Calvary United Methodist Church

A nice looking church for the neighborhood. It seems to be a very welcoming place especially to the small charming neighborhood of cedar park.

While I’m not a religious person, I love Calvary Church. I’ve spent a lot of time in the basement doing work for Prometheus Radio Project. And I have lingered past the work day to participate in sundry events. I love Calvary as a landmark in West Philadelphia. It’s what I think any church should be — an open and welcoming place for people to engage in community gathering and work.

More churches need to be run like Calvary. For starters, they’re not limited to just one congregation – they’ve hosted as many as four different denominations at one time, including Jews. Second, they house offices and meeting space for loads of community groups, notably Prometheus Radio Project who have helped launch low power radio stations with dozens of communities all over the world. Third, it’s a performance space, with a resident theater company and a world music series that’s brought some of the best acts I’ve ever seen to West Philly (Tuvan throat singers and Ethiopian jazzters!) Fourth, they’re great people and excellent neighbors who care about others without thumping bibles in anyone’s face. There’s something for everyone at Calvary Church!