*Acolytes* serve at church services as torch bearers, banner bearers, and crucifers. Acolytes assist in preparing the Altar and assist the Priest in many ways throughout the service. Training is available for members 10 years of age and older.	*Calvary Seniors* is an organization composed of members who are fifty years of age or older. Members of this organization share fellowship, sponsor educational and informative sessions, and are active participants in the Diocesan Senior Ministries Program.
Alms Committee (currently on hiatis) accepts donations of canned and packaged foods, clothing, and some household items, which are given to those who have a need. When possible, a small donation for the item is received. Persons requesting financial assistance are referred to the Priest. To the extent possible, when assistance cannot be provided by the church persons in need of help are directed to other facilities.	Daughters and Sons of Dorcas consist of Calvary members and friends who quilt, teach the art of quilting, and do other handicraft work with students and adult groups. Photos of The Daughtes of Dorcas
*Altar Guild* members work each week to keep the altar properly vested at all times. And keeping everything pertaining to the altar clean. The Altar Guild is responsible for ordering supplies and flowers and for floral arrangements within the church.	The Order of the Daughters of the King, Lydia Chapter is an order of lay women of the Episcopal Church, who undertake a rule of life incorporating prayer and service. Members are not permitted to sponsor fund-raising activities. All activities, such as visiting the sick and shut-in, adopting a unit of the Washington Center for the Aging, distributing Christmas gifts, and making sacrificial offerings to the church are financed by individual members.
Birthday Guilds were organized to bring all members into an active parish service organization. Each guild plans a sacrificial offering project. During a specific month this offering is presented to the church at a corporate communion of the guild.	Evangelism Committee* focuses on projects which perpetuate the “good news” of the redemption of the world through Jesus Christ. Activities include an audio tape ministry, Bible study, evangelism workshops, neighborhood visitations, and the welcoming of newcomers and visitors. The entire congregation is involved to some degree in evangelism.
*The Order of the* *Brotherhood of St. Andrews* is a religious order for men. Its members undertake a lifelong program of prayer, service, and evangelism. Photo's of the The Brotherhood	Hospitality Committee* works under the direction of the Priest and Parish Council to plan hospitality and fellowship events for the entire parish on a regular basis, as well as for special occasions.
Calvary Episcopal Church Women and Girls Formerly known as the Women of Calvary, has as its purpose that of supporting all guilds and organizations. The membership is comprised of all women of Calvary. The Church Periodical Club, time Memorial Scholarship Sunday, and the limited Thank Offering are the major activities sponsored by the Calvary Episcopal Church Women.	Lay Readers Guild members are recommended by the Priest and licensed by the Bishop to assist the Priest in administering the Holy Eucharist on Sundays. They serve as readers, crucifers, and chalicists at healing services and funerals. They visit the sick and shut-ins to provide anointing services and Holy Communion.
Calvary Players is an organized group of persons of all ages who are interested in drama. Membership in this organization requires no expertise, our only aim, is an interest in acting and in producing plays. The purpose of the players is to enhance cultural enrichment within the parish and the community and to raise money for needed projects within the church.	Music* Calvary has three choirs; The Parish Choir, Calvary Gospel, and the volunteer choir. Efforts are being made to reestablish the Children’s Choir. In addition to providing music for the services of worship, the choirs are involved in outreach activities such as singing at nursing homes and housing for senior citizens housing complexes, participating with other choirs in the diocese to sing on special occasions, and coordinating and sponsoring the presentation of other choirs and singing groups at Calvary. Our philosophy is all music in praise.

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