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On Friday night last week our youth group stayed up all night… well most of us did anyway! Sixteen students and several adults took part in our annual all-nighter. During the first part of the evening we visited a local sports facility for cosmic indoor mini-golf, virtual sports simulators, and dinner. Then we came back […]

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We were honored to welcome the congregation of Pilgrim Baptist Church as we celebrated a very special moment, Rev. John Lowery’s official installation as a Pastor of Calvary Baptist. It was a joyful and spirit-filled service, marking a new chapter in our church family. 

In honor of Women’s History Month, about 25 Calvary members and friends of all ages gathered for movies and discussions about women’s empowerment, complete with quality theatre style snacks! Adults and teens watched “Iron Jawed Angels,” a film about the women’s suffrage movement, and children watched Mulan.Calvary is a part of American Baptist Churches USA

Renew Student Conference This past weekend the Calvary Baptist Youth Group joined 300 plus other students at the annual Renew Student Conference in Wilmington. This 2 day conference is packed with great worship, powerful messages, games, food, and special entertainment. This year featured America’s Got Talent winner magician Dustin Tavella, Philadelphia Union soccer player Ben Bender,

To close out Black History Month, Calvary members hosted a special Soul Food Luncheon. Each dish reflected the rich history, resilience, and cultural heritage of Black Americans, creating a meaningful time of fellowship and celebration. Food Included:  Barbecue Chicken Jerk Chicken Curry Chicken Barbecue Ribs Cabbage Rice and Beans Mac and Cheese Fufu Greens Banana

Calvary’s Youth Group had an amazing time at the annual Winter Blast Retreat this past weekend! Even with colder-than-normal temperatures, our students had an absolute BLAST playing games, worshiping, and discovering that they BELONG and have a meaningful part to play in God’s kingdom. Ten students and three adult leaders joined nearly 60 participants from

Welcome Revered John Lowery! We’re excited to welcome Rev. Lowery to the Calvary Baptist family! He brings over 20 years of ministry experience from Pilgrim Baptist Church right here in Newark, beginning as a teacher and eventually serving as a bivocational minister while building a successful career in finance. This past Sunday, Rev. Lowery shared

In celebration of Pastor Appreciation Day on Sunday, October 19, Calvary Baptist Church members hosted a special luncheon to honor Pastor Corey Fields for his dedicated service and leadership. Members enjoyed some of Pastor Corey’s favorite Italian dishes, shared notes about what they appreciate most about him, and enjoyed a fun game of “Who Knows