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Who is Calvary Church

We are a welcoming church made up of people from all kinds of backgrounds, cultures, and stories. Our mission is simple: connecting people with God.

For over 80 years, Calvary has remained committed to preaching God’s truth as found in the Bible and helping people grow in their relationship with Him. We want to be a church that "Lives to Love," where people experience real transformation, develop a deep connection with God and one another, and are challenged to reach the world. Whether you’re brand new to church or have been walking with Jesus for years, you’ll find a place for you here.

"We want to be a church that loves God, one another, and the world"

Calvary Church Values

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We live to worship God

Placing Him first above everything

Matthew 22:37–38; Romans 12:1–2; Exodus 20:3; Colossians 3:17

We are disciples of Jesus, shaped by the Word of God

Committed to becoming more like Jesus

Matthew 28:19–20; 2 Timothy 3:16–17; John 8:31–32; Romans 8:29

We live out our faith in authentic community

Connecting everyone to a small group 

Acts 2:42–47; Hebrews 10:24–25; James 5:16; 1 John 1:7

We all have a role in serving God and others

Equipped by the Holy Spirit and compelled by love 

Ephesians 4:11–16; 1 Corinthians 12:4–7; 1 Peter 4:10–11; 2 Corinthians 5:14–15

We share the hope of Jesus with our neighbors and the nations

Reaching people where we live, work, and play 

Acts 1:8; Romans 10:14–15; 2 Corinthians 5:20; Colossians 4:5–6

We are a multicultural and multigenerational church that reflects God’s heart for everyone

Uniting cultures and generations 

Revelation 7:9; Ephesians 2:14–16; Psalm 145:4; Galatians 3:28

What we believe

There is one infinite, eternal, true God who created all things and exists in three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Mark 12:29; John 1:1-4; Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 5:3,4; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Hebrews 1:1-3; Revelation 1:4-6)

Jesus Christ is both God and man, conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He died on the cross as a perfect blood sacrifice for our sins. He arose bodily from the grave, ascended into heaven, and is now our high priest and advocate. (2 Corinthians 5:21; John 1:1-14; Colossians 1:15-20; Hebrews 4:14-16; 1 John 2:1)

The Holy Spirit is a divine Person who points people to Jesus Christ. He convicts of sin and changes the life of the believing sinner. He comforts, guides, instructs, and takes up residence within the believer, empowering them to live godly lives through worship and service (John 14:16, 17; 15:26; 16:7-14; Acts 1:8; Romans 8:9).

The Bible is God’s complete and accurate Word to us and has the right to command our lives. ( 2 Timothy 3:16,17; 2 Peter 1:21; Matthew 5:18

Man was originally created in the image of God, but fell into sin and lost all spiritual life. This spiritual death is passed on to all mankind, except to the man Jesus Christ. Only by a new birth through the Holy Spirit can salvation and life be gained. Subsequently, every believer can approach God personally with no mediator other than Jesus Christ Himself (Genesis 1:26; 2:17; Romans 3:23, 5:12-19; 8:6,7; Ephesians 2:1-3).

We believe no one can be at peace with God except through the blood of Jesus Christ who died as our substitute. That salvation is received as a gift through faith alone. The moment we put our confidence in Jesus Christ as Forgiver and Leader, we pass from death into everlasting life and become children of God forever (John 1:12; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5; 1 Peter 1:18,19; Romans 5:6-9).

We believe that the child of God is not to have attitudes and behaviors that characterize this world. As disciples, we are to grow in our obedience to Jesus Christ. We are to show compassion to those in need and recognize that what we own belongs to God (1 Peter 1:16; Galatians 5:22-23; 1 John 5:15-17; James 2:14-17; Psalm 82:3-4; 1 Timothy 6:17-19).

We believe our purpose is to preach the gospel of salvation by faith and, thereby, reach the vast number of people who are lost. No degree of human reformation or morality will bring salvation (Matthew 28:19-20; Luke 19:10; Acts 1:8).

We believe the Lord Jesus Christ will come in person to exercise his role as final Judge, and his kingdom will be established. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the saved and lost, the eternal existence of all people either in heaven or hell, in divine judgment, rewards, and punishments.” (Luke 12:35-40; 17:26-30; 18:8; Acts 15:14-17; 2 Thes. 2:3-8; 2 Tim. 3:1-5; Titus 1:11-15)

We believe the universal Church is composed of all who are united by the Holy Spirit to Jesus Christ. The local church is a group of believers who regularly meet for worship and ministry. The Ruler over the local church is Jesus Christ Himself. The local church is commanded to practice two special symbols: believer’s baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Neither brings salvation, but both are evidences of obedience and community with the Lord. The Church and the secular government should be separate (Matthew 16:16-18; Acts 2:23-47; Ephesians 1:22; Matthew 28:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-30; Matthew 22:21; Romans 13:1-7; Acts 5:29).

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