Calvary Church Newsletter
FamilyLife Canada Weekend Getaway Marriage Conference – Huntsville, Ontario
November 20 – 22, 2026
Location
Deerhurst Resort
1235 Deerhurst Dr, Huntsville, ON P1H 2E8
Registration Rates
(Hotel, meals, and parking NOT included)
$325/couple – Early Bird Rate (until November 2nd)
$425/couple – Regular Rate.
$225/couple – Group Rate. Come with a group and SAVE ANOTHER $100 OFF the Early Bird Rate!
If you bring a group of ten or more couples, get TWO FREE HOTEL NIGHTS.
Click HERE to sign up for the Encounter the Truth event.
The Bridges curriculum helps Christians engage Muslims by focusing on concepts shared by both faiths, creating a “bridge” of connection that ultimately leads to Jesus. You will learn about Islam, the different beliefs and practices of Muslims, and most importantly, how to bridge the gospel.
Click HERE to sign up for the course.
You can purchase your book HERE.
Click HERE to get the full prayer guide.
Youth Ministry
Our Youth Sunday school class (for both Junior and Senior High students) takes place between the two services (start time about 10 am). Location: youth area (take south stairwell all the way up to the top).
Our Senior High youth meet on Thursday evenings, starting at 6:00 pm.
To register for youth programs, please sign up HERE.
Giving Update
As of August 30, 2026*
General Giving: $637,278
Budget: $695,333
Other Designated: $7,301
REMAIN Capital Campaign (since start of campaign, as of September 4, 2:45 pm): $283,607
*Does not include Canada Helps giving
Calendar of Events: October
Sat Oct 10- Bridges Course 10:00am
Mon Oct 12 – Floor Hockey 7:00pm
Tues Oct 13- Soul Food 6:00pm
Women’s Bible Study 7:00pm
Wed Oct 14- Men’s Bible Study 7:00pm
Thurs Oct 15- Calvary Mom’s 9:45am
Senior’s Potluck 11:00am
Senior Youth 6:30pm
Studies in Zechariah Bible Study 7:30 pm
Sat Oct 17 – Bridges Course 10:00am
Sun Oct 18- Awana 6:15pm
Mon Oct 19- Floor Hockey 7:00pm
Tues Oct 20- Soul Food 6:00pm
Wed Oct 21- Prayer Meeting 7:00pm
Thurs Oct 22- Senior High Youth 6:30pm
Sat Oct 24- Bridges Course 10:00am
Praise and Worship Night 7:00pm
Sun Oct 25- Newcomer’s Reception 12:30pm
Awana 6:15pm
Mon Oct 26- Municipal Election Polling Station
Floor Hockey- 7:00pm
Tues Oct 27- Soul Food 6:00pm
Women’s Bible Study 7:00pm
Wed Oct 28- Men’s Bible Study 7:00pm
Thurs Oct 29- Calvary Moms 9:45am
Senior High Youth 6:30pm
Fri Oct 30- Heritage Hub 9:00am
Sat Oct 31- Heritage Hub 9:00am
Bridges Course 10:00am
Children’s Ministries
To register your child(ren) for one of our programs for 2026-2027, please sign up HERE.
Sunday Mornings
We have children’s Sunday school during the services. Children will join the services for the first 10 minutes and then head to their classes together. We offer Sunday school up to grade 5 during both services and a nursery during the 9:15 service. We also have a parent/tot room where parents can stay with their infant and watch the service livestream.
Awana
Awana is a Biblically based program that helps children grow in their discipleship with Christ. The 2026-2027 season starts Sunday, September 20, at 6:00 pm. REGISTER your child today!
Calvary Groups
Our small groups and ministry groups continue to meet together, some of which meet in person, others online, and others a hybrid of the two.
If you are interested in joining one of the groups below (or facilitating your own group), please contact the church at [email protected] or call 416-466-3040 to get connected.
Danforth West Small Group CO-ED (Castle Frank Station)
Starting Tuesday November 3rd, 6pm to 7:30pm
Bi-weekly on Tuesdays.
Contact: [email protected]
The Men’s Fellowship and Bible Study meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 7:00 pm. Location: Clarkson Room (adult basement classroom).
Prayer Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 7:00 pm. Location: Clarkson Room (adult basement classroom). All are welcome!
The Seniors’ Bible Study meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month, shortly after 11:00 am in Missionary Hall. A potluck lunch is included on the 3rd Thursday. The next Bible study (potluck) is October 15.
The Calvary Moms Bible Study meets every other Thursday morning from 9:45 – 11:15 am in the adult basement classroom. Childcare is available. The next study is on October 15.
Rev. Ron Grossman of Israel’s Hope Ministries is leading an in-depth Bible study on the book of Zechariah. The next study date is Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 pm in the adult basement classroom.
There is a “Bible chat” on Zoom, using the discussion questions from the previous Sunday sermon. The chat meets on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. All are welcome.
Heritage Hubs
Calvary Church will serve as one of the host sites for Heritage Hubs, which teaches seminary-level courses towards a certificate or degree program.
Click HERE to find out more about Heritage Hubs, and click HERE to submit a form to Heritage Theological Seminary, indicating your interest.
Giving Options
a. Go to our website, www.calvarychurch.ca, and click on the “Donate” tab at the top. OR
b. Text or use a mobile app to text “calvarychurchca” (no spaces or dots) to 77977. This will prompt a link for a one-time set-up.
If you wish to designate your gift to something other than the categories in the drop-down menu, please select “Tithes and Offerings” and specify in the memo where you would like to direct the gift.
2. E-transfer to [email protected]. If we do not have your contact information on file, please specify in the “Message” section your full name and an email and/or mailing address that we can send your tax receipt to.
RightNow Media
Click HERE to sign up for Calvary Church’s RightNow Media account (for free!) Access the world’s largest library of Bible study video resources for adults, youth, and children. Great for small group or personal study!
Prayer Requests
If you have prayer requests that you would like to share with the church family, you may send them to [email protected]. Please indicate how you want your request to be shared:
a) With the Pastors only
b) With the Pastors and staff team
c) In the Prayer Prompter Distribution lists
