E-mail to a FriendSpecial Needs 139 Praise
Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM
Ages 14+
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: Laura Harrison, 704.887.3695, lharrison@calvarychurch.com
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Calvary Special Needs Students
Ages 14+
Wednesdays | 6:30–8:00 PM, Room 200
Beginning September 9
139 Praise meets on Wednesday evenings, concurrently with Children’s Bible Clubs and Elective Bible Studies. In this group, Calvary students enjoy praising God through music, movement, and art.Snacks are served; if your teen has food allergies, please provide a safe snack each week.
Register your student to attend for the 2026–27 school year:
Parents or caregivers must remain on campus participating in electives or serving in ministry. Thank you!
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” — Psalm 139:14
Contact: Laura Harrison, 704.887.3695, lharrison@calvarychurch.com
+ Special Needs Program Registration
Participants register annuallyCalvary 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: Laura Harrison, 704.887.3695, lharrison@calvarychurch.com
+ Luke 14 Banquets
Celebrating Christmas
with Special Needs friendsCelebrating Christmas
with Special Needs friends!
Each year since 1994, Calvary has invited 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
This dinner is for families with members who have special needs. Invited guests must confirm attendance.
LUKE 14 LUNCHEON
This luncheon is for friends with special needs in group homes in our community.
GUEST INVITATIONS
Guests who have attended before, as well as those in our Special Needs Ministry, will receive an invitation in November via email or postal mail. Please reach out; new families and friends are welcome. We’d love to have you join us!To be added to the Luke 14 invitation list, please contact Sandy O’Donovan at sodonovan@calvarychurch.com.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.
“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
+ Special Needs Volunteers
Serve on a rotating scheduleCalvary 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 the 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: Laura Harrison, 704.887.3695, lharrison@calvarychurch.com