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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Brotherhood Begins with Listening
Every man has a story worth telling. And sometimes hearing another brother’s story helps you recognize what God has been doing in your own.
At our April Men’s Breakfast, Formation Pastor Tony DeGruy will share reflections from his journey of faith and what it means to live as one of the redeemed in everyday life. Together we’ll listen, connect, and encourage one another as we continue exploring this year’s theme from Psalm 107.
Join us Saturday, April 25, from 9–10:45 AM in the Bistro.
Pull up a chair and come be part of the conversation.
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What if the parts of Scripture we tend to avoid are the very places God wants to meet us?
WoW Wednesday invites you into Sexual Violence Uncovered, a four-week virtual Bible study that gently but honestly explores one of the most urgent and often hidden realities in our world and in our communities.
Through the stories of Tamar, Bathsheba, Hagar, Leah, Rachel, and Rahab, we’ll discover how Scripture does not ignore suffering, but names it, confronts it, and reveals God’s deep compassion for the vulnerable. Together, we’ll reflect on how sexual violence distorts the image of God and how the church is called to respond with truth, care, and courage.
This is a space for thoughtful engagement, not pressure. A place to listen, learn, and grow at your own pace. Whether you’re seeking deeper understanding, carrying questions, or simply want to be part of building a safer, more compassionate community, you are welcome here.
Each session includes biblical teaching, guided reflection, and practical insight to help you respond with wisdom and grace in real-life situations.
Wednesdays, April 15–May 6
7:00–8:30 PM (Zoom)
Let’s step into this conversation together—and allow God to shape how we see, care, and respond.
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Join us Sunday, April 26 for our quarterly Vision Casting Meeting. This is one of those gatherings where we pause, take a breath, and look at where we are and where God is leading us next as a church family.
You will hear important updates on what has been happening across our ministries, celebrate what God has been doing among us, and get a clearer picture of what is ahead as we move forward together.
As we continue our journey of being strong and courageous in body, mind, and spirit, this is a moment to come together as a community, aligned and expectant, ready to step into what God is preparing for South Bay.
We hope to see you there.
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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.
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Both scholarships recognize spiritual growth, academic promise, and community service. Applications close May 8, 2026.
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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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Adult Christian Formation: Winter Quarter
The Winter Quarter for Adult Christian Formation (ACF) is here, and we’re excited to offer several meaningful opportunities to grow in faith, deepen understanding, and engage Scripture together.
Alongside our ongoing Wired Word for Men & Women, we’re offering three new ACF courses this quarter. Each designed to meet us where we are and invite us to live out our faith with clarity, courage, and purpose.
Essentials of Faith
What unites us as Christians across traditions and generations? In this six-session RightNow Media series, Francis Chan explores the core truths that shape our faith and our relationship with God.
Facilitated by: DaNean Harris
Let Peace Reign: Love, Justice, and Dignity in God’s Kingdom
In a world marked by injustice and division, this six-week Bible study invites us to imagine and live into God’s vision of love, justice, and peace. Through video teaching and guided discussion, participants are encouraged to expand their faith and engage the work of God’s Kingdom in practical ways.
Facilitated by: Tony DeGruy
Precepts for Living: Principles for Living in an Unhinged World
We’re resuming our UMI course offering focused on grounding faith in God’s promises and instruction. This study helps participants not only understand Scripture, but live it with conviction and clarity in today’s complex world.
Facilitated by: Dr. Stanley Long, Greg Pierce, Loretta Brantley, David Huey, and Sylvia Pittman
All classes will meet on Zoom, making it easy to participate from wherever you are.
Learn more and register on the ACF page
For questions, contact Tony DeGruy at tdegruy@sobcc.org
Local and Global Outreach
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Chances are, someone helped shape your life when you were younger.
A teacher. A mentor. A church community that made space for you to grow.
This May, a team of 11 from South Bay Community Church will travel to Belize to offer that same kind of encouragement and support alongside trusted local partners in Belmopan.
