Mt Calvary Lutheran, Phoenix Web page

WHEN? On Sunday morning at 10:18 am for a traditional Divine Service* with music from our excellent pipe organ. There is an occasional contemporary song led by piano and drums during the Festival seasons of the Church Year. Sunday School for Adults and children Class at 0900. A Divine Service in Spanish is offered on Sunday evenings at 1800 (6:00) by Pastor Cristiano Artigas

*Divine Service = God coming to us in His Holy Word and Sacraments, aka: The Mass, Communion Service, Liturgy of Word and Sacrament

WHERE? 5105 N. 7th Avenue. On the east side of 7th Avenue, about a block north of Camelback Road (just a block from the Valley Metro Station #3....coming soon!) Contact us at 602 263-0402, FAX number is 602 263-0403

	We are located at 5105 N. 7^thAve. Phoenix, AZ 85013 For a map, click here.		Worship and Learning Opportunities. Information on times and styes of worship
	Valley Lutheran High School. Find out more about this Lutheran High School on our campus.		Our Staff. Information about the staff of Mt. Calvary
	Newsletter with meeting minutes		Youth Group Information about youth activities, Bible Studies, etc.
	Pastor Poedel is a professed member of the Society of the Holy Trinity		Mt. Calvary's Community Page current pictures and articles of interest to the community at large.

Lectionary Scripture Readings	Lutheran Central (useful links)	Pastor Zip's Links
Bible Gateway (read the Bible)	Lutheran Cursillo of Arizona	Lutheran Forum Journal & Forums

Mt. Calvary is a Lutheran Cursillo Congregation: I encourage our members to participate in this program of renewal and spiritual growth. For more information, click on the link directly above and check with me or someone who is a member of the Community to attend an upcoming 3 day Retreat.

(Pastor Dave Poedel , STS)

What's new on the website:

(above) Baptism of Rowan Christensen, son of Kelsey and Dustin, surrounded by the children of Mt Calvary

New Bible Study meets every Wednesday evening at 6:00 at the Church, led by Pastor Poedel. Child care is provided. Current topic is a verse by verse study of Second Corinthians. Please join us soon!

St. Mary's Food Bank: Mt. Calvary has formed a team of folks to work at the St. Mary's Food Bank every month. The group packages food for clients who are in need. Right now, our day is the last Wednesday morning of the month from 0900 - 1200. We could use some more members and friends of the congregation to help us in this important endeavor. If you are interested, please contact the church office or drop us an email.

-JC Playzone is a fun place for kids to play cool games and learn about the Bible too! Parents, check this out for your kids...and it's FREE!

-Home Base, an e-magazine for families. Check out the link and share your impressions and/or questions with me by email.

-Do you want to know the basics of the Christian faith? Parents, looking for some guidance about what to teach your kids about right and wrong? Want to learn what a sacrament is? Here is a great guide for you, and it has quite a track record!

-Mt. Calvary is on the route for the new Valley Metro light rail system. Check out the construction here

-Lutheran Social Services website is here. Check out this Southwest regional social services agency, loosely connected to the Lutheran Church.

A High School! One of the greatest joys of Mt Calvary is that we are the host and location of Valley Lutheran High School. Recently celebrating their 25th Anniversary, the school is highly respected and regarded Christian High School, sharing excellent academics with the precious Word of God. As Pastor of Mt. Calvary (and a retired college professor), I am very impressed with the excellent faculty and administration of VLHS and recommend it highly to you. Please visit our campus and see our pride and joy at the high school!

The Critical Event (our individual mission):
“When one Lutheran Christian gives witness about Jesus, of the hope that is within him or her, to another person so that person may encounter Christ.”

Why do we do things the way we do?

We live in a time when many congregations have adopted "contemporary" forms for worship. While it may be argued that there is a place for that, we are unabashedly Scriptural, traditional and liturgical--and we are a growing, vibrant, alive congregation! Our worship is full of the simple dignity and richness of the almost 2000 year history of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. If you have never participated in traditional, liturgical worship, come join us for Divine Service any Sunday. You will find worship that is reverent, centered on our Triune God, evangelical and catholic. At every Sunday service we celebrate in Word and Sacrament--which means the Scriptures are read and preached, and the Sacrament of Holy Communion (the Eucharist) is administered to those baptized Christians who recognize their sinfulness, are repentent and confess the Real Presence of our Lord Jesus Christ in the consecrated bread and wine.

You will find Mt. Calvary to be a warm, friendly community that is Christ-centered and Spirit-led. We are sincere and caring folks trying to learn what it means to be in the world, but not of the world, as Jesus taught His disciples. We try to be honest, genuine people who find joy in being a community of Christ in this place, and enjoy welcoming others into our midst.

Please join us this Sunday!

Padre Dave Poedel, STS