Blankets for Babies

Our mission is to assure expectant parents of the love of God for them and their infant. We knit and crochet blankets for their newborns. Each blanket has a tag sewn in. The tag has a cross and the message “God’s blessings from Calvary Lutheran Church.” The majority of these are given to the Life Center in Southern Plaza shopping center.

We meet once a month on Thursdays, 6:00–7:30 pm in the cafe area. All skill level and ages are welcome — ladies are available to give instructions to beginners.

Community leader is Susan Daniels.

Quilters

Quilting Group, Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.

Looking for something to do on Thursday mornings? The quilting group meets at Calvary Lutheran Church every Thursday morning, 9:00–11:30 am to make simple quilts for missions. We send quilts to El Salvador and India with our mission teams. Our local project is making "comfort" quilts for trauma patients and the hospice unit at Methodist Hospital.

If you can use a pair of scissors, an iron, a needle and thread or a sewing machine, or if you have an eye for coordinating colors, we'd love to have you join us. We have a lot of fun and fellowship as we work. We love to teach others, so come join us on Thursday. Questions? Please contact Jan Dunaway or Judy Kirkland.

Activities include rotary cutting cotton fabrics into pieces to be sewn together for quilt tops, sewing these fabric pieces together, adding batting and backing (which can be fabric or sheets), and tying the quilt to bind the front and back together. Clean, used or new sheets (size full or larger) are needed for backing. Cotton fabric donations are appreciated.

Approximately 200 quilts are completed each year as we strive to bring comfort and show caring thoughts to the recipients.

Community leaders, Judy Kirkland and Jan Dunaway.

Sew Blessed

Sew Blessed meets from 9:00 am to noon on the second Saturday of the even months of February, April, June, August, and October in the Narthex by the church mailboxes. We share sewing tips and techniques as well as projects we’re working on or have completed. We normally sew blankets or quilts and donate them to various ministries such as the Calvary Bazaar, Camp Lakeview Dinner Auction, LuFest, LWML, Blankets for Babies, etc. Our goal is to sew, socialize, and share, but not to create more UFOs (UnFinished Objects).

On the odd months of January, March, May, July, September, and November we make lap quilts at Garfield Park for the trauma patients at IU Health.

If you want to learn more about Sew Blessed, please contact community leader Sandra Wilson or fill in the form below.

Pinochle Club

"Double Pinochle" Club at Calvary began in April of 1981.

It's a group of women interested in "Fun, Food, and Fellowship"

Players gather in the Conference Room on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 pm. We usually leave by 9:00 pm.

For further information, interest in learning to play, and/or being added to our Sub List please use the contact form below.

Community leader is Sandra Wilson.

Stretching Souls

Stretching and Light exercise for adults of all ages

Class meets on Thursdays at 12:00 PM in the South Narthex.  The time is flexible if anyone has a conflict.  Adults of all ages are welcome — please consider joining us!

Community leader is Barb Sorgius.

Board Games

Young Adult Board Game Night

Stop by Calvary on any time from 6:00–8:30 p.m. for our young adults board game night.  Watch our calendar for dates.

Whether you prefer Monopoly, Catan, Dominion or something else entirely, we'd love to have you join us.

Bring your favorite games or play ours. No experience required.

Bring friends!

Community leader is Pastor Josh Reifsteck.

Want more information? Please fill in the form below and indicate you interest in the Board Game Night in the Message box.

GriefShare

GriefShare is a faith-based, support group providing help and encouragement after the death of a family member or friend. Sessions include videos by experts in grieving, support group discussion, personal study/reflection. 

Led by trained & experienced GriefShare Facilitators Mike Louden and Roxanne Deardurff, this seminar is offered at various times throughout the year at both Calvary Lutheran Church & School.

For more information, please contact one of the facilitators, fill in the form below, or call the church office at 317-783-2000.

Community leaders are Mike Louden and Roxanne Deardurff.

Chorale

Come join us and make a joyful noise...

We lift our voices in praise to our God! 

The Calvary Chorale is an adult group that meets weekly for practices on Thursday nights at 7:00 PM.  We sing at worship services throughout much of the year.  We especially gear up for Christmas, Holy Week and Easter.  We take the summer months off to recharge and accommodate vacations and travel. 

Adults of all ages (high school and up) are welcome.  No specific experience is required.  If you like to sing and want to lift up your voice in praise to the Lord, come join us!  New singers are always welcome, and we need all voice ranges.

Click here for the 2022-2023 Chorale and Handbells performance schedule.

Community leaders are Andrea Durkee and Julie Pflug.

Handbells

The men and women who are part of the Calvary Handbell Choir use their talents to enhance our worship experience through their music. 

Ringers practice most Thursday nights at 8:00 PM during the fall, winter and spring seasons.  No specific musical training is required.  If you have the desire to serve the Lord through music, let us know.  We are always looking for people to join us!

Click here for the 2022-2023 Chorale and Handbells performance schedule.

Community leader is Andrea Durkee.