Upcoming Events

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Dec
24

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Tuesday, December 24th ~ two identical services ~ 4pm & 6pm

Please join us for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service!

Bring the whole family for Christmas carols, the Christmas story, and a candlelight Silent Night.

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Parenting Workshop Winter 2025
Jan
14

Parenting Workshop Winter 2025

Tuesdays, January 14 - March 11, 2025 (skip 2/18) ~ 6:30-8:00pm

Parents – you’re invited to this new eight-week workshop! Attend and be refreshed with old and new information to grow your parenting skills for your children’s good and for God’s glory.
We’ll meet in the Youth & Counseling Center, Room B5.
Bring your Bible. Childcare is not available.

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HOPE Conference 2025
Jan
17
to Jan 18

HOPE Conference 2025

You are invited to the seventh annual HOPE CONFERENCE!
Thrive in 2025: Hope in Relating to God with Pastor Nate Thomson

Friday, January 17, 5:30 - 9:15pm
5:30-6:30pm Check-in & DINNER (provided)
6:30-7:45 Session 1 How We Were Created by God to Relate to Him
8:00-9:15 Session 2 How We Relate to God in a Good Conscience

Saturday, January 18, 8:30am - 2:30pm
8:30-9:00am Open – Refreshments
9:00-10:15 Session 3 How to Relate to God with Right Emotions
10:30-11:45 Session 4 How We Relate to God in Loss and Suffering
11:45-1:00pm LUNCH (provided)
1:00-2:30 Q&A

Hosts: Calvary Chapel Sarasota & Calvary Chapel School

$50 / person
includes dinner, refreshments, and lunch

LIMITED Childcare: $25 / child (deadline December 31)
Kids program (age 4 to 5th grade) & Nursery (0 to 3)

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Weekend Youth Retreat
Mar
14
to Mar 16

Weekend Youth Retreat

RESOLVE 2025 WEEKEND YOUTH RETREAT!
Camp Sparta, Sebring FL ~ March 14 thru 16

DROPOFF FRIDAY 3:30PM – PICKUP SUNDAY 12:30PM – AT CHURCH

For middle & high schoolers –
Includes all meals (Friday dinner to Sunday breakfast); dining hall with commercial kitchen; air conditioned cabins; recreation room (ping-pong, foosball, air hockey, carpet ball, four square, etc.); outdoor activities (volleyball, basketball, dodgeball, frisbee, etc.); and lake kayaking, canoeing, pedal boats, and SeaDoo tubing (operated by Camp Sparta Staff).

Cost $150 (non-refundable) – MUST REGISTER BY SUNDAY MARCH 2!

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Christmas Sunday Service Celebration
Dec
22

Christmas Sunday Service Celebration

Sunday, December 22 ~ 9am & 11am

You’re invited to our Christmas Sunday Service Celebration!

Bring your family and friends to one of our Sunday services as we celebrate our Savior’s birth with Christmas music and a message of hope.

Note: There will be no mid-week services on Wednesday, December 25. Merry Christmas!

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Outdoor Family Christmas Festival
Dec
18

Outdoor Family Christmas Festival

Let’s Celebrate in the Park!

Bring family, friends, and neighbors to this fun event for all! Instead of our regular Wednesday night services, we’ll celebrate Christ’s birth in the picnic area/park.

Bring your lawn chair for dinner, CHRISTMAS CAROLS, a bonfire, hayrides, and fellowship!

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Women's Christmas Breakfast
Dec
7

Women's Christmas Breakfast

Saturday, December 7th, 9:30-11:30am
(shopping before and after: 8:30-9:15am & 11:30am-)

Ladies of all ages – you are invited to our Women’s Christmas Breakfast.
Invite your friends, co-workers, neighbors, and family for fellowship, fun, breakfast, worship, and a Journey of Faith & Worship message.

This year we will again support Women At Risk, International (WAR) whose mission is to market and sell handcrafted items made by at-risk and rescued men and women from around the world. We will offer WAR's pop-up boutique [visit their website at www.warinternational.org to read about who they are and what they do.]

We will add another vendor, Timbali Crafts. Timbali women are volunteer cooks at Care Points, community-based feeding centers throughout Swaziland, Africa, a nation with the highest HIV/AIDS rate, and one of the lowest life expectancy rates in the world. In spite of their own hardships, these women help feed more than 3000 children each day.

Cost $15 per lady; proceeds benefit WAR and Care Points outreach ministries.

Come celebrate the birth of King Jesus and "Shop with a Purpose" before and after the event to support these amazing ministries. Hope to see you there!

