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
KIDS HAVE FUN LEARNING
We're having a blast building strong foundations for our kids / youth. Parents, please register your child/youth (grades Pre-K to 6th) today!
Contact us at Calvary185@verizon.net, through Calvary's office at 201-384-3630, or this website.
Visitors are warmly invited to come and check out our ministries for kids and youth. We employ science, music, crafts, dialogue as we teach God's word in a relevant, age level and fun way!
Halloween
Indoor Trunk or Treat
Christian Education for All Ages
We believe Christian education is vital to our spiritual growth so we provide multiple learning opportunities in various settings including Sunday worship, small groups, and workshops, and off-site retreats.
Informal Bible studies designed for persons new to the Bible or familiar with its contents are held periodically with one or two time options. The focus of these gatherings is either topical in nature, e.g., "Forgiveness" or "Prayer" or it centers on a specific book in the Bible.
A team of creative and dedicated teachers lead our children and youth on a rotational basis. Our staff and volunteer teachers are provided training and resources to help them excel in the learning environment. Our curriculum is biblically based and it employs art, movement, drama, reading, dialogue, science and music. Our Sunday School is called J.A.M. - Jesus and Me and it generally takes place on weeks 2-4 of every month, for grades Pre-k through 6th. On the first Sunday of each month (as well as some special Sundays) we do not have J.A.M. Instead, everyone worships together in the Sanctuary. These services are especially designed for an intergenerational group. Please see the information about Worship for more details.
Our Christian education program for adults is periodically enhanced by the involvement of a facilitator or guest speaker at Calvary UMC or attendance at a learning event off-site.
Youth Ministry
Our youth group is made up of primarily junior high age students although we intentionally plan events just for senior high students. Because our youth are so busy with school, sports and community groups, our schedule includes both Sunday morning and Sunday evening activities.
Our focus is on developing relationships with God and each other so that we can practice living out the teachings of Jesus Christ.
We have lots of fun together doing both silly and meaningful things. In February 2017 we participated in "Fun without Food" - a 24 fast filled with FUN activities to learn about hunger and caring for God's people. In April 2017 we held "Imagine No Malaria Marathon" to raise funds and awareness of malaria in African nations. On September 29 a couple of us will go to IGNITE in Wildwood NJ for a outrageous youth event featuring nationally known Christian entertainers . Check it out on facebook - ignitenj.org
ROAD TO EASTER
We learn through dramatization of God's Word that we schedule every few years during Lent & Holy Week
