E-mail to a FriendStreet Ministry
Serving breakfast Uptown
on Saturday mornings
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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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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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.
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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Children's Ministry Volunteers
Preschool, Nursery, The Zone,
Welcome Desk, & Special NeedsWe are SO EXCITED to offer limited ministry activities for children on campus! We would love to have you partner with us to share God’s love with the next generation.
There are volunteer opportunities to serve in Nursery, Preschool, The Zone (kids 1st–5th grades), Special Needs, and at the Family Welcome Desk. To join our team, a current background check is required.
Contact: Su Trull, Director of Children’s Ministries, 704.341.5458, strull@calvarychurch.com
+ 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
+ Good News Clubs
Bible teachers needed at area schoolsCalvary 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
+ Hearts & Hammers
Serve one Saturday a month
Postponed until further noticeThe 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
+ Jail Ministry
Postponed until further noticeDid 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
+ 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+ 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
+ Special Needs Serving
Sunday morningsSpecial Needs Ministry
Sundays morningsCalvary has been blessed to receive several new families and students into our ministry. Will you help our Special Needs Ministry by serving as a Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Friends/Buddy, or Parent Partner on Sunday mornings?
- Our current need is for four new volunteers to serve in our Preschool–1st grade class: two on the 1st & 3rd Sundays and two on the 2nd & 4th Sundays. A background check is required.
We also have opportunities for volunteers to serve at our events throughout the year. Thank you!
Contact: Rebekah Sanders, 704.341.5413, rsanders@calvarychurch.com
+ Worship Ministries
Choir, Orchestra, Band & TechOur 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