Calvary Episcopal Church
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Calvary Episcopal Church is the only Episcopal Church in Sedalia, Missouri, a community of 21,000 people. The congregation was established in 1866 and the building dates to the late 1880s.
The physical plant is well cared for. Entrance to the common room, Church office, and worship space is accessible including a ramp and automatic door on the east side of the building. The communion rail is accessible to those who cannot climb steps. The fellowship hall and kitchen are in the basement level which is accessible via a stair-glide chair.
The building is equipped with WiFi and an AED is located in the common room.
The Church has a large parking lot and small green space which includes seating and a picnic table. A columbarium for the inurnment of cremated remains is located on site. There is also a St. Francis scatter garden for cremated pet remains.
There is a modern, safe nursery and play room located on the second floor of the parish hall. The nursery is staffed by a child care professional. The nursery is provided for the convenience of families. Children of all ages are always welcomed in worship.
Worship times
NOTE: on the FIFTH Sunday of the month, worship is shared with Christ and Trinity Lutheran Church. We alternate 5th Sunday worship between our location and 2101 W. 32nd Street. Please see the Calvary website for information about 5th Sunday locations and times.
Ministries
CHORAL MUSIC
Calvary Episcopal Church supports an active music ministry. Along with the church choir, which sings each Sunday, music lessons are conducted at the church by the choir director and the organist.
Calvary is host to a concert during the annual Scott Joplin Festival (first week following Memorial Day). The concert in 2020 will be held on Saturday May 30th at 2:00 pm. It is free and open to the public and will feature the Ragtime Trio + One.
SHARING SPACE WITH HISPANIC Lighthouse Assembly PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Sedalia, Mo., has a strong Latinx community and this community supports several congregations. Calvary Episcopal Church shares space with Lighthouse Pentecostal Church, a congregation comprised mainly of young Latinx families who live in and around Sedalia. This church uses the entire building on Sunday afternoons and holds Bible study in the fellowship hall on Tuesday evenings. Worship begins at 3:00 pm on Sunday afternoon.
Pastor Pete Contreras
Wednesday Adult Formation
Adult Formation via Zoom Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:00 pm. Please contact the Church for more inforation.
Warming Shelter
Calvary sponsors the Friends Team to serve at the Warming Shelter up to 4 nights per month each winter. The shelter is located at St. Patrick's Chapel, 4th and Washington in Sedalia.
PFLAG
PFLAG is the nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. PFLAG Sedalia meets at Calvary. For more information email pflagsedalia@gmail.com.
First Fruits Giving
The first action of the vestry each month is to give away at least 3% of the previous month pledge and loose offering. These funds are typically given to local benevolent organizations including the food panty, local assistance org, school supply mission, abuse shelter, etc.
713 S Ohio Ave
Corner of Broadway and Ohio Streets
Sedalia, MO 65301-4415
United States
