Presbyterian Women meets on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 10:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Our speaker will be Calvary member, Frank Esquer with “Frank Shares All!”. Ever wonder what our city was like in the past? Frank will tell us about the important backgrounds in Riverside. You will be saying, “I didn’t know that!” when he shares his vast knowledge of our amazing city with the PW group.

Please join us and as always, men are also welcome to attend this event. It’s one you won’t want to miss!

Hot Meals volunteers serve a delicious hot meal every Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Copeland Hall. Once the meal is finished, our guests have access to our Calvary Clothing and Shoe Closet also assisted by our volunteers. All are welcome! f you would like to be a volunteer for Hot Meals, call the church office (951) 686-0761.

If you think of Calvary as a colorful puzzle with lots of pieces, right now there is a big piece missing. That piece is young families.

I recently attended a 2-day workshop called Growing Young put on by Fuller Youth Institute, Pasadena. It is based on a book called Growing Young by Brad    Griffin and Dr. Kara Powell, the     Executive Director of FYI. It was held at Bel Air Presbyterian Church and was an amazing experience. This was the best takeaway: Growing Young is not a change in your youth ministry but a change in the culture of your church. That is so you can begin to intentionally get to know the youth people in your midst and invite them into the ministries of your church and even leadership.

There are six strategies that will be used to  implement the concept of Growing Young into Calvary and some of them we are      already doing. But there is more to be done. I want all of you to know more about these core strategies so that you can be a part of bringing Growing Young into our mission and ministries in a more focused way. 

My second class will be held on April 28 at 11:15 a.m. in Milliken Room so put it on your calendar. Please RSVP so I can plan.  See you there!

~ Pastor Erin

Hot Meals volunteers serve a delicious hot meal every Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Copeland Hall. Once the meal is finished, our guests have access to our Calvary Clothing and Shoe Closet also assisted by our volunteers. All are welcome! f you would like to be a volunteer for Hot Meals, call the church office (951) 686-0761.

Free Hot Showers by 1st Impressions - Riverside, CA

On the Third Sunday and Fifth Sunday of each month from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hosted by Calvary Presbyterian Church , 4495 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501 in the Lower Parking Lot before Hot Meals is provided. All are welcome

If you think of Calvary as a colorful puzzle with lots of pieces, right now there is a big piece missing. That piece is young families.

I recently attended a 2-day workshop called Growing Young put on by Fuller Youth Institute, Pasadena. It is based on a book called Growing Young by Brad    Griffin and Dr. Kara Powell, the     Executive Director of FYI. It was held at Bel Air Presbyterian Church and was an amazing experience. This was the best takeaway: Growing Young is not a change in your youth ministry but a change in the culture of your church. That is so you can begin to intentionally get to know the youth people in your midst and invite them into the ministries of your church and even leadership.

There are six strategies that will be used to  implement the concept of Growing Young into Calvary and some of them we are already doing. But there is more to be done. I want all of you to know more about these core strategies so that you can be a part of bringing Growing Young into our mission and ministries in a more focused way. 

I will be holding two classes the first class on  April 21  at 11:15 a.m. in Milliken Room so put this on your calendar. Please RSVP so I can plan.  See you there!

~ Pastor Erin

Calvary Women Friendship Circle Bible Study

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Noon to 1:30 pm Milliken Room

Sacred Encounters: The Power and Presence of Jesus Christ in Luke-Acts

Lesson Six: A Person with a Physical Disability Encounters Jesus Acts 3:1-10

Lesson Seven: An Ethiopian Eunuch Encounters the Good News of Jesus Acts 8:26-40

Lessons presented by Marjie Boyer, Moderator.

We invite you to attend. Everyone is welcome and parking for this event is free.

Calvary Prime Time Senior Ministry

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

10:00 am to Noon Fellowship Hall

Prime Time will present “Riverside County Animal Services” by Public Services Officer, Kerri Mabee.

Please RSVP to Debbie Keller (951) 780-4523 or Sandi Cieluch in the church office (951) 686-0761 the Monday before the event. We can’t wait to see you there!

Hot Meals volunteers serve a delicious hot meal every Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Copeland Hall. Once the meal is finished, our guests have access to our Calvary Clothing and Shoe Closet also assisted by our volunteers. All are welcome! f you would like to be a volunteer for Hot Meals, call the church office (951) 686-0761.

Presbyterian Women will have a meeting and luncheon on Saturday, April 13, 2024, 10:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. April is a time that Presbyterian Women around the country will be celebrating the group’s birthday. Calvary will again have the pleasure of hosting the local P.W. groups from San Bernardino, Redlands and Hemet with a meeting and luncheon in Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP to Sandi (951) 686-0761 or by email church@calvarypresch.com for this event.

Please join us!

Men’s Breakfast will meet on Saturday, April 13, 2024 in Westminster Hall at 8:30 a.m.

Gentlemen, please join us for breakfast and amazing fellowship!

Hot Meals volunteers serve a delicious hot meal every Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Copeland Hall. Once the meal is finished, our guests have access to our Calvary Clothing and Shoe Closet also assisted by our volunteers. All are welcome! f you would like to be a volunteer for Hot Meals, call the church office (951) 686-0761.

