CLEVELAND – On Saturday, New Life at Calvary Church in Cleveland’s Fairfax neighborhood is hosting an outdoor community day in partnership with True Holiness, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Community of St. Peter Churches.
The event will feature free food, music, dancing, school supplies and other giveaways. The community day will be held from noon to 3 p.m. at New Life at Calvary, 2020 E. 79th Street.
New life on Golgotha
New Life at Calvary has continued its pastoral care and outreach programs even as it continues to recover from a tornado that struck the historic building on August 24, 2023.
Watch the original News 5 report from August 25, 2023.
Tornado tears off roof of New Life at Calvary Church in Cleveland
Since then, News 5 has spoken to church leaders, church members and others in the community in numerous reports as rebuilding efforts continue.
The EF-1 tornado ripped off the roof of the refuge and caused millions of dollars in additional damage.
Services have been held in the church gymnasium while extensive repairs continue.
Pastor Kellie Sullivan said the church had hoped to be back in its sanctuary by now, but it remains a blessing to be able to continue its ministry and programs to edify the community.
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