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Feb 2021
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Our Director of Youth Christian Education, Susan Palmer, has prepared something special for families to celebrate Lent together at home. We will be delivering kits to participating families filled with symbols of the season and resources to help you follow Jesus through the 40-day spiritual preparation of Easter. This “Lent in a Bag” devotional kit has everything you need to participate in our virtual Lenten program. Every item will correspond to a hands-on activity and will connect to Susan’s sermons which will be celebrated via Zoom according to the schedule below. Kits......
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Jan 2021
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Collecting Thru Feb 7, 2021 | 5:00 p.m. Calvary is assisting The Batavia United Way in creating Valentine’s Day cards for senior citizens residing in assisted living, rehabilitation, and long-term care facilities. These Seniors have been greatly impacted by the safety restrictions brought on by the pandemic. Let’s send a little love to our senior neighbors and brighten their day. Click Here to download your Calvary themed valentines, color, and fill with love. If desired, you are also invited to send your own Valentine’s Day card creations. Cards will be collected thru......
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Dec 2020
Celebrating the Winter Solstice Dec 21, 2020 | 6:00 p.m. On one special night in December, we celebrate the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. The anticipation of Christmas can be a joyful time for many, but others may feel lost, empty, and alone. This speaks particularly to persons who have had a difficult year, to those dealing with COVID-19, and losses of all kinds. On Monday, December 21, the Downtown Batavia churches will ring their bells at 6:00 PM inviting all those who are having a hard time on......
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Dec 2020
How Can You Help? Dec 21, 2020 | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. For the many families who struggle with hunger and homelessness, celebrating the holidays can be tough. The need is growing especially as many of our neighbors have been impacted by the economic and health effects of COVID-19. Please share in your abundance by donating items to fill Christmas stockings for local children in need (15 girls and 15 boys). Small items such as; toys, books, games, candy, gift cards, body lotions, and other small items that would fit into......
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Oct 2020
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Annual Blessing of the Animals Oct 1, 2020 | 12:15 p.m. Join friends and neighbors in the parish courtyard for our annual blessing of the animals. You are welcome to bring your leashed pet or keep your pet in a carrier. We welcome all pets: furry, scaly, and feathery, as well as stuffed animals or pictures of your pet! This special event offered by Calvary Episcopal Church is free and open to ALL members of the community of any religious affiliation. On this day, we celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Francis......
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Sep 2020
How Can You Help? Oct 10, 2020 | 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For the millions of families who struggle with hunger, celebrating the holidays can be tough. The need is growing especially as many of our neighbors have been impacted by the economic and health effects of COVID-19, please share your abundance by donating non-perishable food as well as cash donations to benefit the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry. Thanksgiving-themed non-perishable items, such as cranberry sauce, gravy, canned vegetables, instant potatoes, and pie filling will help set the table for a family......
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Sep 2020
Jun 08, 2021 | 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. This small group provides space for prayerful support and discussion as we look at issues happening in our local area, Illinois, country, and the world around us. The participants bring the “raw materials” for a discussion of their ideas as we try to make sense of it all from a Christian point of view. Due to COVID-19, we have moved to a virtual format via Zoom. Zoom Instructions: Zoom is an online video-conferencing application. It allows groups of people to gather using a computer,......
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Aug 2020
Believin’ Buddies Bible Adventures Aug 2-6, 2021 | 7:00 p.m. Our Director of Youth Christian Education, Susan Palmer, has prepared an energetic virtual VBS Show for children and families to watch together. Families are invited to join a live broadcast via Facebook Live for stories, songs, prayer, and lots of fun. Join ‘Susie the Puppet’ and her friends, Believing Buddies Bible Adventures – Superheroes for God! We will be exploring The COURAGE of David. The STRENGTH of Samson. The SELFLESSNESS of Esther. And, the FAITH of Noah. You will also meet new......
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