June 17, 2026

CHRISTIAN WORSHIP

In Worship This Week...

This Sunday, we invite you to join us for a joyful and meaningful morning of worship as we celebrate Music Sunday and Father’s Day. We will give thanks for the men of our congregation with a small gift, and we will be led in worship by our Music Ministry as they offer several favorite anthems from the past year. We will also be blessed by a special instrumental ensemble offering a festive postlude.

Our guiding scripture will be Psalm 150, a beautiful hymn of praise that calls everything that breathes to praise the Lord. The psalm reminds us that worship is not silent observation. Worship is the whole people of God joining creation itself in thanksgiving for God’s grace, mercy, and steadfast love.

Music has always held a vital place in worship because music reaches places in us that words alone often cannot. It helps us pray when we do not know what to say. It teaches our faith. It carries our grief, joy, hope, longing, and gratitude into the presence of God.

On Music Sunday, it is important for us to remember that the music offered in worship is not a performance. Our choir and musicians do not sing or play for us as though we are the audience. They offer their gifts to God on behalf of the whole congregation. In worship, God is the audience. We are all participants.

So when we are moved to clap, we are not simply applauding performers. We are responding to the movement of God among us. We are giving thanks for the Spirit’s presence stirred through song, harmony, rhythm, and praise. Our applause becomes another form of thanksgiving.

This is a holy and important lesson for us as a church. Music in worship is not entertainment added to the service; it is a sacred offering that helps us become more fully present to God and to one another.

Come this Sunday ready to praise. Come ready to listen. Come ready to give thanks. And above all, come ready to encounter the living God through the beautiful gift of music.

Summer Music Opportunity

Talents needed!

Do you sing or play musical instrument? Does your child like to perform? Calvary worship team invites you to share your musical talent during summer months. Accompaniment / coaching can be provided. Recordings are welcome.

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Natalia Shevchuk at yellow_frog@outlook.com.

Please keep in your prayers:

Calvary’s mission and ministry and for the mission and ministry of the church in the world; for those who need the presence of God in their lives; for those serving in armed forces; and for those serving in ministry around the world and here.

And for: Mike, Serena Rose, John and Audrey, Michael & Chelsea, Laura & Marc, Patrick G., Katherine D., Tom and Family, Cheryl, Laura, Paula.

And those members of Calvary who are no longer able to be active among us as they once were: Joan, Bernie, Pepper, Shirley, Marj, June, Helen.

Virtual Prayer Request

If you have a prayer request that you would like lifted during Sunday services you can now submit them online at our website or by clicking the link below. We have also created this QR code, which can be found in the Sanctuary and round the building. It can be scanned at any time to send a request.

Calvary Online Prayer Requests

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Join a House Church

Calvary’s House Church ministry continues to grow and remain a vital component of our worship life together. With five active house churches, thirty participants we are seeing tremendous response. One participant has said “Joining house church was the best thing I’ve done for myself in a long time.”... See More

For more information, please visit our Family Ministry page.

Youth Group "Giving Tree"

Please stop by and take a look at the "Giving Tree" in the Gathering Space. There are many cards available with items that the youth will need for their upcoming mission trip to West Virginia. If you are able, please consider taking a card from the tree to donate. All items are due back to church by June 28th. Thank you for supporting our youth and the mission trip!

Vacation Bible School

Join us July 13th through 17th from 5:30pm to 8pm for Cokesbury's Snowball Mountain Challenge!! Join us for a week of Bible stories, fellowship and ski-themed fun! Our VBS is a FREE event and open to ALL! Dinner is included each night! Please email Kristen with any questions at:

kristenrains.calvaryumc@gmail.com.

Sign up begins May 1st! You can sign up here: vbspro.events/p/c19404. Interested in volunteering? Visit the link to explore volunteer roles and sign up!

PASSIONATE SERVICE

We Care List

An updated We Care list is now available. Please contact the church office to get a copy.

Calvary Night @ Sidewalk Warriors

Thursday, June 18th

Our next churchwide night to volunteer at Sidewalk Warriors will be tomorrow, June 18th! We will volunteer to help with distribution - please plan to arrive at 5:30 pm, and stay until about 8:00 pm. If you're able to help with set-up, you may arrive at any earlier time that works for your schedule (set-up begins around 3:30).

The mission of Sidewalk Warriors is to "provide compassionate support to those in need, offering hearty meals, essential supplies, and a sense of community." They are located outside of Christ Church UMC, 35 State St., Troy. Please contact Grace Paster if you're able to volunteer in June, or if you have any questions (gracepaster@gmail.com, 518-248-3780). There will also be a sign-up on the round table in the Gathering Space.

Calvary Missional Partnerships

Calvary has long standing relationships with a number of mission organizations that impact people from the local area. For more information on the following organizations, please click here.

Rags to Riches
St. Ambrose Food Pantry
Sidewalk Warriors Troy

Find More Volunteer Opportunities

Pride Month - Update

June is Pride month. Pride is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and to bring awareness of our struggle for equal rights.

UPDATE

Transgender Awareness Information Session - POSTPONED

Living Hope UMC in Waterford is postponing the gender affirming program that had been scheduled for June 27. We are hoping to schedule a date later in the summer.

For more information see:

https://www.518capitalpride.com/

https://www.gcorr.org/

https://rmnetwork.org/

JOYFUL GIVING

Support Calvary

If you would like to Support the ministry of Calvary, you may do so using the link below or QR code. Thank you for your generosity.

https://giving.servantkeeper.com/CalvaryLathamUMC

For more ways to support Calvary, please click here.

OPEN TO ALL

Skye Farm Day at Camp Event

Friday, June 19th at 9:30am to 5pm

Join us for our annual Skye Farm Day at Camp Event this Friday, June 19th from 9:30am - 5pm! This day includes a service project followed by lunch and an afternoon of recreation! This is a great opportunity to give back while becoming acquainted with the summer camps brought to us by the Upper New York Conference. Please note: This event IS on a Friday this year. This is Juneteenth, a federal holiday so recognize that many people and children will have this day off. Consider using this time to honor the day through service and fellowship!

Please sign up in the Gathering Space or click here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48AEAE2CA6FEC43-63771902-skye

Tellers Schedule

The Tellers for this Sunday, June 21st, 2026

Paul Breslin and Michelle Simkulet

Click here to see the full Teller Schedule.

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