Welcome TO THE KIDS AND FAMILY MINISTRY AT CALVARY
For families with children up to Grade 6, we have a Facebook page called SPARK Calvary which we are using to keep us connected:
Kids and Family Ministries strive to Support Parents And Reach Kids (S.P.A.R.K.) in becoming fully devoted followers of Christ. We love children and we desire to see them grow and mature in their relationship with Jesus!
We are excited to partner with you, the parent or care giver, in your child's spiritual development. Our programs and activities are designed with the purpose of reaching kids with the message of the Gospel as well as supporting parents and resourcing them to be the primary spiritual influence in nurturing and discipling their child's walk with God. Thank you for trusting your children to the care of our dedicated and loving workers who have the desire to see your child grow in Christ in a warm, safe atmosphere of learning and fun.
Child Safety
Check-In System
Sunday morning, all children up to Grade 6 are required to check-in at one of our Computerized Check-In Stations. This system helps us to keep your children safe while they are with us Sunday morning. Once you sign in using the touch screen, each child in your family will be given a label and you (the parent) will be given a claim ticket. The number on the claim ticket corresponds to the number on your child's sticker. This number is used to page you during the worship service and is needed when you pick your child up. Each child MUST wear their sticker and you will need to show your claim ticket to pick up your child at the end of the morning. A special sign in/out system is used during special events and summer camps.
Food Allergies & Epipens
All snacks provided at Calvary are nut-free. If your child requires an epipen for food allergies, we require parental permission before giving out any snack or treat. Our leaders will do their best to notify you in advance of any special events involving food so that you will have the opportunity to send in an alternate snack if needed. You may wish to leave a small, labelled bag of treats with your child's leader. We will do our best to accommodate other less severe food allergies, but we cannot guarantee the suitability of snacks served. It is our recommendation that you send snacks with your child if you have any concerns.
In all of our programs, children with allergies requiring an epipen MUST have their epipen in order to participate in any activity or program at Calvary. Failure to bring the epipen to the church means that your child will not be able to sign in to their program that day/evening.
MEET OUR CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRY TEAM
Tamara Blackburn
Children & Family Ministry Associate
I am married to my wonderful husband Kenny of many years and God has blessed us with two wonderful children. Now adults, my son Isaiah is in the Military in the Communications Field and my daughter Mikayla has completed her studies in the area of Youth Ministries and Social Work at Redeemer University.
Calvary is a fantastic place to utilize the talents we have all been blessed with. There are so many areas to serve in and many opportunities to help.
Matthew Kuchmak
Family Ministries Lead, Ministry Associate
I began serving at Calvary as the Family Ministries Lead, Ministry Associate in September of 2024.
It is my joy and passion to engage the hearts and minds of Calvary’s children to know God’s Word and to live for Jesus. I count it an honour to walk alongside parents to disciple the next generation of Christ followers.
I have been married to my beautiful bride, Michelle since 2005. Together, we have three boys; Joshua, Benjamin and Nathanael. We love Calvary for the solid biblical preaching, dedication to discipleship and the compassionate, caring community.
I love spending time with my family and friends. When I am not working, you can find me hiking and biking, reading a good book, listening to podcasts or cooking in the kitchen - all to the glory of God.
Matthew Waddell
Children & Family Ministries Intern
I have been involved in Calvary's family ministries since 2019, but was graciously offered the position of Intern in May of 2023. My heart and my desire is to see the youngest in the church grow in their knowledge and love of the Scriptures, and in turn, grow in their personal dedication to the Lord.
I am currently a student at Heritage College, doing a Bachelor of Theology with the hope of entering into full time ministry in the future. I love to read, to write, and to study - but when I'm not in the books, you can find me either playing the piano or enjoying the beauty of God's creation.
I love Calvary for its community, its multitude of ministries, and its commitment to outreach, but above all I love Calvary for its dedication to the truth and supremacy of God's Word: the Bible is the foundation on which everything here is built, developed, and sustained. Calvary truly is a wonderful church to work in, and to call home.
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SUNDAY
SUNDAYS DURING the 9:00am & 11:00am SERVICEs
We look forward to having your children join us for a morning filled with interactive, biblically-based activities and teaching, in an atmosphere that will disciple your children and will see them grow in their own relationship with Jesus.
On Sunday mornings, all children through 6th grade must check in at our computerized check-in station. Once you sign in, each child in your family will be given a label and you (the parent) will be given a claim ticket - this system helps us to keep your children safe while they are with us Sunday morning. The number on the ticket is used to page you during the worship service and is needed when you pick your child up. Each child MUST wear their sticker and you will need to show your claim ticket to pick up your child at the end of the morning.
All snacks provided at Calvary are nut-free. We require parental permission before giving out any snack or treat if your child requires an epipen for food allergies. Our leaders will do their best to notify you in advance of any special events involving food so that you will have the opportunity to send in an alternate snack and you may wish to leave a small, labelled bag of treats with your child's leader. We will do our best to accommodate other less severe food allergies, but we cannot guarantee the suitability of snacks served. It is our recommendation that you send snacks with your child if you have any concerns.
In all of our programs, children with allergies requiring an epipen MUST have their epipen in order to participate in any activity or program at Calvary. Failure to bring the epipen to the church means that your child will not be able to sign in to their program that day/evening.
CLUB EVENTS
TUESDAY CLUBS EVENTS
Tuesday Clubs at Calvary is an evening full of excitement. From games, crafts, cooking, gym time, building relationships, and most importantly learning more about Christ. Too many fun activities to list, all for children SK to Grade 6. Clubs run every Tuesday from September to May from 6:30pm-8pm.