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Wild West Bonanza
Nov
2

Wild West Bonanza

CALVARY CHAPEL SCHOOL ANNUAL BENEFIT!
Join us on Saturday, November 2nd, 3:30-7:00pm for this fun, family, community event on the church grounds.

Free admission.

Food trucks, bounce house, games, rock climbing wall, mechanical bull, obstacle course, petting zoo, bungee trampoline, face painting, s’mores by the fire, raffles, auctions, prizes, and more!

Donate online at www.calvarychapelschool.com

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Believer's Baptism
Sep
29

Believer's Baptism

On Sunday, September 29th, Pastor Carl will conduct a baptism after the 11am service at the back of the church near the Youth Center porch. All are invited to come and encourage those being baptized; gather at the back of the church in the picnic area. We will also have a church-gathered picnic lunch to celebrate!

If you've never been baptized as a believer or wish to be baptized, click the sign up button below. You can also listen to Pastor Carl's Believer's Baptism teaching.

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Ellens Encore Event – A UniquEEE Conference
Sep
27
to Sep 28

Ellens Encore Event – A UniquEEE Conference

You are invited to this UniquEEE Conference – the Ellens Encore Event with Drs. Nicolas & Venessa Ellen!

September 27: Friday, 5:30 - 9:15PM
5:30-6:30PM Check-in & Dinner (provided)
6:30-7:45 Session 1 The Danger of Spiritual Deception
8:00-9:00 Breakout Sessions:
Men: Understanding Manhood
Women: Teach Me, Oh Lord, to Be a Godly Woman

September 28: Saturday, 8:30AM - 2:30PM
8:30-9:00AM Open – Refreshments
9:00-10:15 Session 2 The Danger of Spiritual Amnesia
10:30-11:40 Breakout Sessions:
Men: Leading on Purpose
Women: The Titus 2 Woman in Everyday Life
11:45-1:00PM Lunch (provided)
1:00-2:30 Session 3 The Centrality of Salvation
Wrap-up and Review with Q & A

Hosts: Calvary Chapel Sarasota & Calvary Chapel School

$69 / person includes dinner & lunch

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Parenting Workshop
Sep
10

Parenting Workshop

Tuesdays, September 10 - October 29 ~ 6:30-8:00pm

Parents – you’re invited to this eight-week workshop!
Attend and be refreshed with old and new information to grow your parenting skills for you and your children’s good and for God’s glory.
We’ll meet in the Youth & Counseling Center, Room B5.
Bring your Bible (paper or electronic) and Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp.
Childcare is not available.

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Vacation Bible School
Jun
5

Vacation Bible School

Monday-Friday, June 10-14 ~ 5:30-8:30PM
Bring them early – 4:45-5:15pm – we feed VBS kids!

and Sunday, June 16 after 11AM service ~ Church-wide Picnic & Fun

It’s FREE!
REGISTER kids going into Kindergarten to 6th grade Fall 2024
Must pre-register ONLINE – deadline Thursday, June 6

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Weekend Youth Retreat
Apr
5
to Apr 7

Weekend Youth Retreat

RESOLVE 2024 WEEKEND YOUTH RETREAT!
Camp Sparta, Sebring FL ~ April 5 thru 7

DROP-OFF FRIDAY 3:30PM – PICKUP SUNDAY 12:30PM – AT CHURCH

For middle & high schoolers –
Includes all meals (Friday dinner to Sunday breakfast); air conditioned cabins; recreation room (ping-pong, foosball, air hockey, carpet ball, four square); outdoor activities (volleyball, basketball, field hockey, obstacle course, etc.); and lake swimming, kayaking, canoeing, pedal boats, and SeaDoo tubing (operated by Camp Sparta Staff).

Cost $145 – MUST REGISTER BY SUNDAY MARCH 24!

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Resurrection Celebrations & Baptism
Mar
31

Resurrection Celebrations & Baptism

Sunrise Service in the Park – 7-8am!
Join us bright and early in the picnic/playground area for a time of worship and a short Easter devotional. No dedicated childcare – kids are welcome to participate in the service (or just play on the playground). Seating is available, or bring your favorite lawn chair!

Resurrection Services – 9am and 11am
We will have two services celebrating the victory of our Savior in our main auditorium. Come ready to make a joyful noise and rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus Christ!

Believer’s Baptism ~ 12:15pm
Pastor Carl will conduct a baptism after the 11am service at the back of the church near the Youth Center porch. All are invited to come and encourage those being baptized.

