<p>Pray. Invite. Serve.<br /> <em>Opportunities to make a difference!</em></p>
Pray. Invite. Serve. Opportunities to make a difference!

Holiday Opportunities

At Calvary, we have many opportunities to serve and reach out to others with love during the holidays!

Our worship services, Christmas concerts, and holiday ministries and outreaches are all special ways to share the Gospel with family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors throughout our community.

Will you pray? Invite others? And serve with us?

Consider the holiday opportunities below and register now to get involved!

For the ongoing Serve at Calvary opportunities, CLICK HERE. 

 

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    Holiday Nursery Volunteers
    Sign up to serve!

    Will you encourage our guests and young Calvary families by providing care for children (infants through age 3) during any of our holiday worship services?

    If you have a heart for little ones and a desire to serve the Lord, please sign up. One-time and first-time volunteers are welcome! A background check is required for ages 18+.

    The Nursery Coordinator will contact you with details after you register.

    • Nursery Volunteers — Please plan to arrive 40 minutes prior to the service time.

    NURSERY — Advent Service & Organ Concert
    Sunday, November 30 at 6:00 PM

    Register

    NURSERY — Christmas Concert
    Sunday, December 14 at 4:00 PM

    • This need has been met. Thank you!

    NURSERY — Candlelight Christmas Eve  
    Wednesday, December 24 

     3:00 PM Service — Register

     5:00 PM Service — Register

    Contact: Heather Melcher, Nursery Coordinator, 704.341.5399, hmelcher@calvarychurch.com

     

     

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    Holiday Ushers, Greeters & Parking
    Help welcome our guests!

    Share a warm welcome with our guests this holiday season!

    We need additional ushers and greeters to assist with seating, hand out programs, answer questions, receive the offering, help with candles at Candlelight Christmas Eve services, and provide information about Calvary. We also have opportunities to help with traffic and guests in the parking lots.

    Let us know if you are willing to serve at any of these services:

    Christmas Concert
    Sunday, December 14  |  9:45 AM, 4:00 & 6:30 PM

    Candlelight Christmas Eve 
    Wednesday, December 24  |  3:00, 5:00 & 7:00 PM — we need 100+ ushers

    Please plan to arrive 45 minutes before the service time.

     

     

     

     

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    Serve at Luke 14
    December 13 & 16
    Be an event volunteer!
    Donate gifts for our guests!

    Serve at a banquet! Give a gift!


    Luke 14 Event Volunteers 

    Reach out and make someone’s Christmas at the Calvary Luke 14 celebrations for our Special Needs community! Volunteer duties include greeting, hosting a table for lunch/dinner, distributing gifts, and interacting with our guests. We also need Food Service volunteers to plate and serve the meal.

    Register 

    Luke 14 Gifts — Donate a gift!

    Calvary provides a gift for every guest and caregiver who attends our Luke 14 Banquets for the Special Needs community.

    Please bring a NEW gift ($30 retail value) in a decorative gift bag to the collection racks at the Main Entrance or the CCDC Entrance by Sunday, December 7. Staple a card onto the gift bag, noting the intended recipient’s age and gender. 

    Gifts for adults are needed most — especially gender-neutral items. Gift cards ($30) to restaurants, Target, or Walmart are always appreciated.

    Luke 14 Gift Suggestions — Flyer (download PDF).

    Gifts for Adults — Need 800 gifts

    • $30 Gift Cards — Amazon, Visa, Target, & Walmart
    • Sweatshirts, Sweaters, T-shirts (sizes L, XL, & One Size Fits All)
    • Hats, Ball Caps, Gloves, Scarves, Slippers
    • Small Backpacks
    • Cozy Throws or Lap Blankets

    Gifts for Teens over age 10 — Need 50 gifts

    • 5 lb. Weighted Blanket or Wearable Blanket/Cape
    • Art Kits, Puzzles (100+ pieces)
    • Hats, Ball Caps, Gloves, Scarves

    Gifts for Children under age 10 — Need 50 gifts

    • Stuffed Animals
    • Sensory Toys, Kinetic Sand, Sensory Chew Necklace
    • Balls, Wooden Puzzles

    Specific Ideas — with Amazon links

    Contact: Sandy O’Donovan, sodonovan@calvarychurch.com

     

     

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    International Reception Volunteers
    December 14, 8:00 PM
    Register to serve!

    Sunday, December 14 
    8:00–9:30 PM, Crown Room

    Will you share the love of Christ by serving as a Calvary host at the International Reception? Just help our guests feel welcome and answer any questions they may have about our church. 

    Register

    Host Training
    Sunday, December 7
    12:30–1:30 PM, Room 232

    Please plan to attend this brief training session for volunteers. 

