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.
+ | | ESL Classes
English as a Second Language
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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 on Monday and Thursday mornings in three semesters: Fall (September), Winter (January), and Spring (March). Please see the current schedule below. Childcare is not provided.
The cost is $55 per semester, including books and materials.
Classes for the Fall Semester are FULL. Registration for the Winter Semester will open in December.
Fall Semester 2023
- Fall Classes: September 18 – November 16
Mondays & Thursdays, 9:00 AM–Noon
All classes will meet at Calvary — no Zoom option.
- New Student Placement Tests & Book Distribution
Monday, September 11 | 9:00 AM–Noon, Room 300
CLASS SCHEDULE
- Monday & Thursday Classes
9:00–11:00 AM, Room 300
- English Pronunciation
Mondays, 11:15 AM–12:00 PM
Room 242 — Levels Intro–2
Room 402 — Levels 5 & Advanced
- English Pronunciation
Thursdays, 11:15–12:00 PM
Room 401 — Levels 3 & 4
- Windows to the World
Thursdays, 11:15 AM–12:00 PM
Room 242 — Levels Intro–2
- Bridge to Life
Mondays, 11:15 AM–12:00 PM
Room 401 — Levels 3 & 4
- Life Discussion
Thursdays, 11:15 AM–12:00 PM
Room 402 — Levels 5 & Advanced
Contact: Vince Eaton, 704.341.5322, veaton@calvarychurch.com or Pastor Sibu Rajappan, 704.341.5336, srajappan@calvarychurch.com
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.
+ | Worship Service Translation
Spanish, Russian & Chinese
Sundays at 9:45 AM by phone
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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:
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 use headphones or earbuds 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