Together with Abundant Life Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe Elementary School, and Pathlight International, the team will:
• Install new flooring in a church sanctuary
• Complete painting and repair work at a local elementary school
• Support reading assessments for younger students
• Lead leadership sessions for high school students
These projects strengthen spaces where faith grows, learning happens, and young lives are shaped with hope.
Even if you are not traveling, you are part of this mission.
Through prayer and financial support, our church family helps provide the tools, materials, and resources that make this work possible. And along the way, we grow together as a community learning what it means to follow Jesus beyond the walls of the sanctuary.
This is one way we live out our calling to Connect with God, Grow Together, and Change the World.
If you feel led to participate, you can support the Belize Missions effort through the church giving portal by selecting Belize Missions from the dropdown menu.
Step into the journey with us and help carry hope where it’s needed most.
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When Someone Needs a Safe Place to Rest
Some people in our community are carrying more than they can hold right now. This May, fifteen guests will find safety each night through SBCC’s Safe Parking ministry.
You can help by preparing or serving meals, donating gas cards, or supporting food costs. Dinner teams serve from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, and Saturday breakfasts from 8:00 to 9:30 AM.
Even one evening makes a difference.
Step into this month of hospitality and help create a place of rest.
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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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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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Service Requests
- Fremont Senior who lives alone has 3 service needs and he will purchase all materials/hardware: 1) Replace screen door with a new one, 2) replace toilette flushing mechanism, and 3) bathtub needs some re-caulking. Service needs can be from various volunteers. IN PROCESS by Haven CCC.
Children Needs
- RE-BLAST Fremont Family with 2 young children needs a stroller (prefers double, but single ok).
- RE-BLAST Noca-Castro Valley Family of 4 with another baby due in April needs: stroller, bassinet, bunk beds, boys (5 & 7 yrs) clothes (5T & 7T), boys shoes (size 12 & 13). Also in need of washing machine (electric). Husband is ill and cannot work. - IN PROCESS by Haven CCC.
- LAST BLAST Fremont Family with 4 children is in need of a single stroller. In Process Harbor Lights
- LAST BLAST San Leandro Woman with 12 yr daughter and expecting another baby is in need of stroller, baby bottles, playpen, & basic newborn supplies. IN PROCESS by Haven CCC.
Homeless Needs
We are always in need of walking shoes and socks for our unsheltered friends!
- Fremont Unhoused female client is in need of dog food for her companion and pants (size L).
Household Items & Furniture
- NEW Single mom needs a portable air conditioner for her 2 young children with medical needs. Also in need of a dresser and bookstand.
- Union City - Family with 5 children from 3yrs-20yrs needs: laptop for college homework and stroller for toddler.
- Fremont - Male client who lives alone needs a king or queen bed, air fryer, utensils, bathroom toiletries, and bath towels.
- LAST BLAST - Fremont Single female veteran is in need of bath towels, wash cloths, and sheets (queen).
- Fremont Homeless woman who recently moved from a shelter to apartment housing is in need of towels and cookware. IN PROCESS from Grace Church
- RE-BLAST - Newark Disabled woman with grandchildren living with her is in need of pull up adult diapers (XL). Fulfilled
- RE-BLAST - Union City Single client who is permanently disabled and has 2 disabled sons is in need of a medium/firm queen bed, a full bed, and sheets for both. Queen bed possibly in process.
- RE-BLAST - Fremont Family is in need of 2 dressers.
- RE-BLAST - San Leandro New to US (2mo) and living in a garage; Client is a tailor and wants to work. Needs a full size sewing machine, scissors, and measuring tape.
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Help Send Encouragement to Mothers at Elmwood
Mother’s Day can be tender for women who are far from home.
On Saturday, April 25 from 1–3:30 PM, we’ll gather to assemble encouragement packets for mothers at Elmwood Women’s Correctional Facility. Together, we’ll prepare up to 400 envelopes filled with care, warmth, and reminders they are not forgotten.
It’s a simple act that carries real hope.
Come spend an afternoon sharing compassion that travels farther than you can see.
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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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