Young Adult Ministry 2014-2015

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.

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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.

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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