Celebrate Advent with Calvary! Enjoy some old traditions and take part in serving our community as you Come Home for Christmas with Calvary.
Sunday Worship services are at 8:30 & 10:45am
KidVenture programs and Nursery offered during Worship Services beginning December 5, 2021.
Christmas Eve Services
Dec 23 - 6:30pM (Modern Music)
Dec 24 - 3:00 (Traditional Music) | live stream available
Dec 24 - 5:00 (Traditional Music) | live stream available
Dec 24 - 7:00PM (Modern Music)
Childcare available at all services
Between worship services each week, you are invited to be part of fun activities for all ages at the church building, including some special service projects. Throughout each week, you are encouraged to take part in that week’s Calvary Community Outreach. Follow the QR code for more specific information.
Wednesday night Bible Study: Dec 1, 8, 15, 22 from 6-7pm
“The Heart that Grew 3 Sizes” by Matt Rawle
Rediscover the gift of Advent that comes without packages, ribbons, and bows.
We don’t know why the Grinch hated Christmas. We just know he did. In this Advent study, Matt Rawle explores the faith themes in the Christmas classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! including, how did the Grinch’s heart grow three sizes come Christmas morning? How did Christmas save the Grinch? Could it be that the very thing we think we hate is the one thing that changes our lives? This Advent and Christmas season, look at a familiar classic through the lens of faith and see how Christ speaks to us through our culture.
Share pictures of your participation on social media with the hashtag #CalvaryUMCares
A Week of Hope • Nov 28-Dec 4
Nov 28, 9:30am: All Church Advent Kick-off Celebration in Gym
Calvary Community Outreach: Donate to The Giving Fence at 1014 W Washington, Bloomington
Share Hope with people in our community by donating new or gently used winter coats, hats, gloves/mittens, scarves and snow pants through December 20th. Items can be taken to the Giving Fence directly (be sure to brings bags and clips for smaller items) or dropped off to Retrofit Culture at 1014 W Washington, Wednesday-Friday 11am-5pm or Saturday 10am-4pm.
A Week of Preparation • Dec 5-Dec 11
Dec 5, 9:30am: 12,000 Meal Food Packaging Event in Gym
Calvary Community Outreach: Mobile Prayer Drive
Cover our community in prayer by praying as you drive or walk through a neighborhood. Use this link to sign up for an area to pray for then slowly drive or walk through the designated area while praying. If you are unable to get out into the community, you can still be part of this! Look at a map or sign up for a designated area and set aside a time to pray intentionally during the week.
A Week of Joy • Dec 12-Dec 18
Dec 12, 9:30am: Assemble Thank You baskets for Hospital Workers; Fill Stockings for Prison Ministry
Calvary Community Outreach: Spread Joy in our World through intentional acts of kindness
Find ways to spread joy by sharing acts of kindness. Here are some ideas:
Email or write a note to a person who has made a difference in your life
Compliment 3 people you talk to each day
Take a treat to a fire station, police station or neighbor
Take flowers to share at a nursing home
Make a monetary donation to Home Sweet Home Ministries
Purchase diapers (size 4, 5 or 6) and donate to The Baby Fold. Go an extra step and tape a note of encouragement to the box for the parent
Attach sticky notes with encouraging messages to car windows or bathroom mirrors
Call someone you haven’t talked with in a while
Purchase gas for a stranger
Chalk a sidewalk or driveway with an encouraging message and/or picture
Send an encouraging text to people
A Week of Love • Dec 19-Dec 24
Dec 19, 9:30am: Backpack Ministry; Create Sensory Mazes for The Baby Fold
Calvary Community Outreach: Share Love with a Calvary Stocking
Pick up a Calvary stocking after worship on December 19 or in the front door vestibule during the week. Give the stocking to a friend, family member or even a stranger to invite them to Christmas Eve worship at Calvary.