Prayer Night

November 3 at 7:00pm
Santa Cruz Community Church

Join us for a night of prayer as we praise God, lift up prayer requests, and pray for the furthering of the gospel in Santa Cruz. Prayer nights are held on the first Sunday of each month.

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,  give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Fall Family Party

October 31, 5:00pm-7:00pm
The O’Sullivans

Join us for a fun evening of costumes, games, food & fun! Sign up below if you’re coming.

Where: The O'Sullivan Home
100 West Avenue - Unit E, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

What can you expect?
- Photo Booth 
- Food - Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Bar
- Games with candy prizes
- Pumpkin Painting (bring your own pumpkin)
- Music
- Friends
- *A group will be going to Westlake for Trick or Treating afterwards

How can you help?
- Bring a yummy treat or side for everyone to share 
- Don’t forget to sign up to let us know you’re coming! (check back soon!)

 
Invite your friends & families, and we look forward to seeing you all there!

Women's Craft Day

Saturday, October 19th at 10:00AM

Come celebrate the new season as we decorate fall candles, enjoy warm drinks, and great company. If you are planning to attend, please sign up so we can plan accordingly. This event will be hosted at the Torchio’s home on the Westside of Santa Cruz.

Operation Christmas Child Packing Party

October 16 at 6:00pm

Join us in Sundean Hall to help us pack shoeboxes with practical and fun items along with a Gospel presentation to send to children around the world! We’re also looking for item donations for the packing party.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jeannette Lange - (831) 246-3171.

Child Dedication

Sunday, October 13 at 9:00am & 11:00am

Join us at either service as several families dedicate their children to the Lord, committing to raise their child in the knowledge of Christ with the support of their church family.

Prayer Night

THIS event has been canceled

Our apologies, we no longer have access to the building we normally hold prayer nights in for this particular evening. Join us for the next prayer night on the first Sunday of November.

Prayer nights are held on the first Sunday of each month.

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,  give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Connect Breakfast & Lunch

October 6 after each service

If you have recently started attending GCC, we hope you'll join us after either service on Sunday, October 6th, to enjoy a meal with us! You’ll have the opportunity to meet our staff and some members of GCC, and to hear more about who we are and the ministries we have at GCC. Join us in Sundean Hall across the courtyard right after service. We’ll enjoy breakfast together after the 9am and lunch after the 11am. We hope to see you there!

Six Year Celebration

September 29 at 9:00am & 11:00am

Celebrate 6 years of GCC with us as we enjoy fellowship with one another, worship through song and Scripture, and wrap up our sermon series in Job. You'll also hear stories of how Christ has transformed lives as we baptize several people.

After each service, we’ll have delicious treats and a bounce house for the kids—perfect for a joyful time together!

This is a wonderful opportunity to invite your friends, family, and coworkers to experience the love and hope found in Jesus Christ. Let’s share the good news and celebrate together!

BAPTISMS

September 29 at both services

Hear testimonies of how Christ has transformed the lives of believers and witness their baptism! Each service will feature testimonies during the service followed by baptisms in the courtyard after the service.

If you’re interested in getting baptized or want more information about baptism, visit our baptism webpage by clicking the button below:

All Church Picnic

Saturday, September 28 10:30am-1:30pm
Twin Lakes Beach

Join us for our final church picnic of the summer at Twin Lakes Beach. We’ll be enjoying some beach fun and games (sand castle building, volleyball, and more!)! Pack a lunch and we’ll provide dessert.

Pregnancy Resource Center Walk

September 21 at 2:30pm
Shrine of Saint Joseph Church

Join us in supporting the PRC by walking down WestCliff and raising funds to support the mission of the PRC. This is a great way to bring attention to a clinic that does valuable work in our community.

If you’d like to register for the walk and raise funds OR sponsor someone who is walking, click here.

The Pregnancy Resource Center of Santa Cruz County offers no-cost and low-cost women's services for anyone facing a pregnancy or in need of healthcare services. Their medical clinic provides lab-quality pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, STD testing and treatment, well-woman exams, prenatal care, postpartum care, abortion recovery, medical referrals, and more. Click here for more information about the PRC.

Prayer Night

September 1 at 7:00pm
Santa Cruz Community Church

Join us for a night of prayer as we praise God, lift up prayer requests, and pray for the furthering of the gospel in Santa Cruz. Prayer nights are held on the first Sunday of each month.

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,  give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

WOMEN’S BRUNCH

August 24 AT 10:00AM

Join us for a potluck brunch & time spent with some wonderful ladies! Along with enjoying great food and company, you can expect us to spend time hearing from God's word together, engaging in small group discussion, & praying with each other. This brunch will be hosted at Santa Cruz Community Church in the fellowship hall.

Please let us know if you can bring a dish and if you need childcare in the sign up. We will have several ladies doing childcare since we know most of the men will be attending the Men’s Retreat that weekend.

Vision Night

August 18 at 5:00pm
Santa Cruz Community Church

Join us for dinner as we look towards the future and what God has in store for GCC! We will eat dinner & fellowship together and then hear from Pastor Brandon.

