CALVARY CONNECTIONS

September 27th, 2026

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Next Week — October 4th, 2026

Scripture Readings:

• Isaiah 5:1–7
• Philippians 3:4b–14
• Matthew 21:33–46

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday, September 27 — Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost

CLS 4th & 5th Grade Choir

• 8:15 am – 2026–2027 Confirmation Class (“The Well,” Oak Campus)
• 8:30 am – Calvary Kids Sunday School (Classrooms, Oak Campus)
• 8:30 am – Barth Hall Adult Bible Study (Barth Hall East, Oak Campus)
• 8:30 am – Thate Hall Adult Bible Study (Thate Hall, Oak Campus)
• 9:30 am – Worship – Holy Eucharist Service (Sanctuary, Oak Campus)

Thursday, October 1

• 11:30 am – CLS Early Dismissal
• Parent/Teacher Conferences (Wornall Campus)
• 7:00 pm – Calvary Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary, Oak Campus)

Friday, October 2

• All Day – CLS Parent/Teacher Conferences (Wornall Campus)
• 9:00 am – Quilters (Barth Hall, Oak Campus)
• 10:30 am – LWML Rachel Circle Meeting (Barth Hall, Oak Campus)
• 6:30 pm – CLS Volleyball Game @ MLA (MLA)

Saturday, October 3

• 10:15 am – CLS Soccer Game vs. MLA
• 12:00 pm – Blind Ministry Luncheon (Barth Hall, Oak Campus)

Sunday, October 4 — Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost

LWML Sunday

• 8:15 am – 2026–2027 Confirmation Class (“The Well,” Oak Campus)
• 8:30 am – Calvary Kids Sunday School (Classrooms, Oak Campus)
• 8:30 am – Barth Hall Adult Bible Study (Barth Hall East, Oak Campus)
• 8:30 am – Thate Hall Adult Bible Study (Thate Hall, Oak Campus)
• Before Service – LWML Quilt Sale (Sanctuary, Oak Campus)
• 9:30 am – Worship – Holy Eucharist Service / LWML Sunday (Sanctuary, Oak Campus)
• 10:30 am – Quilt Sale After Service (Sanctuary, Oak Campus)
• Following Service – LWML Bake Sale (Main Hallway, Oak Campus)

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CLS News

Music Performance Schedule

Sunday, September 27 — 9:30 am

Grades 4–5 Choir

Thursday, October 15 — 6:30 pm

Fall Musical — Grades K–3

Friday, November 6 — 10:00 am

Grandparents’ Day Chapel

Featuring:

• Advanced Band
• Grades K–3
• Grades 4–5
• Grades 6–8 Choir
• Handbells

Thursday, December 10 — 6:30 pm

Grades K–3 Christmas Program

Monday, December 14 — 6:30 pm

Grades 4–8 Christmas Program

December — Date TBD

Crown Center Performance

Featuring:

• Handbells
• Grades 6–8 Choir

Friday, December 18 — 10:00 am

Christmas Chapel

Featuring:

• Band
• Grades K–3
• Grades 4–5
• Grades 6–8 Choir
• Handbells

Sunday performances are at Calvary Lutheran Church, 7500 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64114.

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Calvary Warriors Girls Volleyball Schedule

September 26 — Timothy Lutheran

301 E. Wyatt Road, Blue Springs, MO

• 9:00 am – Timothy 7/8 vs. Calvary 7/8
• 9:45 am – Calvary 7/8 vs. Bethany 8
• 10:30 am – Bethany 8 vs. Timothy 7/8

October 2 — MLA

7112 Overland Drive, Kansas City, MO

• 5:00 pm – MLA 6 vs. Hope 5/6
• 5:45 pm – MLA 7/8 vs. Hope 7/8
• 6:30 pm – Hope 5/6 vs. Calvary 5/6
• 7:15 pm – Hope 7/8 vs. Calvary 7/8
• 8:00 pm – Calvary 5/6 vs. MLA 6
• 8:45 pm – Calvary 7/8 vs. MLA 7/8

October 9–10

KCLAL 5/6 Tournament at MLA
7112 Overland Drive, Kansas City, MO

October 23–24

KCLAL 7/8 Tournament at Hope Lutheran
6308 Quivira Road, Shawnee, KS

Admission

• Regular Season Games – Adults: $4
• Students Grades 1–8: $2
• Kindergarten and younger: FREE
• Family Pass (immediate family only): $10

Please have cash for entry to games.

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Calvary Warriors Soccer Schedule

October 3 — 10:15 am

Calvary vs. MLA

October 10 — 9:00 am

Calvary vs. Bethany

October 23–24

KCLAL League Tournament

Practice Schedule

Every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:40–5:10 pm on the West Fields.

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CLS Spirit Wear Shop

Check out the new CLS Spirit Wear Shop featuring new Calvary Lutheran Warriors apparel.

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LWML News & Happenings

LWML Sunday

Sunday, October 4th

Save the date as Calvary celebrates the ministry and mission of Lutheran Women in Mission.

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LWML Quilt Sale

Sunday, October 4th

The quilts will be available for sale before and after the worship service.

Prices

• Twin Quilts: $40
• Baby Quilts: $20

Quilt Sale Presale

Saturday, October 3rd at 9:00 am

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Homemade Goodies Galore

LWML Bake Sale — Sunday, October 4th

Enjoy a delicious selection of baked treats between services.

Your free-will offering supports LWML Mission Grant recipients through LWML Mites.

Let’s make LWML Sunday sweet—for MITES!

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Cruisin’ with Calvary

Benefit Auction Gala

November 14, 2026

Save the date for Calvary Lutheran School’s Cruisin’ with Calvary Benefit Auction Gala.

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September Food Drive for the Little Pantry

We’ve Depleted Our Inventory

Calvary is collecting food donations during September to replenish the Little Pantry.

Please leave donations in the Prayer Room.

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Pastor Call Nominations

Where to Send Nominations & What to Include

Send nominations to the Elders Board

Please include:

• Pastor’s name
• The church they currently serve

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2027 Belize Mission Trip

Mission Trip Dates

June 12th–19th, 2027

If you are interested in participating, please text William Grace at 816-492-4969 with your name and contact information.

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Weekly Warrior Newsletter

Stay in the CLS Loop

Keep up with Calvary Lutheran School news and activities through the Weekly Warrior Newsletter.

Scan the QR code in the original bulletin to access the newsletter.

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Church Directory Online

Our Church Directory Is Online!

Access the church directory online or through the free Instant Church Directory mobile app.

The directory is a resource for getting to know the Calvary church family and allows members to update contact information and upload or edit family photos.

How to Access the Directory

1. Go to members.InstantChurchDirectory.com.
2. Enter your email address as listed in the directory.
3. Click “Send Secure Sign-In Link.”
4. Check your email and click the “Log in to Instant Church Directory” button.

A free mobile app is also available through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Search for Instant Church Directory.

Important: Your email address must already be listed in the directory before you can log in.

Need Help?

If you are not listed in the directory or have trouble logging in, contact the church office.

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A Day at the Pumpkin Patch

Calvary students enjoyed a fun fall day at the pumpkin patch, including time with friends, animals, pumpkins, outdoor activities, and plenty of smiles!