<p>Internationals at Calvary<br /> Learn more about our community</p>
Internationals at Calvary Learn more about our community

Internationals

Bienvenido    Bem vinda    أهلا بك    Herzlich willkommen

До̍ропож̌лов̌т    欢迎来到    Velkommen!    ようこそ！

Vælkomin!    स्वागत हे    Kuwakaribisha!    வரவேற்பு

Hoan nghênh!    환영합니다!

United in Christ, the Calvary family is exceptionally diverse, representing more than 40 countries and dozens of language groups.

No matter your background or language, we invite you to join us to worship our great God and grow and serve alongside brothers and sisters in Christ.

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    ESL Classes
    English as a Second Language
    Fall classes begin in September

    Learn to speak and understand English


    Calvary ESL (English as a Second Language) classes help internationals learn to speak English and understand American cultural expressions.

    We offer multiple proficiency levels, plus pronunciation and discussion groups to improve vocabulary and conversational skills. New students take a placement test to determine their class level.

    ESL classes are offered at Calvary Church on Monday and Thursday mornings in three semesters: Fall (September–November), Winter (January–March), and Spring (March–May). Please see the current schedule below.  

    The cost is $55 per semester, including books and materials. Must be age 18+. Childcare is not provided. 

    Fall 2025 Semester 

    • Weekly Classes: September 22 – November 20
      Mondays & Thursdays, 9:00 AM–12:15 PM

    • Placement tests and book distribution for new students: Monday, September 15

    Register

    WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE
     

    • Monday & Thursday ESL Classes
      9:00–11:00 AM
      Second Floor, Rooms 222–242
    • English Pronunciation
      Mondays, 11:15 AM–12:15 PM
      Intro & Level 1 — Room 401
      Levels 2 & 3 — Banquet Room
      Levels 4 & 5 — Room 242
      Advanced — Room 402
    • Windows to the World
      Thursdays, 11:15 AM–12:15 PM
      Levels Intro–3 — Room 401
    • Bridge to Life
      Thursdays, 11:15 AM–12:15 PM
      Levels 4 & 5 — Room 242
    • Life Discussion
      Thursdays, 11:15 AM–12:15 PM
      Advanced Level — Room 402

    Contact: Pastor Sibu Rajappan, 704.341.5336, srajappan@calvarychurch.com or Kelli Van der Hoeven, ksvanderhoeven@gmail.com

    Calvary Church is located at 5801 Pineville–Matthews Road in Charlotte, NC 20226. 

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    ALGs for Internationals

    International Fellowship
    Sundays at 11:15 AM | Room 241
    Teacher: Sam Speights

    With members from around the globe, our multi-national group brings diverse testimonies of God’s grace and shares a deep love for the unifying truth of God’s Word. We enjoy quarterly fellowships, often filled with delicious international flavors! All nationalities are welcome; the group is taught in English.

    Hispano ALG
    Sundays at 11:15 AM | Room 237
    Teacher: Bill Ogden

    Meditamos en la palabra de Dios y la aplicamos a nuestra vida personal y familiar a la luz de nuestra experiencia Latinoamericana. This group is taught in Spanish without translation. 

    Slavic ALG
    Sundays at 11:15 AM | Room 328
    Teacher: Dar Hanjiev

    Добро пожаловать! This group is for those with Slavic backgrounds. Our focus is practical Bible teaching with a discussion-based format and application to our daily lives. Meetings include prayer, singing, and fellowship together. This class is taught in Russian without translation.

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    Worship Service Translation
    Spanish, Russian & Chinese
    Sundays at 9:45 AM by phone

    On Sundays, our 9:45 AM worship service is translated LIVE into Spanish, Russian, and Chinese.

    We also provide translation at selected holiday services and concerts.

    Get instructions here:

    SPANISH

    CHINESE

    RUSSIAN
     

     

    Calvary has phone numbers that allow you to call in and listen to the service live or on-demand.

    Here’s how it works:

    • Call on your mobile phone or any telephone and listen:
       
      • Chinese — 877  748  3414
         
      • Russian — 877  734  4341
         
      • Spanish — 877  740  3413
    • To be notified when our worship service goes live, press “1” to receive a phone call before the service begins.
       
    • Please bring headphones or earbuds to use if you listen to the service live in the Sanctuary.
       
    • To listen to the translation during the service Livestream, connect to the Livestream on a mobile phone/device/computer and call the translation phone number using another phone/landline.
       
    • If you miss the live service, you may call the number at any time to hear the most recent sermon on demand.

    Questions? Contact: Pastor Sibu Rajappan, 704.907.7497, srajappan@calvarychurch.com & Ines Portalatin-Brice, 704.341.5681, ipbrice@calvarychurch.com