Weekly Newsletter — July 23, 2026
HERE’S YOUR WEEKLY OVERVIEW OF WHAT IS HAPPENING AT COMMUNITY CHURCH + IN THE COMMUNITY!
highlight of the week: Young adults july event
Cool off with us at our July Young Adults event! Join us on Sunday, July 26 at 1:30pm for an afternoon floating down the Wolf River. We'll meet at Great Wolf River Tubing Co. (1013 S. Water Street, Shawano) and spend a few hours enjoying the water, sunshine, and great company. The cost is $15 per person (pay upon arrival), and we'll head out for ice cream afterward. Be sure to RSVP and invite a friend!
THIS SUNDAY’S MESSAGE
We are continuing in our series “Summer in the Psalms” Bring your Bibles and follow along with us. If you would like to receive weekly texts of reading prompts, reflection questions and more, text “SUMMER” to 833-533-1587 to receive those throughout the summer. Join us at 8am and 10am and bring a friend!
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!!
Check out the full summer calendar here to know where we are at in the series.
announcements
MOTHER SON RESTORE RETREAT
Mothers and sons ages 8–15 are invited to join us for a fun-filled and meaningful weekend at the Mother & Son Restore Retreat, taking place August 27–30, 2026, in Gresham, WI. This special retreat is designed to strengthen the bond between mothers and their sons through shared experiences, fellowship, and unforgettable memories. The group will travel together on the Restore bus to and from the retreat, making the journey part of the adventure. We hope you'll join us for this unique opportunity to connect, grow, and have fun together! Learn more and sign up here.
FELLOWSHIP HIKE THIS SUNDAY
Love the outdoors & to be in community? Come join us at Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve this Sunday, July 26 at 4:00pm for time in nature! Questions? Reach out to Samantha at samanthas@gbcc.me
COFFEE CART THIS SUNDAY!
We heard you! Wildfire Coffee will be back this Sunday, July 26th and 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 SEPTEMBER
On 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!
Summer Passports!
Park play dates, diving in to the Bible, and joining us at church all earns kids stamps to go towards prizes to be won! Each and every child 2 years old - 5th graders can grab a Summer Passport if you haven’t already and start collecting stamps for a chance to win one of three great prizes displayed at our check in area! We can’t wait to share the summer with you all at GBCC!
Next Park Dates:
Monday, July 27 // Perkins Park // 3pm
Tuesday, August 11 // Astor Park // 3pm
Thursday, August 27 // Meadowbrook Park // 9:30am
FAMILY SPLASH NIGHT!
Join us at the end of summer for Family Splash Night! Expect water games, community connection, and popsicles as we say goodbye to summer together.
CONNECT TO COMMUNITY
Join us for Connect to Community, on the first Sunday of each month. This gathering is free to attend and a great first step in getting to know GBCC. Join us from 10am–11am. Come a little early and enjoy breakfast! You’ll meet some of our pastors, elders, and staff, get a simple overview of who we are as a church, and learn how you can get involved. We’ll also answer any questions you may have. Our hope is that you’ll meet new friends, catch a clear picture of our beliefs, and discover real ways to connect.
Next Connect to Community is August 2 in the Offices Sign up here.
WEEKLY GENEROSITY REPORT
