Education
We encourage both children and adults to spend time learning and growing in Christ. We offer Sunday School for children (ages 3 and up) and several different adult Bible Study options each Sunday morning, as well as other educational opportunities throughout the week. The current schedule is listed below. We have Women's studies, Men's studies and other small groups.
Youth Sunday School
Sundays at 10:30 a.m. (Ages 3 to High School)
Classes are up and running again! Join us, and bring a friend. Sunday School has a new look, new activities, new lessons, new fun. Please bring your students and encourage them to participate every Sunday from 10:30 to 11:30. We will have 2 or 3 levels for classes depending on our turnout and hope to add more if needed. Any high schoolers interested is starting a class please let Pastor or Paula Horst know, otherwise they are welcome in the Adult Class. We hope to see you all next Sunday!
Adult Classes
Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in Parish Hall
Evangelism, Witnessing, and Apologetics: A look at the LCMS' "Everyone His Witness" program. Sometimes witnessing, evangelism, outreach, and apologetics get combined into a big stew, and we're no longer sure what we are or aren't called to do with those outside the Church. Join us as take a look at material from the "Everyone His Witness" program and discuss how it can (or can't) help us be better listeners who can also ask helpful questions that can lead to important conversations. However, we'll always stand on the conviction that our goal is to bring people to worship, as it is the Holy Spirit Who turns hearts to Christ through the Gospel.
Men's Bible Study
Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m. at Gebby's - 726 E War Memorial Drive, Peoria Heights
1 Timothy: We're currently reading Paul's first letter to his colleague Timothy. In this letter we gain insight into how to stand against false teaching, and how to keep congregational life centered on Christ's gifts.
Lunch Together & Bible Study
Thursdays at Noon in Parish Hall
We’ve added a little extra to our Thursday lunches: a Bible study. We gather for lunch at Noon, eat and visit for a while, and then read a chapter of Scripture together and talk about it.
We’re currently reading the prophet Jeremiah. While God's judgment is hard, He always seeks to bring His people back to Him. Come join us!
Concordia Lutheran School
Mt. Calvary is proud to support Concordia Lutheran School, a kindergarten through eighth grade school located on Glen Avenue in Peoria. Since 1959, Concordia has been providing top-ranked academics in a Christ-centered, nurturing environment.
As one of three sponsoring congregations, we are pleased to offer financial support as well as our prayers and pastoral involvement on campus. If you’d like information about current tuition rates and financial aid for families, please call the church office at (309) 688-4321.
Several of our church members are Concordia teachers. We thank the following individuals for the dedication and commitment to these young students: Elizabeth Tagge and Brooke Barr.
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Christ-Centered Education
- At Concordia Lutheran School, God’s Word is the foundation for everything we do. Not only do we have weekly Chapel and Bible memory work, but we also pray daily and incorporate the Gospel into our curriculum.
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Top-Ranked Academics
- With dedicated teachers, the highest and top quality resources, we provide students with every opportunity to succeed academically. Starting in kindergarten and going through eighth grade, children are challenged to perform at their optimum potential. The results speak for themselves. Time after time, our eighth graders leave Concordia equipped to move right to the top of their high school classes.
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Award-Winning Extra-Curricular Activities
- From optional violin instruction for kindergarten students to competitive junior high basketball teams, we provide access to a full range of activities for nearly every interest. In addition to sports and music, we also offer a rich selection of art, drama, science and scholastic groups. Students of all ages are encouraged to participate in service and ministry-driven philanthropies.
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Nurturing Environment
- Dedicated to knowing the whole child, all teachers introduce themselves to students and their families during home visits before the start of each school year. This personal approach to education gives the student an opportunity to get to know his or her teacher in a very comfortable situation. The teachers and staff of Concordia have high standards and expectations for our students, but we also love them and nurture their individual God-given gifts.
