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3-6-25
Dear Friends,
Grace and peace to you in our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ.
Sadly, news was shared via email on Tuesday, March 4 that Calvary Center School (CCS) will close on June 26, 2025. This difficult decision was made by Calvary’s Church Council at a meeting held on March 3, 2025. Despite the best efforts of the CCS staff and board members, CCS’s student enrollment has continued to decline. Unfortunately, the current student enrollment is not sufficient to financially support the school, and CCS is no longer in compliance with the financial requirements set forth in the school’s bylaws. Once again, this was a difficult decision to make. Feel free to contact the church office, myself or church council members for additional information. Prayers continue for everyone affected by this closure.
Yesterday on Ash Wednesday at Calvary, 207 people received ashes in the sign of the cross on their forehead. Ten churches participated in the ecumenical 7 pm celebratory service and Calvary folk attended the traditional 12 Noon service. Let’s commit to going deeper and wider in our faith this Lent.
A 6-week Lenten study based on The Way by Adam Hamilton aligns with our Lenten worship series. I am leading the evening study on Monday nights at 6:30 pm in the parlor. Nancy Mills is leading the daytime study on Wednesdays in Room 114 at 10 AM. All are welcome.
Thank you to Rev Phil Tocknell for leading worship on March 2. From that Sunday, our weekly homework is to answer, “What is God speaking into my life and my heart today? And, will I obey?”
This Sunday, we’ll begin a Lenten worship series Walking With Jesus. Let’s remember to set our clocks ahead one hour this Saturday for Daylight Saving Time. See you in worship!
Grace & Peace,
Pastor Linda
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REMEMBER: There is still time to submit your 2025 financial pledge card
into the black collection box or the church office.
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Children are invited to come forward for a special message. Afterwards, all children (K-5th grade) are dismissed to Sunday School in Room 214/216 with Ms. Kathryn where parents may pick them up after worship. Middle & High school youth are invited to join Ms. Nancy for a small group gathering in Room 217. For families with infants through 4-years-old , the Childs Chapel is available (located at the back of the sanctuary) so that families may worship together comfortably to God’s glory. | |
There is no greater peace of mind than knowing your personal property and accumulated wealth will be shared with family and loved ones exactly as you intend. If you wish to remember our church with a gift, this can be easily included in your will. - submitted by Rev. Dr. Bob Ireland, Stewardship Chair | |
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We will offer two opportunities to attend a Lenten Study. We will be using The Way by Adam Hamilton. This study focuses on the life and teachings of Jesus and draws from the history, archaeology and the geography of the Holy Land. Pastor Linda will offer this study at 6:30 PM on Mondays in the parlor and Nancy Mills will offer the study at 10:00 AM on Wednesday in Room 114.
Dates, Times and Locations:
Wednesday mornings at 10:00 AM on March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16 with Nancy Mills in Room 114
Monday evenings at 6:30 PM on March 10, 17, 24, 31 April , 7,14 with
Pastor Linda in the Parlor.
Contact: Pastor Linda, pastor@calumc.org or
Nancy Mills, discipleship@calumc.org
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Calvary Light House Food Drive - Deadline March 16th
It is that time of year again, Calvary! Light House Food Pantry needs our help! Please donate food items from the list below and help us fill the pantry! Place it on the tables in the church foyer.
Rice, Beans (any dry, any canned, Goya black beans), Pasta, Canned Spaghetti Sauce, Cooking Oil, Spices (seasonings, salt & pepper), Mac and Cheese in the microwave cups, Cup of Noodles, Aluminum Foil, Oatmeal & Cold Cereal, Shelf Stable White Milk (family size and individual size), Canned Meats (chicken, tuna, ham, Vienna sausages: pop-top or pouches.), Canned Fruit, Individual Fruit Cups/pudding cups with pop tops/pull tabs. Individual Snacks: Small bag of chips, Pretzels, Cookies, Sandwich Crackers, Granola and Trail Mix bars, Protein Bars
All items should be in good condition. Free from damage and dents. And not past their Best By date or expired. Plastic is preferred when possible. Please no extra-large or bulk sizes.
Would you like to donate, but don’t want to shop? We are accepting monetary donations as well. Please make a check out to Calvary UMC and note
Food Drive in the memo and give it to Melissa Gryder or Julie Taylor at.
