Every month in our Church Update Email, we take a moment to celebrate one of the many volunteers who serve so faithfully at South Calgary. Our church is blessed with people who give their time and gifts so generously, and our ministry simply wouldn’t be the same without them. This month, we want to express our gratitude to Earl Slobodian . If there is something broken, leaking, rattling, or needing attention in our building, chances are Earl has already been on the roof, in t

This Sunday is our first week of two with a special collection for our Compassion Ministry Christmas Grocery Gift Card. This year we are trying to have the families have the gift cards earlier than previous years. As such we are looking for volunteers to help deliver one or two Christmas cards.  The delivery of the Christmas cards is planned between December 11th -13th (Thursday-Saturday), depending on hand-to-hand delivery arrangements made through the office between you and

With Shoebox Collection Week over for another year we wanted to thank all those who participated. Thank you for our wonderful greeters and for all those who built shoeboxes this year! Our Church collected 780 shoeboxes this past week! That is 780 Gospel opportunities that multiply to families and communities. Thank you for your support!

Sermon: Pastor Sam Medeiros | Worship leader: Tawnya Hons (songs below) Passage: Isaiah 9:1-7; John 1:1-5 From our Christmas Sermon Series "A Light Has Dawned"   Video will be available Sunday, November 30th, at 10:15 am Do you know you can watch this service directly from YouTube on your Smart TV? Search for the YouTube Channel South Calgary Community Church  on your TV's YouTube App. Songs this Week:

As we move into this joyful Christmas season, we’re excited to share a special opportunity for our senior adults to gather, connect, and celebrate together. Our Seniors Christmas Lunch is coming up soon, and we would love for you—or someone you know who would be blessed by this—to join us. Check out the full details below! You’re warmly invited to our Seniors Christmas Lunch on Friday, December 12 at 11:30 AM here at South Calgary Community Church. Come and enjoy a festive m

We at SCCC has often extended a helping hand through our Compassion Ministry with Christmas Grocery Gift Cards and emergency compassion needs. With financial struggles ever present in our communities and families. South Calgary continues to receive referrals from around the neighborhoods and our English ministry for individuals and families who need financial support. December gives us a unique opportunity to encourage each household with a grocery gift card. Over the last fe

Sermon: Pastor Russ | Worship leader: Tawnya Hons Passage: Philippians 2:1-4 This Sunday, we will have a unique service. We will have a church service (that will be slightly shorter than usual), followed by our Annual Members Meeting. Please Note: the Annual Members Meeting will not be livestreamed. It will be in-person only. So, don't miss being at church this Sunday to hear about what is happening in the ministry life of our church! Video will be available Sunday, November

Deborah and I are honored to serve within South Calgary by being involved in the Seniors Ministry. The primary activity of the Seniors Ministry is the monthly Friday gathering consisting of a “Coffee and Chat” or a “Seniors Lunch” on alternating months. Our Coffee and Chats consist of coffee, refreshments, and visiting followed by an interactive Bible Study. Our desire in the Bible Study is to become more effective disciples of Jesus. In the past year, topics have been as div

The Missions team had a fulfilling year. Our main project was getting ESL classes launched for October. God guided us and steered us to the right people, and we saw his care in the details. We were led to a Cooperative Ministries breakfast conference in March 2025 whereby contacts were made with other churches and ESL teachers. We even came away with 4 lessons as a door prize! We learnt some invaluable information by participating in these classes. God opened many doors and r

The Tech Team had a productive and encouraging year, marked by new volunteers, important upgrades, and steady improvements to our Sunday worship experience. From refreshed equipment to expanded training and a more reliable livestream, we are grateful for how this team continues to serve our church with excellence and dedication. 2025 Highlights We had 4 new people trained in 2025 - Mckinley Hons for media, Sterling Love for the sound board, plus David Ogunbiyi and Silvere Fil

I hope you can excuse me for using a football analogy (American football) for how I see this past year in the worship ministry. We are like a good offensive line. We are running well enough that nobody really notices what we are doing because the focus is on the quarterback and the receivers. It’s only when the o-line is not doing its job that you pay attention. At least I hope that’s the perception, I haven’t been receiving complaints lately…please provide them if we’re

Highlights from 2025 This past year, the Property Committee's main focus was to continue to seek God's face in terms of possible uses for the land, while testing the lower rent housing as our interpretation of His likely direction (open/closed doors). We also arranged and paid for a Real Property Report plus Surface Topography survey for our 4 acres of land. In keeping with the low rent housing direction, we examined similar developments in the city and looked at actions othe

The Mustard Seed Volunteer Ministry continues to be a meaningful part of SCCC’s outreach, serving faithfully on the first Wednesday of every month. This year, we experienced both transitions and blessings within the team. Several long-time volunteers stepped back due to relocation or medical leave, while we welcomed an additional group of four volunteers, bringing the total number of new helpers this year to eight. Volunteer contact information has also been updated to streng

We prayed, and the Lord answered! He graciously opened a door and gave us everything we needed to start this new ministry. This is a ministry where we can praise God in countless ways. In early 2025, the Lord brought to our attention the practical need of food within our surrounding community, the Russian Language Ministry, and within our church family. After some discussions last winter, we began to pursue some options for meeting this real and practical need. Initially it d

Our ESL Ministry has quickly become a welcoming place where newcomers can learn English, build confidence, and find community. We’re grateful for how God is using this growing ministry to connect people from many cultures and show His love in practical ways. This year, we started our ESL Ministry right after summer. We set up Practice Your English Conversational ESL program, it has continued to grow as we’ve welcomed learners worldwide with various of cultural backgrounds . W

We have continued to meet every fourth Saturday of the month from September to November and January to May.  Our numbers are increasing each month as we welcome new ladies.  It has been refreshing to connect on deeper levels as we learn more about each other and bring honest conversations to the group.  There is laughter as well which is always good medicine for the heart, shared food, and crafts sometimes.  We do end our time with prayer for the requests in the group, the ch

Our Men’s Coffee Time continues to be a steady source of encouragement, fellowship, and practical service within our church family. Each Wednesday from 10:00 AM to noon, a group of 7–9 men gathers for coffee, conversation, and a meaningful time in God’s Word. Every week includes a devotional and discussion on relevant and significant biblical themes that help us grow in faith and wisdom. We intentionally pray for one another, sharing burdens and celebrating God’s faithfulness

We are excited to start up the new Men's Gathering. Throughout the years, the Church has seen the need for another Men's ministry. We continue to look for God's guidance on what this looks like. As we navigate this new opportunity, we have fellowship and Bible study at the forefront of our time together. As of right now we are about 6-8 guys, alway open for more to join us. We don't have any particular goal but look to God for guidance on what He has next for this ministry. S

The Doll Knitters continue to be a beautiful expression of compassion and creativity within our church family. This past year has been one of meaningful milestones, faithful service, and God-given opportunities to bless children around the world. We are grateful for every woman who gives her time and skill to this ministry, and we celebrate how God has used their hands and hearts to share His love in tangible ways. This year has seen some changes in the leadership of the doll

I feel like I am repeating myself (read Sunday School & Youth ministry updates), but over the past number of months we have once again had many new young adults joining us at church on Sundays! It's been so encouraging to see how the Lord has been blessing us and answering our prayers in this way. It's been a busy semester for the young adult ministry so far between our regular Thursday meetings, preparing for Young Adult Sunday, and most recently going on our Young Adult ret