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
Spring semester now underway
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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 at Calvary on Monday and Thursday mornings in three semesters: Fall (September), Winter (January), and Spring (March). Please see the current schedule below.
The cost is $55 per semester, including books and materials. Childcare is not provided.
The fall semester will begin September 23, 2024. Registration will open in August.
Spring Semester — Now Underway
- New Student Placement Tests & Book Distribution
Thursday, March 14 | 9:00 AM–Noon, Room 300
- Spring Classes: March 18 – May 23 No classes April 1–4
Mondays & Thursdays, 9:00 AM–Noon
CLASS SCHEDULE
- Monday & Thursday Classes
9:00–11:00 AM, Room 300
- English Pronunciation
Mondays, 11:15 AM–12:15 PM
Room 242 — Levels Intro–2
Room 402 — Levels 5 & Advanced
- English Pronunciation
Thursdays, 11:15–12:15 PM
Room 401 — Levels 3 & 4
- Windows to the World
Thursdays, 11:15 AM–12:15 PM
Room 242 — Levels Intro–2
- Bridge to Life
Mondays, 11:15 AM–12:15 PM
Room 401 — Levels 3 & 4
- Life Discussion
Thursdays, 11:15 AM–12:15 PM
Room 402 — Levels 5 & Advanced
Contact: Pastor Sibu Rajappan, 704.341.5336, srajappan@calvarychurch.com or Kelli Van der Hoeven, ksvanderhoeven@gmail.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 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