SBCC Events
South Bay Community Church Events
Our events are an opportunity to both connect with God and with each other. Learn more about our upcoming events and surveys below.
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Doing God Things Together
SBCC & Common Ground Covenant Church
Growing Together Starts by Gathering Together.
Some of God’s greatest work happens when His people come together.
On Wednesday, July 22, from 6:30-7:30 PM, South Bay Community Church and Common Ground Covenant Church invite you to the first of two online fellowship gatherings as we continue our summer discipleship journey together.
As Covenant church families, with Pastor Tammy Long and her son, Pastor Troy Nichols, leading their respective congregations, we’re exploring both the familiar and lesser-known disciples of Jesus throughout the summer. This shared Zoom gathering is an opportunity to worship together, engage Scripture, encourage one another, and build relationships that extend beyond our own church walls before our August pulpit exchange.
Together we’ll discover fresh perspectives on discipleship, hear new voices, and experience the richness of being part of God’s larger family.
Whether you’ve been at SBCC for years or you’re newer to our community, there’s a place for you in the conversation. Get prepped by downloading the Introduction Guide and Getting to Know One Another.
Wednesday, July 22
6:30-7:30 PM
Online via Zoom
Come join us as we connect with God, grow together, and discover what happens when we do God things…together.
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One Church. One Spirit.
It’s easy to think of church as the people we see every Sunday. But God is building something much bigger.
Join us for our Joint Service Fellowship, a special one spirit Sunday, as South Bay Community Church and Living Stones Christian Church gather for worship July 26th from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by fellowship and lunch until 2:00 PM.
As we worship, share a meal, and build new friendships, we’ll experience a beautiful reminder that we are one body in Christ, strengthened by our diversity and united in His love.
Come meet new brothers and sisters and celebrate what God is doing beyond our own walls.
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Vacation Bible School
Some of the strongest foundations in life are built when children discover that they are known, loved, and welcomed by God.
That’s what Vacation Bible School is all about.
Beginning Sunday, August 2, through Sunday, August 23, children are invited to participate in VBS during our 10:30 AM worship service. Each week offers an engaging, interactive environment where kids explore God’s Word through Bible lessons, activities, conversation, and friendship.
Our hope is simple: that every child leaves with a deeper understanding of who God is, a growing relationship with Jesus, and the confidence to share His love with friends and family.
Whether your child has grown up in church or is hearing these stories for the very first time, they’ll find a welcoming place to learn, ask questions, and experience faith in ways that are meaningful and memorable.
Friends are encouraged to attend, making this a wonderful opportunity to invite another family to join the journey.
We believe that when children grow closer to God, they become lights in their homes, schools, and communities.
Bring a child, invite a friend, and help plant seeds of faith that can last a lifetime.
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More Than a Book Club
Sometimes spiritual growth begins with a conversation.
Sometimes it begins with a story.
The SBCC Book Club is a welcoming community of readers seeking a deeper, more courageous discipleship. Together, we’ll explore Black Joy by Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts, a powerful collection of essays celebrating resilience, creativity, healing, and the sacred beauty of Black life. Rather than looking away from difficult realities, this book invites us to discover joy as a source of hope, restoration, and faithful witness.
Meeting Wednesdays from July 15 through September 2, 7:00 to 8:30 PM, we’ll gather virtually on Zoom to read, reflect, and engage in honest conversations shaped by grace and curiosity. Whether you’ve been part of a book club before or this is your first time, you’ll find a space where questions are welcome, different perspectives are valued, and everyone can grow together.
Facilitated by Tony DeGruy, Cheryl French, Darlene Green, Sam White, Andrea Smith, and Jackie Cox, each session connects thoughtful reading with Scripture and practical discipleship, helping us better understand God’s heart for justice and how we can faithfully love our neighbors.
Together we’ll connect with God, grow as a community, and discover ways our faith can make a meaningful difference beyond the pages of a book.
Open the book. Join the conversation. See where God leads next.
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You Have a Place at the Table
Sometimes the most meaningful conversations happen around a breakfast table.
