Calvary Church Young Adult Ministry
2014 2015
WELCOME to Young Adult Minstry! We are very excited for all that God has in store for us this next year as we spend time together studying the Word, serving, and experiencing God’s love in community. In these pages you’ll find some information about each of Calvary’s young adult communities, upcoming events, and ways that you can get connected and involved! We are very passionate about seeing you grow in your relationship with Christ, so please do not hesitate to contact us. In Christ, Young Adult Ministry Staff Young Adult Ministry Office Monday-Friday | 8:30am-5:00pm Phone: (616) 956-9377, ext. 5181 Email: nuecker@calvarygr.org Web: calvarygr.org
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Church Service Times Sunday Mornings: 8:10, 9:40 and 11:15am Sunday Evenings: 6:00pm (Chapel)
All Young Adult events Worship Night
October 2 | 7:00pm | Chapel
Fall Retreat
October 24-26 Meet in Room 121 at 5pm
This year’s theme is Acceptance, Love, Identity. Break away for a weekend retreat. Be refreshed and rejuvenated through teachings, worship, and time with the Lord. Cost is $50 if you register at MyCalvaryGR.org by October 5 ($65 after that date).
Thanksgiving Feast
Nov. 23 | 6:30pm | Room 129
Come be encouraged as you hear how God has been at work in the lives of other young adults. We’ll share a wonderful fall feast, dessert and entertainment; then we’ll pause to listen to one another share some of the blessings we have experienced from God over the last year.
Christmas Party
December 3 | 7:00-10:00pm Downtown Market (435 Ionia SW)
Book Club
$10 each, space is limited. Register at MyCalvaryGR.org.
We will discuss Battles Christians Face and enjoy breakfast together.
Worship Night
November 15 | 10:00am | TBA
January 8 | 7:00pm | Chapel
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All Young Adult events 3 Mile Project
February 22 | 4:00-10:00pm 3050 Walkent NW | Cost TBA Meet us at 3 Mile Project for games, movies, worship and a fantastic time.
Book Club
March 28 | 10:00am | TBA
We will discuss Pilgrim’s Progress and enjoy breakfast together.
Worship Night
April 16 | 7:00pm | Chapel
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College a community for young adults 18-22
No need to register, just show up!
This year we will take a walk with the disciples as we study the Parables of Jesus. Together we’ll explore how Jesus’ parables awaken and challenge us. They awaken us to spiritual insights by giving us a glimpse of His Kingdom, and they prompt us to grow as we are challenged to face the true condition of our hearts. Throughout the year we’ll also take time for a few “mini-series” to reflect on our relationships, stewardship, and God’s calling.
College Life Thursdays | 7:00pm | Room 108
Join us as we meet together as a community for worship, small groups, and teaching on Thursdays.
College Lunch Sundays | 12:30pm | Room 121
Come enjoy a free lunch every week after the third service. No lunches on Family Service Sundays. 5
College events
Note: Additional details will be announced in College Life & via email.
College Launch Week BBQ
Sept. 7 | 12:30pm | Room 121
College Life Launch with Joseph Solomon
Snow Tubing Night
Sept. 11 | 7:00pm | Room 108
January 23
Dinner Around Town
Guys’/Girls’ Night
Guys’/Girls’ Night
Bowlooza
Small Group Night Out
Worship/Bonfire
Sept. 16 | 5:30pm | Ent. J
October 10 | 7:00pm
November 6 | 7:00pm 6
February 13 | 7:00pm
March 24 | 6:00pm | Ent. J
May 14 | 7:00pm
Merge a community for single young adults ages 22-34
No need to register, just show up!
Join us as we engage in conversations about hospitality, stewardship, and calling. We’ll also spend some time studying the book of Habakkuk, and learn about God’s vision for us in relationships, evangelism and discipleship. Throughout the year we’ll also take time to dive into deeper discussions about the Sunday morning sermons as we take a pilgrimage through the book of Hebrews.
Merge Sundays | 11:15am | Room 137
Come just as you are and join us for a time of fellowship and prayer as we discuss the sermon and study God’s Word.
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Merge events Bonfire
September 19 | 7:00pm Enjoy a bonfire with all the fun & fixin’s.
Guys’ Night/Girls’ Night November 7 | 7:00pm
Grounded
Night on the Town Progressive Dinner
March 7 | 6:00pm
Meet others from Merge while enjoying a relaxing evening of dining around town.
Grounded
January 18 | 7:00pm | Clique
April 26 | 7:00pm | Clique Coffee
Valentine’s Luncheon for the Widowed
BBQ
Enjoy coffee and fellowship with your Merge friends at Clique (1600 East Beltline NE).
February 15 | 12:30pm | Rm 129
Let’s bless and encourage the widows of Calvary during this season of love.
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Note: Additional details will be announced in Merge & via email.
Enjoy coffee and fellowship with your Merge friends at Clique (1600 East Beltline NE).
May 16 | 6:00pm
Foundations a community for engaged and newly married young adults ages 22-34
Together we will spend time working on growing in our ability to communicate with our spouse, and how to set a road map for a future that glorifies God through our family unit. We’ll also spend time learning about stewardship and the often unseen expenses, as well as develop an understanding of how to function as a godly community of believers.
Foundations Sundays | 11:15am | Room 130
Foundations is a community of engaged and newly married young adults that get together to be challenged and encouraged as we focus on glorifying God through our marriages. 9
FoundAtions events Bonfire & Game Night September 26 | 7:00pm
Enjoy a bonfire & fun games as you get to know other young couples.
Game Night
January 16 | 7:00pm
Sweethearts Progressive Dinner
February 7 | 6:00pm | Ent. J
We will begin at church and then progress to a few restaurants around Grand Rapids.
Guys’/Girls’ Night March 20 | 7:00pm
BBQ
May 16 | 5:00pm 10
Note: Additional details will be announced in Foundations & via email.
Register for what events you need to know DO YOU TEXT? If you’d like to receive Young Adult Ministry updates via text, including event information and cancellations, email youngadults@calvarygr.org with your name, cell phone number and cell phone carrier (i.e. Verizon).
Pre-registration is important. It ensures that we are able to feed you & transport you! Questions? Contact Natalie in the Young Adult Ministry Office at 956-9377, ext. 5181. Option 1:
Register and pay online at MyCalvaryGR.org. If you have questions or problems with the site, email mycalvary@calvarygr.org.
Option 2:
Call our office at 956-9377, ext. 5181.
Option 3:
Email nuecker@calvarygr.org.
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Ministry Staff Sue Schroeder
Facilitator sschroeder@calvarygr.org
Natalie Uecker
Ministry Assistant nuecker@calvarygr.org
Mason Sherrill
Pastoral Staff msherrill@calvarygr.org
Vida Wilson
Pastoral Resident/College Resident vwilson@calvarygr.org
Calvary Church Young Adult Ministry PO Box 1600 | Grand Rapids MI | 49501 (616) 956-9377 | calvarygr.org