Calendar of Events
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| 3 events, - Our service times are 9:00am and 10:45am. We would love for you to join us in worship this week! Monday-Friday | 12:00pm-1:00pm | Room 112 (Entrance G) Mondays | 7:30-8:30pm | Room 112 (Entrance G) Tuesdays | 7:30-8:30pm | Room 112 (Entrance G) Thursdays | 7:30-8:30pm | Room 112 (Entrance G) Sunday Women’s Stag | 5:00-6:00pm | Room 112 (Entrance G) This class is for parents of children who identify as LGBTQ+. We will use a series of videos produced by Dr. Preston Sprinkle, followed by a guided discussion with the aim for you to learn to continue to love your child well. Meets: Room 255 Questions? Contact: Christie Thompson at 616-956-9377 ext 5628 or cthompson@calvarygr.org | 4 events, - We will enjoy a concert by John & Kate and their daughters. They have been on the road for 13 years in full-time, national music-missionary work. A delicious lunch will also be served. Purchase your ticket by November 23 at calvarygr.org. Location: Gathering Place (Entrance A & B) $10 Monday-Friday | 12:00pm-1:00pm | Room 112 (Entrance G) Mondays | 7:30-8:30pm | Room 112 (Entrance G) Tuesdays | 7:30-8:30pm | Room 112 (Entrance G) Thursdays | 7:30-8:30pm | Room 112 (Entrance G) Sunday Women’s Stag | 5:00-6:00pm | Room 112 (Entrance G) Basketball Mondays | 6:30-9:00pm | Gym Men's open gym pick-up basketball. This is a great opportunity for men (age 19+) to enjoy some fellowship over a good game of basketball. For more information contact Mike (mensbball@calvarygr.org) Location: Calvary Church Gym, Room 208 (Entrance D) | 7 events, We are excited this year to study the Gospel of John. An eyewitness and disciple of Jesus, John wrote an account that looks into eternity to grasp the spiritual meaning of the events and words of Jesus in a way that the other three gospels do not. Join us as we discover who Jesus is through amazing signs and testimonies of God’s faithfulness to the world! Pre-register by noon on Monday September 8 at mycalvarygr.org. $20 for both semesters. $10 Men at Noon Tuesdays | 12:00pm This group of men meets weekly throughout the whole year to do an inductive Bible study. Contact Russ (menatnoon@calvarygr.org) for more information. Location: Zoom only Experience the encouraging power of prayer with the Elders. Schedule a time and let us come before the Lord with you in this season. | 18 events, A hearty, healthy meal featuring a rotating entree, pizza or chicken nuggets, and a salad bar. Men of 6:10 Begins September 17 | 6:00-7:30am Room 265 (Entrance K) Inductive study of the book of Ezekiel meets on Wednesdays. Contact Earl for more information. Location: Room 265 (Entrance K) Calvary Kids | Kids-In-Action | Wednesdays, Sept. 10 – May 6 | 6:30-7:45 | Cost: $10 per child Children from Birth through 4th grade are invited to join us on Wednesday evenings for our Kids-N-Action programming! It is our desire that children understand what God says in the Bible, believe it, and put it into action in their daily lives. KNA is designed to foster social interaction through Bible stories, electives, and small groups while facilitating spiritual growth in learning how to put your faith into action! Doors open at 6:15pm. The $10 registration fee helps us offset the cost of some really fun things we will be giving away to your child! If cost is an issue, reach out to Kirsten DeMoss about scholarship opportunities. If your child is in Pre-K, this program is only available to kids whose parents are in a class/study or volunteering at Calvary on... $10 | 2 events,  *Beginning September 4* - Get ready for game-time with your brothers in Christ! We're hosting a special Thursday Night Football Watch Party on Thursday, December 4, as the Lions take on the Cowboys. All men are welcome—even fans of the other team—for a night of food, fellowship, and football. We'll be kicking things off at 7:30 PM. We'll provide the pizza and drinks, so just bring a friend, your favorite snack, and get ready for an evening of gridiron and community. To make sure we have enough food for everyone, be sure to register! | 2 events, Homeschool Moms First Fridays, Beginning October 3 9:30-11:30 | Room 139 Calvary’s Homeschool Moms meet once a month for a time of prayer and building community. We invite you to join us on the first Friday of the month, October through May. Children are welcome and we provide care, activities and a place for studying. For additional questions, contact Andrea Reiffer (areiffer@calvarygr.org) or women@calvarygr.org. - Get ready for the coziest night of the season! We’re heading to the Christkindl Market for holiday vibes, twinkly lights, and festive treats—and then we’re keeping the fun going with board games at House Rules! Come for the hot cocoa and ornaments, stay for the laughs and a little friendly competition. Whether you’re into handcrafted gifts or just here to crush Catan, there’s something for everyone. Bundle up, bring a friend, and let’s make it a night to remember! | 1 event, Journey through the Bible to discover what God is saying and to grow and mature as an active disciple of Christ Jesus. Contact Denny for more information on this group that meets each Saturday. |
