Friendship Circle will Resume on Tuesday, September 15th at 6:00 p.m.
Friendship Circle is a group of women from Calvary that join together once a month for Bible Study and fellowship among friends. This is not just Bible Study. It is a time to get to know each other. We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Come join us!!!
Lectionary Bible Study will Resume on Sunday, August 2nd at 9:00 a.m.
Glen Gildemeister will be resuming his inspiring Lectionary Bible Study the First Sunday of each month – prior to worship form 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM . The study will be based on the Lectionary (lessons) for that Sunday.
Glen was the Director of the Regional History Center at Northern Illinois University and the University Archivist. He presents an interesting and informative study and we are so pleased that he will be back with us to lead us in Bible Study.
Besides – he makes wonderful baked goods! So come enjoy a cup of coffee, fresh bakery, fellowship and dig a little deeper into the lessons for that Sunday morning. It will enhance your worship experience! Thank you Glen!
New Women's Morning Bible Study to Begin on Thursday, August 6th
Ladies if you are looking for a daytime Bible Study this is for you!
Our new Bible Study will be held on the First Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Social distancing will be practiced.
Calvary's Kids
**UPDATE: At this time, we are not starting classes because of the increase of COVID cases in our area. The Committee will address the return of Calvary’s Kids Program after the first of the year.
Calvary's Kid's is an exciting Christian Education program for grades K-6 and when in session gathers on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 - 6:30 from Mid-September through May.
Calvary's Kids Service Project Night
On Wednesday, March 11, 2020 members of Calvary's Kids participated in a service project night at Calvary. They collected paper products for our Antigo Community Food Pantry and also made some beautiful homemade cards for the Ronald McDonald House families. Way to go Calvary's Kids, teachers, and families!!
Calvary's Kid's Christmas Program
Calvary's Kids had their Christmas program on Sunday, December 15, 2019 entitled, "The Twelve Symbols of Christmas," and it was informative and an absolute delight! A special thank you to our Calvary's Kids' leaders Jodi Betker Hilger, Jan Young, and Karen Williams and to our parents that help in so many ways. Also thank you Pastor Natalie Bassett for leading our worship service today. The families of our Calvary's Kids shared some delicious treats afterward with everyone in our fellowship hall.
Calvary's Kid's Family Dinner
Calvary's Kids Families Help Assemble School Kits for Lutheran World Relief
On Sunday, September 22, 2019 families from Calvary's Kids helped pack the school kits for Lutheran World Relief.
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Confirmation Class will Resume on Wednesday, November 4th.
The new Confirmation class will begin on Wednesday Nov. 4, for 7th and 8th grade students. A new curriculum has been ordered. We will use the Colaborate: Lutheran Confirmation material from Augsburg Fortress. Pastor Nicole has agreed to again lead our Confirmation Program and Lynda Eschmann will serve as small group leader. We look forward to a great beginning.
Congratulations 2020 Confirmands on Affirming Your Baptism!
Congratulations to our Confirmands: Blake Bradley Conant Jenna Louise Czerneski Brayden Jeffrey Vielbaum
Confirmation was held on October 25, 2020 with Pastor Nicole Behnke-Wilke presiding.
Calvary's Confirmation Class
Our confirmation Students collected canned soup for the “Souper Bowl of Caring”. Each member was asked to donate at least one can of soup for our local food pantry. Cash donations were also collected during the drive and soup purchased. The weigh-in at ACFP was 87#. Good job by all!
We thank all who contributed by filling the table and the collection bin with soup, money, paper bags & egg cartons.
Our 2020 Confirmation Students: Hazel McPhail, Chelsea Kubiaczyk, Brayden Vielbaum, Blake Conant, and Jenna Czerneski.
First Communion Class
First communion will be held in the Spring of 2021 for 3rd and 4th graders. More information will be available as details are worked out.
Congratulations Braden on Your First Communion !
Vacation Bible School - 2019
Calvary Lutheran Church, Antigo United Methodist Church, and St. John's in Polar joined together to have another exciting Vacation Bible School this summer!! This was held at Antigo United Methodist Church located at 2034 Fifth Avenue from Sunday, August 11th - Wednesday, August 14th from 5:30 PM- 8:00 PM for ages 4K - 5th grade.