Childcare will be provided.

All Church Picnic

Saturday, August 17th 10:30am-1:00pm
Harvey West Park

Join our church family as we gather together to enjoy fellowship, BBQ burgers, and play volleyball and lawn games. Please consider bringing a side to share! This will be a fun time to grow our community through spending time together.

Please sign up if you are planning on attending. Please sign-up by August 15th.

Details

There will be:
- Burgers (plus veggie options), Drinks, & Snow Cones
- Playground + Coordinated Kid Games
- Volleyball and various lawn games! 

Please bring:
- Lawn Chairs & blankets
- Any additional foods your family will need
- Sunscreen!

Prayer Night

August 4 at 7:00pm
Santa Cruz Community Church

Join us for a night of prayer as we praise God, lift up prayer requests, and pray for the furthering of the gospel in Santa Cruz. Prayer nights are held on the first Sunday of each month.

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,  give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

WOMEN’S BRUNCH

July 20 AT 10:00AM

Join us for a potluck brunch & time spent with some wonderful ladies! Along with enjoying great food and company, you can expect us to spend time hearing from God's word together, engaging in small group discussion, & praying with each other. This brunch will be hosted at Kim Bruce’s home in Scotts Valley

Please let us know if you can bring a dish and if you need childcare in the sign up.

Prayer Night

July 7 at 7:00pm
Santa Cruz Community Church

Join us for a night of prayer as we praise God, lift up prayer requests, and pray for the furthering of the gospel in Santa Cruz. Prayer nights are held on the first Sunday of each month.

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,  give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

All Church Picnic

Thursday, July 4th 3:00-6:00pm
DeLaveaga Park

Get excited about our annual, 4th-of-July-themed all church picnic! This year we are getting together to celebrate on July 4th at DeLaveaga Park with a BBQ, good family fun, and to find our new wiffle ball champions! There will be a prize for the best Fourth of July dressed.

Please sign up if you are planning on attending so we can provide enough food! Please sign-up by July 1st.

Details

There will be:
- Hot Dogs, Chips, Potato Salad, Watermelon, Apple Pie & Drinks
- Relays and Games for all ages
- Face Painting for kids
- Wiffle Ball and Kick Ball Games

Make sure to Bring Your Own:
- Wear a patriotic outfit for a chance to win a prize
- Lawn Chairs & Blankets
- Sunscreen
- Any additional foods your family will need
- Change of clothes for kiddos who get wet

Prayer Night

June 2 at 7:00pm
Santa Cruz Community Church

Our members are encouraged to join us in lifting our requests to God as we seek unity within our church body this evening.

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,  give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

WOMEN’S BRUNCH

May 25 AT 10:00AM

Join us for a potluck brunch & time spent with some wonderful ladies! Along with enjoying great food and company, you can expect us to spend time hearing from God's word together, engaging in small group discussion, & praying with each other. This brunch will be hosted at Megan Torchio's home at 102 Lisa Ct. in Santa Cruz.

Please let us know if you can bring a dish and if you need childcare in the sign up.

BAPTISMS

May 12 at 11:00am

Hear testimonies of believers and witness their baptism! The 11:00am service will feature testimonies during service followed by baptisms in the courtyard after the service.

If you’re interested in getting baptized or want more information about baptism, visit our baptism webpage by clicking the button below:

Child Dedication

Sunday, May 12 at 9:00am

Join us at the 9:00am service as one of our families dedicates their child to the Lord, committing to raise their child in the knowledge of Christ with the support of their church family.

Good News Club Training
APRIL 13, 10:00AM-3:00PM

We are so excited to be starting a Good News Club, an afterschool program that shares the gospel with children, at a local elementary school. The program will meet every Wednesday from 12:45pm-2:15pm. If you’re interested in making an impact on kids’ lives, reach out to us - there is a training for the program on Saturday, April 13th, at Santa Cruz Community Church.

Next Step

April 7 after each service

If you have recently started attending GCC, we hope you'll join us after either service on Sunday, April 7 to enjoy a meal with us! You’ll have the opportunity to meet our staff and some members of GCC, and to hear more about who we are and the ministries we have at GCC. Join us in Sundean Hall across the courtyard right after service. We’ll enjoy breakfast together after the 9am and lunch after the 11am. We hope to see you there!

BAPTISMS

March 31 at 9:00am & 11:00am

Join us on Easter Sunday to hear testimonies of believers and witness their baptism! Both services will feature testimonies during service followed by baptisms in the courtyard after each service.

If you’re interested in getting baptized or want more information about baptism, visit our baptism webpage by clicking the button below:

If you’re looking for more information about our Easter services, click the button below:

EASTER SUNDAY

March 31 AT 9:00AM & 11:00am

Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with us during our normal service times on Easter Sunday! Stick around after either service for great fellowship and fun, including:

• Free tacos after either service!

• A bounce house and Easter egg scavenger hunt

• Beautiful photo area

• Baptisms after each service (testimonies during each service)

Gospel Community Church
1024 Cayuga St. Santa Cruz
at the Seventh Day Adventist Church