EVENTS
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CELEBRATE RECOVERY: APPRECIATION DINNER
Tuesday, November 4
6 PM
Are you part of the CLC Celebrate Recovery team or interested in getting involved? Join us for a special Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Tuesday, November 4 at 6 PM! Enjoy a meal, connect with others, and learn how you can serve in this life-changing ministry. Dinner provided—please RSVP in the CLC foyer! -

EMBRACE GRACE BABY SHOWER
Saturday, November 8
1 - 3 PMAll CLC women are invited to the Embrace Grace Baby Shower on Saturday, November 8. Click on the link below to shop our Amazon Wish List baby registry.
Embrace Grace exists to help inspire and equip the church to love and encourage single, pregnant young women and their families. Women experiencing unexpected pregnancies receive practical, spiritual, and emotional support through these global support groups.Through this message of love, Embrace Grace helps women see that they can have their baby and their dreams too! Being pro-love is an action, the boots on the ground, the hands and feet of Jesus, the church. Together, we can make abortion unthinkable.
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VOICE OF TRUTH QUARTET
Saturday, November 8
6 PM
With one voice declaring the message of Jesus Christ, southern gospel quartet, Voice of Truth Quartet with be in service with us for a night of worship on Saturday, November 8 at 6 PM. -

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Operation Christmas Child is simple way of sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with children all around the world.
Sunday, November 9:
CLC members return filled boxesThursday, November 13 @ 6 PM:
CLC members will join together to fill 300+ boxes with the donations from CLC Christmas in July.
Check out our Amazon Wish to shop for additional items to fill boxes at our Packing Party. Click HERE to shop online and ship directly to the church. -

LIGHT OF ABBY SCHOLARSHIP BAKE SALE
Saturday, November 15
9 AM - 1 PM
The Light of Abby Scholarship was created in memory of Abby McElroy after her passing in 2015. With the support of our community, several scholarships have been provided to GCHS Band seniors over the years in honor of Abby.Today is their annual bake sale that will be held at CLC (outside at the circle drive) from 9 AM - 1 PM (or sold out) to support the Light of Abby Scholarship fund! Stop by and grab some great homemade treats!
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LOCAL CHURCH DROP OFF: OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Every year, National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child shoesboxes takes place the third week in November when more than 4,500 drop-off locations open across the country. This year, CLC is a drop off location. Drop off times are listed below.
To save time when dropping off shoebox gifts, click on the link below to fill out the online drop-off form.Mon, Nov. 17: 4 - 7 PM
Tue, Nov. 18: 4 - 7 PM
Wed, Nov. 19: 4 - 6 PM
Thu, Nov. 20: 10 AM - 12PM
Fri, Nov. 21: 12 - 3 PM
Sat, Nov. 22: 9 AM - 12 PM
Sun, Nov. 23: 1 - 3 PM
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CLC FRIENDSGIVING
Wednesday, November 19
7 PM
Meet us in the CLC Fellowship Hall at 7 PM for a time of fellowship and giving thanks. Please bring a bite sized, ready to serve appetizer or dessert to share. Calvary Kids and CLC Students will meet in the Fellowship Hall with the adult classes. -

KICKSTART YOUTH CONFERENCE
January 4-6, 2026
RISE UP. LIGHTS UP. LET’S GLO.
Kickstart Youth Conference is back! Kickstart ‘26 is a place for YOUTH (grades 7-12) to encounter the presence of God. We’re calling a Kickstart and awakening in this generation to shine their light in the darkness.FREE CONFERENCE. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
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PRAYER GATHERINGS
Weekdays: 6 - 7 AM
Thursday (women only): 10 AM
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EMBRACE GRACE
Wednesdays at 7 PM
Mission: To inspire and equip the church to love on single and pregnant young women and their families.
Vision: For every girl with an unplanned pregnancy to have a church to go to for spiritual, emotional and physical support. -

THE GAP: YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
Young Adult Ministry: ages 18-30
Every Thursday at CLC: 7 PMTHE GAP: A gathering of young adults that seek Jesus together, keep the middle ground strong and bridge the gap.
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FRIDAY NIGHT HOPE HANGOUT
Students (gradese 7-12) meet every Friday night at Jesus Saves Ministry in Granite City, IL from 6:30 - 8 PM.
A night full of worship, games, and encouraging messages!
Jesus Saves Ministry
3717D Nameoki Road
Granite City, IL 62040 -

CELEBRATE RECOVERY
Fridays at CLC
Doors Open: 6:30 PM | Meeting: 7 PM
Are you struggling? Addiction? Anxiety? Anything that is holding you back in life is worth checking out Celebrate Recovery! Don’t let hurts, habits, and hang ups of life hold you down!Celebrate Recovery (CR) is a Christ-Centered recovery program. This bible-based program creates a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life. Childcare will be provided.
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JOY PALS: Women 55+
Women, 55+ years old, meet with CLC friends on the second Tuesday of every month of the year. Contact the church office or Jean Rich for details on the monthly outing location and to RSVP.
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MEN'S BREAKFAST
Note that the the date change for the September 2025 meeting: Saturday, September 6
Men of Calvary (all ages) meet the second Saturday of each month (excluding June, July, and August) in the Fellowship Hall from 8:30 - 9:30 AM. Breakfast is served, followed by devotional.

