News & Notes

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

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Worship services are at 8:30am & 10am.  Join us this Sunday, as we continue in our series, Strangely Dim. We will be looking at John 13:18-38.

Community Kids will be open for Full Programming 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:
Great Things - Phil Wickham
Holy Forever - Bethel
Make Room - The Church will Sing
The Blessing -Elevation Worship

The Cafe 
This weekend in the cafe we will be serving Sticky Toffee Bread Pudding & Smoothie Bowls. All proceeds will go toward supporting the Grayson Family.

On March 31st a family in our church lost their home in a house fire. Join us in supporting them as they begin to heal from this tragedy.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Safe Families Informational Meeting 
Ladies join us for our next Flourish, women's ministry Pop-up event on Friday, May 16, at 5:30pm here at CCO. Learn More and Register HERE.

Foster Care 101 Class
Join us for a Foster Care 101 class this Sunday, May 4th, during 2nd service at 10am in Community Life 4. If you'd like to learn more about taking part in the foster care of our area or just learn more in general please join us.

CCO Business Meeting
Join us for the CCO Annual Business Meeting on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 11:30am.
This meeting is open to members and non CCO members (only members may vote). Please email info@community-church.com if you have any questions.

92g0

We want to be a church that continues to serve and be on mission. 92g0 provides opportunities to continue to live on mission in our area. Our area code is 920, let's go out and reach the people in our area by serving them. You will find opportunities listed on the CCO Events page, select 92g0.

GROUPS

AfterParty! Bonfire & Dinner 
Join us on Friday, May 9, any time after 5pm for dinner and bonfire at Jed and Kelika Campbell’s home. Please bring a side dish to share. Sign-up no later than 5pm on Thursday, May 8, so we know how much meat to prepare. AfterParty! is for those 25-40 years old, married or single.
Learn more & Register HERE

Men's Event | Bonfire Night
Men, mark your calendars for Thursday, May 22nd for a bonfire night from 6-10pm! The event will take place at the Engel Farm and BBQ sandwiches will be provided. Please consider bringing a side, snack and/or non-alcoholic drink to share. Don't forget a lawn chair and great ready to enjoy good food, yard games, and fireside chats. Register HERE

Flourish: Women's 4x4
Beginning June 1st, women will be connecting in groups of 4 to meet 4 times throughout the summer! The purpose of the Women's 4x4 is to encourage living life together while following Jesus. We want to ensure that every woman at our church has the opportunity to get connected and feels seen and welcomed and loved in a smaller group while encouraging one another in their walk with the Lord. A group coordinator will be elected in each group to organize the gatherings. Register HERE
**Registration Deadline is May 18th**

MISSIONS

This month we are highlighting Bella Parent Support Services. They're a trusted resource for women and families in Oshkosh. Bella’s commitment to serving the community is reflected in its wide range of services, such as parent education and material support to women, men, and families.

Learn more about their ministry HERE.

COMMUNITY KIDS

Play & Praise
Monday, May 5 | 9:30-11am
Join us for story time, worship, crafts, snacks, and fellowship. Kiddos age 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to join us.

5th Grade Graduation
You don't want to miss this! We are so proud of them and their time spent in Community Kids. This graduation ceremony will take place during both church services (8:30am | 10am) on Sunday, May 18th. If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact our Elementary Children's Ministry Director, Bobbi Gumness at bobbig@community-church.com

Jars Needed! 
The VBS Craft Team is looking for donations of 24oz glass jars with lids (think spaghetti sauce size). They would prefer that the label and glue is removed. If you have any jars you'd be willing to donate please drop them off at Community Kids. Thank you!

CSM

CSM Breakout Night | TONIGHT | Wednesday, April 30th
CSM will be having a special night where all students will be meeting with their breakout groups. Please check the schedule below for the location of your students breakout.

Middle School 6-8pm
  • 6th grade boys: Meet @ the YMCA on 20th, please bring $10 for entry if you do not have a membership. (Financial assistance is available)
  • 7th grade boys: Games & Snacks. (Address available upon request.) 
  • 8th grade boys: Games (Address available upon request.)
  • 6th grade girls: Meet @ CCO for a movie and pizza, (CL1) **Wear your favorite PJ’s**
  • 7th grade girls: Meet @ Lindley's for a fire (Address available upon request.)
  • 8th grade girls: Meet @ CCO for pizza and games. (CL2)

High School | 6:30-8:30pm
  • Freshman/Sophomore Guys: Meet for fishing, fire and cookout. Bring your own pole if you want. (Address available upon request.)
  • Junior/Senior Guys: Video games/pizza (Address available upon request.)
  • Freshman Girls: Games and snacks (Address available upon request.)
  • Sophomore girls: Meet @ CCO for game night (CL4)
  • Junior girls: Meet @ CCO for games/pizza (CK Worship)
  • Senior girls: Meet @ Glow in the Dark mini golf in Oshkosh, bring $12 to cover payment
The Bridge
6th - 8th Grade
A class on the Foundation of Church Life.
Led by: Lori Jacobson | Student Ministry Lounge | 8:30am

FOUNDATIONS

The new Foundations classes are available at both the 8:30 & 10am services. Check out the new classes at community-church.com/foundations.

Mid-Week Class | The Gospel According to Habakkuk
What does an ancient prophet have to do with the Gospel?  And what relevance does an obscure minor prophet have for the life of a Christ follower today?  The answer might shock you.  Join us as we explore Habakkuk’s bold questions, God’s powerful responses, and discover how the Gospel of Jesus is just as much good news then as it was in uncertain times then.  
Wednesday Nights | 6-8pm
April 30,  May 7, 14 (Cookout), 21, 28

ONLINE

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.