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Tuesdays, Sept 8 – Nov 17
AM & PM options
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Women's Ministry
At Calvary, women are serious about their faith and growing as an active and inclusive community. Our desire is to provide opportunities for you to grow closer to the Lord and connect regularly.
Women of all ages come together through weekly Adult Life Groups, Women’s Bible Studies, events, prayer ministry, and serving opportunities. Please see below for details. We’d love to have you join us!
Save the date! Details coming soon:
Christmas Tea
Saturday, December 5
11:00 AM–1:00 PM, Crown Room
Questions? Contacts: Pastor Jim Pile, 704.341.5359, jpile@calvarychurch.com & Jennifer Sharpless, 704.341.5417, jsharpless@calvarychurch.com
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Connect & Grow
Are you looking for an opportunity to connect with other women at Calvary? Are you ready to study God’s Word in a deeper, more meaningful way? Check out our Women’s Bible Studies! Come find a place to grow spiritually and make new friends. Newcomers are always welcome!Tuesdays, September 8 – November 17
Morning Classes: 9:30 AM–Noon- In-person participants — Our kick-off meeting will be on Tuesday, September 8, at 8:45 AM in the Crown Room. Please join us! The cost of your study materials is included in the price of the in-person class, or you may purchase your own materials using the link under each course description. Childcare is available; spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis (details below).
- Virtual participants — There is no charge to participate in classes via Zoom. Please order your own study materials.
Evening Classes: 7:00–8:30 PM- In-person participants — The cost of your study material is included in the price of the class. Childcare is not available.
- Virtual participants — There is no charge to participate in classes offered via Zoom. Please order your own study materials.
Beginning in September 2026, all in-person transactions will be cashless. We encourage online preregistration for classes. We accept debit and credit card payments for materials after online registration closes.
Tuesday Morning Classes
MOMS: Making Our Mothering Significant
Joshua — Every Good Promise Fulfilled
by Jen Wilkin
Teacher: Betty Farynyk | Room 240, in-person
In our study of Joshua, we will learn how to seek the Lord, be strong and courageous, and rely on our mighty God for victory in the spiritual battles we face. As we see God’s continuing faithfulness to the people of Israel as they enter the Promised Land to receive their inheritance, our trust in the finished work of the true and better Joshua, Jesus, will grow. There will be many lessons that we can teach our children, too. Class time will include discussion, a video, prayer, fellowship, and connection with a Mentor Mom in the Titus 2 model.Cost including study book: $23
Or purchase your own materials HERE.
The Holy Spirit You May Not Know
by Dr. David Jeremiah
Teacher: Rometa Arrington | Room 226 & Zoom
Do you desire to understand the Holy Spirit more clearly and experience His work more personally? In this study, we will discover clear biblical teaching on the person and work of the Holy Spirit and gain insight into the Spirit’s role in salvation, sanctification, and daily guidance. You’ll gain practical insights for walking in the Spirit each day.Cost including study book: $10
Zoom participants purchase materials HERE.
Isaiah: LifeChange Bible Study
by Navigators
Teacher: Jan Adams | Room 242 & ZoomIsaiah delivers a powerful call to trust and to follow the Lord faithfully. As we see the mistakes Judah made, we may at times feel as if we are looking in a mirror. Woven throughout warnings of judgment are beautiful promises of hope, restoration, and the Messiah, who alone can save. Join us for a discussion-based, two-semester study as Isaiah presents God in His glory, worthy of all our trust and worship.
Cost including study book: $9
Zoom participants purchase materials HERE.
Women of Purpose:
Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World
by Joanna Weaver
Teachers: Bonnie WIlliams & Angie Hyman | Room 227, in-personThe life of a woman today isn’t really all that different from that of Mary and Martha in the New Testament. Like Mary, you long to sit at the Lord’s feet, but the daily demands of a busy world just won’t let you. Then comes Jesus, right into the midst of your busy Mary/Martha life, and He extends the same invitation he issued long ago to the two sisters of Bethany. Tenderly, He invites you to choose “the better part” — a joyful life of intimacy with him that naturally flows into service for Him.
