senior Adult Luncheon schedule, which resumes in 2025.
Watch Again — Thursday, October 24
Organ Concerts On-Demand
Check out our YouTube playlist for videos of recent organ concerts.Elizabeth Hildebrand has been the organist at Calvary since 2009. She holds a Master of Music in Organ Performance from Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University.
Contact: Jennifer Sharpless, 704.341.5417, jsharpless@calvarychurch.com
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Widows Ministry
Fall Schedule
Bible Study, Fellowship & OutreachInspiring Hope is a ministry group for widows at Calvary and the community. We hold monthly meetings on Zoom, in-person fellowships, and outreach projects throughout the year.
Whether you are recently widowed or have journeyed for some time as a widow, please join us for encouraging Bible devotionals, prayer, and a community of women who care!
Our study this fall will be The Strength You Need: The Twelve Great Strength Passages of the Bible by Robert J. Morgan.
Here's our monthly meeting schedule for Fall 2024:
- First Friday Zoom, 6:00–7:30 PM
We meet virtually to share Twelve Great Strength passages from the Bible and pray together.
- Second Saturday Brunch, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Join us to share a meal at a restaurant or in a home.
- Monthly Outreach, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
We'll meet at Calvary to write notes, plan home visitation, or do special outreach projects.
- Third/Fourth Thursday Fellowship, 11:00 AM–1:30 PM
As a group, we will attend the scheduled Organ Concerts and Senior Adult Luncheons at Calvary.
Contact Donna Bridges at 704.301.5991 to receive the book, Zoom meeting credentials, and monthly activities schedule.
Contact: Jennifer Sharpless, 704.341.5417, jsharpless@calvarychurch.com
- First Friday Zoom, 6:00–7:30 PM
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Senior2Senior
Connecting Students & Senior AdultsConnecting Students & Senior Adults
Senior2Senior is an intergenerational approach to encouraging, supporting, and caring for families through the spiritual formation of their teenagers.In this ministry based on Deuteronomy 6, the goal is to connect each of our high school seniors with a senior adult or senior adult couple to be prayer partners for the school year, September 2024 through June 2025.
- Senior adults will commit to praying for their assigned students and writing letters/notes of encouragement throughout their 12th-grade year. (All participating adults will undergo a background check.)
- Students will pray for their assigned senior adult(s) and update them about their lives and prayer requests once a month.
This ministry will launch for the new school year with lunch on Sunday, September 29, in the Crown Room. You'll get to know each other and begin your year-long prayer partnership and friendship!
Contacts: Pastor Cameron Engle, 704.887.3678, cengle@calvarychurch.com
Jennifer Porras, 704.341.5320, jporras@calvarychurch.com+ 
CHAMP Fitness
Group Exercise
Weekday mornings, Room 1200Adults of all ages are invited to CHAMP Fitness group exercise classes. Come enjoy fun and fellowship while improving your overall balance and energy level. Classes include a variety of exercise options with moderate cardio and strength training. Try your first class FREE!Visit the CHAMP Sports website for the full schedule and details.
Contact: Kelly Lamb, 704.887.3689, klamb@calvarychurch.com
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Joy Class
Sundays at 8:30 AM | Room 1200
Teacher: Jon Keil
We’re a group of believers and prayer warriors who study the Bible and seek to apply it to our lives. We desire to grow in our knowledge of God’s Word, so we may better live and witness for Christ. We also enjoy lots of fellowship!
Life to the Max
Sundays at 11:15 AM | Room 401
Teacher: Ron Elmore & Rich StrahmWe’re a large group of couples and singles that enjoys in-depth, interactive Bible teaching and discussion using study guides and multimedia presentations. We grow in faith and develop close relationships through fellowship and serving together. Join us to discuss God’s Word!
Living Hope
Sundays at 8:30 AM | Room 242
Teacher: Tom DillyAs believers, we understand that we have a life of hope through faith. Study God's Word with us and find encouragement to live with true hope in this troubled world. We also enjoy a rich time of prayer and fellowship!
Pilgrims in Progress
Sundays at 8:30 AM | Banquet Room
Teacher: Bob LanningOur large class treasures the Word of God, and our in-depth study focuses on the essential doctrines of the Christian faith. Our goal is to know and articulate what we believe and why. We pray for each other and enjoy activities that build strong friendships!
Word Warriors
Sundays at 8:30 AM | Room 226
Teacher: Doug GoforthThis vibrant group of couples and singles gathers for expository Bible study. We actively develop relationships as we fellowship and become integrated into the life of Calvary Church. The atmosphere here is relaxed, the people friendly, and the conversation lively. Join us!