Calvary Youth will be taking donations to Light House on March 16th.
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Calvary's Missions Team is looking for interested volunteers to help support
and create outreach programs at Calvary. No experience necessary.
We meet once every other month after church on Sunday.
Contact Julie Taylor at community@calumc.org or 410-703-3575.
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Registration is now open for VBS June 23 - 27 from 5 PM - 8 PM!
Kids: Get ready for an exciting journey of faith, fun, and fellowship at
Calvary’s VBS Road Trip 2025! The road ahead is filled with amazing
activities, games, and lessons that you won’t want to miss. Together, we will discover that God is with us no matter where we go!
Volunteers: We need YOU to help make this year’s VBS the best one yet. Whether you're decorating, leading a group, facilitating activities, or helping behind the scenes, your time and energy will make a significant impact.
Questions? Contact Kathryn Longabaugh at katlee99@gmail.com
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Have you thought about beginning or continuing to take care of you and your body? Calvary offers a gentle yoga class for all levels of abilities. Come out and try a class and join in this restorative practice as we become good stewards of the bodies that God has given us.
Classes are held on Tuesdays at 4 PM in Room 119.
For any questions contact Liza Smith at ejbrownsmith@gmail.com
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Dinner for 8 Groups are reorganizing for March, April, May and June. If you are
interested in joining, need to drop out, or would like to be put on the substitute list, please contact Judy Roblyer at 410-757-6226 by Feb. 16th.
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Join us after Worship for a coffee hour fellowship in the parlor. If you would like to help with Calvary’s Fill My Cup Café, held every Sunday after worship,
please contact Julie Taylor at community@calumc.org.
It’s fun and easy to do. Training included.
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Help Children by reading to them, helping with homework, and spending time. No experience needed. Training provided. No set schedule required.
Our neighborhood children at the Stanton Center need teens and adults with a heart for sharing time and love during Homework Club.
Mondays and Thursdays from 3:00PM-4:00PM.
Sign-up with Julie Taylor at community@calumc.org or 410-703-3575.
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Light House Shelter Food Pantry Cereal Drive
The Light House Shelter Food Pantry serves the hungry in our community. Each week, families in need have the opportunity to shop at The Light House Shelter’s Food Pantry for groceries. Cereal is at the top of the list of requested groceries. But all too often, the Pantry runs out. Please join Calvary’s ongoing cereal drive: It’s easy—just add 1 of these most popular cereals (Honey Nut
Cheerios, Frosted Flakes, Raisin Bran, Instant Oatmeal packets, or Fruit Loops) to your grocery list and when convenient, drop it off in the bin in Calvary’s lobby. Start today—no sign up, no commitment, no stress!
Questions? Contact Julie Taylor at community@calumc.org or 410-703-3575.
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Backpack Buddies
The children are working hard at school. Let's keep their tummies fed on the weekends. Please consider adding Backpack Buddies to your weekly shopping list. Most needed items are single serving of shelf stable juice boxes, fruit cups, pudding cups, and microwave dinners. We also welcome financial donations and we will do the shopping for you! Contact Barbara Jedrey at Jeds13@aol.com for more information or you can sign-up
by using the button below.
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The Bag Lunch Ministry team makes 100 bag lunches for the homeless and
underserved of Annapolis every week. The lunches are handed out daily by We Care and Friends, an organization based at the Stanton Center, that offers long and short-term counseling as well as other services to those in our community who need it the most. Join us in Fellowship Hall every Sunday after 10 AM worship. For questions contact Suzan Mabe at 410.570.2352.
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Altar Flower Dedications Sign-up
Sign-up to dedicate flowers in honor of your loved one!
The dedication cost is $65 for a large floral arrangement. The flowers can go home with you after the Sunday service or can be used in our Flower ministry that sends smaller bouquets to friends/family of Calvary who could use a floral pick-me-up. For questions contact Tracy Leahy at tracyleahy1@gmail.com.
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Calvary Choir &
Calvary Children's Choir
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Calvary Ecumenical Celebratory
Ash Wednesday Service March 5, 2025
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To access the monthly bulletin board at BWC, click here.
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