CALVARY CHURCH — Who We Are

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Calvary Church, in historic Danvers, MA., welcomes God's people unconditionally and without judgment or reservation. All will find a place at our communion table -- wherever they are in our Lord’s journey.

We are blessed with a vibrant, engaged and caring congregation that celebrates a diversity of ages, experiences, orientations, and socio-economic background. Together, through Sunday services, our outreach and
in-reach programs, and through our children’s and adult Christian education, we share the work, commitment and joy that come from a deep love for our church and for each other.

Calvary’s greatest asset is its people. Our lay leadership is fully involved in some 26 ministries that run the gamut from children and youth to hospitality, outreach, pastoral care, worship, music, prayer shawl knitting, as well as the daily operation of the parish.

Community outreach is an essential aspect of Calvary.
We assist disadvantaged families in the area by working through a local social worker to provide children’s clothing and household goods.

Our “Outreach Room” is well stocked with clothing sorted by size and gender, which is regularly distributed to families in need. On Saturdays, we provide breakfasts for the Salem Shelter for the Homeless.

One of our young people established the ongoing “Lemons to Love” campaign that raises funds for children with HIV/AIDS in Africa and, the annual Giving Tree is a Calvary Christmas tradition that provides parishioners with the opportunity to contribute gifts for disadvantaged children.

Calvary’s signature community offering is the annual Blessing of the Animals at Endicott Park in Danvers, which regularly draws hundreds of people and their pets.

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