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Undie Sunday
Our Mission Team is organizing our second “Undie Sunday” to support our friends at the Mustard Seed. This simple but meaningful initiative invites our church family to donate new underwear for those in need in our city. It’s a practical way for us to show Christ’s love and care for some of the most vulnerable people in our community. Read below and see how you can participate. “ whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me ” Mat

South Calgary
4 days ago1 min read


A Legacy of Faith and Service
South Calgary Community Church has received the sad news of the passing of Dr. Chris Brooks , a longtime friend of our church and a faithful servant of Christ. Dr. Brooks went home to be with the Lord on February 19, 2026 , at the age of 87, after a short illness. Some in our congregation will remember Dr. Brooks from his visits in the early 2000s, when he preached at South Calgary Community Church and strengthened our connection with ministry work in Malawi. Through his lead

Pastor Sam
Feb 272 min read


2025 Receipts have been emailed
As tax season approaches, your 2025 donation receipts are now being distributed. Please watch for an email with your receipt and be sure to check your junk folder if you do not see it in your inbox. For those without an email on file, receipts will be mailed shortly. Bill Cumberlin has emailed everyone's 2025 receipts this past week. If you get an email from fwcumberlin@gmail.com that is your official receipt from the church. Please check your junk mail if you did not receiv

Alyssa Ridley
Feb 271 min read


Next Seniors Coffee & Chat
We are delighted to invite our seniors to our next Seniors Coffee & Chat , a warm and relaxed gathering designed to encourage fellowship, meaningful conversation, and time in God’s Word. On Friday, March 13 , we will meet at the church to share a pleasant morning together as we study and discuss a passage from Scripture. This time is intentionally informal, giving everyone the opportunity to participate, ask questions, and reflect on how God’s Word speaks into our daily lives

Pastor Sam
Feb 271 min read


Update on the Pew Bibles
Thank you for your generosity in the Pew Bible special offering. We are encouraged by your support and excited about placing faithful, readable CSB Bibles within reach of every seat in our sanctuary. Read the update below... We are grateful to share an encouraging update regarding our recent special offering for pew Bibles. Thanks to the generosity of our church family, we have received more than $1,400 , which will allow us to purchase approximately 100 pew Bibles for our s

Pastor Sam
Feb 191 min read


Need a Computer?
We are excited to share a new opportunity to bless families within our church! From time to time, SCCC receives donated desktop computers, and instead of recycling older units, we are preparing a limited number to give away to families who could benefit from having a reliable home computer. These desktops will be set up and ready to use with Chrome OS Flex. If this could be helpful for you or your family, check below to learn more and find out how to request one. From time to

Pastor Sam
Feb 122 min read


Family Potluck Ahead
Join us after the service on Sunday, February 15, for a Family Potluck as we celebrate our church family together! This will be a relaxed and joyful time to share a meal, connect across generations, and enjoy fellowship around the table. Everyone is invited—bring a dish to share, and come ready to eat, laugh, and spend time with one another. We look forward to gathering as a family and giving thanks for what God is doing among us.

Pastor Sam
Jan 301 min read


Easter "Choir"
We had such a good time preparing for the Christmas season in song that we are going to do the same for Easter. Starting Tuesday, February 3 we will have choir meetings from 6:00-7:15pm. What does this preparation look like and should you come and join? Please read below for details. I am actually hesitant to use the word "choir" when I talk about what we are doing week by week as we are not focused on music performance and most often the word choir will put that image int

Tawnya Hons
Jan 302 min read


Anne on Mission
We are excited to share with you a letter from Anne Medeiros, who is preparing to take a significant step of faith this spring. Anne has been accepted to serve on a short-term mission team through Power to Change, traveling to Armenia to bring practical help and the hope of Christ to local communities. As part of our church family, we are grateful to see how God is at work in her life and calling her to serve beyond our walls. We invite you to read her letter below and consid

South Calgary
Jan 233 min read


Midwinter Seniors Lunch
Our first Seniors Lunch of the year is coming up on Friday, February 13 at 11:30 AM ! Join us for a warm meal, some singing, a short devotional from God’s Word, and plenty of time to talk, laugh, and catch up with friends. The cost is $20 per person. We’d love to have you with us—just scroll below to sign up and let us know you are coming! Our Midwinter Seniors Lunch will be our first seniors gathering of the year, and we would love to see you there. It’s a wonderful chance

