The Adult Forum
Adult Forum meets on Sunday mornings at 9:15 in the Browne Room in Weber Hall (education building) or in Wagner Hall (parish hall). Over the course of a year a variety of subjects may be discussed, from a study of the Gospel of John to what it means to be an Anglican (Episcopalian). Adult Forum provides a relaxed atmosphere where participants can sip a cup of coffee while they learn, grow and share their faith experiences.

How can I Be Part of the Adult Forum? You are invited to join the forum at any time. Adult Forums and classes are led by the Rector or other adults with the interest and expertise.   If you are interested in leading an Adult Forum please contact the Rector.

The "Book Nookers", a monthly book study and discussion held at The Southerlands retirement community on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10:45 a.m. till noon.   You don't need to live at the Southerlands to join "Book Nookers".   For more information please call the parish office at 635-2763.   March's book is Mutant Message Down Under by Marlo Morgan.

Education for Ministry (EfM)

EfM is a worldwide program developed by the School of Theology at the University of the South (Sewanee).  It holds that the foundation for bringing Christ to the world lies in a church empowered by an active, thrologically articulate laity.   EfM is a four year program.  Students enroll one year at a time and can transfer almost anywhere in the USA and in many foreign countries. 

How can I be part of EfM or learn more about the program?  For more information on EfM at Calvary please contact the parish office.

Calvary Crew (Youth Group)

Calvary Crew is open to all youth, age 11-18.  Friends are always welcome, as well.  The group meets every other Sunday night, beginning Sept. 14, 2008.   CC offers faith, fellowship, fun and, of course, food.   Information on special events for CC can be found on the Upcoming Events page.

Episcopal Children's Curriculum (ECC)

The Bible, liturgy and traditions of The Episcopal Church come to life for children in first through fifth grades in the Episcopal Children's Curriculum. ECC is rooted in scripture and incorporates The Book of Common Prayer and The Hymnal to teach church traditions and standard responses used during worship. The curriculum was recently updated to provide teachers with new resources for building stimulating and effective lessons. The three-year curriculum was developed in cooperation with the Center for the Ministry of Teaching at the Virginia Theological Seminary. Materials include teacher's guides and instructional support materials, student books, newspapers, take-home cards and puzzle pad

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Godly Play

On Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. our pre-school through kindergarten children enjoy Godly Play. Godly Play invites participants to come and play with God, using the language of our sacred stories and parables. Children learn to experience the Holy as they walk softly, talk softly and listen for the sometimes very soft voice of God. The Godly Play classroom is set up to catch the eye of a child as he or she enters the room. The storyteller (teacher) and children sit in a circle on the floor to experience the story of the day. Children move around as they use various art forms to do their work and then come back to the circle to have their feast. When parents come at the end of class each child receives a blessing from the storyteller before he or she leaves the room.

How Can I Become Part of ECC/Godly Play? All children age 21/2 through fifth grade are invited to join our Godly Play and ECC classes. Parents, all you have to do is call the parish office and let usknow you are interested, or just bring them to class any Sunday morning. You will be most welcome. All classes are held at 9:15 a.m. in Weber Hall, our education building. Weber Hall is the square white building diagonally across Second Street from the church.

Adults interested in becoming an ECC or Godly Play leader are invited to sit in on a class to experience firsthand how much fun the class can be. All adult class leaders (age 18 or older) are required by the Diocese of Virginia to take a four hour Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse course, sponsored by the diocese. For more information on training and dates for the course please contact the parish office.

Nursery

Calvary's nursery is a bright, sunny room on the second floor of Weber Hall (education building) that was repainted and refurbished in the summer of 2007. The nursery is open on Sunday mornings for the 10:30a.m. service, and staffed bya paid attendant plus a volunteer from the parish each week.  Nursery workers usually arrive between 10:15 and 10:20 a.m.

How can I Help With the Nursery? If you are interested in being a nursery volunteer, or would like more information about the nursery, please contact the parish office at 635-2763. All nursery volunteers are required by the Diocese of Virginia to take the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse course offered by the diocese.