#1 – Volunteer at Calvary’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting (Saturday, December 7th from 4-7pm)
Come welcome our neighbors, guests and church family by being a greeter or station volunteer. Sign up at CalvaryLife.org/Tree
#2 – Donate a Christmas Toy to OC Global Hospital & Olive Crest Foster Care
Each December, the Hospital across the street from Calvary collects toys to distribute to kids who find themselves at the hospital throughout the year. Olive Crest hosts a “Be the Miracle” campaign each December to provide toys for the kids they serve through their foster care program. We will be accepting unwrapped new toys at our Christmas Tree Lighting as well as on Sunday mornings in December in the Worship Center Lobby.. Find a list of suggested donations here.
#3– Host a Table at the Angel Tree Party - (Saturday, December 14th 10:30am to 1:30pm)
Angel Tree, a ministry of Prison Fellowship, provides Christmas gifts to children who have a Mom or Dad in prison. On Saturday, December 14th, we will host an Angel Tree Party with games, food, entertainment and the distribution of gifts. Volunteers are needed to be table hosts, game coordinators, food servers, photographers and for set-up/tear-down. Email Matt at
to volunteer.
#4 –Serve Groceries at our Pop-up Food Pantry (Tuesday, December 17th from 5:30pm to 7pm)
Serve at our Christmas Pop-up Pantry! In partnership with Mary’s Kitchen in Orange, we host a free drive-thru food distribution at Calvary. Come serve the 150+ families we will distribute groceries to on this night. Volunteers will serve free churros, bag and organize groceries, deliver to cars and more! Volunteer by contacting Kate at
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#5 – Donate Groceries to the OC Rescue Mission
The OC Rescue Mission serves the needs of homeless men, women and families throughout the year. Go to the OCRM’s Amazon Wish List for what items are needed. Donation warehouse is open Monday thru Saturday, 9am to 4pm at One Hope Drive Tustin, CA 92782. Questions? Call 714.247.4300 or
#6 – Supply Groceries and Christmas Items to a Single Parent
There are single parents in our church family who could use the encouragement of a bag of groceries or financial assistance in getting a Christmas Tree or gifts for their children. Contact Stephanie at
to find out how you can help.
#7 – Help Provide a Bible for a High School Student with F.C.A.
Calvary ministry partner, Jeff McKee, the Orange County Metro Director of Fellowship of Christian Athletes has a goal to distribute 1,000 Bibles to local High School students in 2024. Want to know more or how you can get involved? Contact Jeff at
#8 – Christmas Caroling Around OC
Join our carol team this Christmas season going to local restaurants, retail stores, senior centers, and fire stations. Both singers and guitarists are needed. Contact
#9 – Provide a Gift Card to an Afghan Refugee Family
Through the ministry of His Refuge run by Tom and Gayle Shook, Calvary has helped serve over 60 Afghan families who have moved into our neighborhood over the last 18 months. A gift card with amounts of $5 to $50 will be used to bless the families we connect with this Christmas season. For more info or to drop off a gift card, please contact Kate at
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#10 – Email a Calvary Global Missionary a Christmas Greeting
We supports 67 full-time missions partners in 26 countries across the globe, many who will be far away from family and friends this Christmas season. Contact our Reach office to get an email contact list of Calvary missionaries you could send a Christmas greeting to by contacting Brian at
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#11 – Serve Hot Chocolate to the students of Oak Valley College
This fall, Oak Valley College, a faith based school where students earn a bachelor’s degree in 2 years and 8 months has started a new cohort of students on our church campus! Come join us on Wednesday, December 11th at 4:00pm to serve hot chocolate and treats to the students as they finish up their first semester. Sign up to serve at this event by contacting Matt at
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#12- Serve as a Welcome Host at one or all of our Christmas Candlelight Services (December 23 at 7:00pm or December 24 at 4:00pm)
Each Christmas, we experience hundreds of guests walking onto our church campus for the first time. Be part of the team to welcome and make guests feel cared for. To sign-up, email Natalie at
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