If you've never been baptized as a believer or wish to be baptized, click the sign up button below. You can also listen to Pastor Carl's Believer's Baptism teaching.

He is risen! He is risen, indeed!
We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Romans 6:4
We look forward to celebrating with you this Easter!

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Good Friday Communion Service
Mar
29

Good Friday Communion Service

We will be having a Good Friday service to remember the sacrifice of our Lord – through worship, the Word, and communion. This will be a great time to reflect and thank the Lord for all that He has done for us.

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Women's Spring Event
Mar
16

Women's Spring Event

Ladies/Girls – you’re invited to our annual Spring Event. Speaker Debbie Friley brings Times of Refreshing with our Lord. Meet in our Main Auditorium for “little bites,” fellowship, worship, and the Word.

Please register – cost $15/person

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GriefShare Support Group
Mar
11

GriefShare Support Group

A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group – Mondays, March 11th to June 10th (skip 5/27/24) – you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability – and gain solid support each step of the way.

$25 workbook needed (purchase at 1st session, cash or check)
No childcare. Scholarships are available.
Meets in the “Mod Pod” behind the church.
Please register.

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HOPE Conference 2024
Jan
12
to Jan 13

HOPE Conference 2024

You are invited to the six annual HOPE CONFERENCE!
The Urgency of HOPE in Everyday Life with Dr. Nicolas Ellen

Friday, January 12, 5:30 - 9:15pm
5:30-6:00pm Registration / Check-in
5:45-6:30 Dinner (provided)
6:30-7:45 Session 1 What You Can and Can’t Control
8:00-9:15 Session 2 Points of Choice
Saturday, January 13, 8:30am - 2:30pm
8:30-9:00am Open ~ Refreshments
9:00-10:15 Session 3 Idolatrous Lust
10:30-11:45 Session 4 Pride
11:45-1:00pm Lunch (provided)
1:00-2:15 Session 5 Centrality of Repentance
2:15-2:30 Q & A

Hosts: Calvary Chapel Sarasota & Calvary Chapel School

$69 / person ($79 after 12/13/23)
includes dinner on Friday, refreshments and lunch on Saturday

LIMITED Childcare: $25 / child (deadline 12/31/23)
Kids program (age 4 to 5th grade) & Nursery (age 0 to 3)

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Christmas Eve Services
Dec
24

Christmas Eve Services

Sunday Celebrations ~ 9am & 11am
Bring your family and friends to one of our Sunday morning services as we celebrate our Savior’s birth with Christmas music and a message of hope.

Candlelight Service ~ 5pm
All are welcome to this traditional celebration: Christmas carols, the Christmas story, and a candlelight Silent Night.

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Outdoor Family Christmas Festival
Dec
20

Outdoor Family Christmas Festival

Let’s Celebrate in the Park!

Bring family, friends, and neighbors to this fun event for all! Instead of our regular Wednesday night service, we’ll celebrate Christ’s birth in the picnic area/park.

Bring you lawn chair for dinner, CHRISTMAS CAROLS, a bonfire, hayrides, and fellowship!

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Women's Christmas Breakfast
Dec
2

Women's Christmas Breakfast

Ladies of all ages – you are invited to our Women’s Christmas Breakfast. Invite your friends, co-workers, neighbors, and family as we speak about a Joy & Wonder that the world cannot offer.

Join us for a morning of fellowship, fun, breakfast, worship, and a message about Joy & Wonder.

This year we will once again support Women At Risk, International (WAR) whose mission is to market and sell handcrafted items made by at-risk and rescued men and women from around the world. We will offer WAR's pop-up boutique where you can "Shop with a Purpose" to support this amazing ministry. Early bird shopping will be held from 8:30-9:15am; and there will be plenty of time to shop at the end of the event. [Visit their website at www.warinternational.org to read about who they are and what they do.]

Cost $15 per lady; proceeds will support the WAR outreach ministry.

Come celebrate the birth of King Jesus! Hope to see you there!

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Wild West Bonanza
Nov
4

Wild West Bonanza

CALVARY CHAPEL SCHOOL BENEFIT!
Join us on Saturday November 4th, 3:30-7:00pm for this fun, family, community event on the church grounds.

Free admission.

Food trucks, bounce houses, hayrides, games, rock climbing wall, mechanical bull, obstacle course, petting zoo, bungee trampoline, face painting, s’mores by the fire, raffles, auctions, prizes & more!