| 5 events, - Our service times are 9:00am and 10:45am. We would love for you to join us in worship this week! 56 & 78 are hosting a joint Sunday class. This joint parent/student class is a supplement to our families and student’s full engagement in Sunday services. This year we are going to be walking through the topic of Church history, and taking a look at how we as the church have lived out the great commission over the last 2,000 years. $5 - Meet for a tasty lunch and good fellowship right after the second church service. Cost of lunch will be on your own. R.S.V.P. to Gladys (oasissingles@calvarygr.org). Location: Cantina Mexican Grill 2770 E Paris Ave SE, Grand Rapids $15 | 1 event, Basketball Mondays | 6:30-9:00pm | Gym Men's open gym pick-up basketball. This is a great opportunity for men (age 19+) to enjoy some fellowship over a good game of basketball. For more information contact Mike (mensbball@calvarygr.org) Location: Calvary Church Gym, Room 208 (Entrance D) | 4 events, Men at Noon Tuesdays | 12:00pm This group of men meets weekly throughout the whole year to do an inductive Bible study. Contact Russ (menatnoon@calvarygr.org) for more information. Location: Zoom only GriefShare is a 13-week support group for those grieving the loss of someone close. GriefShare is a safe, welcoming place where caring people understand the difficult emotions of grief. You’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, discover what to expect in the days ahead, and gain solid support every step of the way. Tuesdays | 6:30-8:30pm | Room 261- 265 (Entrance K) Fall Session begins September 9, 2025. There is a one-time fee of $20 to cover materials when you register. Register at griefshare.org Contact: Calvary Care at (616) 956-9377 ext. 5628 or care@calvarygr.org. DivorceCare’s life-changing support groups welcome people and guide them on the path of recovery after separation or divorce. Over 1 million people have found comfort and hope through this 13-week, video-based series. Tuesdays | 6:30-8:30pm | Room 264 (Entrance K) Fall Session begins September 9, 2025. Register at divorcecare.org A one time fee of $20 applies to this support group, and is collected on your first meeting date. Contact: Christie Thompson at (616) 956-9377 ext. 5628 or cthompson@calvarygr.org | 17 events,  A hearty, healthy meal featuring a rotating entree, pizza or chicken nuggets, and a salad bar. Men of 6:10 Begins September 17 | 6:00-7:30am Room 265 (Entrance K) Inductive study of the book of Ezekiel meets on Wednesdays. Contact Earl for more information. Location: Room 265 (Entrance K) Open to anyone interested in praying for Calvary Church, its congregation, pastors, staff, volunteers and programming. Meet weekly to pray over emailed requests. | 3 events, Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting? We would love to have you serve with us in the Prayer Shawl Ministry. We meet the second and fourth Thursday each month for a time of prayer, devotions and fellowship while creating prayer shawls. You can join us in person or work from home and we supply yarn and patterns. Monthly support meetings for those caring for loved ones with mental illness. Meetings are in Room 255 every second Thursday of the month. Contact: Christie Thompson at (616) 956-9377, ext. 5628 for more information. Join us at Calvary for Thursday or Friday night pickup Futsal! You can drop in for a half hour or stay for the whole night. Grab a friend and join us for some friendly fun. | 1 event,  Come and experience Christ’s birth through stunning visuals and epic music provided by the Calvary Choir, Orchestra, and Kids-N-Action as we travel together for “Destination Bethlehem!” | 3 events, Featured - Featured We are excited to invite Dr. Anthony Bradley to share with us about the importance of brotherhood and multi-generational connections among men. Dr. Anthony Bradley is a research professor at Kuyper College and a distinguished research fellow at the Acton Institute. His work centers on topics that hit close to home for many guys, like mass incarceration, social ethics, poverty, and race. He earned his Ph.D. from Westminster Theological Seminary and previously taught at The King's College in New York City. $5 Come and experience Christ’s birth through stunning visuals and epic music provided by the Calvary Choir, Orchestra, and Kids-N-Action as we travel together for “Destination Bethlehem!” - We will attend the "Christmas at Calvary" program together at 4:00pm, and then enjoy dinner and fellowship. R.S.V.P. to Gladys (oasissingles@calvarygr.org) by December 11. Location: Calvary Church Room 251 (Entrance K) $10 |
