
Sunday 8:00 and 10:45 AM worship services are live streamed.
Following the live streams, recordings are available on our website, Facebook page, and “clcsindy” YouTube Channel.
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Weekly Highlights
An Advent Service of Hope, Peace, and Candles
Join us Wed, Dec 17 at 3:45 p.m. for a service of readings, songs, and candle lighting, as we reflect upon the year that has gone by, as well as the hope, peace, & comfort that comes at Christmas to shine in the midst of the darkness of sin. Whether it has been a tough year of loss, a busy year that leaves you feeling exhausted, or simply an opportunity to enjoy the peace of Christ, join us for a service of prayer and reflection. A time of cookies and fellowship will follow.
Midweek Advent Evening Programs (Onsite & Online)
Join us as our Calvary School children present Jesus’ birth. Church, school, & community members are welcome.
Wed., Dec 17, 6:30 p.m. PS-2nd grade Christmas program
“Church in the Round” (Dec 20 & 21)
Join us next weekend at any of our regularly scheduled services (Sat. 5:30 p.m. or Sat. 8:00 or 10:45 a.m.) for a beautiful service of music and God’s Word that will celebrate the joy and promise of the season, as well as the fellowship and connection we share as a congregation.
(Please note: Communion will not be offered on Dec 20 & 21.)
Children’s Christmas Eve Service Dec 24 11:00 a.m.
All are invited for a fun and interactive children’s Christmas service. Come in your Christmas PJ’s. Enjoy special treats and a photo booth afterward. Service will last about 30 minutes.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec 24 5:00 p.m.
A service of lessons and traditional carols with candle lighting. Includes a children’s message (Onsite only)
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec 24 7:00 p.m.
A service of lessons and traditional carols with candle lighting and music from our Chorale and Handbells (Onsite & Online)
Christmas Day Divine Service Dec 25 10:00 a.m.
A traditional divine service with Holy Communion (Onsite only)
Interested in becoming a part of Calvary?
Our next adult Foundations of Faith class starts Sun., Jan 18. This class provides practical answers about faith in Christ, our beliefs in general, and Calvary's ministries in specific. It also gives the opportunity to become part of the Calvary family at the end of class. If you have any questions or are interested in this class, please email Kara Hiatt.
Are you or a loved one in need of being baptized?
Baptisms can be scheduled during a service, in school chapel, or privately as needed. Contact Pastor Ebert (
), Pastor Mark Schumm (
), or Pastor Troemel (
) or call the church office, 317-783-2000.
Christmas Card Sorting
You can now bring your Christmas cards that you have for Calvary members and drop them in the bins by both sets of doors. Christmas cards must be dropped off by Wed., Dec 17 to be sorted and distributed.
Lunch & Learn Wed., Dec 17, 11:00 a.m.
Presenter: Bud Pflug and Bob Wilson
Program: Restoring Jukeboxes
Lunch: Ham, Macaroni & Cheese, Green Beans, Rolls, & Dessert
Cost: Suggested donation: $5.
Questions? Barb Sorgius, 317-783-2000.
Congregational Voters’ Special Meeting
Join us THIS SUNDAY from 9:10-9:25 a.m. in the Sanctuary to discuss and vote upon: (1) a recommendation from the Spiritual Life team to extend a call to Ryan Rosenau for our music director position; (2) amendments to our bylaws (i.e., several administrative corrections). The proposed changes are available near the church mailboxes.
Christmas Poinsettias
The Garden Committee will have red or white poinsettias for sale the weekend of Dec 20/21. The flowers are from Schlegel’s Greenhouse, the same nursery that supplies our fall mum flowers. Proceeds from the Poinsettias Sale will assist Hunger, Inc. of Perry Township and / or Emmaus Food Pantry of Fountain Square, Indianapolis.
Calvary India Mission Giving Tree
Stop by the Calvary India Mission giving tree and select a tag. The Christmas gifts on the tags will be distributed to the tailoring and tuition students in India. You may keep the bangle as our gift to you. Pray for God’s blessings as we reach out to our Hindu and Muslim neighbors in India. Questions? contact Rhonda Hansen.
Missionary Encouragement
As the Christmas season approaches, members and friends of Calvary are invited to participate in an opportunity to encourage Wycliffe’s missionaries from our congregation. If you would like to send a message of support or appreciation, please write your note and place it in Marv and Rhonda’s mailbox by Dec 22. All notes collected by the deadline will be delivered by hand to the missionaries on Christmas Day.
Calvary Connects Campaign
We encourage you to consider how you might support our upcoming efforts to upgrade our entry spaces and Sanctuary. Pledge cards are available at the sanctuary entry tables and can be returned to the offering boxes at weekend services or to the church office during the week (Mon-Fri. 8:00a – 4:00p.). More information can be found at clcs.org/calvaryconnects.
