To be Jesus’s heart, hands and feet
Outreach
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another
1 Peter 4:10
Core to our Vision at Calvary is the belief that we must act as Jesus’ hands, feet, and heart in the world, humbly collaborating with our neighbors to realize beloved community. One way that we bring that vision to life is through our various Outreach Ministries. These diverse and outward-facing ministries provide ample opportunities for us to live into our Baptismal Covenant which calls us to “seek and serve Christ in all persons,” and to “love our neighbors as ourselves.”
Whether gathering gifts for children in need at Christmastime, preparing and serving meals for our unhoused neighbors, or raising money for individuals living with HIV/AIDS, we believe that God has equipped each of us to make a significant difference in our community. At Calvary, we are convinced that in giving, we receive abundantly. To that end, we invite you to prayerfully consider how the Spirit might be calling you to join us in the sacred work of building the God’s Kingdom on earth.
During this time of COVID, we are working to ensure that all of our ministries are carried out safely and efficiently. To learn more about our ministries, or to give of your time, talent, or treasure, contact our Curate, Rev. Olivia Hamilton, at olivia@calvaryclifton.org.
Our current outreach ministries:
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Bethany House
Bethany House’s mission is to empower homeless and at-risk families with the solutions to achieve housing stability and long-term self-sufficiency. Bethany House Services (BHS) provides housing, education and assistance to homeless families in the Greater Cincinnati area, including Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. Holistic services address a family’s current needs and seek to prevent repeat episodes of homelessness. BHS provides both direct services and advocates for systemic change for homeless individuals. In addition to supporting BHS through planned financial giving, Calvary also helps BHS’ families by collecting “Bethany basics” such as school supplies in the fall and home goods at other times throughout the year.
Time commitment: none
Caracole

Time commitment: varies
El Hogar Ministry

Time commitment: Based on mission trip schedule
Habitat for Humanity

Time commitment: Based on your ability; need to be 16 years or older to be on the build site. Volunteers are also needed to prepare and deliver boxed lunches for Habitat volunteers.
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Lighthouse Youth Services

Time commitment: none
Interfaith Hospitality Network

Time commitment: Depends on what you sign up for, whether cooking dinner, or evening host (5:00-8:00 pm) or overnight host (8:00pm to 7:00am next morning, most of it sleeping).
St. Andrews Food Pantry

Time commitment: none
Tender Mercies
Tender Mercies is an organization that provides housing and supportive services for homeless persons with histories of mental illness. They transform the lives of homeless adults with mental illness by providing security, dignity, and community in a place these people can call home. On the last Sunday of the month, in late afternoon, a group of Calvary people will go downtown to Tender Mercies to deliver food that they have cooked to the residents at that shelter.
Time commitment: 4:00-6:00pm to serve, varied time to prepare meal
I would like to help!
The “Homeless Jesus” sculpture (seen above) is a visual representation of Matthew 25. The sculpture suggests that Christ is with the most marginalized in our society. The Christ figure is shrouded in a blanket with His face covered with the only indication that the figure is Jesus being the visible wounds on the feet.
This work of art can raise awareness of the marginalized, challenge and inspire society to be more compassionate and charitable and to act upon that inspiration. It can also lift the spirits of the marginalized as well so that they might see Christ within themselves. All of this, for centuries to come.