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About Mount Calvary
Mount Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church of Eagle Grove, Iowa is a parish of the one, holy, Christian, and apostolic Church as confessed in the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Mount Calvary is affiliated with the Iowa District West of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

History
Mount Calvary was organized on May 6, 1948 with 80 members. In January 1948, the parish purchased the Wilson Funeral Home. This building dates to 1907 when it was constructed to house the St. John Episcopal Parish. The building was remodeled and dedicated on May 8, 1948.

Since 1978, Mount Calvary has been a dual parish with Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rowan, Iowa.

Parish Services
Christian instruction for youth and adults, private confession and absolution, Bible study, daily prayer, and the Divine Service on Sundays and festivals are provided by the pastor.

Mount Calvary is a member of the Eagle Grove Area Ministerial Association, which supports the community food bank for needy families in Eagle Grove and surrounding areas.

The Ladies' Aid meets monthly for social activities, Bible study, and prayer.