Worship

• Worship Schedule
• Directions to Calvary Church
• Methodist Liturgy
• Calvary Choir
• Past Sermons

Calvary Church is a warm and inviting spiritual community, and our worship services are rich with Scripture, songs, prayer, message and fellowship. Whether you are a long time member, a visitor to the Arlington area, or are seeking a church community to become involved with, you will find open hearts, open minds and open doors at Calvary Church, United Methodist.

All are welcome to join in our services, and we look forward to seeing you and worshipping God with you.

Worship Schedule

9:30 a.m. Sunday School (September through June)
During the school year, we offer Sunday School classes for all ages, toddler through adult. Click here for more information on Christian Education at Calvary Church.

10:30 a.m. Worship Service

• Wheelchair Accessible
• Infant/Toddler space available above the sanctuary, where parents can still hear the worship service
• Junior Church during worship service for school age children

Communion Service is the first Sunday of each month. In the Methodist tradition, all are welcome to share in communion.

Directions to Calvary Church

The church is in East Arlington on the corner of Mass. Ave. and Linwood St. Linwood St. is a short dead end street that ends within sight of beautiful Spy Pond. The church is near the Minuteman Bicycle Path and is between Capitol Theater and Arlington Center. Arlington is between Cambridge and Lexington.

From Route 2 East: Exit at Lake Street, go to Mass. Ave. and turn left.

From Route 93 South: Exit at Medford Square, right at rotary, left in the square, right at Route 16 West, go to Mass. Ave. and turn right.

Parking: Park on Mass. Ave. and surrounding streets. Please do not park in the semicircular driveway in front of the church.

Methodist Liturgy

The Worship Services at Calvary Church follow the basic pattern of Worship of the United Methodist Church. After welcome and announcements, the congregation joins the worship leader in the Call to Worship and Unison Prayer. Hymns are sung and Scriptures are read. After the Scripture reading, the children gather at the front of the church for a special children's message. Following this message, the children are led to the Nursery or to Junior Church according to their age.

The sermon is delivered to the worshippers, followed by the offering, prayers and more hymns. The service includes a time for the congregation to share its joys and concerns, and concludes after a final "passing of the peace" where worshippers greet each other.

For more information and detail on the liturgy and order of service at Calvary Church, click here for a PDF containing additional detail on the elements of our services.

Calvary Choir

The Calvary Choir adds joy and music to our worship service each Sunday. The choir is now back in session. From September through June, the choir meets to rehearse each Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. All interested singers are welcome to participate. The choir is under the able direction of Sue Paro and adds a great deal to the worship experience. The choir sings a variety of styles and types of music from classical to contemporary, from early American to gospel.

Past Sermons

Included here are a few examples of past sermons. Clicking on a sermon title below will open a PDF of the sermon in a new window.