Join the men of South Bay Community Church on Saturday, July 25, starting at 9:45 AM for a morning of good food, authentic fellowship, and encouragement in your walk with Christ.
We’ll also hear from a special guest speaker who will challenge and inspire us as we continue growing together in faith.
Whether you’ve been coming for years or this is your first time, there’s a place for you at the table. We hope you’ll join us.
📅 Saturday, July 25th
🕖 9:00–10:45 AM
🏠 SBCC Bistro
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Body, Mind and Spirit Retreat
Sometimes growth doesn’t happen by doing more. Sometimes it begins by creating space to notice where God is already at work.
Our Body, Mind and Spirit Retreat is the culminating experience of our Be Strong and Courageous in Body, Mind, and Spirit journey.
From August 31 at 1:00 PM through September 1 at 4:00 PM, we’ll step away from the pace of everyday life and enter a restorative space at San Damiano Retreat Center designed to help us experience God’s care for the whole person.
Throughout the retreat, you’ll engage in practical teaching on physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, with special relevance for seniors while remaining meaningful for adults of every age. You’ll experience prayer, Scripture, reflection, embodied practices such as movement, breath, rest, and posture, along with opportunities for both community and personal solitude. Together we’ll return to a simple Body, Mind, and Spirit Inventory that helps us prayerfully notice where God is inviting care, trust, and courage in this season of life.
Whether you’re feeling weary, seeking direction, or simply longing to deepen your walk with Christ, this retreat offers a thoughtful environment to listen, reflect, and grow alongside others pursuing the same journey.
Registration is required, and space is limited.
We invite you to set aside these two days, make room for God’s renewing work, and experience what it means to grow stronger in body, mind, and spirit together.
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Good Music. Good People. A Great Afternoon.
Sometimes the most meaningful moments happen after the service ends.
The SBCC Jazz Fest is an opportunity to linger a little longer, meet someone new, reconnect with familiar faces, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon together as a church family and community.
Join us on Sunday, August 23, immediately following worship at 12:00 PM, for live jazz, great food, games for all ages, and a school supply giveaway that blesses local students and families as a new school year begins.
This event also serves as Friend Day, making it the perfect Sunday to invite a neighbor, coworker, friend, or family member to worship with you before enjoying the festival together.
Feel free to bring your own lawn chair and favorite games, whether that’s cards, dominoes, or a board game, and make yourself at home.
Interested in getting involved?
Vendor and informational tables are available for those who would like to sell a product, promote a business, or share a cause with the community.
We’re also looking for volunteers to help create a welcoming experience throughout the day.
Whether you stay for thirty minutes or the whole afternoon, we hope you’ll leave encouraged, connected, and reminded that community is one of God’s greatest gifts.
Bring a friend. Pull up a chair. Stay awhile. We’d love to spend the afternoon with you.
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Circle of Friends – Wounded Women of the Bible
Finding Hope When Life Hurts
Life leaves its mark—through relationships, loss, mistakes, or seasons of feeling unseen. But God specializes in healing hearts and restoring hope.
Beginning September 8, Circle of Friends meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7 PM for a powerful Bible study: Wounded Women of the Bible. This study takes us through the real-life stories of women from Scripture—Bathsheba, Hagar, Martha, and others—who faced abuse, loneliness, betrayal, loss, and much more.
If you’ve ever thought women played little role in the Bible—or had little to teach today’s woman—you’re in for a surprise. Their struggles mirror our own, and their journeys reveal God’s unchanging love and power to restore.
Each participant will encounter this book differently, returning to it at various points in her faith and life journey. Whether you are seeking healing, longing for deeper connection, or simply want to grow in God’s Word, you’ll find encouragement and renewal here.
Circle of Friends is more than a study. It’s a safe, welcoming community where women connect with God, grow in faith, and lift each other up.
Come as you are. Leave renewed.
Meets: 2nd & 4th Mondays | 7 PM | Starting September 8
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The Glow Up – You Heard the Word. Now Let’s Talk.
