“IN -PERSON: November 3 @ 10:30 a.m.”

Next Service: Sunday, November 3

Join us at 10:30 a.m.

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Advent 2023

Advent at Calvary 

During the month of Advent, we will be worshiping IN-PERSON as we linger with the stories in Luke’s gospel about Mary, the mother of Jesus, whose journey from bewilderment to joy continues to be one for the ages.

December 3 Join us IN-PERSON on the first Sunday of Advent as we gather in-person and reflect on Mary’s encounter with the angel Gabriel.

December 10  Join us IN-PERSON on the second Sunday of Advent as we listen to Mary’s song of justice as the world is turned around and upside down. Following the service, join us for a special program led by Palestinian-American Baptist, GJ Tarazi on ways to advocate for justice and peace in Israel/Palestine. Please see announcement below for more details:

Following the worship service, GJ Tarazi, a Palestinian-American Baptist, will present an informative program on Palestine.  GJ is a member of Ravensworth Baptist Church in Virginia, and he has been involved with Calvary over the past decade as we have sought to advocate for justice in Israel/Palestine.

There will be a light meal served.  Then GJ, who still has relatives in Gaza, will share his family story, some history of Gaza and Palestine and lead a discussion about the Apartheid-Free Faith Community pledge.

This presentation is the first in a series of learning events for Calvary.  In January or February, we plan to have a representative from Jewish Voice for Peace make a presentation and we will have additional educational events before any congregational action on whether or not to adopt the Apartheid-Free Faith pledge.

Here are some informative links to give you some background:

Alliance Statement and background information

Apartheid-Free Faith Pledge

Amnesty International video and their report

Jewish Voices for Peace

December 17 Join us IN-PERSON on the third Sunday of Advent as we witness the birth of Jesus. Our children will dress up for the live nativity as angels and shepherds as we retell the Christmas story in worship; then, we’ll stay awhile after the service to celebrate the season with a special holiday lunch and an extra dose of merriment!

December 24Join us IN-PERSON on the fourth Sunday of Advent (and Christmas Eve!) for a special holiday hymn sing. We’ll gather around the piano and sing our Christmas favorites together. Children and their grown-ups are more than welcome to come in your favorite Christmas pajamas and/or holiday silly sweaters. Join us for a cozy Christmas Eve celebration!