Upcoming Events
Community Thanksgiving Meal
We have partnered with the other local churches for another Community Thanksgiving Meal. This is a free meal for our entire community to come eat a delicious meal and enjoy some fellowship. It will be hosted at Prince of Peace on Saturday, November 23rd, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. It is first come, first served.
Turkey Bowling
Youth 6th-12th grade are invited to join us for our first annual Turkey Bowling. We will also have a campfire with hot dogs and s’mores.
Community Christmas Tree Lighting
Come see us at the Community Christmas Tree Lighting. We will have a warm fire and s’mores.
It will take place at the old Baptist Church on Main Street.
Cocoa & Carols
Come sing carols with us while we watch the Lighted Christmas Parade on Sherman Street in front of the church. We’ll also have a fire with hot cocoa to help keep you toasty. The parade starts at 6 pm.
Life-size Clue (Underground)
Grab your friends and join us for a life-size version of the classic murder mystery board game, Clue! Open to Youth 6th-12th grade.
Prizes for best dressed (Clue Characters) - so dress up - bring your friends - and we'll see you there :)
Men's Hockey Night
Join us as we watch the Danville Dashers take on the Athens Rock Lobsters. We will meet at the David S. Palmer Arena in Danville.
All Church Wednesday Fish Fry
Our SJCOC guys will be frying up some delicious fish. Don’t worry there’ll be chicken too. The meal is free as always but this time we will have a free will donation box set up if you would like to give toward our new Windows.
OCC Packing Party
Join us from 10:30-11:30 in the Fellowship Hall for our first Operation Christmas Child Packing Party. We will be filling shoeboxes full of gifts to send to kids all around the world this Christmas!
Harvest Hootenanny
Bring your lawn chair and yard game and join us at the Maxey’s Barn for an evening full of fun and delicious BBQ. Oh, and we can’t forget the s’mores!
Ivan Parker Concert
Multi-award-winning Gospel singer/songwriter, Ivan Parker, will be back in concert at SJCOC. This is a free concert but a love offering will be accepted.
Back to Church Sunday Cookout
September 8th is Back to Church Sunday. This is a great opportunity to invite your friends and family who haven’t attended church in a while. Our grill masters will be making hamburgers and hotdogs following the service.
Kickoff Tailgate Party
Grab some snacks and come help us cheer on our Spartans for their first home game of the season. We will meet at 6:45 pm at the SJCOC tent near the football field. The game starts at 7 pm.
Pizza at the Park
Join us from 6:30-8pm for Pizza at the Park (All Church Wednesday). We will meet at the shelter at BJ Hacker Park. Please register so we have enough pizza.
Boohoo Yahoo Breakfast
School will be back in session. Please join us for a Boohoo OR Yahoo breakfast at 9 am in the Fellowship Hall. Together we can celebrate summer, pray for the new season ahead, and enjoy each other’s company as we raise our babies together to look more like Jesus. We will have coffee, fruit, and muffins.
Thrivent Financial Planning Q&A
Bruce Paulsrud from Thrivent Financial will be joining us at SJCOC to answer all your questions regarding financial stewardship and how to better prepare for your future.. We will have pizza and salad at 5:30 and he will begin at 6pm. Registration closes on 7/21.
Youth Olympics
Youth 6th-12th grade are invited to join us for the Underground Olympics Wednesday, June 24th from 5-7pm. We will have tons of fun Olympic themed games and awesome prizes.
The Great Jungle Journey VBS
Kids Kindergarten - 6th grade (24/25 school year) are invited to join us for an EPIC Jungle Cruise, July 16th-19th from 6-8:30pm. During these 4 days your kiddo will cruise with us through the bible from Genesis to Revelation learning about the 7 C's of Creation.
*T-Shirt sizes NOT guaranteed after July 1st.
Movie on the Lawn
Bring your lawn chairs and join us FRIDAY JUNE 7th for MOVIE ON THE LAWN where we will be featuring INSIDE OUT! This event is FREE and is open to everyone. The movie will begin at 9pm but come early to set up your seat and get some snacks.
Concession will be available for purchase and all proceeds go to support this year's VBS, The Great Jungle Journey.
Underground Glow Party
The school year is almost over. To celebrate we are having a GLOW party! There will be pizza, games and so much fun. Wear your brightest neon or white clothes to really SHINE under the blacklights. Make sure to bring your friends!! This event is open to current 5th-12 graders.
CIY Garage Sale Fundraiser
We will be participating in the town-wide yard sales this May. Proceeds will go to support our youth who are headed to CIY this summer.
