Weekly Connections
Upcoming Events
Kids Christmas Celebration (Parents’ Night Out)
Kids Christmas Celebration (Parents’ Night Out) is Friday, December 5th, from 5:00–8:00 PM.
We’ve planned a special night full of fun, games, and Christmas heart-prep for kids—and a little free time for you!
Please register by December 1st.
Women's Christimas Gathering
Ladies, mark your calendars for our Women’s Christmas Gathering here at Calvary.
It will be a beautiful evening to celebrate the season together with joy, worship, and fellowship.
DETAILS:
Date: December 9th
Doors open at 6:30PM
Gathering 7–8:30PM
Love Does Packing Event
Join us on December 10th at 5 PM at church for a special packing event! We’re partnering with Love Does to pack 50,000 meals for communities in need in Somalia. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a church to serve and reach the world!
Foster & Adoption Informational Meeting
Equipping Families & Providing Support
Join us for an informative gathering designed to equip and resource individuals and families who feel called to foster or adopt, as well as those who want to come alongside and support foster and adoptive families in tangible, meaningful ways.
Whether you are exploring foster care or private adoption, already on the journey, or simply looking for ways to make a difference, this meeting will provide:
Practical guidance on the process and next steps
Local resources
Real ways to serve families in your community
DETAILS:
DEC 14 at 12:30PM at church
Nomadic Shelter
We are partnering with the Redwood Gospel Mission to provide dinner and overnight shelter for homeless individuals in our community. Sign up in the hallway on Sunday, December 7th or 14th to serve or drop off food.
Christmas Eve Service
Join us this Christmas Eve for one of our two services at 4 p.m. or 6 p.m.! Bring your friends and family as we celebrate the birth of Jesus with worship, a message of hope, and the joy of being together
Christmas Eve Service
Join us this Christmas Eve for one of our two services at 4 p.m. or 6 p.m.! Bring your friends and family as we celebrate the birth of Jesus with worship, a message of hope, and the joy of being together
21 Days of Prayer
We’re kicking off our 21 Days of Prayer today! Join us at either our 9am or 11am service today.
Nomadic Shelter
We are partnering with the Redwood Gospel Mission to provide dinner and overnight shelter for homeless individuals in our community. Sign up in the hallway on Sunday, January 11th or 18th to serve or drop off food.
Pathways: A Life of Worship
Save the Date for Pathways: A Life of Worship
We’re so excited for our annual conference! Join us for two incredible days - Friday evening and Saturday morning - as we come together to worship, grow, and be refreshed. Childcare will be provided.
Stay tuned for more details and registration coming soon!
Discipleship Pathways 101
Discipleship 101 is a seven-week class designed to help you build a strong, practical foundation in the Christian faith, whether you’re new to following Jesus or wanting to grow deeper.
Over the course of seven weeks, we’ll explore key catalysts for spiritual growth, including salvation, personal God, Jesus is Lord, the authority of the Bible, serving, community, Bible reading, reflection, prayer, and spiritual friendships.
A new class begins in February 2026. Check back in December to register.
Young Adults Advent
Every Monday leading up to Christmas, we are gathering to celebrate and read through the Advent reading plan. We’ll be meeting in the Seeds Cafe, so use the left side entrance.
Turkey Bowl
Men’s Ministry is hosting a flag football game on Thanksgiving morning! Join us at 7am on 11/27 at Leghorn Park! No RSVP required.
Redwood Gospel Mission: Great Thanksgiving Banquet
The Redwood Gospel Mission is hosting its Great Thanksgiving Banquet at the Santa Rosa Fairgrounds on November 26th! If you would like to volunteer for a shift at this event, please sign up below.
Young Adults Friendsgiving
Young Adults is having their annual Friendsgiving dinner! Each year they get all of the young adults together for a potluck dinner with no agenda apart from spending time together. We hope to see you there!
Nomadic Shelter
We’re partnering with the Redwood Gospel Mission to provide dinner and overnight shelter for homeless individuals in our community. Sign up in the hallway on Sunday, November 9th or 16th to serve or drop off food.
Coffee + Connection
JOIN US FOR COFFEE + CONNECTION!
We invite everyone 55+ to join our pastors and staff for coffee and connection on Wednesday, November 12, at 9:00 a.m.
Come enjoy coffee, donuts, and a morning of meaningful fellowship. Pastor Zach will share a devotional, and we'd love to spend the morning with you.
