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Quick Links: Children | Youth | Adult
Calvary is a teaching church. From Pre-kindergarten, to the Quilters and "Grumpy Old Men" (a volunteer Monday morning work crew), Calvary has something for everyone.
Since a portion of our membership is below the age of 18, Calvary has created youth programs to invite and encourage young people to get involved blending Christian unity with learning, serving, and fun.
Children
Genesis Christian Pre-School
Genesis Christian Pre-School is a Christian pre-school for children ages three to five years.Genesis emphasizes social, emotional, physical and intellectual development, and is open to all children, regardless of religion. Curriculum is based upon materials the children need to know for kindergarten, and taught by experienced educators.
Classes are divided by age group:
Nursery Program (3-4 yr. olds) The Nursery School Program runs on Tuesdays & Thursdays. You have the choice of either the 9 to 11 a.m. morning session, or the 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. afternoon session.
Pre-School Program (4-5 yr. olds) The Pre-School Program runs on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. You can choose between the 9-11:30 a.m. morning session, or the 12:30-3:00 p.m. afternoon session.
For more information, please contact:
Mary Katers
Registration & Information
(920) 497-8374
Vacation Bible School & Day Camp
Each summer, Calvary holds a Vacation Bible School for children in grades Pre-K thru First. (Current offering & registration) Each Summer Calvary also offers a Day Camp, in conjunction with Crossways Camping Ministries, for children in grades second thru fifth.(Current offering & registration)
Baptism
Calvary baptizes people of all ages. Baptisms are normally done during worship services on Thursday evenings, Saturday afternoons, and on non-communion Sundays (second and fourth Sundays) at 10:30 a.m. For a baptismal application/more information please contact the office.
Sunday School
Sunday School is for children in grades Pre-K thru Fifth. It runs during the school year, each Sunday, 9:20-10:20 a.m. Calvary uses a “rotation” approach to the curriculum where children rotate through different areas to teach the lesson of the day in a variety of learning styles (i.e. puppet show, art area etc.).
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First Communion
Calvary typically holds First Communion for our fifth grade members during the school year. First Communion is preceded by a class which further describes the meaning and importance of the sacrament of communion. The fifth grade students then commune as a group during a Sunday worship service.
CSI (Christ Shaping Individuals) - Confirmation Program
Confirmation, or CSI (Christ Shaping Individuals), runs during the school-year on Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:30 p.m. There are three different groups/units that meet (see below).
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Unit-1: (Bible Overview) This is the first of three years of Confirmation. It has traditionally been for sixth grade students, but we also welcome others who have not been a part of the class in the past.
Unit-2: (Martin Luther’s Small Catechism Part 1) This is for seventh graders or others who have not completed this course.
Unit-3: (Martin Luther’s Small Catechism Part 2) This is for eighth graders or others who have not completed this course. (Top of Page)
Youth at Calvary (YAC)
Since a portion of our membership is below the age of 18, Calvary has created youth programs to invite and encourage young people to get involved. Groups such as Junior YAC (Youth at Calvary) for middle school aged kids, and Senior YAC for high school aged kids blend Christian unity with learning, serving, and fun.
- Jr. High Youth Group (Middle School Aged)
- JYG (Junior Youth Gathering)
- Other Jr. Youth Events
- Sr. High Youth Group
- YAB (Youth Advisory Group)
- YAC Blog(Top of Page)
Adults
Bible Studies
Calvary offers a variety of times and places to learn more about the Bible and discuss the importance of the Word in today’s world.
Sunday 9:20 a.m. (meets year-round at Calvary in the “Rose Room”)
Tuesday 5:30 p.m. (meets year-round at Calvary)
Wednesday 6:45 a.m. @ Denny’s (meets during the school year at Denny’s on Oneida Street)
Senior Connection 3rd wed. of each month 11:00 a.m. (meets year-round at Calvary)
Mom’s Bible study Fridays 9:30 a.m. (meets during the school year at Calvary)
Men’s Bible Study 4th Tuesday of each month (meets year-round at Calvary in the Lounge)
Calvary College
Calvary College is an institution of higher learning in the area of Lutheran religious studies. Our mission is to equip students to be witnesses to their faith in Jesus Christ. Our goal is to help students learn, reflect upon and share what it means to believe in Jesus Christ who is our Savior and Lord. We will educate our students about the distinctive features of the Lutheran understanding of the Christian faith and how it provides a solid structure and dealing with challenges of living this faith in a changing world.
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Health Education
The parish nurse functions in different roles through various activities:
Health Advocate
•Partnering with the congregation’s staff and community health organizations to create safe, sacred places for leading and advocating with compassion, mercy and dignity.
Health Educator
•Providing current, accurate programs on a variety of health-related topics designed to respond to the assessed needs and requests of the church and the community.•Facilitating programs within the congregation to promote healing.
Health Counselor
•Offering individual attention to family members about specific health issues, self-care to prevent disease, and how to cope with chronic illness.•Visiting individuals in homes, nursing homes, and in the church setting to understand their needs.
Referral Agent
•Making appropriate referrals to community health services to match the needs of each individual.•Assisting clients in utilizing and understanding the health care system.
Calvary’s Parish Nurse:
Caryl Nelson494-2431 ext. 108
caryl@calvarygb.com
Adult Education Forums & Fairs
Upcoming Events
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