Donate online at www.calvarychapelschool.com

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GriefShare Surviving the Holidays 2023
Nov
4

GriefShare Surviving the Holidays 2023

Wondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas? Are you dreading these holidays, knowing that everything has changed and those happy memories from past years can’t be recreated? This seminar is especially for those grieving a loved one’s death.

Booklet is $5 (purchase at seminar; cash or check please).
Meets in the Mod Pod behind the church.

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GriefShare Fall 2023
Oct
2

GriefShare Fall 2023

New Class begins Monday, October 2, 6:30-8:30pm

GriefShare is a grief recovery support group where you can find help and healing for the hurt of a loved one.
Weekly classes (13) – Mondays, October 2nd to January 15th (skip 11/20, 12/25, & 1/1)
Workbook $25 (purchase at first class; cash or check please).
Meets in the Mod Pod behind the church.

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Women's Conference
Sep
29

Women's Conference

“HIGHER GROUND”Psalm 91

Friday, September 29 ~ 5-9pm (check-in 5pm, dinner 6pm)
Saturday, September 30 ~ 8am-1:30pm (includes breakfast & lunch)

Speaker: Debbi Bryson

Cost: $40 (no childcare)

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Parenting Workshop
Sep
5

Parenting Workshop

Tuesdays, September 5 - October 24 ~ 6:30-8:00pm

Parents – you’re invited to this eight-week workshop! Attend and be refreshed with old and new information to grow your parenting skills for and and your children’s good and for God’s glory.
We’ll meet in the Youth & Counseling Center, Room B5.
Bring your Bible. Childcare is not available.

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GriefShare Summer 2023
Jun
19

GriefShare Summer 2023

New Class begins Monday, June 19th ~ 6:30-8:30pm!

GriefShare is a grief recovery support group where you can find help and healing for the hurt of losing a loved one.

Weekly classes (13) - Mondays, June 19th to September 25th (we’ll skip 7/3 & 9/4)

Workbook $25 (purchase at first class; cash or check please).

Meets in the Mod Pod behind the church.

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Men's Steak & Study
May
20

Men's Steak & Study

Join your brothers in Christ for an evening of mouth-watering steak dinner, encouraging fellowship, and enlightening teaching from Gods Word. This is a great special event to connect with other men in the church over a meal.

NOTE: This is in lieu of our regular monthly Men's Breakfast ~ we will NOT be meeting Saturday May 13th

$20 per man. Registration deadline: Wednesday, May 17th. (NOW CLOSED)

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Women's/Girl's (10+) Spring Event
Apr
29

Women's/Girl's (10+) Spring Event

Precious Daughter's! Come join us on April 29th at 10am, as we explore God's Word together to take a glimpse at the amazing gift and awe-inspiring blessing of being loved by God Almighty!
We’ll meet in the main auditorium for food (little bites), fellowship, and the Word with our special speaker, Debbie Ertel. Please mark your calendars and register now.

Cost: $10/person

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Resurrection Celebrations & Baptism
Apr
9

Resurrection Celebrations & Baptism

Sunrise Service in the Park – 7-8am!
Join us bright and early in the picnic/playground area for a time of worship and a short Easter devotional. No dedicated childcare – kids are welcome to participate in the service (or just play on the playground). Seating is available, or bring your favorite lawn chair!

Resurrection Services – 9am and 11am
We will have two services celebrating the victory of our Savior in our main auditorium. Come ready to make a joyful noise and rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus Christ!

Believer’s Baptism ~ 12:15pm
Pastor Carl will conduct a baptism after the 11am service at the back of the church near the Youth Center porch. All are invited to come and encourage those being baptized.

If you've never been baptized as a believer or wish to be baptized, click the sign up button below. You can also listen to Pastor Carl's Believer's Baptism teaching.

He is risen! He is risen, indeed!
We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Romans 6:4
We look forward to celebrating with you this Easter!

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Good Friday Communion Service
Apr
7

Good Friday Communion Service

We will be having a Good Friday service to remember the sacrifice of our Lord – through worship, the Word, and communion. This will be a great time to reflect and thank the Lord for all that He has done for us.

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Men's Conference 2023
Feb
24
to Feb 25

Men's Conference 2023

Friday, February 24th ~ 5pm (check-in) dinner starts at 5:30pm - 10pm
Saturday, February 25th ~ 7:30am
(breakfast) - 12pm

Speaker: Pastor Zak Vazquez, CC Miami

Cost: $40 (includes dinner, breakfast, and t-shirt: XXL, XL, L, M, or S)

REGISTRATION CLOSED - WALK-INS WELCOME!

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