Sunday After Service
Let’s be honest—sometimes a sermon sparks something deep in your heart… and you’re left wanting to process it, question it, or just talk it out. That’s exactly what The Glow Up is all about.
This weekly post-service gathering creates space for real-time conversation with Pastor Tammy, Pastor Tony, or our guest speaker. It’s casual, thoughtful, and designed to help you dig deeper into the message you just heard.
Whether you’re new to faith or you’ve been walking with God for years, we believe there’s something powerful that happens when we take time to reflect together. The Glow Up gives you an opportunity to:
- Ask honest questions while the sermon is still fresh
- Share your insights or experiences in a welcoming space
- Hear how others are processing and applying the message
- Grow closer to God and deeper in community
This isn’t a class, and it’s not a lecture—it’s a dialogue. It’s about growing together in faith, life, and purpose. You’ll walk away encouraged, challenged, and more connected—not just to the church, but to the story God is writing in your life.
The Glow Up is part of how we live out our mission: Connecting with God. Growing Together. Changing the World.
We can’t wait for you to be part of it.
Local and Global Outreach
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Chances are, you know what it feels like to begin something new and hope you have what you need to succeed.
For many students and families across Alameda County, the start of a new school year can bring both excitement and financial pressure. Basic school supplies that many of us take for granted can become a significant challenge for households already stretching every dollar.
That's why South Bay Community Church is partnering with Berkeley Youth Alternatives (BYA) for their annual Backpack Drive from July 9 through August 6.
For more than 50 years, BYA has served underserved children and families through educational, health, wellness, and career development programs. The supplies collected through this drive will be distributed during BYA's community-wide Back2School Block Party on the first day of school and will continue supporting students through after-school programs throughout the year.
This is an opportunity to do more than donate supplies. It's an opportunity to encourage a child, support a family, and invest in a student's future.
Every notebook, backpack, folder, and pack of pencils helps create a stronger foundation for learning and growth.
Together, we can help students walk into the school year feeling prepared, confident, and supported by a community that cares.
Choose a few items, and help equip the next generation for a strong start.
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At South Bay Community Church, we believe God calls us to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly (Micah 6:8).
That's why the Advocates for Justice ministry exists—to foster awareness and action on issues of justice, equality, and advocacy in our community and beyond. Led by Pastor Tony DeGruy, this ministry offers resources, readings, podcasts, and opportunities to engage with real issues that matter.
Discover how you can learn, grow, and make a difference.
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Children Needs
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NEW - Fremont - Client is in need of a double stroller.
RE-BLAST - Union City - Family is in need of a stroller. -
Fremont - Single grandmother raising 2 grandsons (15 months & 7 months) needs help with clothing: size 2 & 12 months). Shoes also needed.
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San Leandro - Struggling mother needs some clothing for her daughter: size 24 months or 2T, shoes (size 4-5).
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LAST BLAST - Fremont - Female client new to US and living in a shelter is in need of a double stroller.
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LAST BLAST - Union City - Client is in need of a double stroller.
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LAST BLAST - Fremont - Family is in need of stroller for 4 year old.
Homeless Needs
We are always in need of walking shoes and socks for our unsheltered friends!
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Fremont - Female homeless client is in need of a bike to use for transportation.
RE-BLAST - Fremont - Homeless woman needs clothing for her sons: bottoms (L), shirts (L or XL). -
Fremont - Older female is in need of a bike for transportation as walking is becoming harder for her.
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LAST BLAST - San Leandro - Homeless female client seeking safety needs clothing: Tops (Small or Med), pants (Small), tennis shoes (8 or 8.5).
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LAST BLAST - Fremont - Newly homeless man is in need of a tent that can occupy 4-5 people.
Service Needs
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NEW - Fremont - Client needs help cutting down a yucca tree; can be gradual over time.
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Union City - Client is seeking help repairing a Kenmore washing machine.
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LAST BLAST - Fremont - Screen door needs replacement. Client will purchase all hardware.
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LAST BLAST - Fremont - Elderly client needs her sewing machine serviced (tune up). She needs help finding somewhere to take it and help paying for the repair. She can use Fremont Ride On service to take it or volunteer can take it with her.
