<p>Serve at Calvary<br /> You can make a difference<br /> <em>See current opportunities</em></p> Serve at Calvary You can make a difference See current opportunities

Serve at Calvary

At Calvary, we have unique opportunities to be a light and reach out with love to others!

There are many opportunities to get involved! Below is a list of current and ongoing ministry needs and outreach opportunities. You can also check out our Local Outreach for more ways to serve.

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    Blood Drive at Calvary
    Friday, May 21 at 9 AM – 3 PM
    Make your appointment now!
     

    Calvary is hosting a Blood Drive on Friday, May 21. This is a great opportunity for the Calvary family to meet a crucial need in our community! 

    We'll have two "Big Red Buses" parked outside the Calvary Life Center from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM for donations. If you are healthy, age 16+, without a fever, and able to donate blood safely, please schedule an appointment.  

    Donors must bring a valid photo ID.

    Note: Donors must make a reservation in advance in order to maintain social distancing.

    RESERVE A TIME slot

    All donors will receive a OneBlood Car Sun Shade and a $20 eGift Card. Plus you will get a wellness checkup including COVID-19 antibody test, blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening!

    COVID FAQs — If you have a fever the day of your appointment, you must reschedule. Wait at least 14 days before donating if you have been exposed to someone who has or may have COVID–19, have recently been tested, and are pending test results for COVID–19, or if you have a confirmed active case of the virus.

    What if you've received the COVID–19 vaccine? Get details HERE.

    Contact: Pastor Jim Cashwell, jcashwell@calvarychurch.com

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    Children's Ministry Volunteers
    Join our team! Preschool, Nursery, The Zone, Welcome Desk, & Special Needs

    As we prepare to increase our programs for children on campus, we need our faithful Children's Ministry volunteers to rejoin our ranks — and new volunteers to find their place of service with us! If you love the Lord Jesus and love to teach children about Him and His Word, we invite you to partner with us to reach the next generation with the Gospel. 

    There are volunteer opportunities in Nursery, Preschool, Kid Zone, Zone 345, Special Needs, and the Family Welcome Desk. To join our team, a current background check is required.

    Register

    Find out how you can get involved! Contact Su Trull, Director of Children’s Ministries, at 704.341.5458 or strull@calvarychurch.com.

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    Woodlands Freestyle Hosts
    Host homes needed June 27 – July 3

    UPDATE: We still need 2 more host homes for the college-age Woodlands staff serving at Calvary, June 27 – July 3!

    Each host home must be able to house at least THREE staff members. The host families must provide breakfast each morning and dinner at least three or four times during the week. Host families are NOT responsible for transportation to and from the church. 

    Woodlands Freestyle is a day camp experience coming to Calvary, June 28 – July 2. Children will have the opportunity to spend time in God's Word, attend a chapel service each day, participate in daily devotions, enjoy games, memorize Scripture, and have FUN! The Woodlands team will serve alongside our Calvary Children's Ministry team. 

    To volunteer, contact Jane Jewell at 704.341.5399 or by email at jjewell@calvarychurch.com.

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    Food Pantry Donations
    Drop-off on MWF, 9:00 AM–Noon
    Thank you for your support!

    The Calvary Food Pantry provides for families in need at Calvary and throughout our community.

    Currently, we are supporting many families including those with children in local elementary schools.

    We need your help to support those in need through the Calvary Food Pantry.

    NEEDED ITEMS LIST

    You may drop off donations at the Calvary Galleria on the carts outside under the awnings on Mondays and Thursdays between 9:00 AM and Noon. Or drop off at the pantry cupboard in the Galleria on other days, including Sundays.

    Thank you for your continued generosity and support!

    Contacts: Valerie Ahearn, 704.787.4784 & Pastor Sibu Rajappan, 704.907.7497, srajappan@calvarychurch.com

     

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    Coach with CHAMP Sports
    Training Provided


    Interested in being a CHAMP coach? We offer leagues for soccer (ages 3–18), flag football (6–17), T-ball (5-6), baseball (7–8), and basketball (ages 5–18). Just three hours a week can make a huge impact on the lives of our CHAMP kids and families! No prior coaching experience is necessary and training is provided!

