upcoming events
What Better Explains Reality: Atheism or Theism?
Does belief in God make sense of the world? Or does reality itself point to God’s absence? Is God real or is he a product of human minds? On Friday, August 24, watch Michael Shermer and Frank Turek debate "What better explains reality: Atheism or Theism?
Bringing Health & Hope to the World with Every Mile
Heel to Heal is our half-marathon fundraiser that brings health and hope to the world. This year, we will be running and walking to support the fight against human trafficking.
Mother's of Preschoolers - NEW Group Starting in Hollister!
MOPS encourages and equips moms of young children to realize their potential as mothers, women and leaders, in relationship with Jesus, and in partnership with the local church.
It's a mystery! Meet at the Youth Center!
Gilroy VBS Summer Camp
The best week of the summer: new friends, amazing experiences, creative games, tropical treats, surprising adventures, and incredible music! An ocean of fun! Kids will venture onto an uncharted island where they survive and thrive. They will be anchored in the truth that Jesus carries them through life’s storms.
A time for Jr. High girls and leaders to connect and get together to enjoy decorating a canvas and have some fun!
Come to enjoy a movie. Bring your favorite snack to enjoy while watching the movie!
Football & Cheerleading - Play with Purpose
Upward Sports provides a uniquely designed sports experience that develops the total athlete mentally, athletically, spiritually, and socially.
Join high schoolers for a night of fun and lasers! Cost $20 + money for dinner. Meet at the Youth Center.
Bring snack and drinks. We will provide burgers and hot dogs. Tons of games and fun.
Yard sale to benefit our global compassion ministries! Funds raised will go to help orphans in Haiti, schoolchildren in Tanzania, a medical center in Nigeria, and feeding the elderly in Cuba! You can be a part of it by donating items to sell ( please bring your items to the barn Friday night between 7-9 pm or early Sat morning).
Hollister Jr. High Summer Camp
Ponderosa Lodge is a one-week camp experience full of laughter, play, community and worship as students experience life to the fullest. In one week at Ponderosa, students will encounter the God who knows them, who loves them, and who wants to change their lives for eternity.
Hollister Elementary Summer Camp
Redwood Camp allows small groups of campers to enjoy a variety of counselor-led activities. Nature hikes, arts and crafts, the treehouse, cabin challenges, and target sports like archery and BB guns are part of the adventure for all campers.
Jr. High & High School
Students will get together to swim! Bring your towel and swimsuit. Hot dogs are provided, but please bring snacks and drinks.
More than an event. Child Dedication connects parents to a community of faith and helps them imagine a bigger story. Taking that first step as parents in partnering with a community of believers from the very beginning of your journey as parents. So the local church will be a consistent source of encouragement, strength, and resources as you raise your child to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Mandatory classes held July 22 and 26 at 12:00pm in the Student Warehouse.
A one-night event that is going to be a lot of fun, even fun enough to even invite your friends and neighbors to. No. Seriously. And guys we promise we are not going to beat you up, promise. And finally, while everybody’s US is unique, we are going to look at one thing that is powerful for every marriage. It’s going to be a great night for married couples to help discover their best US.
Becoming Your Best Us
Finding the right group is always worth it, because connecting with other married couples who want your marriage to win, is one of the best you can do for your marriage. Right now, we have a new study coming up called, ‘Becoming Your Best Us.’ It’s a five-week study where you will focus on four doable things to make your US better than ever. You can go through the study in your existing small group. Or for those of you not in a group yet, we will have new groups starting up.
Begin A Conversation About Jesus
We want to be present for the significant moments in our child's life. First steps. First day of school. First ballgame. But what about when kids have their first questions about faith? Come to an event that will help you begin a conversation with your child about what it means to follow Jesus. All you have to do is Start Here. The event is intended for both parent and child to attend together.
Join SVCC Women for a fall weekend retreat where you'll connect with other women and spend time learning more about God. Conference fees include two nights lodging, all meals, speaker and materials. Private bathrooms are included in all accommodations. Single occupancy is not available.
Never Worry About Money Again
Financial Peace University (FPU) is a nine lesson, money-management course. This Dave Ramsey course will walk you through step-by-step how to create a budget, pay off debt and planning for the future and much more.
Come and enjoy lunch with other SVCC singles after church.
Your Journey from Mourning to Joy
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Class fee is $18; includes your workbook.
How We Love
How We Love – This 7 week study will go over how our learned relational patterns from our early life experiences can have enormous impact on our spouses, families, coworkers, and everyone else in our lives, it will give you tools for understanding both our own patterns and those around you. Our early life experiences teach us how to give and receive love. Discover what went wrong in your previous relationships so that you don’t repeat the same mistakes.
Provide, prepare, and deliver 35 bag lunches to hand out at the Gilroy Compassion Center to our local homeless community.
Because Kids Matter to God - NEW Hollister Awana
Kids represent the greatest opportunity to make a long-term impact on our world for Christ. Awana reaches kids where they’re at and walks alongside them in their faith journey. Those kids who come to faith at an early age discover God’s purpose for their lives and hope for the future. Ministry leaders and parents witness the profound impact Awana has in reaching kids with the gospel and watching them grow as long-term disciples.
Celebrate Recovery (CR) Women's Step Study
By working through the lessons and exercises, you will begin to experience the true peace and serenity you have been seeking, restore and develop stronger relationships with others and with God, and find freedom from life's hurts, hang-ups, and habits.
Enjoy the fellowship with other singles. Bring your favorite side dish to share. Games available are Ping Pong, Foosball, Mexican Train, Phase 10. This is a great opportunity to invite your unchurched single friend.
Every second Sunday of the month, a team of SVCC volunteers serve a hot meal to the needy at St. Joseph’s Family Center.
Resuming August 21
Meeting with high school age students to hear about how our week is going and to learn what God has to say for our daily lives.
Resuming August 22
A time for Jr. High students to come together for worship, games, and small groups.
Young Adults
Branch is South Valley Community Church’s young adult experience. With elements of a small group and a church service, our gatherings are a time of worship, learning, discussion, and just hanging out. Branch serves as a connecting point for college-aged individuals as well as those in the early stages of their careers.
Weekly Prayer meeting. Come and lift up the needs of our church, community and families. If you are in need of prayer, you are welcome to come.
A Christ-Centered Recovery Program
A 12-step recovery program designed to help those struggling with life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Celebrate Recovery is a ministry based on biblical principles with the goal to let God work through us in providing His healing power.