    Contact: Pastor Sibu Rajappan, 704.341.5336, srajappan@calvarychurch.com & Carol Kamesetty, 704.887.3681, ckamesetty@calvarychurch.com

     

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    Christmas Tea Servers
    Saturday, December 6
    Register now!

    The annual Christmas Tea will be held in the Crown Room on Saturday, December 6, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
     
    We need gentlemen to assist with serving tea and providing hospitality to our guests during the event. It’s a fun day of Christmas celebration!
     
    Volunteers arrive at 9:00 AM and finish with clean-up by 2:00 PM. Lunch will be provided. Required attire is a white shirt and black slacks; we'll provide a black bowtie.
     

    Register to serve below!

    Register

    Contact: Chastity Bailey, 704.341.5350, foodservice@calvarychurch.com 

     

     

     

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    Food Service & Hospitality
    Holiday Serving Opportunities
     

    Do you have a heart for hospitality? As we approach the busy holiday season, Calvary Food Service is looking for additional table setters, buffet attendants, servers, preparation helpers, and dishwashers to support our many special ministry events.

    Day and evening opportunities are available. We are flexible and will work with your schedule.

    We’d love to have you join our team! Please let us know when you’d like to serve.

    • Thanksgiving Service (11/23) — Galleria Reception
    • Advent Service & Tree Lighting  (11/30) — Galleria Reception 
    • Christmas Tea (12/6) — Serving Opportunity for Men
    • Luke 14 Banquet (12/13)  — Plated Meal 
    • International Reception (12/14) — Dessert Buffet
    • Luke 14 Luncheon (12/16) — Plated Meal 

    Already on our Food Service team? Sign up below to serve at upcoming Calvary events:

    NOVEMBER SIGN UP

    DECEMBER SIGN UP

    Contact: Calvary Food Service, 704.887.3663, foodservice@calvarychurch.com

     

     

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    Calvary Night at OCC
    Shoebox Distribution Center
    Tuesday, December 2

    Tuesday, December 2
    5:45–10:00 PM
     
    •  This need has been met. Thank you!
     
    Calvary Night at the OCC Distribution Center is an annual serving opportunity for adults and teens ages 13+. In the Charlotte center, we’ll sort, inspect, and prepare shoeboxes for their journey around the world. It’s a great evening of serving and fellowship!
     

    Arrive at the center PROMPTLY at 5:45 PM. Wear warm clothing and comfortable close-toed shoes. 

    Dinner options if needed: Food is available for purchase on-site (or bring your own meal), and eat in the snack bar BEFORE the 5:45 PM shift begins.

    Questions? Contacts: Sandy O’Donovan, 704.341.5323, sodonovan@calvarychurch.com or Nicholas Alberino, nicholasalberino@gmail.com

    OCC Distribution Center is located at:

    7100 Forest Pointe Boulevard
    Charlotte, NC 28217
    704.583.1463

     

     

     

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    Prison Ministry Outreach
    Holiday Dinners & Chapel Services

    Each year, Calvary Prison Ministry shares the love of Christ during the holiday season by serving dinner and providing chapel services at area prisons. These special occasions allow us to provide the inmates with a festive meal, encouragement, and a Gospel-centered message of hope. This year, we will minister at the Kirkland and Kershaw Correctional Institutions in South Carolina.

    We need volunteers (age 18+) to pack food at the Calvary Kitchen and/or serve holiday meals at the prisons. 

    All volunteers serving inside the prisons (even those who have served before) must undergo an SCDC background check.

    Kirkland Events & Prep 
    Tuesday, November 18 — This need has been met


    Thursday, December 4 — This need has been met

    • Food packing at Calvary, 6:30–8:30 AM
    • Serving inmates at Kirkland, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM

    Kershaw Event & Prep
    Thursday, December 18 — This need has been met

    • Food packing at Calvary, 6:30–8:30 AM
    • Serving inmates at Kershaw, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM

    Prison Ministry Training
    Sunday, November 9
    12:30 PM, Room 232

    This training is required for all new volunteers and encouraged for all returning volunteers. During this session, we will review important information to help volunteers feel confident and prepared, including: 

    • Guidelines and expectations for entering and serving inside the prison
    • How to engage respectfully and compassionately with inmates
    • Tips for sharing faith and personal testimonies appropriately
    • Safety procedures and what to expect during the visit
    • Details about meal preparation, logistics, and team coordination 

    Contact: Pastor Sibu Rajappan, 704.341.5336, srajappan@calvarychurch.com & Carol Kamesetty, 704.887.3681, ckamesetty@calvarychurch.com