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Local Outreach
At Calvary, our mission is to be and make authentic followers of Jesus Christ.
Sharing our faith begins with our families and friends in the local community and greater Charlotte area. We encourage everyone to pray, care, share, and disciple others right where you are — at home, school, work, in your neighborhood, and beyond.
In addition to the many serving and sharing opportunities within Calvary, we partner with local ministry organizations as well. Find out more below, and discover how you can get involved!
Contact: Pastor Sibu Rajappan, 704.341.5336, srajappan@calvarychurch.com
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If you and/or your family need crisis assistance from the Calvary Food Pantry, we want to help!
The Food Pantry is open on selected Thursdays, 9:00–11:00 AM. If you are in need, please contact Valerie Ahearn at 704.787.4784 or Pastor Sibu Rajappan at 704.907.7497 or srajappan@calvarychurch.com.
We also host quarterly drive-thru grocery distribution for families in need. You must sign up in advance to receive groceries.
2024 Dates:- Thursday, February 15
- Friday, May 17
- Friday, August 16
- Friday, November 22
Enter the Calvary Church parking lot on the Highway 51 side of the church and go to the Chapel portico at Building Entrance #13. (New location due to construction)
Contacts: Valerie Ahearn, 704.787.4784 & Pastor Sibu Rajappan, 704.907.7497, srajappan@calvarychurch.com
+ Street Ministry
Saturday breakfast UptownCalvary Street Ministry volunteers serve a full breakfast every Saturday morning to our homeless neighbors in Uptown Charlotte.
Our team needs many new volunteers to participate in food preparation in the Calvary kitchen. Plus, we need a crew to deliver and serve the meal at the Homeless Resource Center (Hal Marshall Annex), located at 618 N. College Street.
To volunteer, contact Pastor Sibu.
Contact: Pastor Sibu Rajappan, 704.341.5336, srajappan@calvarychurch.com
+ Prison Ministry
Outreach to area prison inmatesCalvary Prison Ministry provides opportunities for volunteers to share the Gospel and pray with inmates at the Kirkland Correctional Institution in Columbia, SC, and Kershaw Correctional Institution in Lancaster County, SC.
We have ongoing outreach through the chaplains at these facilities, and we plan to resume our quarterly worship services for inmates as soon as possible.
- Holiday worship services and dinners are planned for November and December.
All volunteers must attend an orientation and have a background check at least four weeks in advance in order to serve in the prison.
Contact: Pastor Sibu Rajappan, 704.341.5336, srajappan@calvarychurch.com
+ Be a Light
Neighborhood OutreachDo you desire to reach out to your neighbors with the Gospel? Do you sometimes struggle to be intentional? Do you want to be better equipped and more effective?
"Be a Light" is a ministry that will encourage and equip you to be a light in your neighborhood. This ministry uses a free tool at BlessEveryHome.com and utilizes the PRAY, CARE, SHARE, and DISCIPLE strategy to help you intentionally reach your neighbors with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are invited to join this four-week elective class!We provide training to help you learn these relationship-building strategies, share the Gospel conversationally, and make disciples in your neighborhood. This training covers four key areas:
- Being the Light
- Articulating the Gospel
- Turning everyday conversations into spiritual ones
- Putting it into practice
"Be a Light" will also provide you with the following:
- Encouraging devotionals, tips, resources, and testimonies
- On-demand training to help you navigate through objections or obstacles
- Training and curriculum to lead a seeker to Christ through discovery Bible study
Contact: Pastor Sibu Rajappan, 704.341.5336, srajappan@calvarychurch.com
+ Caleb Ministries
Local Ministry PartnerCaleb Ministries
calebministries.org
Caleb Ministries provides support and biblical encouragement for women and their families as they deal with the trauma of infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, early infant death, and post-abortive syndrome.
Morning Will Come, written by Sandy Day, is a collection of stories of people who have been through a loss or who are infertile. If you have experienced a loss or have a friend or family member who has experienced loss, please contact Caleb Ministries to receive the book.
P.A.T. Boxes — We welcome experienced seamstresses, knitters, and those who crochet to sew with us! We make infant gowns, blankets, and bonnets for Caleb Ministry P.A.T. (Providing A Treasure) keepsake memory boxes. Contact: Margaret Dunbar, 704.560.9086, mdunbar1989@hotmail.com
Caleb Ministries Contact: Sandy Day, 704.841.1320, info@calebministries.org
+ Changed Choices
Local Ministry PartnerChanged Choices
changedchoices.org
Changed Choices provides mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual assistance to motivated women during their incarceration and as they transition back into society.
You can help by becoming prayer team members, writing notes of encouragement as pen-pals, serving with projects at the Changed Choices house, hosting parties for children, and serving as mentors.
Changed Choices Contacts: Marilyn Chambers, 704.341.6082, m4chambers@bellsouth.net or Gail Clark, gail@changedchoices.org
+ Charlotte Rescue Mission
Local Ministry PartnerCharlotte Rescue Mission
charlotterescuemission.org
Charlotte Rescue Mission is a two-campus, long-term residential recovery program for folks struggling with drug or alcohol addiction. The Rebound Men’s campus can accommodate up to 150 men, and the Dove’s Nest Women’s campus can accommodate up to 90 women and 30 children. The program is free of cost to its residents, and CRM doesn’t rely on government or United Way funding.
Charlotte Rescue Mission offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities for individuals as well as groups. They also accept donations, from toiletry items to clothing to classroom supplies, to meet the daily needs of their residents. For details on either of these opportunities to show the love of Christ to their residents, please visit their website.
Calvary contact: Pastor Sibu Rajappan, 704.341.5336, srajappan@calvarychurch.com
+ Child Evangelism Fellowship
Local Ministry Partner
Good News ClubsChild Evangelism Fellowship
cefonline.com
Calvary currently partners with Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) to lead 10+ after-school Good News Clubs in local public elementary schools. We are always looking for additional volunteers to serve in a variety of roles.
- If you can commit at least 1.5 hours per week for six weeks during the school year, we need your help as a Bible teacher, assistant, or administrative helper.
- Learn more about Calvary volunteer opportunities HERE.
Thank you for making an eternal difference in the lives of children in our community through the good news of the Gospel!
Contact: Calvary Pastor Sibu Rajappan, 704.341.5336, srajappan@calvarychurch.com
+ Joni and Friends
Local Ministry PartnerJoni and Friends
joniandfriends.org
Joni and Friends was founded in Charlotte in 1995. They share the Gospel and equip Christ-honoring churches worldwide to evangelize and disciple persons affected by disabilities. Local volunteers provide administrative support in the local Charlotte office and assist at special events and camps.
Joni and Friends Contact: Leila Smallwood, Area Director, 704.841.1177, lsmallwood@joniandfriends.org
+ Queen City Pregnancy Resource Center
Local Ministry Partner
Volunteers needed!Queen City Pregnancy Resource Center
myqcprc.com
The Queen City Pregnancy Resource Center is a Calvary-supported local ministry partner. We desire to be on the front line when it comes to standing for the life of unborn children and evangelizing and discipling families affected by pregnancy.
- Queen City Pregnancy Resource Center
1508 E. 4th Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
980.999.5191
Volunteers are needed to help serve our community at the QCPRC. They will also help lead Adult Life Groups to provide care and support for those who come to the center. Our goal is to share the love of Christ with these moms, dads, and families.
Please contact Pastor Cashwell for more information about this ministry.
Calvary Contact: Pastor Jim Cashwell, jcashwell@calvarychurch.com
- Queen City Pregnancy Resource Center