2025 HEART OF ADVENT initiatives:

Every Christmas at Calvary, we set our hearts on the wonder of Jesus—God’s greatest gift to the world. For more than a decade, The Heart of Advent has been a time when we give generously to meet real needs and help others know the hope we have in Christ. This year, our focus returns to a theme central to Calvary’s story: Multiplying Churches. In 2025, your generosity will fuel this vision locally, globally, and right here at home.

• Local: Crown Hill Church 

Calvary is partnering with Crown Hill Church, a new church plant led by Mark Luebe and Patrick Sobecki—both trained, empowered, and sent out from Calvary. This is their first Christmas as a church, and we’re excited to come alongside them in these early days, helping them establish a vibrant, gospel-centered presence in their community.

• Global: Kalmia House Renewal 

Kalmia House has long been a place of rest and renewal for Calvary’s global partners returning from the mission field. This year’s gifts will refresh and modernize the home, creating a warm, updated space for the next generation of missionaries preparing to bring the gospel to the world.

• At Calvary: Praying together for Future Growth

God is bringing new people to every campus—especially Erie, where momentum is strong and space is tight. Throughout Calvary’s history, every major movement has been preceded by prayer, and we believe God leads His church through the prayers of His people. This season, would you join us in praying for wisdom, unity, and clarity as we seek God’s direction on how best to respond to the growth of His Church here at Calvary?

This Christmas, let’s remember what matters most: Jesus came to bring life, light, and hope to the world. Through this year’s Heart of Advent, we get to share that hope as we multiply the church and share the love of Jesus. To give, click the button below or bring a gift to any of our services through the end of the year.