
Upcoming Events

#WhereIsHe Reverse Egg Hunt
Join us for our annual #WhereIsHe Reverse Egg Hunt – a fun, interactive adventure for families with kids 12 and under!
Using a special map and clues, your family will search for yards with hidden eggs in 5 different colors. But here’s the twist—you’re not collecting eggs, you’re returning them!
How It Works:
✅ Find the hidden eggs using your map.
✅ Track down the bunny with the matching basket color.
✅ Exchange your egg for a special clue to solve the final puzzle.
✅ Solve the puzzle back at SJCOC and collect your prize!
This is a family-friendly event that gets everyone involved in a fun and meaningful way.

Good Friday Services
Join Us for Our Good Friday Events
✝️Procession of the Cross – Begins at 4:00 PM at SJCOC. We will journey through Saint Joseph, stopping at local churches, and conclude at the United Methodist Church.
🙏 Good Friday Service – Join us at 6:30 PM back at SJCOC for a meaningful time of worship and reflection.
All are welcome to participate. Let’s come together as a community to honor this sacred day.

Easter Sunday
Come and experience the hope, renewal, and joy of Easter! Our special Easter Sunday service will be filled with uplifting worship, an inspiring message, and a warm, welcoming community.
Everyone is welcome—whether you’re a longtime member or visiting for the first time. Come as you are and be part of this meaningful celebration!
We look forward to celebrating with you!

Membership Class
Are you new to SJCOC? Are you returning after a long absence? Have you been attending but are unsure about placing membership? If you can answer "yes" to any of those questions, our membership class is for you. We will lead you through not just what it means to be a member of SJCOC, but also what it means to be a member of the Church. Let us get to know you better as you step into life together with us. Our three-week membership class runs from 6:00-7:30 pm Monday evenings, April 21st-May 5th. Childcare will be available for this class.

Wonder Junction VBS
Saddle up for a wild west adventure where kids will discover God’s amazing love through exciting Bible stories, fun games, awesome music, and hands-on activities!
Open to: Kids entering K–6th grade for the 2025-2026 school year
Registration opens on April 12th! Be one of the first 50 kids to sign up and receive a special prize during VBS!

Hymn Sing
Come and lift your voices in praise on Wednesday, March 19th, at 6 PM. We will gather together to sing some of our favorite hymns and a enjoy a time of worship.

The Underground Lock-in
Students 6th-12th grade are invited to an epic Glow Party Lock-In from 8 PM– 7 AM! Join us for a night filled with games, music, food, and glowing fun you won’t want to miss! Bring your friends, energy and don’t forget to wear something that glows!

Parent's Night Out (CIY Fundraiser)
Need a night to celebrate Valentine’s Day while your kids have a blast? We’ve got you covered!
When: Valentine’s Day, 6:00–9:00 PM
What: Pizza, fun, and games for the kids!
Suggested Donation: $40 per family (All proceeds support our youth group’s trip to CIY this summer!)
Drop the kids off and enjoy your evening worry-free while they’re having the time of their lives. It’s a win-win for everyone!

Ladies Charcuterie Board Class
Ladies, come together for a special time of fellowship, fun, and creativity! We’re hosting a beginner-friendly Charcuterie Board Class where you'll learn how to design your very own beautiful and delicious charcuterie boards, perfect for gatherings or just enjoying with family and friends.

Child Dedication Sunday
Child dedication is a beautiful moment for parents to commit to guiding their children in faith, and for the church community to stand with you in prayer and support. It is a time of reflection, joy, and commitment, where we celebrate the precious gift of life and the responsibility of nurturing children in a Christ-centered home.
If you would like to have your child dedicated, please sign up below.

Christmas Eve Service
Sharing Jesus’ story and enjoying a candlelit service with family & friends is one of our favorite traditions.
We hope you’ll make it one of your traditions, too. Join us on Christmas Eve!

Blue Christmas
The holidays aren’t always cheery. Sometimes they remind us of loss and hardship, isolating us from joy and hope.
Our special Blue Christmas service is a place for remembrance, healing, and hope for those who are carrying pain or loss during this holiday season.. We’re here for you and Jesus is with you. Immanuel.

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.

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.

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 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.

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).