| 4 events, - Our service times are 9:00am and 10:45am. We would love for you to join us in worship this week! - Widows & Widowers Christmas Luncheon Sunday, December 14 | 1:00-3:00pm The Gathering Place (Entrance A & B) Cost: $10.00 Come join us this Christmas season as we listen to the Christmas Story and sing familiar Hymns of Christmas past and present. A time to reflect Christ’s birth celebrating his goodness and the gift God has given us. Please RSVP at mycalvarygr.org or contact Lynnell (lbok@calvarygr.org) ext 5520 by December 7th - Have yourself a mysterious little Christmas. Join us for a fancy Christmas dinner this holiday season. Instead of decking the halls with boughs of holly, why not deck out yourself in your fanciest formal attire! But wait, there’s a mystery afoot and we need your help to solve it. This is sure to be the most intriguing Christmas dinner you have had. Most certainly more interesting than your great aunt Gertrude’s mystery meatloaf. So come join your friends at HSM for a night of intrigue, sleuthing, and celebrating the heart of Christmas. | 2 events, Updates and prayer for our missionaries. Room 255. Entrance K. Basketball Mondays | 6:30-9:00pm | Gym Men's open gym pick-up basketball. This is a great opportunity for men (age 19+) to enjoy some fellowship over a good game of basketball. For more information contact Mike (mensbball@calvarygr.org) Location: Calvary Church Gym, Room 208 (Entrance D) | 4 events, Men of Prayer Third Tuesday, Begins September 16 | 6:30-7:30am Room 253 (entrance K) We need prayer warriors now more than ever! Join the praying men of Calvary church for a one-hour prayer meeting on the third Tuesday of the month. There will be a brief devotional, worship, and a time of inviting the Lord's presence in united prayer. Coffee will be available and you will be out by 7:30am. Will you give up one hour a month to make a lasting impact? See you there. Men at Noon Tuesdays | 12:00pm This group of men meets weekly throughout the whole year to do an inductive Bible study. Contact Russ (menatnoon@calvarygr.org) for more information. Location: Zoom only - It’s the most wonderful time of the year - and we’re decking the halls for a night that’ll have you rockin’ around the Christmas tree! Join us for the YA Christmas Party, where the cocoa is hot, the sweaters are ugly, and the vibes are merry & bright. Expect festive games, jolly treats, and message about the reason for the season. | 15 events, A hearty, healthy meal featuring a rotating entree, pizza or chicken nuggets, and a salad bar. Oasis has the wonderful privilege to journey through the book of John. To recapture and reexplore our first love, Jesus, and to deepen our abiding faith in Him. So, come, see, know, and believe, Jesus, our Messiah! This is a great time of fellowship, worship and Bible study. No registration needed. Location: Gathering Place (Entrance A & B) Go Getters are a gathering of people of all abilities on Wednesday nights to worship, learn about God’s word and enjoy fellowship together. Many of us enjoy Fellowship Dinner together before worship. WOW brings a very present worship experience of joy and freedom that you do not want to miss! Fellowship Dinner in Gathering Place 4:30-6:00pm-$7.00 per person. WOW in Calvary Chapel 6:15-7:30pm. Entrance Door C Please pick up at Door C no later than 7:45pm. | 2 events, *Beginning September 4* Join us at Calvary for Thursday or Friday night pickup Futsal! You can drop in for a half hour or stay for the whole night. Grab a friend and join us for some friendly fun. | 0 events, | 1 event, Journey through the Bible to discover what God is saying and to grow and mature as an active disciple of Christ Jesus. Contact Denny for more information on this group that meets each Saturday. |