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LAST BLAST - Fremont - Frail female client needs help with overgrown weeds per City of Fremont.
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LAST BLAST - Fremont - Client with broken wrist needs gardening help: mowing, hedge work, and trim bushes.
Household Items & Furniture
- IN PROCESS - Union City - Elderly retired pastor is in need of a bed mattress frame (queen or full).
- IN PROCESS - Fremont - DV (Domestic Violence) female needs a bike for transportation.
- NEW - Fremont - Family who recently moved is in need of a couch, 3 twin beds or double, cooking pots (large) and a TV.
- Fremont - Newly housed in apartment, client is in need of couch or sofabed, mattress (queen), towels, coffee table, area rug, dresser, slow cooker or other kitchen appliances, small deep freezer, cookware, and TV.
- RE-BLAST - Fremont - Struggling female client is in need of casual clothes (size M) & shoes (9.5).
- RE-BLAST - Fremont - Family is asking for 3 fans (stand type), Adult tank tops for husband & wife (each large), tank tops for daughters (size small juniors), and tank top for grandson (size 7 boys). Socks, mid-calf height. Also, small vacuum.
- Fremont - Disabled client and caretaker wife are in need of: microwave, fan, new blanket (king or queen), guitar for disabled son who lives in board and care facility.
- LAST BLAST - Fremont - Client is in need of a dresser.
- LAST BLAST - Fremont - Long time client is in need of a microwave.
- LAST BLAST - Fremont - Mother and young daughter new to Fremont and has no family is in need of clipper cards so she can use bus system. Also needs household supplies like laundry soap and clothing for daughter (children size 6-7).
- LAST BLAST - Berkeley - Newly housed homeless client is in need of a rice cooker, shower rod/curtain, small baking pans for air fryer, stand-up lamp, mirror, tray for silverware drawer, TV, toaster, coasters, potato peeler, kitchen towels, bed (twin).
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Make a Difference: Volunteer to Cook and Serve at Abode Every Second Saturday!
Join us in extending care and compassion to those in need by participating in our monthly event at Abode. Held every second Saturday, this initiative provides an opportunity to cook and serve meals while fostering a spirit of kindness and community. Your involvement can help bring warmth and hope to those facing challenging times.
Together, we can provide more than just meals—we can offer support, connection, and encouragement to those who need it most.
For any questions, please feel free to contact the church office.
If interested in participating in one of the upcoming opportunities to serve, please fill out the form below so one of our P.E.A.C.E. team members can connect with you.
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Make a Difference: Support Our Diaper Donation Drive with Compassion Network
In collaboration with Compassion Network, we are organizing a diaper drive to assist families in need.
As part of a group of churches involved in this project, our success hinges on your support.
You can contribute by assisting in their distribution every 3rd Saturday at Fremont Community Church between 9:30 AM and 12 PM, please register below.
If you’d like to purchase diapers directly, you can do so here: Purchase Diapers
Together, let's make a meaningful impact in our community.
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Discovery Shop is a ministry of South Bay Community Church dedicated to serving individuals and families in need through gently used clothing and basic household items. Rooted in our mission to change the world, this ministry offers a simple yet meaningful way to extend compassion, dignity, and care to our community.
By participating in Discovery Shop, our congregation helps meet real, everyday needs while living out our faith in action. This ministry reminds us that generosity is more than a gesture. It is a response to God’s call to love our neighbors in practical and tangible ways.
There is an ongoing need for winter items, including male and female socks, walking shoes, coats, sweaters, and similar essentials. Donations can be placed in the designated bins located in the church lobby.
Discovery Shop also serves as a resource for those looking to support others they know who are experiencing hardship. Congregants who wish to retrieve items from the shop to share with the underserved are encouraged to connect with Denise Churchill using the contact information available in the Elexio app.
Whether you donate, help distribute items, or simply spread the word, your participation helps turn compassion into action. Learn more or register to get involved and be part of how SBCC continues to serve our community with love.
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