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Calvary Outreach Ministry Fair - April 13th & 14th
"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms” (1 Peter 4:10, NIV).
Are you curious about how we, at Calvary, serve those outside the Calvary family? Do you want to know what difference we make in the wider community? Do you wonder if God is calling you to serve in a specific way? Come explore these questions with representatives from the Calvary outreach ministries—ministries that serve others in a variety of ways and enrich our lives as the body of Christ.
Following each of the services on April 13th and 14th, the fair will be held in the ministry center community rooms. Join us for coffee and treats while you learn about ministries such as CrossPurpose, Lunch and Life, Sharing the Table, the Calvary food shelf, and many more!
St. Francis Center Undie Sunday(s) - April 14th and April 21st
What is Undie Sunday? Each spring, Calvary collects NEW underwear for the guests who visit the clothing room at the St. Francis Center, a day shelter for the homeless in Denver.
Specific needs include:
Men’s boxers, sizes S-XL
White t-shirts, all sizes
Socks
Donation bins will be located in the Great Hall lobby and the parish hall next to the Historic Chapel. If you have any questions, please contact Kathie Gerwig at kdgedg2@gmail.com
Youth Group April 21st Sharing the Table Meal Prep and Serving
The youth had a great time in February serving the Sharing the Table dinner! The youth who helped serve said, “That was fun!” and “I want my friends to come do this with me!”
On April 21st, Calvary youth will again have the opportunity to prepare and serve dinner to our unsheltered and food insecure friends in Golden, in conjunction with the First United Methodist Church's meal ministry at 1500 Ford Street. Come to the green door closest to 15th Street at 5pm.
We will be prepping and serving the meal on Sunday, April 21st. You can help prep the food after the 9:30 am service at Calvary, prepare food items at home, or help serve the meal in the evening. Sign up here. This is an additional opportunity available to Calvary youth who don't typically attend youth group, as Jake will still be hosting youth group at Calvary that evening. For those serving the meal in the evening, we encourage a parent to come serve alongside your youth. See you there!
Please sign up at: https://calvarychurchgolden.ccbchurch.com/need_detail.php?need_id=151
Calvary's Refugee Ministry (HOME Team)
Calvary’s HOME Team welcomed the Qaderi Family from Afghanistan in February 2022 and the Abduljabbar Family from Iraq in May 2023. The Qaderi Family is a family of six living in Thornton, with four small children. The Abduljabbar Family is a family of three with a single mom and two sons situated in Lakewood. Both families enjoy meeting new people and would love to practice their English. If you would like to come alongside either of these families, or help with apartment set-up for new families coming to the Denver area, contact Carol Rose at zzzzcarol@aol.com or Shannon Campbell at shannon@calvarygolden.net.
Ongoing Opportunities
Calvary Food Shelf (Open 10-3, M-Th)
Each month, members of Calvary are asked to bring a particular food item to help stock the Calvary Food Shelf (CFS) which is accessed by members of our community in need of food. Items are typically brought to the weekend services, or to the office during the week. If you’d like to provide financial support, which is always welcome, you can mail a check to the Calvary office, made out to the Golden Rescue Fund (note: CFS) or give online through the Calvary Church website. Contact Kirk Quackenbush at 720-290-3511 or quacks41@msn.com with any questions.
Food items for April: pickles and pickle relish
CrossPurpose
Cross Purpose is a nonprofit organization focused on abolishing relational, economic, and spiritual poverty through career and community development. They are looking for volunteer mentors to support their next Fellowship cohort. Legacy Fellowship volunteers mentor graduates through basic financial principles like budgeting, saving, credit, and money management. Go to crosspurpose.org for more information.
Saint Francis Center Sunday
St. Francis Center (SFC) is a transformation hub for men and women who are homeless in the metro Denver area. It is a day shelter providing a myriad of services that enable people to meet their basic needs and to transition out of homelessness. Calvary coordinates volunteers to serve at this shelter during the week, and on the 4th Sunday morning of each month. If you are interested, please contact Kathie Gerwig atkdgedg2@gmail.com
Sharing the Table
Sharing the Table is a community partnership meant to build community support and friendship around the unsheltered in Golden. The next event will be announced soon. If you would like to join the community meal and help prepare food, contact Vanessa Hayes vanessa.wharton@gmail.com or Shannon Campbell shannon@calvarygolden.net
The Sharing the Table partnership is the new focus for the Calvary SOS (Safe Outdoor Space) Team. The SOS team is moving from serving meals to Safe Outdoor Space residents in Denver to partnering with the Golden United Methodist Church to serve meals to the unsheltered in Golden (which includes these Sharing the Table events). Let Vanessa or Shannon know if you'd like to join in on these wonderful opportunities.