Good Friday
Apr
18
5:30 PM17:30

Good Friday

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

APRIL 18 AT 5:30PM

Join us for a reflective service as we remember the sacrifice Jesus made for us on the cross. Worship with us through Scripture, song, and sermon. Children’s classes are not available during this service.

Gospel Community Church
1024 Cayuga St. Santa Cruz
(Meeting at the Santa Cruz Seventh-Day Adventist Church)

 
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Easter Sunday
Apr
20
10:00 AM10:00

Easter Sunday

EASTER SUNDAY

April 20 at 10:00am

Celebrate the hope and joy of Easter with us as we rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus Christ! In addition to a powerful time of worship and an inspiring message, you can look forward to:

🌊 Baptisms & life-changing testimonies
🌮 Free taco lunch after service
🐣 Easter egg hunt for the kids
🎉 Bounce house & family fun
☕ Coffee & donuts before and after service

A man is baptized at Gospel Community Church's Easter service in Santa Cruz, CA
Children sing a song on stage for Gospel Community Church's Easter service in Santa Cruz, CA.
People enjoying fellowship and food after Gospel Community Church's Easter service in Santa Cruz, CA.
A child crawls in a bounce house at Gospel Community Church's Easter service in Santa Cruz, CA.

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

 
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Prayer Night
Feb
2
7:00 PM19:00

Prayer Night

Prayer Night

February 2 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

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Connect Lunch
Feb
2
11:15 AM11:15

Connect Lunch

Connect Lunch

February 2 after service

If you have recently started attending GCC, we hope you'll join us after service on Sunday, February 2, 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.

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Worship Team Interest & Retreat
Feb
1
9:00 AM09:00

Worship Team Interest & Retreat

Worship Team Interest & Retreat

FEBRUARY 1 | 9:00am-12:00pm

It has been wonderful to see our worship team grow this year! One way we would like to see the worship team continue to grow this next year is by giving people more opportunities to use their musical skills to serve the church. Whether that be by playing on Sunday mornings or by leading worship for the nursing home ministry, there are plenty of opportunities to grow musically and spiritually by serving in different ministries.

If you can play an instrument, love to sing, or want to learn how to play an instrument and are interested in joining the worship team to glorify God using your talents, we want to invite you to join us on February 1st for the GCC Worship Retreat! This half-day retreat will be spent learning more about what worship is and casting vision for the worship team moving forward in 2025. We’ll spend time playing as a full band and we’ll also have times to gather into smaller groups to work on improving our ability to play music together in a church setting. Lunch will be provided. We welcome people of all musical backgrounds to come and learn more about worship and playing their instruments for God’s glory!

If you are interested in joining us for this retreat, sign up below! If you are unable to attend the retreat but still have interest in joining the worship team, reach out to Sam.

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Prayer Night
Jan
5
7:00 PM19:00

Prayer Night

Prayer Night

January 5 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

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Christmas Eve
Dec
24
5:00 PM17:00

Christmas Eve

Celebrate Christmas Eve with us!

At Santa Cruz Community Church with SCCC & Nueva Vida Baptist Church

Tuesday, December 24th
5:00pm - candlelight service

Celebrate Christmas with us as three churches join together to worship God and remember the birth of Jesus. This special service will feature Christmas worship songs, a short, bilingual sermon in English and Spanish, and a children’s song & story time.


LOGISTICS

When: December 24 at 5:00pm

Where: At Santa Cruz Community Church, 411 Roxas St. Santa Cruz (map below). Join us in the Sanctuary, the building between the parking lot and the street.

Parking: Park in the main parking lot.

Service details: This Christmas Eve service features Christmas worship songs, a short sermon (English and Spanish), a children’s song & story time, and a special candlelight song at the end. The total length of the service is about one hour.

Children: Children’s classes are not provided at this service. Your children are welcome to sit with you in the service.

Questions: If you have any questions, please reach out to Amber.

We hope you’ll join us every Sunday at Gospel Community Church (we meet down the street from SCCC at 1024 Cayuga St.) at 9:00am & 11:00am (one 10:00am service December 1st through January 5th).


Santa Cruz Community Church
411 Roxas St. Santa Cruz

 

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Baptisms
Dec
8
9:00 AM09:00

Baptisms

BAPTISMS

December 8 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:

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Prayer Night
Dec
1
7:00 PM19:00

Prayer Night

Prayer Night

December 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

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Prayer Night
Nov
3
7:00 PM19:00

Prayer Night

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

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Fall Family Party
Oct
31
5:00 PM17:00

Fall Family Party

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!

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Women's Craft Day
Oct
19
10:00 AM10:00

Women's Craft Day

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.

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OCC Packing Party
Oct
16
6:00 PM18:00

OCC Packing Party

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.

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Child Dedication
Oct
13
9:00 AM09:00

Child Dedication

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.

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Prayer Night
Oct
6
7:00 PM19:00

Prayer Night

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

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Connect Breakfast & Lunch
Oct
6
10:15 AM10:15

Connect Breakfast & Lunch

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!

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Six Year Celebration
Sep
29
9:00 AM09:00

Six Year Celebration

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!

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Baptisms
Sep
29
9:00 AM09:00

Baptisms

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:

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All Church Picnic
Sep
28
10:30 AM10:30

All Church Picnic

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.

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Pregnancy Resource Center Walk
Sep
21
2:30 PM14:30

Pregnancy Resource Center Walk

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.

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Prayer Night
Sep
1
7:00 PM19:00

Prayer Night

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

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Women's Brunch
Aug
24
10:00 AM10:00

Women's Brunch

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.

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Men's Retreat
Aug
23
to Aug 25

Men's Retreat

Men’s Retreat

August 23-25, 2024

Join us for our Men's Retreat as we camp up in Boulder Creek at an amazing campsite! The retreat will go from Friday afternoon until Sunday morning. Five meals are included in the cost of this retreat, from dinner on Friday to breakfast on Sunday. This weekend will include time in God's Word, worship, free time, optional activities (hiking, axe throwing, volleyball, etc.), and tons of fellowship with other men!

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Vision Night
Aug
18
5:00 PM17:00

Vision Night

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.

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All Church Picnic
Aug
17
10:30 AM10:30

All Church Picnic

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!

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Prayer Night
Aug
4
7:00 PM19:00

Prayer Night

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

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Women's Brunch
Jul
20
10:00 AM10:00

Women's Brunch

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.

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Prayer Night
Jul
7
7:00 PM19:00

Prayer Night

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

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All Church Picnic
Jul
4
3:00 PM15:00

All Church Picnic

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

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Prayer Night
Jun
2
7:00 PM19:00

Prayer Night

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

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