For more information about church ministries, please contact the church office by email or by phone at 831-423-8787.
Ministries
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Food Pantry
Calvary's Food Pantry disributes food to approximately 180 needy families and individuals, usually on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Last year, nearly 50,000 pounds of food were given out.
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Murray Walker
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Choir
Calvary has an unusually accomplished choir that includes parishioners and paid choral scholars. It is adept at a wide variety of music, ranging from the Renaissance to the 21st century. Special services include Evensongs on selected Sunday nights. The adult choir rehearses each Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., and sings at the 10:30 a.m. service and at other special events.
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Email for more information
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Altar Guild
Volunteers prepare the church and especially the altar for all services of worship, as well as weddings and funerals. This includes preparing the items used in communion, arranging for flowers and candles, and keeping the altar holy.
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Win Guthrie
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Clothes Closet
On the second Thursday of each month, Calvary provides clean clothing to people who need it. Men's and women's clothes are available, as are blankets, sleeping bags and socks.
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Tony Nickel
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Lay Readers
This group assists the clergy by reading lessons during worship, by leading prayers and by acting as chalice bearers during the distribution of Holy Eucharist.
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Jeff Diehl (Photo Not Available)
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Newsletter
Published monthly, and available both in printed text and on-line. To read the current issue, click on the "Newsletter" link at the left.
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Dale and Violet Gray
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P.I.E.
People Involved in Evangelism (PIE). Parishioners visit newcomers to discuss parish programs and ministries.
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Sunday School
Meets each Sunday during the school year at 10 a.m. Currently we are using a "one-room school house" approach, with children from kindergarten through sixth grade grouped together. Parents from the parish rotate as teachers. It's fun!
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John Wesolowski
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Ushers
Disribute bulletins and assist parishioners prior to and during the service. Perform the collection and assist the clergy during the Eucharist.
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Cathy and Tom Watson
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Labyrinth
Calvary has a seven circuit stone labyrinth located on the Lincoln Street side of the church. More information is available through the link on the left.
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All parishioners, on a rotational basis
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Coffee Hour
Parishioners volunteer to provide refreshments following the Sunday 10 a.m. service.
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Greeters
Calvary members greet visitors and parishioners as they arrive at church, and maintain the visitor's book at the church entrance way.
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Scott Galloway
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Pastoral Care Network
This group consists of certified Lay Eucharistic Ministers who visit disabled or homebound parishioners to administer Holy Eucharist. Members of the Pastoral Care Network also provide help as necessary to the ill, infirm or troubled.
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