Calendar
News & Updates
Upcoming Events
Wednesday Night Supper
Come together for community meals every week! It’s a great chance to connect over a meal. Cost: $7 for adults and youth (13+), $3 for kids (12 and under), with a $20 family maximum.
Voting on Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Welcome Statement
We’ll hold an official vote on becoming a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Congregation. During the straw poll on January 12, the congregation expressed overwhelming support for this ministry.
Annual Finance Meeting
Key topics will include the 2025 budget and the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) welcoming statement. All members are encouraged to attend!
Wednesday Night Supper
Come together for community meals every week! It’s a great chance to connect over a meal. Cost: $7 for adults and youth (13+), $3 for kids (12 and under), with a $20 family maximum.
Spiritual Gifts Retreat
Join us for the Spiritual Gifts Retreat hosted by the Saint Paul Area Synod on Saturday, February 1, from 9:00am to 4:00pm at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Circle Pines, MN. This retreat will help you explore the question, “Who has God created me to be?” Through spiritual gift inventories, conversation, and other tools, you'll gain a better understanding of your unique gifts and how to use them to serve your faith community and the world. The retreat will be led by Pastor Justin Grimm (SPAS) and Pastor Kirsten Fryer (Bethlehem in the Midway, St. Paul). The cost is $25 per person, which includes lunch. Consider joining others from Mount Calvary to attend and discover how your gifts can impact our community.
Wednesday Night Supper
Come together for community meals every week! It’s a great chance to connect over a meal. Cost: $7 for adults and youth (13+), $3 for kids (12 and under), with a $20 family maximum.
Women's Retreat - Winter 2025
Take some time for yourself and join us for our Women’s Retreat at Mount Olivet Retreat Center in Farmington, MN, from Saturday, March 1 at 10am to Sunday, March 2 at 10am. This is a weekend to gather, laugh, relax, and connect with other women in our community.
Church Office Closed
The church office will be closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 20.
Budget Meeting
This will be a great chance to ask questions and dive deeper into the 2025 budget to help you prepare for the Annual Finance Meeting on Sunday, January 26.
Christmas Eve Worship Services
Join us for Christmas Eve worship at 2:00pm, 4:00pm, or 10:00pm. This service is livestreamed on YouTube at 4:00pm.
Festive Sweater Sunday Worship
Wear your festive Christmas sweaters to worship this day!
Blue Christmas Worship
Join us for prayer and comfort on one of the longest nights of the year.
Advent Small Group
Wednesdays in Advent at 5:00pm (12/4 & 12/11) and 5:30pm (12/18) | Fellowship Hall
This Advent season, we’re creating space for small group devotion and reflection.
December 4 & 11: Devotional sheets will be available on all tables during Wednesday Night Suppers at 5:00pm. You’re invited to reflect at your table or join a designated table for intentional conversation and reflection.
December 18: While there is no supper, we’ll gather at 5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall for a devotional before the Blue Christmas service.
This is a wonderful opportunity to engage in community and grow in faith together. We hope to see you there!
Service of Nine Lessons & Carols
Experience the beauty of Christmas with scripture, carols, and music performed by our choirs and bell ensembles.
Sunday Worship
Join us on Sunday mornings as we celebrate the anticipation of Christ’s birth.
Midweek Advent Worship
Featuring Holden Evening Prayer by Marty Haugen, a message, and Communion.
Wednesday Night Supper
Come together for community meals every week! It’s a great chance to connect over a meal. Cost: $7 for adults and youth (13+), $3 for kids (12 and under), with a $20 family maximum.
Advent Small Group
Wednesdays in Advent at 5:00pm (12/4 & 12/11) and 5:30pm (12/18) | Fellowship Hall
This Advent season, we’re creating space for small group devotion and reflection.
December 4 & 11: Devotional sheets will be available on all tables during Wednesday Night Suppers at 5:00pm. You’re invited to reflect at your table or join a designated table for intentional conversation and reflection.
December 18: While there is no supper, we’ll gather at 5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall for a devotional before the Blue Christmas service.
This is a wonderful opportunity to engage in community and grow in faith together. We hope to see you there!
Congregational Meeting & Vote
We invite you to a Congregational Meeting and Vote on Sunday, December 8, immediately following 9:30am worship. At this meeting, we will discuss and vote on an amended purchase agreement for the sale of a portion of our north property. Learn more about the details of this amendment here.
We encourage all members to attend and participate in this vote. If you have questions or need more information, please contact the church office or a council member before December 8.
Sunday Worship
Join us on Sunday mornings as we celebrate the anticipation of Christ’s birth.
Midweek Advent Worship
Featuring Holden Evening Prayer by Marty Haugen, a message, and Communion.
Wednesday Night Supper
Come together for community meals every week! It’s a great chance to connect over a meal. Cost: $7 for adults and youth (13+), $3 for kids (12 and under), with a $20 family maximum.
Advent Small Group
Wednesdays in Advent at 5:00pm (12/4 & 12/11) and 5:30pm (12/18) | Fellowship Hall
This Advent season, we’re creating space for small group devotion and reflection.
December 4 & 11: Devotional sheets will be available on all tables during Wednesday Night Suppers at 5:00pm. You’re invited to reflect at your table or join a designated table for intentional conversation and reflection.
December 18: While there is no supper, we’ll gather at 5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall for a devotional before the Blue Christmas service.
This is a wonderful opportunity to engage in community and grow in faith together. We hope to see you there!
Thanksgiving Eve Worship & Pie
Join us for a short, festive worship service, followed by pie in the Fellowship Hall! To make it a sweet success, we’d love your help. Sign up by Sunday, November 24 to bring a pre-cut pie, serve, or help with cleanup. 🥧🍁
Wednesday Night Supper
Come together for community meals every week! It’s a great chance to connect over a meal. Cost: $7 for adults and youth (13+), $3 for kids (12 and under), with a $20 family maximum.
Wednesday Night Supper
Come together for community meals every week! It’s a great chance to connect over a meal. Cost: $7 for adults and youth (13+), $3 for kids (12 and under), with a $20 family maximum.
Election Day - Church Office Closed
Mount Calvary will be open for voting, but the church office will be closed. Staff will be available through email.
All Saints Sunday
On All Saints Sunday, we will have a special service to remember and thank our loved ones through prayer, candles, and music. As part of the service, you'll have the opportunity to light a candle in remembrance of your loved one(s) who have gone before us. It's a moment to cherish their memory and the impact they had on our lives.
Pumpkins & Praise: Fall Fun for All-Ages
Join us for a special evening of pumpkin decorating, crafts, cookie decorating, and worship on October 30 from 6:30-8pm! This all-ages event will feature autumn and Halloween-themed activities, along with music and prayer. We’re also seeking pumpkin donations to ensure everyone can participate. If you’re able to help, we’d greatly appreciate it! Note: This event will replace confirmation, youth group, and our regular Wednesday worship service. We hope to see you for this night of fun, creativity, and fellowship!