Bring a friend, we hope to see you there!
Start Serving Meeting
If you’re not currently serving at Calvary, we would love to invite you to join us for our Start Serving Meeting. We’ll be sharing opportunities to use your gifts, meet new people, and get involved in what God is doing here!
Young Adults @ Petaluma Pumpkin Patch
Join us at Petaluma Pumpkin Patch to go through the corn maze with us! The maze cost $9 and they only accept cash, so please plan for that
Welcome to Calvary Lunch
If you’re new here, we’d love to invite you to our Welcome to Calvary Lunch on Sunday, October 19 at 12:30 PM here at church. It’s a great opportunity to meet our pastors, learn more about our church, and enjoy a meal together.
We can’t wait to connect you!
Men's BBQ and Camping
All the men at Calvary are invited to our Men's BBQ Friday, October 10th at 7p . We will gather for dinner and a bonfire at the picturesque Dolcini Ranch, a 30 minute drive from the Church. We also have the option to campout for a $10 fee. You will need to bring your own tent or camper. Join us to enjoy a night in the open air with the men of the church.
Young Adults Small Group Starts
Young Adults will be meeting on Monday evenings during the month of October. The group will have dinner together and learn what it means to live in community.
Beach Baptism
Come be baptized at the beach!
We’re excited to share that we’ll be having a Beach Baptism on Saturday, September 27 at 10:30am at Dillon Beach, and we’d love for you to be part of it!
Beach baptisms are such a beautiful and meaningful time as we gather to worship and celebrate those taking a step of faith and publicly declaring their commitment to follow Jesus.
A few details to help you plan:
-Dillon Beach
-Baptisms begin at 10:30 AM
-$10 parking fee (Parking can fill up quickly, so please allow extra time to find a spot and walk down to the beach.)
If you’ve been thinking about getting baptized, we’d love to walk with you in that decision. Please sign up if you would like to be baptized so we can have your shirt and certificate ready for you.
If you have any questions, pleaase call the church office at 707-766-1567 or email us.
We can’t wait for this special day together!
Young Adults Worship Night
We’re having an evening of worship and prayer together, and we’d love to see you there! No RSVP is needed, so bring a friend and come worship with us.
When: 7pm | September 19
Where: Calvary Petaluma | Upper Room
Discipleship Pathways 101
Discipleship Pathways 101 is a seven-week introductory class that meets on Mondays from 7:00–8:30 PM, beginning September 8 and running through October 20. We’ll explore the foundational beliefs and practices of the Christian faith. Whether you’re new to following Jesus or looking to deepen your understanding, this class will help you build a strong, practical foundation for a lifelong journey of discipleship.
If you’re wondering what deeper discipleship looks like, we highly encourage you to watch Pastor Zach’s sermon from January 5th. He dives into the topic, and it’s a great introduction to the heart of what we are pursuing.
The seven weeks of this course are focused on the catalysts that promote the most growth in this stage of spiritual development. We will cover:
· Salvation by Grace
· Personal God
· Jesus is Lord
· The Authority of the Bible
· Serving in the Church
· Small Groups and Community
· Bible Reading
· Reflection on Scripture
· Prayer to Seek Guidance and Prayer to Confess Sin
· Spiritual Friendships
Seeds Midweek
We’ll be meeting durng the all-together women’s Philippians study. For the five weeks in September, Pastor Zach and a great team of men will be leading the kids. Then, Miss Jeannine, Miss Aline, and the rest of our regular crew will finish out the final three weeks. During this session we will focus on the spiritual discipline of worship – exploring what the Bible teaches about true worship and how we live it out.
DETAILS:
For 3rd through 6th Graders
Tuesdays September 2nd though Tuesday October 21st (8 weeks)
6:30-8:00PM
Women's All-Together Study
All the women of Calvary are invited to come together for a five-week study through the book of Philippians—a letter of encouragement to live transformed lives because of what Jesus has done.
We believe we follow Jesus better together, and this is a beautiful opportunity to connect, grow, and be refreshed in God’s Word alongside other women.
Tuesdays, September 2 - 30 | 6:30-8:00pm | At Calvary
Kickoff Dinner – September 2 at 5:30pm
We’re starting our first night with a Gourmet Grilled Cheese dinner! Enjoy a yummy meal and hang out before we dive into the study.
