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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

As we are only in the last few weeks of 2025 the last dates to ensure your 2025 tithes and offerings are received is as follows: For in-person giving - Sunday Service on December 28th will be the last day to bring in your tithing envelopes. Note that the Church Office will be closed from December 24th to January 5th. For online giving - Monday, December 29th will be the last day to tithe through the website and by e-transfers. Any offerings received after these dates and t

The gingerbread houses were built. The votes were cast. The votes were counted . And at long last, we have a winner. My friends, the WINNING FAMILY of the gingerbread house competition...will be announced on Sunday during the service. (You didn't think we would actually announce the winner in an article did you?!? ;)

Few things are more defining of Western Civilization than the concept of DEMOCRACY, and this Sunday, YOU have the chance to take part in a key marker of democracy. One of the great achievements of democracy is VOTING--putting the power in the hands of the people to determine their fate and their future. So, in the spirit of democracy , we are inviting every one of you to vote this Sunday after the service. (no minimum age, no identification necessary) No, we aren't voting on

New ministries always come with learning curves, and the Food Program is no exception. As we continue to learn how to best run this new ministry, there are some additional needs we have, keep reading to find out more. The Food Program is off to a great start, but 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 in

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!