Grief is a journey that shouldn’t be traveled alone. This Christ-centered program helps people apply biblical principles as they deal with the emotions and life stresses following the death of a loved one.
Sharyl Jennings will lead a 13 week course every Tuesday evening at Calvary UMC (1700 N Towanda Ave, Normal) from 6-8 p.m. in room 111. 

Did you know Calvary has an online directory? It's called CCB or Church Community Builder. This is a great tool to connect with your church by joining groups, searching for members to connect with, and ministering to your fellow congregants. 
If you don't have an account or are not sure how to use it, join Erin Scott and Amanda Nesby between services on Sunday, September 13 in room 113/115 (junior high classroom). We will cover topics like how to log in, create an account, update your profile and more. 

Dream Weavers will resume a regular weaving schedule, starting Sunday, September 13. We meet in  lower level room 8 on the first and third Tuesdays from 10-noon, and the second and fourth Sundays from 2-4 p.m. Anyone interested in joining is welcome; no experience necessary!

This 7 week bible study focusing on Hosea starts August 26 in room 111. We meet every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. Purchase a copy of the book at Lifeway or Amazon. If you have any questions, please reach out to Sharyl Jennings. 

The book of Hosea—it’s a deeply personal and passionate love story, yet it’s a difficult story. As an account full of harsh judgment unfolds, we find in its midst a rare and pure gem: the truest and purest of loves.

Hosea, an Old Testament prophet, preached his own life message using his marriage as the sermon illustration. The study of Hosea looks deeply at that message. In this 7-session Bible study, Jennifer Rothschild provides background to better understand the intricacies of the man and his message. You’ll be guided to understand, but more especially to apply the message of the prophet of love.

Calvary is partnering with the American Red Cross for a blood drive. Sign up or walk in Monday, September 21 from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Fall into the habit of donating. Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Help save lives. Give blood.
You can maximize your blood donation and help more patients. If you are an eligible type O, B- or A- donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component. 
Get a $15 e-gift card when you donate between September 21-October 18. 

Men’s Faith and Fellowship will begin our new season of study, fellowship, and support of each other on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. We will study “The Holy Spirit-God’s Presence and Power At Work In Us.” This is the latest study by Adam Hamilton. This is for all men who desire a deeper understanding of and openness to the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives. We meet at 7:00 am on Wednesday mornings in Room 111, and begin with refreshments and coffee,
share joys and concerns, have a video study, and discussion among the group. There is plenty of room for any man that would like to seek to follow Christ more fully by engaging in study together. Growth happens in community.
If you would like to participate, please contact Gil Dorsey or Jim Brown for us to make certain we can provide the study materials needed.

It's here! Please join us for our final Calvary serving opportunity for 2026!
Calvary will help at the Midwest Food Bank Wednesday, September 9 from 6-8 p.m. Ages 5-105 are welcome! Reservations for are for 20 people and we can make room for more.
PLEASE sign up at this link as soon as possible!
Some helpful information about who can volunteer and how to do so: Closed toe shoes are required. Children between the ages of 5-9 must be accompanied by their legal guardian. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. When minors are registered, it will ask for the name and email of the parent/guardian. The Golden Volunteer program will autogenerate an email to the parent/guardian with a link to complete the process. Minors and guardians are not able to share the same email. If the minor doesn’t have an email, they can use this email format: golden+firstnamelastname@midwestfoodbank.org (example: golden+donnahaas@midwestfoodbank.org) The minor’s reservation is not complete (or their spot reserved) until the waiver has been signed. For safety and insurance purposes, any minor who has not been registered or received parental consent for an opportunity will not be able to participate in volunteer activities. If we have fewer than 20 participants, the sign up will be opened to the community.

Medical supplies collected are then distributed to other countries for those in need.  Please contact Susan Sopek if you have any of the following to donate:

• Walkers

• Crutches

• Canes

• Misc Orthopedic Supplies (walking boots, slings, braces)

Greetings, all. We have once again heard that emails are circulating from people alleging to be staff members of our church. If you receive an email claiming to be from Pastor Vince or any other staff member that is not from an official church email (@connectwithcalvary.org), it should be treated with great suspicion, if not completely disregarded. Please be safe and vigilant to protect yourself from scammers.

Calvary serves meals for those who are food insecure in our community on the first and third Fridays of the month. In the near future, you can sign up to serve on Oct 2, 16, and Nov 6. Please contact Tammy Carlson if interested. 309-533-6663, Tk.carlson@yahoo.com.