Thursday AM group | September 4 – October 2 | 9:15–10:30am at Calvary
Thursday mornings will be the same study as Tuesday evening and a great option for moms or those who prefer a daytime group.
Study books will be available for purchase starting Sunday, August 17, in the foyer.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Worship & Waiting Night
Join us for a special night of worship here at church - we want to make room for the Holy Spirit to move as we wait on the Lord together.
This night is inspired by what the Holy Spirit did as the church worshipped and waited in Acts 13:2-3. Whether you’re needing encouragement, seeking direction, or simply want to draw near to Him, this is a time to pause, worship, and wait on the Lord together.
Start Serving Meeting
If you’re not yet serving on a team at Calvary, we’d love to invite you to a special lunch to learn how you can get involved! Come enjoy a meal, meet our team leaders, and learn how you can serve here. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions, make connections, and take your next step at Calvary.
We’re excited to connect with you!
Women's Sunset Picnic
We’re gathering at Wiseman Park on Thursday, August 15 for a sunset picnic. Bring your favorite food and a chair or blanket, and enjoy a summer evening together.
Contact Sara Maher or the church office with any questions
Seeds Ice Cream Social
Seeds Families, You’re Invited!
Join us for a family Ice Cream Social on Sunday, August 10th at 6 PM here at church!
This is a sweet opportunity for the whole family to enjoy a summer evening together, connect with other Seeds families, and meet your child’s amazing teachers while enjoying sweet treats!
We hope to see you there! No RSVP required.
Men's BBQ
BBQ at Deep Roots Farm - 7000 Petaluma Hill Rd, Penngrove, CA 94951
Tuesday, August 5th at 6:00 PM
All the men of Calvary are invited to an end-of-summer BBQ at Deep Roots Farm! Come and enjoy a meal fresh from Sonoma County farms, followed by a cornhole tournament. Join us for dinner and hear what's happening at Calvary in the Fall. No Cost but please RSVP to save your spot.
Welcome to Calvary Lunch
If you’re new here, we’d love to invite you to our Welcome to Calvary Lunch on Sunday, August 3rd at 12:30 PM here at church. It’s a great opportunity to meet our pastors, learn more about our church, and enjoy a meal together.
We can’t wait to connect you!
Women's Beach Day
Ladies, come enjoy the sun, sand, and friends at Doran Beach on Friday, August 2 at 10 a.m. We’ll meet at the beach - bring a beach chair, towel, and snacks! Parking is $7.
Contact Kait Peterson or the church office if you have any questions.
Service Trip: Mexico
Calvary will be partnering with YWAM and sending a team to build a home for a family in need in Baja California from Sunday, July 27 - Aug 2.
How can I get involved:
Pray: We need your prayer support. If you cannot go on the trip but want to partner in prayer please join the team.
Give: Online at the link here: "Mexico House Building Mission Trip DONATIONS"
Rides: We will need a group of volunteers for Airport dropoff and pickup at SFO 7/27 & 8/2
Youth Camp
We’re so excited for Summer Camp! This is always a time that we see students encounter God in a powerful way and we can’t wait for what He has in store this year. Our Jr. High and High School students will be attending camp together this year in partnership with Calvary Chapel Vista in Southern California. Registration is closed for this camp.
Youth Movie Night
We want to gather together all of our students from both Jr. High and High School so that we can all hang out and be familiar with each other before we head down to camp and spend the week together.
Contact Pastor Wes or the church office with any questions.
Start Serving Meeting
If you’re not yet serving on a team at Calvary, we’d love to invite you to a special lunch to learn how you can get involved! Come enjoy a meal, meet our team leaders, and learn how you can serve here. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions, make connections, and take your next step at Calvary.
We’re excited to connect with you!
Women's Game Night
Ladies, join us for a game night at the church on July 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Bring your favorite snack to share, and enjoy a fun night with friends!
Contact Sara Davis or the church office with any questions.
Kids Camp
This summer, we’re excited to help kids discover the amazing story of creation — and their special place in it! As we explore how God spoke the world into existence, we’ll also celebrate His incredible creativity and how each of us is designed with purpose. Through fun activities, hands-on projects, and time spent exploring God’s Word, kids will see that the same God who made the stars and seas also made them — and He loves them deeply.
Registration is closed for this camp.
Women’s Hike
Join us for a beautiful morning hike at Mt. Burdell on Friday, June 21 at 9:00am. We’ll meet at the trailhead.
Contact Phyllis or the church office if you have any questions.