Calvary also offers multiple-week courses throughout the year that provide a more in-depth study of the Bible.

Couples’ Small Group ministry

What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus Christ in a life stage of marriage, sleepless nights with a newborn, ministering to young children, discussing life issues with teenagers and understanding the biblical role of husband and wife? Couples’ Small Groups are designed to be a time for support, encouragement and fellowship. More importantly, it is a place of studying God’s Word and praying for each other—understanding God’s calling as a husband, a wife, a parent and disciples of Jesus Christ.

Couples’ Small Groups meet the first and third weeks of the month and are delineated by geography. For any questions regarding Couples’ Small Group, please contact Pastor Michael at pmichael(at)calvaryec.net or 847-459-3482.

Singles Ministry

Calvary Singles Ministry (also known as CSM) developed out of a necessity to minister to post-college single young adults who have entered the workplace and/or graduate school. Currently, the leadership at Calvary is prayerfully evaluating whether to delineate this ministry by marital status (singles’ group) or by life stage (twenties’ group). CSM meet for inductive Bible studies and theological teaching in the hopes of producing mature disciples of Christ who have developed a biblical worldview and practically apply it in all areas of life, including the workplace and/or graduate school. CSM also provides a caring support system for post-college young adults to be developed toward spiritual maturity.

CSM gathers weekly on Friday evenings, with the exception of the last Friday of the month. For any questions regarding CSM or to join the ministry, please contact Pastor Mark at mlim(at)calvaryec.net or 847-710-6275.

The College Group includes all those currently enrolled in undergraduate studies at various universities and colleges all over the U.S. While many are involved in their schools’ campus ministries, College Group provides these students with a familiar fellowship to come home to, a place where everybody knows their name. The College Group is currently made up of students attending local schools in the Chicagoland area.

College Group meet on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons for Bible study, and also meet for other various activities.