Weekly Newsletter — August 27, 2026
HERE’S YOUR WEEKLY OVERVIEW OF WHAT IS HAPPENING AT COMMUNITY CHURCH + IN THE COMMUNITY!
highlight of the week: The Forge - Launching september 9
The Forge is the Wednesday-night rhythm where Green Bay Community Church forms disciples who lead — not as a title a few people hold, but as the ordinary calling of every follower of Jesus across every sphere of life. Over a monthly cycle we move through four areas of discipleship: the home, our relationships, our own souls before God, and the church itself.
The conviction underneath is simple: you cannot lead anyone further than you have been formed, so we shape the whole person for the whole of life. Click here for more information and calendar.
THIS SUNDAY’S MESSAGE
We are wrapping up our journey in the Psalms this Sunday! Be Sure to join us at 8am or 10am and bring your Bibles!
Celebrate the end of the summer with us and skip your usual coffee run and grab a latte before service from Wildfire Mobile Espresso Bar on campus from 7:30am-10:15am this Sunday.
announcements
SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES OF ADDICTS I 8-WEEK GROUP
Loving someone struggling with addiction can leave you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure of what to do next. You’re Waiting on You is a Christ-centered support group for family members and loved ones navigating addiction and relapse. Based on You’re Waiting on You: A Guide for Families Struggling with Addiction and Relapse, we’ll create a safe space to find support, learn healthy boundaries, share experiences, pray, and discover hope and healing. You don’t have to walk through this alone. 8-week group starting Monday, September 14 from 6:30-8:00PM in the Spring. Learn more and register (not required) here.
FAMILY CENTERSHOT AND WOMEN’S CENTERSHOT FALL REGISTRATION OPEN
Come join us and learn to shoot a bow or perfect your already learned skill! All equipment and instruction provided. Located in the chapel each Monday, September 14-November 9. Click here to learn more about the Family Centershot or the Women’s Centershot and sign up.
GRIEF SHARE AND DIVORE CARE FALL REGISTRATION’S OPEN
At times, life brings us to a variety of painful and confusing crossroads and you don’t have to do it alone. Grief Share offers a support for those grieving the death of a loved one and Divorce Care offers support to men and women navigating through the challenges of divorce. Learn more about the fall sessions of Grief Share here and Divorce Care here which both begin on Monday, September 14.
KIDS COLOR RUN FOR FMSC!
Join us on Friday, September 18, for our first-ever Kids Color Run as we partner with Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) to raise awareness and support for children in need around the world. This fun-filled event is open to kids of all ages and features age-appropriate race distances, including a 0.25-mile toddler run (up to age 3), a 0.5-mile run for PreK–1st graders, and a 1-mile run for 2nd–5th graders. Participants are encouraged to wear as much white as possible and come ready to get colorful, messy, and have a blast! Registration is $5 per participant and closes one week before race day. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to have fun while helping provide nourishing meals to children in need. Learn more and sign up here.
FMSC REGISTRATION OPEN!!
Registration is now open for this year's Feed My Starving Children Green Bay MobilePack! For the 14th year, churches and community members from across the Green Bay area are coming together to pack meals that will help feed children around the world. This year's goal is our biggest yet—more than 800,000 meals packed—and we need your help to make it happen. Don't wait to sign up! Popular packing sessions, especially Wednesday evening shifts, often fill up quickly. Secure your spot today and invite your family, friends, small group, or coworkers to join you.This incredible event is made possible through the partnership of 10 local churches and thousands of volunteers working together to make a difference. We may even surpass 4,000 volunteers this year! Join us October 5 - October 8 at GBCC!
FELLOWSHIP HIKE THIS SUNDAY
Love the outdoors & to be in community? Come join us at Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve this Sunday, August 30 at 4:00pm for time in nature! Questions? Reach out to Samantha at samanthas@gbcc.me
END OF SUMMER MEANS COFFEE CART THIS SUNDAY!
Celebrate the end of summer with Wildfire Coffee! They will have their mobile espresso bar at church from 7:30–10:15am. Skip your usual coffee run and grab a latte before service. We can't wait to see you there!
neighborhood gathering next weekend!
This Labor Day Weekend, we are doing another Neighborhood Gathering! Instead of gathering under one roof, we’re asking our GBCC church family to be the church in their neighborhoods — hosting or attending a Neighborhood Gathering right where they live. We will provide a teaching video to anchor your time together, but the real win is the conversations, connections, and relationships that happen with the people next door. We will also have conversation questions for after the message.
Learn more about neighborhood gatherings here. When you gather, snap a picture and share with us! You can tag us on Facebook or Instagram or send a picture to social@gbcc.me - we’d love to see how you gather!
Navigate: discover your spiritual gift
Looking to better understand how God uniquely designed you? Navigate is an 8-week group focused on discovering and developing your spiritual gifts through Scripture, teaching, discussion, and the Navigate workbook. Together, we’ll explore what spiritual gifts are, how they function within the Church, and how God may be calling you to serve.
Join us Wednesdays starting September 9 in Room 206 at GBCC.
Alpha: Curious about faith?
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to explore the Christian faith, ask questions, and share their point of view. Alpha is an 11-week experience designed to create open and honest conversations around life’s biggest questions. Each Wednesday night, we’ll explore a different topic related to faith in a welcoming and relaxed environment. Alpha is not a Bible study—it’s simply a space to discuss, listen, and explore together.
Our next Alpha group runs September 9–November 18 and meets Wednesdays from 6:30pm–8:15pm. Whether you’re new to faith, returning to church, or simply curious, Alpha is a great place to start. Free to attend - sign up here!
5K with a purpose!
Every day, thousands of children around the world die from hunger-related causes. That's why we run. Join us on Saturday, September 19 for the Green Bay MobilePack 5K Run/Walk and help support this year's Feed My Starving Children MobilePack. Every registration helps provide life-saving meals to children in need—with just $30 providing over 100 meals.
This October, our community will gather for the 14th annual MobilePack with a goal of funding and packing 650,000 meals. Last year, more than 3,300 volunteers packed over 676,000 meals in just four days! Whether you're running, walking, or cheering others on, your participation makes a difference. Register today and help bring hope—one meal at a time.
WEEKLY GENEROSITY REPORT
Giving is an expression of our gratitude and love for God and others. When we share what we have, we participate in building His kingdom and blessing those around us. As Acts 20:35 says, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." At GBCC we strive to live with open hands, reflecting God's heart of generosity in all we do. As we work together to fulfill our mission in Green Bay, we want to keep you regularly informed about our financial journey. Each week we will inform you of where we stand.
For the week ending August 19: • Total giving was $29,602 about $8,860 below our target As the theologian and bishop Saint Basil of Caesarea once said, "When wealth is scattered in the manner in which our Lord directed, it naturally returns, but when it is gathered it naturally disperses. If you try to keep it, you will not have it: if you scatter it, you will not lose it." When we give, we help build a community rooted in love, kindness, and selflessness, reflecting the very nature of Christ! Thank you for your commitment and passion for reflecting the nature of Christ in our church!
