Calvary United Methodist Church
185 W. Madison Ave, Dumont, NJ
This website is still ACTIVE during our renovations! See info and links below about Worship, Donations, Food Brigade, MLK Day and other Volunteer Activities!
Key information during this time:
WORSHIP - Due to the spikes in Covid cases, our worship services will be virtual for an indefinite period of time. You will find them on Calvary United Methodist Church, Dumont, NJ YouTube and Facebook pages.
Check out our Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/CalvaryUMCDumont
And our YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCObsWMjZzwF__wymRKI--wQ
WORSHIP JANUARY 17TH AT 9:30 AM OR THEREAFTER
Jesus doesn't call us to sit on the sidelines in life, but rather to be part of making our communities and world a place where peace, justice, and compassion toward one another abound. What a relevant message! Enjoy this worship service with Pastors Rev. Elaine Wing and Rev. Dr. Carolyn Thomas along with our music ministry teams. The service is posted at 9:30 AM on Sunday and it, and other services, can be accessed in our worship archives at any time. https://youtu.be/zV1-p_-Y_fM
DONATIONS BY MAIL OR ELECTRONIC
We appreciate your support of the diverse ministries which assist people in need of tangible and spiritual assistance. Donations can be mailed to Calvary UMC 185 W. Madison Ave, Dumont, NJ 07628. To make ELECTRONIC DONATIONS just Click the purple “Make a Donation" button above and you will be redirected to our online electronic giving page.
FOOD BRIGADE - Calvary is the site of the Food Brigade which distributes free food boxes and milk to persons in need during the Pandemic. Here are the two links to use to request assistance:
(1) for assistance for ONLY yourself - https://foodbrigade.org/assistance
OR
(2) as a "distribution partner" - receiving food for yourself AND others to whom you will deliver food (even just one other person) - https://foodbrigade.org/partner
These links will take you directly to the specific assistance form you need to complete in order to receive food. Food is distributed every Wednesday. Please send an email to Calvary185@verizon.net for more information or to volunteer.
DR. MLK DAY ACTIVITY - CLOTHING GIVEAWAY FOR PEOPLE IN NEED
Help us SET UP the clothing tables on Monday, Jan. 18, from 9 AM to 3 PM and / or PACK UP any remaining clothing on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 5 to 7 PM. Families will be selecting their free clothing during the week. (Note: we are NOT accepting any additional clothing. We will receive gently used tennis shoes and boots). Volunteers are asked to sign up for 1-2 hour time slots by contacting Calvary by email (calvary185@verizon.net) or phone 201 384-3630. We will confirm your volunteer time. Recipients are invited to the "giveaway" through a Pastor, Social Services, or the Food Brigade Distribution Partners.
KID'S ARTWORK CHASES AWAY THE BLUES - GET COLORING TODAY!
MANY seniors and persons in group homes are very depressed due to CV-19 isolation. Please ask your kids (or kids at heart) to draw pictures or encouraging phrases like "God loves you". Put in the tub placed outside the church office door 24/7 facing our parking lot at 185 W. Madison Ave., enter off Cooper St. We will deliver your artwork through the Food Brigade and Dumont Social Services.
RECOVERY MEETINGS - Our building remains open for NA and AA meetings. We follow ALL CDC and State Covid-19 Safety Guidelines
Messy Church
Please watch for upcoming events.
Dear Friends,
PLEASE DO TWO THINGS!
1) Consider joining us!! As you know, MC is open to all ages of folks. Exciting details on flyer below.
2) Help us GROW Messy Church! Use the attached flyer (pdf) to encourage your friends and family to come by posting it on your social media and to email friends
Thanks a bunch! And, thank you to the MC TEAM that has been working hard to pull this activity together!
Hope to see you there,
Pastor Elaine
What is Messy Church (MC)?
It is a multi-generational, informal and FUN approach to developing a relationship with God! MC generally takes place on the SECOND SATURDAY of every month. Have FUN learning Adventures with God through Games, Food, Crafts, Music and more!
Messy Church takes place right here at Calvary UMC in Fellowship Hall. Geared to ALL AGES! Our program runs from 4:30 to 6:30 PM including dinner. Please RSVP to the church office (201-384-3630 or calvary185@verizon.net so we are certain to have enough food and supplies.
At Messy Church, we utilize crafts, games, science and music to learn about God and how biblical teachings can apply to our lives. We’ve found that adults love this active learning as much as kids!
Messy Church begins with a period of optional engagement in thematic activities; only some of them are “messy”! Next, we have a story, video or music that reinforces our Bible-based theme. A yummy dinner is served so that we can get to know each other around an informal meal. We end the evening with games and a circle prayer.
“We’ve seen the wild popularity of Messy Churches” around the world for families who are seeking a spiritual connection with God, but may not wish to enter into a traditional church,” explained Calvary’s Pastor, the Rev. Elaine Wing. She added, “We want to provide a worship experience for families with different needs and desires. The philosophy of Messy Church is aligned with Calvary UMC: both are community based churches where God’s love comes first.”
MC is open to persons of all ages and backgrounds. A love offering basket is on the table, but a donation is not required. We do appreciate an RSVP a couple of days in advance, but “WALK-INS” are welcome!
We hope to see you soon!
The Messy Church Team
Lota Gerona, Vinson and Katie Bantog, Nancy Hutchinson, Louise Jimenez, Asst. Pastor Carolyn Thomas, and Pastor Elaine Wing
Join us at Calvary for
other activities:
Worship
at 9:30 AM
See Home Page for details.
Helping Ministries & Diverse Small Groups
Bible – Music
Cooking – Reading
Recreation – Youth
Watch our Messy Church Videos
to see all the fun.
What FUN we have at Messy Church!! Please take a moment to enjoy the short power point made from the session. We had a small turnout but it sure was great!
Messy Church is an alternative to traditional worship, or an additional way of learning about God's love and place in your lives. While it is geared to children, the evening includes an infectious spirit of fun for all ages! It is GREAT FAMILY or GRANDPARENT - GRANDCHILD TIME!!!
Our thanks to Lota Gerona and Markie for creating this power point below! Here's the online link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1pynVpMlI6gR2ceMEYQ53d223GBcOWu7o?usp=sharing
God bless,
The MC Team
Nancy Hutchinson, Vinson and Katie Bantog, Lota and Jake Gerona, Louise Jimenez, and Pastor Elaine Wing