Alpha is a series of talks exploring the Christian faith. Typically run over ten weeks, each session explores a different question of faith that inspires conversation in small groups.

To find out more about Alpha, email Della Peterson at call her at 805-729-3054 or email.

You can also visit www.alpha.org.

SBCC is participating in the Secret Church simulcast on April 24, 2020. David Platt will be leading four hours of Bible teaching on this year’s topic of “God, Government, and the Gospel.” This event will also include prayer and teaching on unreached people groups and the persecuted church. The simulcast will be viewed by Christians in numerous countries worldwide to teach God’s Word and to provide solidarity with the persecuted church.

While we are not able to gather in a large group, registered individuals will be provided with an access code to stream the simulcast on their own computer. The live event will occur from 4 pm to 10 pm, but the video may be watched as a simulcast during that period or delayed and watched at any time over the following 90 days. The video may also be split up to be watched over multiple time periods during the 90 days. What a great resource to use during this extended time for many of us staying at home!

Register to attend and to receive a 120 page study guide. Cost is $10 per person, however if cost is an issue please contact Diane See for scholarship options. For more information on Secret Church, see their website at SecretChurch.org, or please contact Diane See at 805-448-7754 or email Diane See.

REGISTER FOR SECRET CHURCH

Annual All-Church Retreat

Annually, Santa Barbara Community Church retreats to Malibu, CA in April for an extended time of rest, recreation, fellowship, worship and learning. If you haven’t been to one of our all-church retreats before, ask others what it is like!

There is something for everyone. Places to stay range from hotel accommodations all the way to camping on a deck. Our worship together is enhanced by poolside baptisms, meals together, recreational activities, a musical performed by our kids, and more.  Even our children have a Kids Retreat to enjoy while adults worship together. The Kids Retreat provides a way for elementary age children and younger to worship and grow closer to God, as well as build their own relationships among their peers.

2020 Church Retreat – April 17-19

Registration Is Open! Register HERE.

New to the retreat? Download the FLYER for details.

Housing:

• Retreat housing is determined by lottery. Once the lottery is completed, housing is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Once a housing confirmation email is received, payment is due by April 5th.
• Payment can be made ONLINE or mail checks payable to SBCC, c/o of Sara Rudeen to 501 N Kellogg Ave, SB 93111.

Questions? Email Sara Rudeen or call 805-451-5392.

SB Community men’s ministry  gathers together for a full day of food, fun (sports!) and fellowship.

For information about future men’s retreats, contact Mike Willbanks.

Periodically SB Community women get away for a day or a weekend. 

Watch the Sunday announcements or check-in on our women’s page for more information.

If you have more questions, feel free to contact Joanne Herdrich.

SB Community youth ministries take students to Forest Home for a weekend in the fall (Fall Retreat), winter (Winter Camp), and a week in the summer (Summer Camp). We’ve been going to Forest Home as a church since 1995. We LOVE it there!

Questions?

• Please contact Erik Anderson, Caleb Bagdanov, or Mandy DuPar for anything else you may be wondering about.

SB Community young adults take periodic trips for recreation, rest, and worship.

Mark your calendars! We’ll be heading to Santa Cruz Island for a weekend of fun and fellowship in God’s creation Friday, July 12- Sunday, July 14! Space is limited to 30 people, so sign up today HERE! Cost is $100 and includes ferry, campsite, and food for the weekend!

Keep an eye out here or on the young adults page, or for more information, contact James Asselin or Mike Willbanks.