E-mail to a FriendSpecial Needs Program Registration
Participants register annually
Special Needs
The Special Needs Ministry at Calvary welcomes all ages and abilities! Guests (including parents and caregivers) are always invited to join us. We focus on providing our students with opportunities to worship, grow in their faith, and serve our church and community.
Sunday Morning Program
We’re excited to welcome you to worship God with us on Sunday mornings! We offer classes at 9:45 AM during the worship service and at 11:15 AM during the Life Group hour.
- Children & Teens meet in Room 101 for a Bible lesson, engaging activities, and fellowship.
- Young Adults & Adults meet in Room 100. They participate in part of the worship service alongside their group leader and “buddies” in the Sanctuary before returning to Room 100 for a Bible lesson, activities, and fellowship time.
Visiting for the first time? Please stop by the Family Welcome Desk on the first floor near the elevators. We’ll help you register and get to the appropriate classroom.
As a ministry community, our group's fellowship activities may include dinners, pool parties, bowling, strawberry picking, holiday shopping, respite events for caregivers and parents, the annual Luke 14 Banquets, and more. Please feel free to contact us with any questions about the program.
Contact: Emily Kearns, 704.341.5413, ekearns@calvarychurch.com & Laura Harrison, 704.887.3695, lharrison@calvarychurch.com
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Calvary is pleased to welcome children, students, and young adults with special needs to participate in our growing ministry!
Each year, special needs families must complete a student registration. This information helps us provide care and support for every student so they can grow in their faith, participate fully in church activities, and become all God created them to be.
Please complete this annual registration below:
Contact: Emily Kearns, 704.341.5413, ekearns@calvarychurch.com
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Special Needs 139 Praise
Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM
Begins September 17
Register now!Special Needs Students
Ages 14+
Wednesdays, September 17 – November 19, 2025
6:30–8:00 PM, Room 226139 Praise meets on Wednesday evenings, concurrently with Children's Bible Clubs and Elective Bible Studies. In this group, students will praise God through music, movement, and art.
Snacks are served; if your teen has food allergies, please provide a safe snack each week.
If you would like your student to participate, register below:
Volunteer training for this ministry will be held on Wednesday, September 10, in room 226. If you’re interested in joining our team, please contact Emily Kearns.
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” — Psalm 139:14
Contact: Emily Kearns, 704.341.5413, ekearns@calvarychurch.com
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Luke 14 Banquets
December 13 & 16
Celebrating Christmas
with Special Needs friendsCelebrating Christmas
with Special Needs friends!
Each year, Calvary invites friends in our church and community with physical and developmental disabilities, plus their families and caregivers, to the Luke 14 Banquets. It’s one of the highlights of the Christmas season! These free events feature:- A festive meal
- An interactive Christmas program with singing and special presentations
- A gift for each guest, including family members & caregivers
LUKE 14 DINNER
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 5:30–7:30 PM, Crown Room
This dinner is for families with members with special needs.LUKE 14 LUNCHEON
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, Crown Room
This luncheon is for friends with special needs in group homes in our community.
GUEST INVITATIONS & RSVP
Guests who have attended before and those who are part of our Special Needs Ministry will receive an invitation via email or mail. All guests must confirm by RSVP to ensure seating. Please reach out; new families and friends are welcome! We'd love to have you join us!
- To be added to the Luke 14 guest list, contact Sandy O’Donovan at sodonovan@calvarychurch.com.
To attend, kindly RSVP by December 1 — or until all spots are filled. Space is limited!
SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY
Calvary has an active Special Needs ministry, and we’d love for your child or student to join us! Learn more at calvarychurch.com/specialneeds or contact Emily Kearns at 704.341.5413, ekearns@calvarychurch.com.
“And the master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled.’” — Luke 14:23
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Rotating Sunday Schedules
Calvary has many children, students, and young adults with special needs who participate in our growing ministry.
We always need additional volunteers to serve in a variety of roles. Will you help by serving as a Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Friend/Buddy, or Parent Partner on Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings?
- We have an immediate need for three new team members! Most volunteers serve on a monthly rotation on Sunday mornings at 9:30–11:15 AM or 11:15–Noon on the 1st and 3rd Sundays or 2nd and 4th Sundays.
- We need volunteers to serve on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, from September to November and January to May.
A background check is required for volunteers ages 18+.
Please contact us to get involved!
Contact: Emily Kearns, 704.341.5413, ekearns@calvarychurch.com