Childcare Provided

10:30 Band

Description Our 10:30 Band is made up of various kinds of instrumentalists and vocalists who play in a contemporary music environment.

Dates and Time Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7:00-8:00pm

Childcare Provided Yes

Time Commitments Outside of the Meeting Rehearsal preparation (usually 60-90 mins)

Leader Isaac Gaff is the Managing Director of Worship and Creative Arts at Calvary.

A Word from the Leader “The 10:30 band shapes our 10:30 worship service musically. They’re a fun and talented bunch to work with.”

Musical interview required. Please email Isaac at isaac.gaff@connectwithcalvary.org to set one up.

Choir

Description Regular rehearsals begin Wednesday, Aug 22 at 6:30pm in the Worship Arts Room G108 (enter through the double doors by the children's play area by the gym). Anyone who wants to make a joyful noise is welcome at any time during the season! We sing at most 9:00 worship services during the fall and spring.

Dates and Time Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm

Childcare Provided Yes

Time Commitments Outside of the Meeting None

Leader Isaac Gaff is the Managing Director of Worship and Creative Arts at Calvary.

A Word from the Leader “The choir is a wonderful group of people who make music together; but we also pray, care for, and fellowship with each other on a regular basis. No matter what your musical experience, there’s a place for you in the choir.”

No sign-up needed.

“It’s OK to Ask That...” a CSM Parent Study

Description Equipping parents to respond to youth's tough questions. This 6 week study is for any parents of CSM students.

Dates and Time Wednesdays (Sept 12 through Oct 24) from 6:00-7:00pm

Childcare Provided Yes

Time Commitments Outside of the Meeting none

Leader Pastor Michael Pitzer has been serving as a youth director for Calvary for the past 17 years. During this time he has worked with 6-12th grades and young adults.

A Word from the Leader “The hope for this class is that parents will be more equipped and more confident to address tough questions about life and faith with their youth.”

Sign up here 

Financial Peace University

Description Do you worry about your debt?  Do you have a plan for retirement?  Do you want to know what God’s plan is for your money?  Do you know what the most fun thing to do with money is? Financial Peace University can answer all those questions and more!  FPU is about getting out of debt, planning for your future and your legacy, and learning how God wants us to handle our finances.

Dates and Time Two options:
Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00pm (Sept 12-Dec 5)  
Sundays from 9:00-10:00am (Sept 9-Dec 2)  
PREVIEWS held 8/19 and 8/28 at 9am

Childcare Provided Yes

Time Commitments Outside of the Meeting Wednesday class about 1 hour a week, Sunday class about 2 hours a week.

Leaders Members of Calvary since 2005, Adam and Nicole Shake took Financial Peace University in early 2014 after the death of Nicole's father.  After paying off nearly all their debt in just under 2 years, the Shake's felt called to share Dave Ramsey's life and legacy changing message with as many people as possible. Adam and Nicole live in Mackinaw with their 3 children, Bryan, Bobby, and Britney.

A Word from the Leaders “Financial Peace University will teach you how to use the money God has entrusted to your care in His ways.  Dave's lessons are a biblical approach to money management, borrowing, saving, investing, and giving.  Attendees will leave with a stronger understanding of the Bible's teachings about money.”

Sign up Wednesdays OR Sundays

Beth Moore Bible Study

Description Women's Bible study, "1 Peter: A Living Hope in Christ" by Jen Wilkin. This study helps readers discover what it means to experience the Living Hope they have in Christ.

Dates and Time Two options:
Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30pm (Sept 25 - Nov 20)  
Thursdays from 9:00-11:00am (Sept 20 - Nov 15)

Childcare Provided Available upon request

Time Commitments Outside of the Meeting About 30 minutes of work per day.

Leader Carolyn Brown has been leading the Beth Moore class for the last 14 years.

Sign up Tuesdays OR Thursdays

Mom's Book Study

Description Join fellow moms as we gather every other Monday night to discuss a Christian parenting book and share in the joys and struggles of motherhood.

Dates and Time September 17th, October 1, October 15, October 29, November 12 and November 26 from 6-8pm

Childcare Provided Yes

Time Commitments Outside of the Meeting Roughly one hour of reading over the course of 2 weeks

Leader Leslie Gully is mom to two girls, and firmly believes it takes a village to raise a child. She is involved in the adult choir, KidVenture Choir, and Mom2Mom. In addition to being active in the life of Calvary, she loves to cook, bake and spend time with friends.

A Word from the Leader “Motherhood is a ministry like no other. While raising the children God has given us, connecting to and supporting other moms is vital to growing our own faith and the faith of our children.”

Sign up here

Pitzer’s Sunday School Class

Description This is an ongoing class that meets on Sunday mornings. Subject matter varies. It's a lecture based class as opposed to a discussion class.

Dates and Time Sunday mornings from 9-10am (Room 111)

Childcare Provided Yes

Time Commitments Outside of the Meeting None

Leader Jim Pitzer is involved in the Great Banquet experience as well as having taught class here for many years. 

No sign-up needed

Seekers

Description An informal group that enjoys thoughtful and animated discussions based on various resource materials. Next video series features John Dominic Crossan discussing "The Challenge of Paul.” We are an accepting group where all questions are welcomed and discussed.

Dates and Time Sunday mornings from 9-10am (Conference Room)

Childcare Provided Yes

Time Commitments Outside of the Meeting None

Leader We have no teacher per se.  Larry and Carroll Bross are the hosts.  We generally view videos featuring various experts and faith leaders.  Discussion ensues.

No sign-up needed.