Calvary offers a variety of different ministries beyond our main Sunday morning worship service, all of which are intended to build up God's people and to honor the Lord in different ways. Below you can find a few of the programs available at Calvary.
Ministries
Preschool
Calvary Community Preschool has long been a loving and nurturing place in the Longview area. Children are given a solid foundation for success in their future education while also building wholesome friendship and social skills with their peers. If you would like to learn more about our preschool, see its dedicated page here.
Children
Kidz Church on Sunday mornings at 10 am, age-appropriate Sunday school classes at 11:15 am, childcare for the youngest during both, Awana on Wednesday at 6:30 pm, vacation Bible school and kids camp in the summertime—we've got a lot of great stuff for children. For the latest news on the Awana program, check their Facebook page here.
Youth
Wednesdays (6:30 PM - 8:00 PM)
Calvary Youth's Worship Night takes place Wednesdays and is open to all 6th through 12th grade students. Our night consists of fun games, powerful worship, inspiring teaching from God's Word, and breakout groups. This is a great place to come to meet with your friends and grow in your knowledge of God.
Sunday School (11:00 - 11:55 PM) Sept - June
Following our Worship service on Sunday our Sunday School group meets in the Youth Wing. Our teachers are committed to loving students and teaching the word of God. The purpose of our Sunday school is to disciple students who attend, challenging them to go deeper in their faith and grow in their knowledge of Christ.
Summer Camps
Register for summer camps on the Dunes Bible Camp website! Click HERE to register.
Seniors
Calvary's senior citizens are welcomed to get involved with the Freedom Years group that goes on seasonal outings throughout the year. Additionally, the Freedom Years group enjoys a lunch out or a specially themed luncheon on-site at the church each month.
Men
The men's ministry at Calvary is multifaceted. Each Wednesday at 10 am, men come together in the church library for a Bible study. On the first Saturday of the month we have our men's breakfast on-site at 9 am. There are occasional special outings (e.g., fishing, skeet shooting, hockey) and even an annual retreat in late spring for guys looking to connect.
women
Ladies are welcome to join either of two mid-week Bible studies especially for them: Tuesdays at 9:30 am or Wednesday at 9:30 am. We also offer a women's study on Sunday at 11:15 am. The women's ministry hosts social events throughout the year (e.g., game nights, teas, bowling trips) and travels to the coast each year for a retreat in the early spring.
Families
Calvary offers monthly "Sticky Faith" dinners for our church family where all are invited for free food and good friends. Sometimes these dinners are held at the YMCA or in connection with a canoe trip at Lake Sacajawea. And each year, in the summer, Family Camp provides the chance for families to get away from the familiar and enjoy worship and Christian fellowship at a campsite in the region.
Music & Tech
Music has a prominent place at Calvary. From our worship team, to the choir, to those who perform special solos and duets, to the youth band, to the A/V technicians behind the scenes that make it all possible, there are loads of opportunities for musicians and people with related interests to get involved in the ministry at Calvary.
Crafts & Trades
God blesses people with skill in crafts and trades. At Calvary we honor that by using those abilities for the glory of God. The Dorcas quilting guild gathers every Tuesday at 10 am to make quilts that are then distributed to new mothers and people in crisis. Also, the Brown-Baggers handyman group meets at the church every Monday morning to do the odd jobs that keep things running smoothly here.