Cost including study book: $10
Or purchase your own materials HERE.
Exploring Ezekiel
by Amir Tsarfati
Teacher: MaryBeth Hohman | Banquet Room & ZoomRegardless of your present circumstances or what’s happening today, Ezekiel extends the peace of knowing that in all situations, God is truly Lord over all. Exploring Ezekiel invites and equips you to be a proclaimer of God’s saving power and a watchman for the world to come.
Cost including books: $18
Or purchase your workbook HERE and the study book HERE.
Tuesday Evening Classes
Life Principles for Worship from the Tabernacle
by Wayne Barber, Eddie Rasnake, Richard Shepher
Teacher: Annie Isaac | Room 234 & ZoomThis study brings the ancient Tabernacle to life, unveiling its rich spiritual meaning and its connection to true worship. Through exploring the Tabernacle and its symbols, you will discover that God has always provided a way for people to approach and worship Him, ultimately pointing to Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of the “true Tabernacle” in Heaven. As you journey through this study, your worship of God will be deepened, your understanding of Christ and your identity in Him will grow, and you will be encouraged toward a stronger and more faithful daily walk with God.
Cost including study book: $18
Zoom participants purchase materials HERE.
Fundamentals of Faith
by John MacArthur
Teacher: Eve Kennedy | Room 228, in-personWhether you are a brand-new believer or someone who has walked with the Lord for many years, this study offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of essential Christian doctrines. Come grow together in faith, build meaningful connections, and discover the life-changing truths of God’s Word.
Cost including study book: $8
Or purchase your own materials HERE.
Childcare Information — AM Only
Weekly check-in for childcare/homeschooling is located at the kiosks next to the Family Welcome Desk near the elevators.MORNING CHILDCARE PROVIDED
- Free childcare is provided for infants through age five during MORNING CLASSES ONLY. Children must be pre-registered online. Be sure to sign up for childcare when you register for your class. Our program includes Bible story time, crafts, coloring, outdoor play (weather permitting), and snacks. Space is limited!
MORNING HOMESCHOOL CLASS
- We offer a class for homeschooled students in kindergarten through 5th grade. Children must be pre-registered online. Each week, we provide a biblical theme and message with lessons on science, literature, history, or art. There is a $10 fee per child per semester with a maximum of $30 per family per semester.
Contacts: Nancy Hunt, 704.617.7235, nshunt@windstream.net, Jennifer Sharpless, 704.341.5417, jsharpless@calvarychurch.com & Pastor Jim Pile, jpile@calvarychurch.com
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Calvary Women’s Conference
“Whatever You Do”
with Jacqueline Schaffer Shaw
October 23–24
Register now!Whatever You Do —
Pursuing Christ to Find Meaning and Purpose at Every Stage
Friday, October 23
6:00–9:30 PM, Crown RoomSaturday, October 24
8:30 AM–12:30 PM, Crown RoomYou’re invited to a special weekend of connection and spiritual growth at the Calvary Women’s Conference! We’re honored to welcome Jacqueline Schaffer Shaw as our speaker.
From the very beginning, God created women with a purpose. As image-bearers of the one true God, we were created to reflect His character and live out the unique purposes He prepared for each of us even before the foundation of the world.
Throughout our lives, God invites us into different seasons and calls us to wear many different hats. We may be daughters, wives, mothers, students, professionals — or several of these at once. Yet our identity and our purpose remain constant. Whatever role God has entrusted to us in each season, we are called to embrace it wholeheartedly, knowing that we ultimately serve Him.
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men” (Colossians 3:23). What a beautiful reminder that no season is insignificant, no role is without purpose, and no act of faithfulness is unseen by God. In every season, we have the opportunity to glorify Him and make a difference for His Kingdom.
Come be encouraged through personal testimony and in-depth Bible teaching as Jacqueline Schaffer Shaw shares how God has led her through many seasons and entrusted her with many different hats. Discover how you, too, can embrace God’s purposes and plans for your life and walk confidently in the calling He has given you, as you pursue Christ in every stage of the journey.
