Calvary’s compassion-based response to COVID-19 is to suspend on-site Sunday Worship Services until further notice.  Our Calvary Campus is now open for scheduled small group gatherings of 10 people or less on Monday, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Worship and Arts

"O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together!" - Psalm 34:3
Worship and Arts

Worship & Arts

We exist to express our Passion for Christ and Compassion for People by leading the Calvary congregation in a process of continual rededication of our lives to God through worship that is biblical, coherent, inspiring and meaningful.

Our Vision

We exist to express our Passion for Christ and Compassion for People by leading the Calvary congregation in a process of continual rededication of our lives to God through worship that is biblical, coherent, inspiring and meaningful; equipping and mobilizing musicians and artists to offer their gifts as acts of worship; and ministering and reaching out to our congregation and community through prayer ministry, concerts and special events.

"O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together!" - Psalm 34:3

Our Vision

Music Ministries

Expressing Worship and Communicating through Song and Musical Instruments:

worship choraleThe Worship Chorale (9th grade – Adult) is a group of believers who joyously respond to God’s commands to praise Him in song.

SING to the Lord a new song

Adult Vocal Groups

The Worship Chorale (9th grade – Adult) is a group of believers who joyously respond to God’s commands to praise Him in song. Chorale members are also committed to one another, learning together, praying together, and enjoying social activities and times of fellowship.

The Worship Chorale is looking for believers who desire to serve God and to minister to the congregation through singing. You do not need to have any formal musical background or training to join. You are able to carry a tune and have a heart for music ministry. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings, September through May. Room 133 from 6:30-8:15 p.m.  Child care is provided.

The Worship Team Singers are small groups of singers that participate in leading worship. They rehearse on Wednesday evenings throughout the year. Worship Team Singers participate on a rotating schedule.

Children and Youth Vocal Groups

Hallelujah! Kids Choir is open to children in the second through sixth grades. The choir participates in our worship services and also presents musicals in the fall and spring. Singers in the choir learn about singing, reading music, musicianship, and worship. Hallelujah! Kids rehearses on Sunday evenings September through May.   Room 133 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Vocal Solos and Small Groups

Vocal soloists and small groups participate in the ministry on an occasional basis.

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orchestra Worship Orchestra, Worship Band, Instrumental Solos and Small Groups offer opportunities for youth and adults to participate in our worship services.

Praise Him with INSTRUMENTS

Worship Orchestra

The Worship Orchestra provides an opportunity for youth and adults to participate in our worship services. The orchestra plays on an occasional basis, and for special events such as Christmas and Easter celebrations.

Worship Band

The Worship Band participates weekly in leading worship throughout the year. The band includes piano, synthesizer, guitar (acoustic and/or electric), bass, and drums. Band members participate on a rotating schedule. The Worship Band rehearses with the Worship Team Singers on Wednesday evenings throughout the year.

Instrumental Solos and Small Groups

Instrumental soloists and small groups participate in the ministry on an occasional basis. The Brass Ensemble plays twice a month.

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christmas celebrationEach year the Worship and Arts Ministry presents Christmas and Easter Musical Celebrations.

TELL of all His wonderful acts

Concert Ministry

The Calvary Concerts Ministry exists to reach our community with the gospel of Jesus Christ, to inspire and edify the body of Christ, and to aesthetically educate and broaden the experience of the Calvary Evangelical Free Church family. Each year the Worship and Arts Ministry presents a Christmas Musical Celebration and also hosts a wide range of concert artists.

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Dance, Drama & Visual Arts

Expressing Worship and Communicating through Dance, Drama, and Visual Arts:

drama Enhance our worship experience by joining our Dance, Drama, Visual Art or Flowers/Decorations Teams

DECLARE His glory

Dance Team

The Dance Team enhances the worship experience using form and movement as an expression of praise.

Drama Team

The Drama Team prepares dramas and Scripture readings for our worship services and for special events to lead us in worship, to help us connect with the issues being addressed in the pastor’s sermon, and to illustrate biblical truth in our contemporary setting.

Visual Arts Team

The Visual Arts Team creates banners and other creative visual worship expressions that draw us to God’s throne and help us to focus in our worship.

Flowers/Decorations Team

The Flowers/Decorations Team enhances our worship environment by providing seasonal decorations, flowers and plants throughout the year.

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Worship Support

Supporting our worship experience

tech volunteer Support our worship experience by volunteering as a Worship Ministry Prayer, Ushering Ministry, Sound/Media and Worship Library Assistant Teams

SERVE the Lord with gladness

Communion Preparation

We celebrate communion at Calvary about once a month. The communion team prepares the elements on the Friday preceding communion Sunday.

Prayer Ministry

Trained Prayer Ministers are available after each worship service to pray personally with individuals who request prayer.

Technical Arts Team

Sound, Projection, Lighting and Video support needed. We are always in need of more individuals to serve in this vital area of ministry. Training is provided. Sound and projection technicians serve on a rotating basis in our services.

Ushering Team

Ushers welcome worshipers into the sanctuary and serve in various ways to ensure that the worship services proceed without distractions. Usher teams serve once a month, and include men and women, ages 14 and up.

Worship Library Assistants

There are many materials to prepare, distribute, collect and file in order for the ministry to function.

 

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Kids Choir

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kids choirThe Hallelujah! Kids Choir is a Worship & Arts Ministries vocal group for children in grades 2-6 practicing Sunday evenings during the school year.

“From the lips of children and infants you, Lord, have called forth your praise.” – Matthew 21:16

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Calvary Evangelical Free Church 5500 25th Ave NW, Rochester

We are looking for believers who desire to serve God and to minister to the congregation through singing. You do not need to have any formal musical background or training to join.

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Dan Limkeman

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Dan Limkeman

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Pastor of Worship and Arts

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