upcoming events
If you would like to learn more about South Valley Community Church and making SVCC your home, please come to our luncheon! Meet our staff and others who are new to SVCC. If you love Mexican food, you will enjoy an authentically catered Taco Bar. For dessert, we're proud to serve fresh fruit pies prepared locally from the famous Gizdich Ranch! We also have a special gift for your kids! We can't wait to get to know your better and share with you what we are so passionate about!
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.
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.
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.
My Journey with Jesus
We have a great retreat waiting for you! Our speaker Liz Dickson, Pastor Matt's and Amy Kirkland's sister-in-law, will be speaking on "My Journey with Jesus". Liz Dickson is an anointed teacher. Friday night is an optional fun night of singing, worship, games, and a variety show where you can bring your silliness and your talents to share! $35 per participant, after November 4th and at the door $45. TIME: Friday 6:00 - 8:30pm, Saturday 8:15am (Continental Breakfast & Registration) - 4:00pm.
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. Class kits are $139 per individual/family.
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.
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.
A time for Jr. High students to come together for worship, games, and small groups.
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.
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.
The Parables of Jesus
Jesus communicated deep spiritual truths through simple, vivid, and engaging stories. Woven from the stuff of everyday life, the parables of Jesus made the kingdom of God understandable and accessible to his listeners. In six engaging, interactive small group sessions, you will gain new insights into his parables and their meanings that will help you to appreciate more fully their relevance for your own life.
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.
Activities include an inflatable obstacle course, laser tag, trampoline, and more. Lunch provided. Cost is $20 per student; due at arrival of event.
Our Branch Q&A panel will be answering your questions!
Starting Saturday, October 6
Time of prayer, praise, and worship held the first Saturday of each month (starting last quarter of 2018).
Quarterly Men's Potluck Breakfast. We provide the pancakes and coffee, you provide the side dish to share.
Meet at the Youth Center at 6:30 pm for a Halloween costume party and pumpkin carving competition – bring your own pumpkin.
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. $25 per couple (includes dinner + childcare).
Come and enjoy lunch with other SVCC singles after church.
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.
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.
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.