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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English as a Second Language
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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. Childcare is not provided.
Fall 2024 Semester
Online registration is now closed for the Fall Semester. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Sibu Rajappan at 704.341.5336 or srajappan@calvarychurch.com.
Registration for the Winter Semester will open here in November.
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.
- The campus entrances are located on Highway 51 and Rea Road. Entrance #3, across from South County Regional Library, is closed due to construction.
- Enter Calvary using Building Entrance #1.
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 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