Welcome to our News & Notes blog!
Here you can find all the latest updates on what's happening at Community Church Oshkosh.

Advent Devotional
Advent is a season of anticipation leading up to Christmas. It begins on December 1st and invited us to prepare our hearts for two events: celebrating Jesus' birth and anticipating His promised future return. Advent is a time of hope, peace, joy, and love - a season to pause, reflect, and prepare for the incredible gift of God's son.

Advent devotionals will be available in the church lobby on Sunday, December 1st. You can also download a copy HERE.

Advent Wreaths can be purchased at a number of stores (Hobby Lobby, Target, Walmart) or online. CLICK HERE to purchase one online today.

Bless a Family is a ministry of Community Church to come along families and/or individuals experiencing challenges during the Christmas season. Bless a family tags are available in the CCO lobby! Stop by the tree to pick up a tag and purchase a gift to support a family this Christmas. All gifts need to be returned by December 8th.

MEN! Do you have a passion for fishing & the outdoors? Join us for Angling for Answers on Friday, December 6th as we host Hall of Fame fisherman & TV personality, Al Lindner, from the hit show Angling Edge & Host of Larry Smith Outdoors television show, Larry Smith! Invite a friend and join us for the exciting night. Sign up today on the CCO Events page.

Winter Relief Drive is collecting Coats (all sizes - new or very lightly used), hats & gloves (warm work gloves), hand warmers, new warm socks, and new blankets. All items can be dropped off in the CCO lobby between now and December 15th. These items will benefit out local community.

AfterParty! Christmas Dinner Party
Join us Friday, December 20th 5:00-9:00pm at Community Church Oshkosh for our Christmas Party. Come and enjoy dinner together, play Live Clue, and be part of a $10 gift exchange. Register today on the CCO events page at community-church.com/events.
AfterParty! is for those 25ish-40 years old, married or single.

Celebrate Recovery meets Friday evenings from 6-8pm at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church 808 N. Main Street Oshkosh. Come find freedom from your hurts, habits, and hangups and live the life God desires for you to live. CLICK HERE for additional information.

Young Adults are invited to join us 1st & 3rd Tuesday from 6-8pm for Bible Study. We also have activities and events planned throughout the month. CLICK HERE for more information. Young Adult Ministry is for adults age 18-28.

Phillips in Poland Special Foundations Class December 8th at 10am. Come hear from Gabi Phillips about their ministry in Poland.

Perspectives Class is being offered at Community Church Oshkosh beginning January 6- April 21, 2025. Perspectives is a study program rooted in Scripture, clarifying each believer’s remarkable opportunity to join God in His global purpose. Learn more HERE.

Community Kids will be open for Full Programming for children nursery - 5th grade during the 8:30am & 10am services. Community Kids Unlimited (CKU), our special needs children's ministry, will be available at the 8:30am service.

Play & Praise - December 2, 2024
Join us for story time, worship, crafts, snacks, and fellowship. Kiddos age 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to join us each month. CLICK HERE for more information.

Community Kids Christmas Caroling - Sunday, December 8th
Looking for a fun way to connect with your children and serve your community at the same time? Join Community Kids as we go to Miravida Living (Bethel Homes) to sing Christmas carols and hand out Christmas cards to the residents there. For more information and to sign up go to the CCO Events page.

Birthday Cake for Jesus
We want to help make your Christmas celebration with your kids as easy and meaningful as possible. We will provide everything needed to bake a birthday cake to celebrate Jesus. REGISTER HERE for your Happy Birthday Jesus kit.

Community Kids PreSchool Christmas Musical is happening on Saturday, December 14th 1-2pm. Join us as our Community Kid Preschoolers (ages 3-5) retell the Christmas story via song and costume. A Cookie Decorating Reception will follow.

Community Kids Noon Year’s Eve
Join us for a fun Noon Year's Eve Party as we ring in 2025. Families are invited to join us for a Noon Year's Eve Celebration on December 31st at 11am for games, activities, a countdown and balloon drop at noon.

No CSM (Happy Thanksgiving)
CSM will NOT be meeting Sunday, December 1st.

CSM SNOW DUELS Registration is NOW OPEN!
Snow Duels is the CSM Winter Retreat for Middle School and High School students you won't want to miss. Join us February 7-9, 2025. Sign up on the CCO Events page.

Worship services are at 8:30am & 10am.  Join us this Sunday, as we kick off our new series on Advent. We will be celebrating communion during the morning services.

Foundations will not be meeting this Sunday due to the holiday weekend.

Community Kids will be open for Full Programming for children nursery - 5th grade during the 8:30am & 10am services. Community Kids Unlimited (CKU), our special needs children's ministry, will be available at the 8:30am service.

Here are the songs we will be singing:
Prince of Heaven - Hillsong Music
Joy to the World - Hillsong Music
Here Comes Heaven - Elevation Worship
O Come Let Us Adore Him - Thankyou Music
Living Hope - Phil Wickham

The cafe will be open this Sunday and serving Donuts. All donations will support the Bless a Family ministry. Bless a Family is a ministry of Community Church to come along families and/or individuals experiencing challenges during the Christmas season. 

Sunday service is available via live stream at 8:30 & 10am.  

Website: community-church.com/live
YouTube: youtube.com/communitychurch
Roku or Apple TV App: Community Church Oshkosh

If you are new to CCO, please go to community-church.com/welcome to fill out the form. We would love to connect with you.