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Important Announcement: Sunday Worship Service Update 1/19/2025

In light of Governor Murphy’s State of Emergency declaration due to the impending snowstorm, Calvary Baptist Church will not be holding in-person worship services tomorrow, January 19, 2025.

Instead, we invite you to join us online for our worship service, so everyone can participate safely from home. Please stay warm and safe during this time.

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We look forward to worshiping together virtually and continuing to gather in spirit. Stay safe, and we’ll see you online!

Blessings,
Calvary Baptist Church

Calvary Baptist Church Launches Inaugural Newsletter-12.2024 Newsletter Edition

We are excited that Calvary Baptist Church in Paterson, NJ, is launching its inaugural newsletter! According to Senior Pastor Randall M. Lassiter, “church newsletter is a fantastic tool for fostering community, sharing updates, and uniting members in their shared mission and vision”. With 2025 being the year to grow together as one, this newsletter can play a crucial role in creating a sense of belonging and collaboration.

The newsletter is one of the few ways we will be fostering communication and supporting the church’s vision for unity:

Regular Updates and News: Sharing upcoming events, ministries, and programs helps keep everyone in the loop. When people feel informed, they’re more likely to participate and engage.

Personal Stories and Testimonials: Including personal stories or testimonies from members can inspire others and build connections within the congregation. Highlighting milestones or changes in individual lives (birthdays, baptisms, anniversaries) can also create a sense of shared journey.

Focus on Themes of Unity: Incorporating scripture or messages that emphasize unity, such as passages from 1 Corinthians 12 or Ephesians 4, could help reinforce the theme of “togetherness” as you move into 2025.

Call to Action: Encourage members to actively engage in various church activities or service projects, and invite them to contribute to the newsletter itself—whether through stories, volunteer opportunities, or feedback.

Prayer Requests and Support: Offering a space for prayer requests and celebrating answered prayers can bring the church together spiritually, reinforcing the sense of unity and community.

With effective communication, Calvary Baptist Church will continue to nurture deeper connections among its members, strengthen its collective vision, and truly grow as one. Check out the newsletter here: https://anyflip.com/xdtyw/hilv/

Analyze, Watch & Pray

Calvary Baptist Church is hosting a Watch Party on Election Day (November 5, 2024) at 7:00 p.m. Senior Pastor, Randall M. Lassiter, stated that “this a critical election and our community needs to be engaged in the process”. The watch party brings together community, corporate and religious leaders to discuss the election, its results and the aftermath, including Rev. Derrick Greene, Rev. Thurselle Williams, Richard Thigpen, Esq., former Assemblywoman Elease Evans, and Wendy Martinez. Come out and join us!

145th Homecoming Concert

The Historic Calvary Baptist Church is commemorating its 145th Church Anniversary through song. The 145th Homecoming Concert features special guest Zacardi Cortez and Anton Milton, William Moore, and Anointed Friends. The concert will be held at the Historic Calvary Baptist Church at 575 East 18th Street, Paterson, NJ 07514. Concert time is 5:00 p.m. on August 24, 2024. Tickets are $10.00 per person and can be purchased online here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/bf6c2461-e2b0-4c9d-9d29-57f44d741a7c

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Church Cookout and Community Backpack Giveaway

IT’S BACK!!! The Historic Calvary Baptist Church will host its Annual Church Cookout and Community Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, August 17, 2024. The event will be held in the church’s parking lot from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. According to Pastor Will Brown, head of Calvary’s Outreach Ministry, the goal is to bring together the church and the community. We have a goal to provide backpacks to 100 youth in the community along with exposes them to the amazing people at Calvary Baptist Church and the other programs and services available within the community to support our families.

Cigars & Scripture

The Men’s Ministry of the Historic Calvary Baptist Church is hosting a gathering of men. According to Michael Smith, “Bringing the men of the church together allows the men to share talk and laughter in a safe space while enjoying each other’s company”. The men will be gathering at J/O Cigar Lounge in Hawthorne, NJ. The gathering will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Pastor Lassiter stated “I hope that this will be the one of many gatherings of this type”. Calling all men of Calvary Baptist Church to join us for this gathering of men.

12th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration

The Historic Calvary Baptist Church welcomes a new Senior Pastor in 2013. The new Senior Pastor was not new to the church and its congregation, however he returned home to serve as its leader. 12 years later, the Historic Calvary Baptist Church celebrates the Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. Dr. Randall M. Lassiter. According to Dr. Lassiter, “I have loved my time at the Historic Calvary Baptist Church. I do not know where the time has gone. I am blessed to serve this magnificent congregation.”

Come join Pastor Lassiter, Calvary Baptist Church and its members in celebrating 12 years of leadership on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Worship service begins at 10:00 a.m.

Annual Women’s Day Services

Annually, Calvary Baptist Church honors the women of the church. This year, we will kick-off the festivities with our Annual Prayer Service. The Prayer Service is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m. featuring several dynamic preachers.

On Sunday, May 19, our Women’s Day festivities will conclude with our Annual Women’s Day Service. Services begin at 10:00 a.m.

Calvary Baptist Church Hosts City-wide Prayer

Calvary Baptist Church, the oldest Black Baptist Church in the City of Paterson, has planned another city-wide prayer event. This event is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. The event is being held virtually bringing together anyone interested in restoring faith and hope to the Silk City for its residents. Given our current political and economic times, Dr. Lassiter felt it important to bring prayer to bear to shed a ray of hope.

Calvary Baptist Church Hosts Homebuying Seminar

Calvary Baptist Church Nehemiah Entrepreneurship Ministry is hosting a Homebuying Seminar titled Journey to Homeownership. The seminar is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. The seminar will discuss the benefits to homeownership, such as tax deduction, home equity, and the sense of community developed as a homeowner.

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