Cost: $50 per person, includes dinner on Friday and breakfast on Saturday
Conference Tips — Bring your Bible; you’ll want to take notes. The conference includes dinner on Friday and breakfast on Saturday. Childcare is not provided. Thank you for registering in advance online. Please feel free to invite friends!
About Jacqueline…
Jacqueline is an attorney, businesswoman, former North Carolina state legislator, Bible teacher, and follower of Jesus Christ.
She served in the N.C. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2016, where she sought to be “salt and light” at the State Capitol while advocating for religious freedom and the right to life. Before entering public service, she served as Counsel for Government Affairs with the American Center for Law & Justice in Washington, D.C., working on First Amendment and international religious freedom issues, including advocacy at the United Nations. Jacqueline has practiced law in four jurisdictions and currently serves as General Counsel and Vice President of Client Development for Schaffer Associates, Inc.
A member of Calvary Church since 2009, Jacqueline has led numerous Bible studies and served in Worship Ministry. Today, she and her husband, Jordan, lead the Sycamore Tree ALG. In 2025, she began homeschooling their two children, embracing a new season of ministry and calling. Jacqueline is passionate about helping women recognize God’s calling and faithfully live it out — in their homes, churches, communities, and beyond.
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” — Colossians 3:23–24
Contacts: Pastor Jim Pile, 704.341.5359, jpile@calvarychurch.com
Connie Brown, 704.533.2053, csbrown48@yahoo.com
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Widows Ministry
Bible Study, Support & FellowshipInspiring Hope
Calvary offers compassion, support, and a place of belonging for women who have lost their husbands. This ministry provides encouragement from God’s Word, as well as the support of other women who have been widowed for some time. We meet to study the truths of Scripture, share about God’s faithfulness, and pray with and for one another. Women of all ages are welcome, and one-on-one support is available.
Our monthly meeting schedule:
- First Fridays Zoom, 6:00–7:30 PM
We meet virtually for Bible study and prayer. Our current resource is God Hasn’t Forgotten You by Robert Morgan.
- Third Thursdays Fellowship, 11:00 AM–1:30 PM
As a group, we will attend the scheduled Organ Concerts and Senior Adult Luncheons at Calvary.
- Quarterly Community Outreach & Special Events
As a group, we attend special event fellowships and small group visitation
Contact Donna Bridges at 704.301.5991 to receive the current Bible study book, Zoom meeting credentials, and our monthly activities schedule.
“Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.” Psalm 25:4–5
Contact: Pastor Jim Pile, 704.341.5359, jpile@calvarychurch.com & Jennifer Sharpless, 704.341.5417, jsharpless@calvarychurch.com
- First Fridays Zoom, 6:00–7:30 PM
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Women's Prayer Groups
Calvary Prayer Room
Weekly & Monthly
WEEKLY
Moms in Prayer
Thursdays, 9:30 AM
Calvary Prayer RoomMoms In Prayer International impacts children and schools worldwide for Christ by gathering mothers to pray. We invite you to join us in prayer every Thursday morning!
Contact: Karen Caggiano, 704.264.7340, rjcagg33@gmail.com
MONTHLY
Calvary Women in Prayer
First Wednesdays, 10:00 AM
Calvary Prayer RoomJoin us in prayer for the needs of our church family, Calvary Women’s Ministry, our community, the nation, and global events. All women are welcome!
Contact: Merry Beth Poore, 704.516.6122, mb_poore@bellsouth.net
Prayer Ministry Contact: Pastor Jim Pile, 704.341.5359, jpile@calvarychurch.com
+ Martha Ministry
Help provide a meal at Calvary
for bereaved familiesDo you have a heart for serving those who are grieving?
Our Martha Ministry team supports Calvary families by providing a meal at the church before or after the funeral of a family member. Volunteers are assigned to a team and serve three or four times per year by preparing a covered dish and delivering it to the church ready to serve.
We need additional volunteers! Contact us to get involved!
Ministry Coordinator: Dalene Ingle, 704.573.0491, daleneingle@gmail.com
Administrative Coordinator: Dianne Miller, miller1994@aol.com
Jennifer Sharpless, 704.341.5417, jsharpless@calvarychurch.com