Island Snow 2 Go will be onsite so, stop by and get a nice cold treat while you do some shopping.
May 2nd 4-7, May 3rd 8-5, May 4th 8-12
IF:SJCOC 2024
IF:SJCOC 2024 is a chance for women from multiple churches and backgrounds to gather together and celebrate Jesus. A moment to refocus on our mission to go make disciples because we know our time on earth is short. And if Jesus were to come back in our lifetime, wouldn’t we want to have done everything in our power to reach every person on earth?
We're not just hosting an event. Together, we’re reclaiming discipleship as God’s means to change the world. Join us as we do this together.
April 13: 9:00am - 5:00pm (Light breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks included) *Doors open at 8:30am
There is a $20 registration fee that supports IF as well as the food & beverages provided by SJCOC.
*Sponsorships are available if the financial cost is a burden. Please email cassy@sjcoc.com to request a sponsored ticket or if you wish to sponsor a ticket for someone in need.
***This registration is for an in-person event at SJCOC (watching the conference virtually but together).
Good Friday
Procession of the Cross
SJCOC, Prince of Peace, The United Methodist, and Living Word will join together in a Procession of the Cross. Please join us at 4 pm at the Methodist Church and then we will travel through the community making witness to the self-sacrifice of Jesus. As we journey between the 4 churches we will hear scripture, and worship in song.
Good Friday Service
Join us at SJCO at 6:30 pm for a service of remembrance. This is a wonderful opportunity to meditate on the events that took place on Good Friday, which led to Jesus’ crucifixion
#WhereIsHe Reverse Egg Hunt
It's time for SJCOC's annual #WhereIsHe Reverse Egg Hunt (it's like a scavenger hunt) for families with kiddos 12 and under! This year there will be 5 bunnies for you to find with all new clues leading to the prizes. We hope your family will join us (Saturday, March 23, 3 pm).
Winter Jam
A group of us will be going to Winter Jam ‘24 at the Gainbride Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. You are welcome to join us! We will be meeting at SJCOC at 12:30 pm CT and will depart from there. The doors open at 5:00 pm ET and the concert begins at 6:00 pm ET. Tickets are a $15 donation at the door and seats are first come first serve. *Please note that Gainbride Fieldhouse is a cashless facility.
This year's line-up includes Crowder, CAIN, Katy Nichole, , Newsong, Lecrae, Seventh Day Slumber and more!
Hymn Sing
Join us as we gather together and sing some of our favorite hymns during this special worship service.
Life-size Clue!
Youth 6th-12th grade, are invited to join us for a life-size version of the classic board game, Clue! Prizes for best dressed (Clue Characters) - so dress up—bring your friends and we’ll see you there. The event is from 5-7 pm. We will have pizza so please register your teen on Church Center so, we know how much to get.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Join us at 4pm for a special Christmas Eve Worship Service. This is in addition to our normal 10 am Sunday Service.
Saint Joseph Women's Club Lighted Parade
We invite you to gather at SJCOC to watch the annual Lighted Christmas Parade. We will have a fire, hot cocoa, and caroling.
Christmas Family Movie Night
Join us in the SJCOC Sanctuary for a showing of The Muppet Christmas Carol Saturday, December 2nd.
There is no cost to enjoy the movie but our Youth Group will be selling concessions to help raise money for CIY summer camp. This event is open to the public.
SJO Community Christmas Tree Lighting
Join us at the annual Saint Joseph Community Christmas tree lighting for a night of fun, with warm fires and sweet treats. We will have s’mores by the fire starting at 4:30 p.m.
Community Thanksgiving Service & Dessert Fellowship
SJCOC will be hosting the annual Community Thanksgiving Service.
Special readings, musical performances, and a message will be a part of the evening. We will have a dessert fellowship following the service. Join us as we gather together in community with our other local churches.
Harvest Hootenanny
Join us for a night full of weenie roasting, hay riding, knee-slappin’ folk jam fun for all! We invite you to bring an already carved pumpkin to enter into our pumpkin contest. We will also hold our 2nd annual chili cook-off during this event. If you would like to enter the Chili Cook-off Register Here.
Women's Fall Gathering
Join us as we gather for connection, community, and an opportunity to explore faith together. A light breakfast will be provided while we enjoy two of the breakout speakers from the 2023 IF: Gathering Conference (virtually). This event is FREE but we ask that you do register so we can plan accordingly.
Ivan Parker Concert
Multi-award–winning Gospel singer/songwriter, Ivan Parker, will be coming back to SJCOC with special guest The Singing Men of GNN. Join us for this Free Concert.