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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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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, 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 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.

Calvary Baptist Church will be hosting two events in honor of the Day the Lord has Risen. The Seven Last Words Service is being held on Wednesday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday will start with a breakfast prior to the start of Sunday morning worship. Following breakfast, Calvary will hold its annual Illustrated Service in honor of Easter.

Hope to see you all come out and celebrate!!!

Calvary Baptist Church and Calvary Baptist Community Center will be hosting its First Year of the CDF Freedom School Summer Literacy Program. The program, free of charge, will support children entering grades 3-5 in September 2024. Registration is now open.