MINISTRY OF CARE AND CONGREGATIONAL LIFE

Purpose: To enable the sharing of nurture and compassion with the Calvary family through a variety of programs and services that foster community.

Connecting in fellowship

New member sponsorship to help in the integration and get-acquainted process in church life. Quarterly gatherings are held at the home of the senior pastor to welcome new members.

Connecting Points are frequently held dinners for 7 or 8. These small dinner parties held in members' homes help connect the congregation and help everyone get better acquainted.

College student and service personnel liaison is provided by this ministry to keep these young people connected with the church family.

Holiday hosting is a seasonal program for those away from family during the holidays. Everyone should have a place to share and celebrate, and our church family opens their homes for holidays.

Men's spirituality is one of this ministry's focus, fulfilled through retreats and small groups.

Women's Retreat

Wellness Ministry facilitates opportunities to encourage health and wholeness. Small group opportunities have been held on acupuncture, tai chi, massage therapy, career counseling. Support groups are held on issues such as grief, caregiving and divorce.

Calvary sponsors the 9Health Fair each spring and LifeLine Screening twice a year.

Stephen Ministries: One-on-one lay care by trained volunteers. Visit the national web site at www.stephenministries.org.

Senior Ministries provides support and programming for Calvary's over 65 population, such as transportation and social events.

Modern Matures
This group of active seniors meets on the second Saturday of each month for lunch, fellowship and a dynamic program— informational, entertaining, educational. This group also offers travel opportunities around the country.

VIP Sponsor Program
Calvary members unable to attend church for health reasons are Very Important People. Each homebound person is provided a sponsor who contacts their VIP on a regular basis to offer support and encouragement.

Call the church office at 303.757.8421 for details and check out the Calendar.