Winter Weather Cancellation Reminder
Should winter weather cause us to cancel an event, we will …
1) Post to our website (clcs.org) & Facebook (clcs.org/fb).
2) Send out a mass e-mail to our e-mail lists.
3) and (as able) change our phone greeting for the church.
Join our e-mail list by contacting
. Above all, use your best judgment during this time of year.
Altar Flowers
Looking for a way to give praise and glorify God? The altar is always in need of flowers. If you would like to remember a loved one or celebrate a special occasion such as a wedding, birthday, or anniversary, the altar gives you an opportunity to do that. Sign-up for any week you like on the chart located in the church office. (Please try do this at least 2 weeks in advance.) Valeries, a local florist, gives you the choice of kind and color for your arrangement with prices beginning at $35.00. You also have the option of providing your own flowers upon request. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ann Arnold.
Lutheran High School “LuFest” (Feb 6, 2026)
Grab your friends and join us for an unforgettable night celebrating and supporting Lutheran High School at the beautiful Indiana Roof Ballroom. Early Bird Tickets are available at a discounted price until Dec 12. Visit LuFest.org.
Prayer Support
Submit prayer requests to the church office at (317) 783-2000 or click here for our online Prayer Page.
RECOVERING FROM SURGERY
Chuck Hudson; Kathy Lamin; Linda Bugher
STRENGTH & HEALING
Lisa Pluckebaum; Jamie Rainey; Joe Townsend; Sam Schuch, cousin of Lance Noble; Dan Medcalf, brother-in-law of Christy Wessler; Dee Appleton
ONGOING CARE—CALVARY
Archer & Harper Dierlam, children of Jon & Molly; Art Messer; Rich Wilson; Ray Main; Harvey & Carol Lange; Bob Wurster; Susan Wright; Mary Ann Knaus; Ellen Vance; Jim Vance; Gene Redding; Pastor Bill Yates; Dan Weeden; Bonnie Brink
ONGOING CARE—COMMUNITY
Bella Beltran, great-granddaughter of Pauline Miller; Jim Currier, brother of Steve Currier; Bob Meier, brother of Tim Meier; Norma Krall, mother of Mike Carpenter; Jim DeHoney, father of Kevin DeHoney; Scott Severyn, son-in-law of Dick Weiss; Erma Rebber, sister of Bill Rebber and aunt of Julie Sessions; David Webb, friend of Amber Young; Scott, friend of Paul & Nancy McMichael; Jane Vandivier, mother of Steve Vandivier; Jerry Plummer, brother-in-law of Steve Bardonner; Joanna Ault, friend of Ray & Kathy Ford; Lauren Rich, niece of Sherri Lytle; Vera Monroe, mother of Gloria Vandivier; Judy Webb, friend of Amber Young; Connie Menke, friend of Karen Davis; Jiraiya Marqua, great-grandson of Sandra Marqua Staten; Shirley Wehmeier, sister of Bill Wittlief; Evan Stephan, friend of James & Melissa Mayo; Darrell Shaw, friend of Becky Leslie; Steve Bruner, brother of Patty Rothkopf; Ella Kay Bardonner, sister-in-law of Steve Bardonner; Beth Zorman and Paula Spears, friend of Jim & Kristen Schwark
FOR GOD’S PEACE
June Krohmer, grandmother of Brian Krohmer; Michael Schaefer, friend of Jake Allen & Tim Finke
FOR THOSE WHO MOURN
Family and friends of Don Amt, friend of Bob Polk (Dec 7)
THANKSGIVING
For the birth of Lincoln Samuel Troemel (Dec 8)
Parents: Pastor Sam & Molly
GOD’S PROTECTION
Riley Bauer (deployed); Taylor Sessions (FL); Abigail (Leslie) Tipton (US); Nate Moore (deployed); Corey Langhammer (OK); Grant Behning (WA); Carsyn Stanford, grandson of Judy Stanford (US); Austin & Laurel McClure, grandson & his wife of Judy Stanford; Addison Utterback, granddaughter of Judy Stanford (US); Michael Van Arsdel, grandson of Glory Van Arsdel (deployed); Tommy Austin, friend of Erin Woempner (deployed); Dylan Bruner, nephew of Patty Rothkopf (US); Joseph Fox, grandson of Anita Fox (US); Mason St. John, nephew of Steve & Laura Currier (US); Caleb Hougesen, grandson of Rich Wilson (US); Austin Turner, nephew of Glenda Roundtree (WA); Wayde Cochran, great-nephew of Steve & Pattie Bardonner; Christina Etzler, niece of Denise Fix (deployed)