| 1 event, - Our service times are 9:00am and 10:45am. We would love for you to join us in worship this week! | 1 event, Basketball Mondays | 6:30-9:00pm | Gym Men's open gym pick-up basketball. This is a great opportunity for men (age 19+) to enjoy some fellowship over a good game of basketball. For more information contact Mike (mensbball@calvarygr.org) Location: Calvary Church Gym, Room 208 (Entrance D) | 2 events, Men at Noon Tuesdays | 12:00pm This group of men meets weekly throughout the whole year to do an inductive Bible study. Contact Russ (menatnoon@calvarygr.org) for more information. Location: Zoom only Veterans at Calvary is a group that desires to create a community of veterans who can seek Godly encouragement and resources from people who have similar military background and experience. Unfortunately, Veterans often have unique problems that can be misunderstood or overlooked by those who were not in the military. VAC wants to build a community specifically for veterans that provides a space to discuss these unique issues in a Christ-centered setting, offering biblical and spiritual support and fellowship. We encourage any veteran regardless of age, race, gender, branch of service, or experience to gather with us to seek and provide love and encouragement to fellow brothers and sisters. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays starting November 4 | Room 252 | Entrance A Contact: Calvary Care at care@calvarygr.org or 616-956-9377 | 4 events,  Christmas Eve Services | December 24 | 5:00pm, 7:30pm, and 10:00pm Make Calvary’s Christmas Eve service part of your holiday tradition! Join us for a special time of scripture and song designed to focus your heart on the birth of Jesus as you move into Christmas day. Note: Service is just under one hour; childcare is not provided. Rehearsals for Praise Band, Choir, and Orchestra occur Wednesday evenings. Praise Band starts at 6pm and Choir and Orchestra start at 6:30. Please contact Christie Thompson if you have questions about rehearsals at cthompson@calvarygr.org Open to anyone interested in praying for Calvary Church, its congregation, pastors, staff, volunteers and programming. Meet weekly to pray over emailed requests. | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, Journey through the Bible to discover what God is saying and to grow and mature as an active disciple of Christ Jesus. Contact Denny for more information on this group that meets each Saturday. |
| 2 events,  Pray for our brothers and sisters around the world who are suffering for their faith. Register for our prayer list by emailing a request to prayerforpersecuted@calvarygr.org and make plans to join us between services the 4th Sunday of every month in Room 110. - Our service times are 9:00am and 10:45am. We would love for you to join us in worship this week! | 1 event, Basketball Mondays | 6:30-9:00pm | Gym Men's open gym pick-up basketball. This is a great opportunity for men (age 19+) to enjoy some fellowship over a good game of basketball. For more information contact Mike (mensbball@calvarygr.org) Location: Calvary Church Gym, Room 208 (Entrance D) | 1 event, Men at Noon Tuesdays | 12:00pm This group of men meets weekly throughout the whole year to do an inductive Bible study. Contact Russ (menatnoon@calvarygr.org) for more information. Location: Zoom only | 5 events, - Join us for dinner and say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026. The cost of dinner will be on your own. R.S.V.P. to Gladys (oasissingles@calvarygr.org) by December 27. Location: First Wok, 6740 Old 28th St SE, Cascade $15 Rehearsals for Praise Band, Choir, and Orchestra occur Wednesday evenings. Praise Band starts at 6pm and Choir and Orchestra start at 6:30. Please contact Christie Thompson if you have questions about rehearsals at cthompson@calvarygr.org Go Getters are a gathering of people of all abilities on Wednesday nights to worship, learn about God’s word and enjoy fellowship together. Many of us enjoy Fellowship Dinner together before worship. WOW brings a very present worship experience of joy and freedom that you do not want to miss! Fellowship Dinner in Gathering Place 4:30-6:00pm-$7.00 per person. WOW in Calvary Chapel 6:15-7:30pm. Entrance Door C Please pick up at Door C no later than 7:45pm. | 0 events, | 1 event, Homeschool Moms First Fridays, Beginning October 3 9:30-11:30 | Room 139 Calvary’s Homeschool Moms meet once a month for a time of prayer and building community. We invite you to join us on the first Friday of the month, October through May. Children are welcome and we provide care, activities and a place for studying. For additional questions, contact Andrea Reiffer (areiffer@calvarygr.org) or women@calvarygr.org. | 1 event, Journey through the Bible to discover what God is saying and to grow and mature as an active disciple of Christ Jesus. Contact Denny for more information on this group that meets each Saturday. |