Pastor Sam
Jan 231 min read


English Conversation Classes Restarting
Our English Conversation Classes restart on Tuesday, January 20, and we invite you to keep this ministry in your prayers. God has been using these classes to build relationships and open hearts to the gospel, and we are grateful for our dedicated coordinators and facilitators who serve so faithfully. Students are welcome to join on a regular basis, so if you know someone who would benefit from practicing English in a warm and welcoming environment, please invite them—your inv

Pastor Sam
Jan 152 min read


Special Offering
This Sunday we will be collecting a Special Offering to provide Pew Bibles for our sanctuary. As God brings new faces among us, we want everyone to be able to follow along as we read and explore His Word together. This is a simple way to place God’s Word into more hands—and more hearts. This Sunday we will receive a Special Offering to help us purchase Pew Bibles for our sanctuary. Over the past months, God has been blessing our church with a steady stream of visitors and n

Pastor Sam
Jan 152 min read


Every Little Bit Helps
As we start 2026, the Food Program has some additional needs, keep reading to find out how you can help. The Food Program had a great start in Fall of 2025, but as we move into the new year, there are 3 WAYS that you can help this ministry thrive and continue to operate smoothly. Our most pressing and urgent need is for TUESDAY MORNING volunteers to come from approximately 10:00AM-12:00PM . This role includes cleaning fridges, helping unload food from the vehicles, placing p

Pastor Russ
Jan 81 min read


Investing In Our Future
The future of the church is the young generation of kids, who right now, are often seen running wild around the church. You have the opportunity to invest in the future of our church in a practical way. As we start into 2026 together, the Sunday School Ministry is looking for 1 or 2 more workers to join our team . Investing in the spiritual future of our church means investing in the kids the Lord has blessed us with now. One practical way to do this is through serving in t

Pastor Russ
Jan 81 min read


Are you NEW to our Church?
Are you new to our church? If you have been attending our church, and have not attended a Newcomer Lunch, we would love to invite you to a Newcomer lunch in January! If you are new to our church and have not attended one of our Newcomer Lunches, we would like to invite you to have lunch with us on January 25th , following the service downstairs in the fellowship hall. We will have a meal together, have fellowship time, and have a moment to share more about our church and the

Nicole Falk
Jan 81 min read


Seniors Coffee & Chat
Hello Seniors of SCCC… We warmly invite you to our first Coffee & Chat of the year on Friday, January 9 at 10:00 AM . This will be a relaxed and welcoming time to enjoy coffee together and engage in meaningful conversation about life, the Bible, and God. Come ready to share, listen, and be encouraged as we begin the year in fellowship and reflection. No need to sign up—just show up.

Pastor Sam
Jan 21 min read


Kick-Off Sunday
Kickoff Sunday is coming on January 11! This special Sunday marks the return of all our church ministries and activities to their regular schedule after the holidays. Following the service, we’ll enjoy a time of fellowship together—everyone is invited to stay and share a meal. Please bring a dish to share if you’re able. We’re looking forward to gathering as a church family and starting the new season together.

Pastor Sam
Jan 21 min read


Boxing up the Trees and Lights
As we start the new year it is time to box up the garlands and trees. We are looking for volunteers to come Monday, January 5 starting at 6pm. Many hands, make quick work. Thank you for the help.

Alyssa Ridley
Jan 21 min read


Christmas Eve Service
We warmly invite you to join us for our Christmas Eve Service on Wednesday, December 24, at 6:00 PM as we gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Light who has come into the world. This will be a meaningful, Christ-centered service, and a wonderful opportunity to invite family members, neighbors, and friends to come and hear the good news of great joy. Christmas is a season filled with lights, on houses, trees, and streets, but at South Calgary Community Church, we have

Pastor Sam
Dec 19, 20252 min read


Fraud Alert
Dear Church Family, I want to take a moment to make you aware of an important issue. Recently, some individuals have received fraudulent emails that appear to come from me, asking for help with a personal financial matter, often involving the purchase of gift cards. Please be assured: I am not sending these messages, and I will never ask for money, gift cards, or personal financial assistance by email or text. These emails are part of a common impersonation scam that targets

Pastor Sam
Dec 11, 20251 min read
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