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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
4 days ago


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
4 days ago


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
4 days ago


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, 2025


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, 2025


2025 Year End Giving
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

Alyssa Ridley
Dec 11, 2025


And the WINNER is...
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?!? ;)

Pastor Russ
Dec 11, 2025


Democracy Sunday
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

Pastor Russ
Dec 4, 2025


Every Little Bit Helps
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

Nicole Falk
Dec 4, 2025


Thank You Earl
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

Pastor Sam
Nov 27, 2025


Deliver Joy
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

Alyssa Ridley
Nov 27, 2025


Collection Week Finale
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!

Alyssa Ridley
Nov 27, 2025


Seniors Christmas Lunch
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

Pastor Sam
Nov 21, 2025


Special Time and a Special Gift
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

Alyssa Ridley
Nov 21, 2025


Kids & Families Christmas Party
Parents, mark your calendars! On Saturday, December 6 , we’re hosting a Kids & Families Christmas Party from 1:00–3:00 pm here at the church. We would like to invite the kids & families from our Nursery or Sunday School Ministries to our KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY. The Christmas Party is a time to gather with other families from the church for some fun Christmas-themed games & activities, and of course, some Christmas treats as well. Apart from the games and food, we will have a s

Pastor Russ
Nov 14, 2025


Tis the Season to Decorate!
Join us for our church decorating festivity , Friday, November 28 at 6:30pm . All ages are welcome. It’s always a great opportunity to come together as a church family and decorate God’s house. We will "spruce up" the sanctuary and lobby with trees, lights, and other festive decorations. If you have some free time, come and join us. Your helping hands would be greatly appreciated! Hope to see you then.

Alyssa Ridley
Nov 6, 2025


Christmas Choir Note
We had a great kickoff of our Christmas Choir on Tuesday, thank you everyone who came! Just a reminder, there is no choir on November 11. We'll resume November 18. Please feel free to come join us, if you can only come once that's ok, if you can come every time, that's great!

Tawnya Hons
Nov 6, 2025


Are You Part of a Small Group?
We’d love to hear from you! As our church family continues to grow, we want to help everyone get connected. Please take a moment to answer our Small Group Survey — it’s just two quick questions about whether you’re already part of a small group and if you’d like to join one. Your response will help us build stronger connections within our church family. We’ve been so encouraged to see many new faces joining us at South Calgary Community Church! As our church family grows, we

Pastor Sam
Oct 31, 2025


Greeters for Shoebox Collection Week
As we enter the month of November we are now only 3 weeks away from Collection Week! We have had a great number of volunteers come forward and sign up for the different shifts. There are only five shifts left needing to be filled: Monday (17th) 3:00-5:00pm Saturday (22nd) 1:30-3:00pm Sunday (23rd) 9:30-11:30am Sunday (23rd) 11:30am-1:30pm Sunday (23rd) 1:30-4:00pm to finish cartons for shipping If you are able to volunteer during one of the shifts please let Alyssa know

Alyssa Ridley
Oct 30, 2025


But I can't sing...Christmas Choir Q&A
I am so excited that people are talking about the opportunity to get together and sing songs of the Christmas season. Below are some of the questions I have been asked and the answers. Hope it will help you decide if the Christmas Choir is for you this year! Q: I can't sing but I love Christmas music, can I come and listen? A: This excerpt from page 3 of Keith and Kristyn Getty's book "Sing: How Worship Transforms Your Life, Family and Church" addresses this concern so w

Tawnya Hons
Oct 30, 2025


Why WhatsApp?
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been exploring the possibility of using WhatsApp to help communicate with specific groups within South Calgary Community Church. We recently invited our members and attendees to complete a short survey, and we’re thankful for the 39 people who responded — thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! Here’s what we learned: 60% of respondents said they already have and use WhatsApp. 20% said they have it installed but rarely use it. 20

Pastor Sam
Oct 24, 2025


Senior Coffee & Shoebox Packing Party
This Seniors Coffee & Chat has an added party to the mix on Friday, November 14th at 10am . For this month’s gathering it will include a.... shoebox packing party ! We are asking the congregation, as well as our Seniors, if you have items you would like to donate for our seniors to use for November 14th bring them to the church. Drop off any toys, plush stuffies, school supplies, art kits, puzzles, socks, t-shirts, hygiene items (comb, hair items, toothbrush) to the churc

Alyssa Ridley
Oct 24, 2025


Thank You Keith
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 Keith Vooys . Have you noticed how much better our church building has been looking lately? Keith has been painting several areas of the exterior , giving

Pastor Sam
Oct 23, 2025


Christmas Choir 2025
Join in to sing the songs of the season this year. We will meet Tuesdays from 6:00-7:15pm starting November 4th. November 11th will not have a session. For more details please continue reading below. This November and December we will be singing the songs of the season together on Tuesday nights. This is an opportunity for any level of singer. We will be learning together about the songs we will sing through the Christmas season and enjoying worshipping and fellowship.