Presbyterian Women meets on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 10:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Our speaker will be Jenn Detroit, who has worked for Disney, Universal, and Nickelodeon in their animation departments among other artistic venues. You won’t want to miss her inspirational and entertaining presentation.

Please join us and as always, men are also welcome to attend this event. It’s one you won’t want to miss!

Hot Meals volunteers serve a delicious hot meal every Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Copeland Hall. Once the meal is finished, our guests have access to our Calvary Clothing and Shoe Closet also assisted by our volunteers. All are welcome! f you would like to be a volunteer for Hot Meals, call the church office (951) 686-0761.

Free Hot Showers by 1st Impressions - Riverside, CA

On the Third Sunday and Fifth Sunday of each month from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hosted by Calvary Presbyterian Church , 4495 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501 in the Lower Parking Lot before Hot Meals is provided. All are welcome

Easter Flower Cross — An Easter Sunday tradition! At Calvary, it is our tradition on Easter Sunday to bring a flower (or two or three) from your home garden, or you can pick one from our rose garden. The flowers are added to the flower cross we will have at the front of the church during our Easter worship service. When the service is over, have your picture taken with the flower cross. Everyone loves this tradition and you will too!

Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. on the front lawn of the church. Plan to bring your young children and grandchildren. Bring an Easter basket and we will send the kids home with a goodie bag and a book. Then join us at 9:45 a.m. for worship in the Sanctuary. Everyone is welcome!

Our church offices will be closed in observance of Good Friday. We will re-open on Monday, April 1, 2024.

Maundy Thursday Worship Service is a contemplative Service with Liturgy, Music, and Communion that pull us into Jesus’ Last Day. Please join us at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Everyone is welcome!

Graveside Service for Robert “Bob” SWartzel

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 1:00 p.m. Olivewood Cemetery

Robert “Bob” Swartzel, a long-time member of Calvary, will be remembered by his family and friends at a graveside service at Olivewood Cemetery, 3300 Central Ave., Riverside, CA 92506. It will take place on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. on the “new side” (north side) of Olivewood. All are welcome.

Please keep the Swartzel Family in your thoughts and prayers.

Hot Meals volunteers serve a delicious hot meal every Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Copeland Hall. Once the meal is finished, our guests have access to our Calvary Clothing and Shoe Closet also assisted by our volunteers. All are welcome! f you would like to be a volunteer for Hot Meals, call the church office (951) 686-0761.

Palm Sunday Processional is Sunday, March 24, 2024. We will gather on the church steps at 9:35 a.m. and distribute palms and the refrain music we will be singing. Palm Sunday Worship Service will begin at 9:45 a.m. Join us! All are welcome!

Immediately following our soup supper is the Lenten Vespers Service on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Transept Chapel in the Sanctuary. All are welcome!

Our Final Lenten Soup Supper is on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in Westminster Hall. Everyone is welcome!

Please sign up to bring soup, salad or bread.

Calvary Women Friendship Circle Bible Study

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Noon to 1:30 pm Milliken Room

Sacred Encounters: The Power and Presence of Jesus Christ in Luke-Acts

Lesson Six: A Person with a Physical Disability Encounters Jesus Acts 3:1-10 will be presented by Marjie Boyer, Moderator.

We invite you to attend. Everyone is welcome and parking for this event is free.

Calvary Prime Time Senior Ministry

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

10:00 am to Noon Fellowship Hall

Prime Time will present “Col. Young Oak Kim: Unsung Hero” by UCR Professor Edward Chang.

Please RSVP to Debbie Keller (951) 780-4523 or Sandi Cieluch in the church office (951) 686-0761 the Monday before the event. We can’t wait to see you there!

Hot Meals volunteers serve a delicious hot meal every Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Copeland Hall. Once the meal is finished, our guests have access to our Calvary Clothing and Shoe Closet also assisted by our volunteers. All are welcome! f you would like to be a volunteer for Hot Meals, call the church office (951) 686-0761.

Free Hot Showers by 1st Impressions - Riverside, CA

On the Third Sunday and Fifth Sunday of each month from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hosted by Calvary Presbyterian Church , 4495 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501 in the Lower Parking Lot before Hot Meals is provided. All are welcome

In 2024, Calvary Presbyterian Church will continue to fight against the challenges of disease, disaster, displacement and other concerns that leave people hungry. Please join in as we raise funds to help neighbors near and far get the meals they need for  today and sustainable food security for  tomorrow.

Calvary is organizing a team that will meet Sunday, March 17, 2024. Registration starts at 1:10 p.m. and the Walk starts at 1:30 p.m. We will meet at the First United Methodist Church, 4845 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA 92506 and walk to Trinity Lutheran Church and then back to The First United Methodist Church. The Walk route is 2 miles.

If you would like to become a member of the Calvary team or support the 2024 Riverside CROP HUNGER WALK with a monetary donation, please contact Rosie Heath at (951) 818-9448 or email her at  misspetuniarh@aol.com. Twenty-five percent of the money raised at Calvary Presbyterian Church will benefit our own Hot Meals Program.