Events
Here at Southland, we gather for more than Sunday morning worship. We love seeing you any day of the week!
GROWTH TRACK
An on-ramp designed to help you connect to Southland Community Church, discover your purpose, and develop your leadership while finding a team to serve with.
Southland 101
Sunday, March 15th
12:15 PM | Room 26
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Southland 101 is a basic introduction to the ministry of Southland Community Church and will help you understand church membership. This class is a requirement for membership, but membership is not required at the end of the class. We offer lunch and free childcare with registration, so please click below to let us know you plan to attend.
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Easter Baptism
Sunday, April 5th
Between Services
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Baptism is a public declaration that you have placed your faith in Jesus Christ as your Savior. We would love to celebrate with you. If you are interested in our next baptism on Easter Sunday, April 5th, then please click below to sign up.
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Operation Christmas Child
January/February Collection
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Our collection will run through the remainder of January and through the month of February. We will be focusing on hairbrushes/combs, hair accessories, and small, handheld mirrors. Since we are anticipating an increase in number of boxes that we will back in November, below are Amazon links to bulk purchasing options that are more affordable per unit.​​​​​​​​
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Thank you for continuing to support children in need around the world through OCC!
Worship Choir
Sundays
4:00 PM | Worship Center
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Do you enjoy singing and are looking for a great place to fellowship? Join the Southland Worship Choir as they rehearse every Sunday afternoon beginning at 4:00 PM in the Worship Center. Not only will you get the opportunity to sing the Lord's praises, but you'll also enjoy a time to connect with others. We sing about twice a month for the Classic service at 9:00 AM. We will also have a special performance on Easter Sunday, which will conclude the Worship Choir season until the fall. Please contact Dean Jones to let him know if you plan to join or if you have any questions.​​​​​​​​
Yarn & Needle
Wednesdays
1:00 PM | Room 26
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Yarn & Needle, our knitting group that meets on Wednesdays at 1:00 PM in Room 26, invites any and all who love crafting. Whether you are new or experienced with knitting or crocheting, or have a completely different craft you like to work on, consider joining for a wonderful time of fellowship. Be sure to grab your supplies, enter through Door 1, and we'll see you there! Contact Betty Cragoe below with any questions.
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Informational Meeting | India Mission Trip
Sunday, February 22nd
10:15 AM | Room 26
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Southland will be sending a ministry team to India to do Vacation Bible School in one of the orphanages The Boaz Project partners with. Pastor Kerry will be heading up this trip. Join our informational meeting on Sunday, February 22nd at 10:15 AM in Room 26 to learn more about this opportunity of a lifetime to share the gospel with "the least of these." We look forward to seeing you there!
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Journey: A Gathering For Young Adults
Wednesday, February 25th
6:00 PM | Youth Worship Center
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​We'd love for you to join us at Journey! This ministry is designed just for young adults (ages 18-30s) and meets every 4th Wednesday of the month. It's a place to build meaningful friendships, explore topics relevant to this stage of life, and grow as followers of Jesus.
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Mark your calendar for our next event on Wednesday, February 25th in the Youth Worship Center where we will share a meal together, experience worship together, and have table discussions on the teachings that will be shared. This month, our topic will be "Relationships and Community" and will be taught by Pastor Nate York.
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Free childcare is provided with registration. Discussions will wrap up by 7:30 PM so parents can get kids home, but everyone is encouraged to stay till 8:00 PM for connection time.​​
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Whether you're single, married, or married with children, Journey is for you. We'd love for you to join us!
Everyday Revolutionary
Faithful Living In A Polarized Culture
Sundays, Beginning March 1st
5:30 PM | Room 13
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Tired of being a pawn in the culture war?
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Feeling squeezed between political and theological extremes?
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How do we live faithfully when we don't feel at home in this increasingly secular culture?
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Join us as we imagine our Christian witness in today's world. In this practical and encouraging six-session series, we will discover biblical insights for witnessing well in our polarized, post-Christian world.
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Childcare is available with registration. Click below to let Pastor Kerry know that you plan to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Lit-n-Lunch
Wednesday, March 4th
11:30 AM | Room 18
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Our book club will meet on Wednesday, March 4th at 11:30 AM in Room 18. Our selection for this month is Deeper Water by Robert Whitlow. Join us for our discussion and lunch out together afterwards.
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Kairos Inside Team Formation
Christ Community Church | Brazil, IN
March, April, May 2026
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Marty Schmalz invites you to an upcoming training opportunity to join her Kairos Inside Team. The Kairos Prison Ministry is comprised of volunteers who go to local prisons and offer prison residents, their families, and those who work with them the opportunity to receive God's forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ.
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Before going to minister in a prison, volunteers attend a mandatory Team Formation where information is covered on the prison environment and rules, along with overviews and assignments of specific program tasks.
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The next Team Formation meeting will be held at the Christ Community Church, 10942 IN-59, Brazil, IN 47834 during the following dates:
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March 21 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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April 11 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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April 25 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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May 2 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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Marty is happy to help answer any questions or provide more information, so please click below to connect with her via email. If you are ready to sign up, then download the application form and Statement of Faith below, and then mail both completed forms to the address on the application form.
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2026 Southland Softball
Men's Church Recreation League
First game is Monday, April 13th
Greenwood Sports Park
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Men of Southland...it's time to dust off the cleats and get ready to head out to the ball game as signups are now open for the 2026 Southland Softball team! Games will be held on Mondays between 6:30 PM and 9:30 PM, with our first game scheduled for April 13th. We will be playing at the Greenwood Sports Park at 1500 Ray Crowe Way. First practice date will be communicated closer to time. The team is open to men ages 16 & up. Click below to register today and to also reach out to Mark Derf with any questions.
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Hurricane Relief Trip
One Mission Society
Black Mountain, NC
July 12th - July 18th, 2026
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Southland will be serving with OMS as we partner with Fuller Center Disaster Rebuilders in Black Mountain, North Carolina to continue helping people rebuild their homes after the devastation left by Hurricane Helene in 2024. Click below to register or to contact the team leader, Kasey Dillman, for more information.
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India Mission Trip
The Boaz Project
Bengaluru, India
September 26th - October 4th, 2026
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We will join our missions partner, The Boaz Project, on a trip to encourage caregivers and orphans and conduct Vacation Bible School in Bengaluru, India. You will get a crash course in the local culture, experience many once-in-a-lifetime moments, and use your God-given gifts to encourage, support, and love countless children! Click below to visit the Boaz Project website for more information and to register.
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