    Visit the CHAMP website at www.champsportsinfo.com for full details. 

    Contact: Kelly Lamb, 704.887.3689, klamb@calvarychurch.com

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    Street Ministry
    Serving breakfast Uptown
    on Saturday mornings

    Calvary Street Ministry volunteers serve breakfast to hundreds of homeless neighbors every Saturday at Hal Marshall Annex, 618 N. College Street.

    Participate in food preparation at Calvary, or help deliver and serve the meal Uptown. New volunteers are always welcome! 

    Contact: Pastor Sibu Rajappan, 704.341.5336, srajappan@calvarychurch.com 

     

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    Good News Clubs
    Bible teachers needed at area schools

    Calvary currently partners with Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) to lead 10 Good News Clubs in five public elementary schools.

    If you can commit three hours per week for eight weeks during the school year, we need your help as a Bible teacher, assistant, or administrative helper. Training is provided.

    We hope to start five new after-school clubs, so we'll need 25 additional volunteers. Join us to share the Gospel with kids in our community!

    Contact: Pastor Sibu Rajappan, Pastor of Outreach, 704.341.5336, srajappan@calvarychurch.com
     

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    Hearts & Hammers
    Serve one Saturday a month
    Postponed until further notice

    The men on Hearts & Hammers teams serve one Saturday morning each month tackling general household repairs and home maintenance for Calvary members who need a helping hand on an ongoing basis. 

    Important: Please read our update regarding current services and activities.

    Ready to join us? Training sessions are scheduled at 8:45–9:30 AM in Room 226 on select Saturdays. To allow for preparation and any real-time updates, online registration is required at least two days prior to the training date.

    Upcoming Serving Saturdays:
    Thank you for your interest! Future dates will be listed when available.

    Questions about Hearts and Hammers? Contact: Gary Keller, 803.487.0062, garyin0830@gmail.com

    Contact: Pastor Nathaniel Pearce, 704.341.5424, npearce@calvarychurch.com or Debbie Bordwine, 704.341.5328, dbordwine@calvarychurch.com

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    Jail Ministry
    Postponed until further notice

    Did you know we have the opportunity to lead Bible study with inmates at Mecklenburg Jail Central at least once a month for men and weekly for women? 

    Do you have a heart to share the Gospel? Interested in learning more? Contact: Judy McElhaney, judyb.mcelhaney@gmail.com

    Contact: Pastor Sibu Rajappan, 704.341.5336, srajappan@calvarychurch.com

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    Martha Ministry

    Our Martha Ministry team supports the Calvary family by providing a meal at the church before or after the funeral of immediate family members. Volunteers are assigned to rotating teams and might serve 3-4x per year by preparing a covered dish and delivering it ready to serve.

    Contact: Dalene Ingle at 704.573.0491 or digiolde@carolina.rr.com

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    Senior Adults Telecare

    Be an encouragement to our senior adults by making regular phone calls through our Senior Telecare ministry. Callers share Scripture and pray with people over the phone. A great opportunity for those with a flexible schedule!

    Contact: Pastor Jim Pile, 704.341.5359, jpile@calvarychurch.com

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    Worship Ministries
    Choir, Orchestra, Band & Tech

    Our Calvary Choir, Orchestra, Band and Tech Team are made up of Calvary members of all ages who serve on Sundays in our worship service. We prepare each week during "Wednesday Worship" where we not only rehearse, but also grow together through prayer and rich community.

    We invite everyone who might be interested in any capacity to attend rehearsal and explore serving in worship. Extensive musical experience is not required and training is provided for all tech team roles. The most important qualification is having a heart for Christ-centered, God-glorifying worship!

    Click here to learn more about Worship Ministries or email Christy Driscoll at cdriscoll@calvarychurch.com to sign up for a rehearsal. (Rehearsals typically run 6:30–8 PM on Wednesdays.)

    Contact: Christy Driscoll, 704.887.3687, cdriscoll@calvarychurch.com