Tawnya Hons
Oct 23, 2025


Young Adults Sunday: Don’t Miss It
On Sunday, November 2 , we’ll have a very special service at South Calgary Community Church — our Young Adults will be leading the entire morning! From worship to announcements, and even the preaching, everything will be led by our young adults as they share what God has placed on their hearts. This will be the second time we’ve had a Young Adults–led service, and our plan is to make this a yearly tradition. It’s exciting to see how God is working among the young people at S

Pastor Sam
Oct 23, 2025


Food Program: A Good Start
This past Tuesday marked a great start for our Food Program! We’re grateful to have already served several families, and it’s encouraging to see this ministry in action as we care for one another in practical ways. As we continue, we want to make sure that no one in our church family misses out on the support available. If you or someone you know in our congregation could use a hand with food, please let them know about the program. It’s a simple way for us to reflect Christ’

Pastor Sam
Oct 17, 2025


Men’s Ministry is Growing
The Men’s Ministry at SCCC is growing! Alongside our regular Wednesday morning Men’s Coffee, we’ve launched a new evening Men’s Gathering every other Wednesday at Jason Slobodian’s house. Whether you can join in the morning or the evening, these are great opportunities for men of all ages to connect, grow in faith, and encourage one another. The Men’s Ministry at South Calgary Community Church is expanding, and we’re excited to offer more opportunities for men to connect and

Pastor Sam
Oct 17, 2025


Strike...STRIKE!
Well, the teachers' strike is still going strong, so how about we take advantage of the extra time off school for the kids? If you have kids in school right now, the teachers' strike has likely brought some extra flexibility and freedom to your daily schedule (Good or Bad? You decide). There's no school to keep them occupied with during the day, so why don't we do something fun with the unexpected time off? BUT, this isn't just about fun, it's about maintaining their educatio

Pastor Russ
Oct 16, 2025


Greeters for Shoebox Collection Week
Shoebox National Collection Week is just one month away – Nov. 17-23! And we are hoping you’ll be one of the smiling faces to welcome donors and receive their shoebox gifts. Starting this Sunday we will have a table with a Volunteer sign up form. You can also contact Alyssa or Nicole in the church office ( office@southcalgary.church ) if you would be interested. We will also need volunteers for Monday, November 24th to load the cartons of shoeboxes into the truck before it

Alyssa Ridley
Oct 16, 2025


Say Hello!
Over the past several weeks, we’ve been blessed to see an unusual number of visitors joining us on Sundays. What a joy it is to see new...

Pastor Sam
Oct 10, 2025


Food Program Begins This Tuesday
Over the past weeks, our Food Program at South Calgary Community Church has been serving families from our Russian Language Ministry. We...

Pastor Sam
Oct 10, 2025


Help Spread the Word
Our ESL Conversation Classes are starting Tuesday, October 14 at 6:30 PM here at South Calgary Community Church and we need your help to...

Pastor Sam
Oct 9, 2025


Thank You Werner
Every month in our Church Update Email, we take a moment to celebrate one of the many volunteers who serve so faithfully at South...

Pastor Sam
Oct 3, 2025


Volunteer for our Tech Team
We are in need of volunteers who could commit their time and efforts to media and livestream as part of our service tech team. The media...

Tawnya Hons
Oct 3, 2025


Know Anyone Who Needs to Improve Their English?
Do you have a neighbour, friend, coworker, or family member who’s learning English and could benefit from extra practice? Our ESL...

Pastor Sam
Oct 3, 2025


Being taught and admonished
Music has a unique way of shaping our hearts and reminding us of God’s truth. Hymns, psalms, and spiritual songs not only encourage us...

Tawnya Hons
Sep 25, 2025


Women Connect is Back!
Join us on Saturday, September 27 from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM at the church as we gather to pray, share life, and encourage one another. All...

Pastor Sam
Sep 25, 2025


Seniors Thanksgiving Dinner
We warmly invite all seniors to join us for our annual Seniors Thanksgiving Dinner on Friday, October 10 at 11:30 AM . This will be a...

Pastor Sam
Sep 19, 2025


Spreading Joy Through a Shoebox
Operation Christmas Child is a long known project through Samaritan’s Purse that’s impact starts with a shoebox and becomes so much more....

Alyssa Ridley
Sep 19, 2025


Celebrating 45,000 Dolls!
On Sunday, September 21, 2025, during our morning service, we will take a special moment to celebrate and acknowledge the incredible work...

Pastor Sam
Sep 19, 2025
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