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CULTURE & VALUES

At Calvary, our culture is shaped by the way we follow Jesus together—how we worship, pray, serve, and love one another. These values reflect the heart of who we are as a church community and the kind of Kingdom life we seek to live out every day. They guide how we lead, how we gather, and how we pursue God’s presence and mission in the world.

OUR CULTURE

It’s All About Jesus
Jesus is central to everything we do—our worship, our leadership, and our decisions.  Our aim is to help people know Him, remove obstacles to faith, and follow Him in everyday life. 

Hearing God’s Voice
We are a house of prayer. In times of decision or challenge, we pause to seek God’s voice together. Listening prayer, prophetic ministry, and intercession guide our leadership and shape our direction.

His Presence Takes Priority
We pursue God’s presence over performance. We linger when He moves, remain flexible in preaching and planning, and create space—through Sundays, Encounter, and More—for people to experience Holy Spirit deeply.

Gentle & Welcoming
Calvary carries a spirit of peace and gentleness. We honour each person’s story and strive to create a community that listens, cares, and welcomes all—wherever they are on their journey.

Healing & Wholeness

God wants to restore hearts. Prayer & ‘soul care’ ministry is integrated into leadership culture. Leaders are encouraged and supported in seeking inner healing as a foundation for healthy, sustainable ministry.

The Word of God
Scripture is foundational to our discipleship. We encourage personal engagement with God’s Word and small group reflection that emphasizes heart-level application, not just information.

Ongoing Discipleship
We’re committed to helping people grow in Jesus as mature disciples. Consistent, relational small groups or connections bear the most fruit and we seek to develop this value more moving forward.

Mentorship Culture
We believe growth is relational. We’re developing a culture where people walk alongside others—encouraging faith, developing gifts, and offering life-on-life support.

People Lead out of their Anointing
We empower people to serve in areas of calling and gifting, not just programs. We value risk over perfection and value the fivefold giftings—pastoral, prophetic, apostolic, teaching, and evangelism.

We’re a “Go” People
The Church exists to be sent. We encourage people to live missionally, share God’s goodness in everyday spaces, and pursue the missions God places on their hearts. In addition, people & ministries often launch after being nurtured here.

 

Children & Youth are Valued
We deeply value our children and youth as a vital part of the Church. We make space for the voices, gifts, and ministries of our kids and youth.

Getting Away Together
Retreats, summer camps, and trips matter. They create shared experiences, deep connections, and sacred space for spiritual breakthroughs. 
 

Affiliation

We are affiliated with the denomination of the United Church of Canada.

OFFICE HOURS

9:30AM-3:30PM

Tuesday: Online (connect by phone or email)

Wednesday: at Calvary Church

Thursday: at Calvary Church

Friday: On Call (connect by phone or email)

VISIT US

48 Hawkesville Road

PO Box 189

St. Jacobs, ON

N0B 2N0

Sunday Service - 10AM

CONTACT US

info@calvaryunited.com

519-664-2311

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