Wednesday Nights
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.
Roots & Reach Membership Class
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.
Welcome Lunch
Welcome Lunch after worship Oct. 20 for those who are newer to Calvary and interested to learn more. Please RSVP to connect@Calvarychurchmpls.org.
Emerging Adults Group Lunch
Connection & Conversation after the service for Calvary emerging adults ages 18-25.
Celebration Sunday
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.
Worship & Picnic in Whittier Park
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.
Baptism Service
We’ll celebrate with our baptism service here at Calvary. Communion worship will take place in the sanctuary with the baptism and a potluck lunch following in our back parking lot.
Please plan to join us and to bring a dish to share. If you are interested in baptism and want to talk more about it, contact Pastor Louise, Pastor Amy, or Kadrian.
Welcome Lunch
Are you new to Calvary? We’d love to treat you to lunch after the service on July 21. Please email connect@calvarychurchmpls.org to RSVP.
Family Camp 2024
This event is full.
Family camp takes place at a lovely group camping area right on the shores of Lake Superior. It is truly the best of both worlds with comfortable wilderness accommodations from cabins to furnished tents, to staking your own tent. Food is delicious and prepared by campfire. Coffee is ample. And, miles of beach access, the fellowship and beauty can't be matched.
Friday, June 28 @ 4pm - Sunday @ 2pm
Our luggage and supplies are driven out to camp while the rest of us hike the easy 1/2 mile trail to Adizokan Village. Luggage delivery out will be available on Friday at 4pm & 7:30pm and Sunday 10am & 2pm. Those choosing to stay at the cabins may consider bikes and/or wagons for the trek back and forth. Showers, flush toilets, electricity, and sauna are available at the main lodge. Our schedule is flexible and family-focused.
Family Block Party (last day of VBS)
EVERYONE is welcome on Thursday night to our family block party night with games, inflatables, walking tacos, and Ediberta’s delicious handmade tamales. Rain or Shine (rain plan = Glanton Hall)
Volleyball at Whittier Park Gym: 2 Saturdays
Childcare available at Calvary with advanced registration as fundraiser for youth summer trips.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
Find tickets and information here: https://feverup.com/m/159047
Easter Breakfast
Calvary provides ham, hot cross buns, juice, & coffee. Please bring a brunch item to share before the 10am Easter service.
Maundy Thursday Service
Please join us for an "Upper Room" dinner service on Thursday March 28th at 6:30PM in Glanton Hall.
Cowmeadow Celebration: Jeff's Retirement Party
Honoring 38 years of ministry & chaos! If you can’t attend in person, we still want you to join in the fun. We’ll livestream the event with this link.
Where: Calvary’s Sanctuary
Dress: Party attire encouraged
Childcare: Provided 6:45-8:45pm
Welcome Lunch
New to Calvary? Join Calvary staff after the service for lunch to learn more. Please RSVP in advance to connect@calvarychurchmpls.org.
Lift Every Voice: A Letter to the Editor
Lift Every Voice: A Letter to the Editor is based on the childhood experiences of ST Jamison, a Calvary member who grew up in Mississippi. ST and Tylie (Calvary Playwright in Residence) will be present for a discussion after the performance.
This all ages, multimedia 45 minute play explores the music, images, and spirit of America during the Civil Rights Movement and will be presented by PushCart Players (https://pushcartplayers.org/) of New Jersey. Invite your friends and bring the entire family as we celebrate Black History Month.
Sponsored by Calvary's Faith and Justice team, Canopy by Hilton Downtown, and Minneapolis South High School (where ST has taught for many years and the play will be presented February 29th).
Admission is free, but a free will offering will be collected.
Questions: dean@calvarychurchmpls.org
CKV's Got Talent
Our first ever CKV talent show is coming in February. It’s time to sign up - just to join us for the great food, games, dance party, and and creative arts exhibit. And, it is time to register your talent. If you get CKV Village Voice, the link to the sign up for all and registration form for talent show participants is provided there. You can also get the sign up links at the welcome window. This is going to be a great night of celebrating the awesome creativity each of us has. Come share your gifts!
Ash Wednesday Service of Ashes
Before the service of ashes you’re welcome to join us for a soup dinner.
Date Night: 'Till Death Musical & Dinner Discussion
We’re having a date night as a mini-marriage celebration. We’d love you to join us for the show followed by some good discussion over dinner. You can buy your tickets here for the Feb 10th - 3pm matinee show.
If you'd like to join us, but the ticket costs are prohibitive, please contact amy@calvarychurchmpls.org as Calvary has purchased a few extra tickets to share.
If you buy tickets on your own, also RSVP with Amy so we can plan for dinner.
MLK Weekend
For many years now, in celebration of the national holiday, we have gathered in mid-January to honor the message, courage and wisdom of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year I am thrilled to share that Marah Sarji, a Christian from Nazareth and PhD student at Princeton Theological Seminary, will be joining us.
I have felt great sadness at the realities of the Israel/Palestine violence and feel an obligation to better understand the history of this biblical land and her peoples. Marah will share from her own experiences and perspectives, both personal and theological.
There is much speculation around what Dr. King would say and do today regarding this struggle for security and justice - one thing is certain, and its essence is in this quote of his; "It is not enough to say we must not wage war. It is necessary to love peace and sacrifice for it."
Let's gather on MLK weekend to educate ourselves and be challenged to grow in act in accordance with our Lord! ~Pastor Jeff
Young Adults: White Elephant "I didn't need this gift" Exchange
At Amy’s house. Check happenings for more details. Not a subscriber? Email info@calvarychurchmpls.org to get connected.
Christmas Eve
Join us for our service full of story and candlelight at 4:30pm. There will be no morning service.
Come out at 4:30 for our 1 hour candlelight, song, and story service. Bring the entire extended family and get pictures by our tree afterward. It’s a truly holy time - as we celebrate all that Christmas means and pray for peace… We’ll close by circling the sanctuary with candles and sing Silent Night.
Candlelight: Holiday Carols on Strings
Candlelight Concerts are back at Calvary for two showings on Dec. 22 at 6:30 and 8:45. Tickets are sold out but all info is available here. Doors open 30 min. prior to performances.
CKV Pageant
Join us during the service for the highlight of the year. Kids share the story of Jesus’ birth during worship.
Practice happens during the service Nov. 26 and Dec. 3.
Christmas Concert Featuring Rachel Kurtz & Thomasina Petrus
Calvary's annual Christmas concert and holiday market is a beautiful way to usher in the holiday season. Our featured artists are Rachel Kurtz & Thomasina Petrus with a special appearance from the Calvary choir.
Join us after for treats and our holiday market. Global Grounds coffee will also be open before and after the performance.