Time
Sunday Service: 10:40 AM - 12:15 PM
Lunch Provided: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Sunday Service
Welcome! We’re glad you’re here.
We are conveniently located across from the shopping center at Camden and Union with Lucky, Peet’s Coffee, and Chipotle.
Place
Sunday Service is in the Sanctuary. Lunch is served in the Fellowship Hall.
Parking
Ample parking is available on campus.
Entrance
The Sanctuary door features a glass window with brown trim, marked by an outdoor mat and two shrubs on either side.
Coffee & Tea
Complimentary coffee and tea are offered in the Fellowship Hall.
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What to Expect
A Gospel-Shaped Worship Service
“Through the ages, the common pattern of the order of worship in the church reflects the pattern of the progress of the gospel in the heart” (Bryan Chapell, Christ Centered Worship). At CCC, the elements of our Sunday Service reenact the movement of the gospel in our lives: from seeing God, to recognizing our sin and receiving His forgiveness, to giving sacrificially, and growing in knowledge and obedience to Him. Our Sunday Service begins by hearing God call us to worship through His Word and we respond by lifting up our voices in song. After beholding the glory of God, we collectively recognize our sinfulness as a body, are led in a prayer of confession, and find assurance of God’s forgiveness through His Word. Our worship continues with singing and giving our financial offerings. We then seek to be instructed by God in two ways: first, by reading a question from The Baptist Catechism (written by Benjamin Keach), which systematically surveys the fundamentals of Christian theology; and second, by hearing the sermon passage read and faithfully exposited.
The Word Sets the Theme
The theme of our worship service is driven by the sermon passage for that week. Each song, prayer, and Scripture reading is thoughtfully chosen to develop, enhance, and align with that week's Biblical theme. As we work through different books of the Bible, different passages inspire different emphases, guiding the thematic variety of our Sunday Services.
Expository Preaching
As Christians, we need to regularly feed on God’s Word. To that end, we joyfully practice “expository preaching.” To “exposit” means “to explain or expound.” As one author put it, expository preaching “rightfully submits the shape and emphasis of the sermon to the shape and emphasis of a biblical text” (David Helm, Expositional Preaching). We have no interest in using the Bible as a launchpad for personal opinions. Instead, we seek to draw out the meaning of Scripture, explain it faithfully, illustrate it helpfully, and apply it personally to our local body. Faithful preaching is central to how we accomplish our mission of building up the body at CCC. Ordinarily, we work through whole books of the Bible, verse-by-verse and chapter-by-chapter. We preach from both the Old and New Testaments, desiring to submit to the whole counsel of God. When we preach topical sermons on occasion, we aim to select passages that can be faithfully explained to illuminate the sermon topic.
Seeking a Transformational Experience
James tells us, “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves” (James 1:22, ESV). At the end of every sermon, we pause for a moment of personal reflection. Everyone is encouraged to consider and write down one specific way they intend to respond to the passage that week, by the power of the Holy Spirit. We recommend reviewing your personal application during the week and discussing it with a brother or sister at lunch.
Congregational Singing: Hymns New and Old
Our worship through song emphasizes congregational singing. Each Sunday Service features six songs that are rich in theology and set to singable yet beautiful melodies. We include a blend of classic and contemporary hymns, tuned to simple acoustic arrangements for piano, guitar, or violin. The band’s vocals and modest instrumentation are designed to support and enhance the congregation’s voices rather than overpower them. Singing together is a vital expression of our corporate worship and a powerful means of grace. We are moved, encouraged, and edified as we hear our brothers and sisters sing glorious truths in unison, joining our voices together with one another.
Weekly Communion
Every Sunday Service we celebrate communion together. As one of the two sacred ordinances instituted by Jesus for His church, the bread and the cup help us remember Him, His work, and our relationship to each other as His body in a profound, tangible way. Following the pause for personal reflection after the sermon, we read a passage for communion, briefly discuss it, and then distribute the elements while we sing. We offer wine on the outer rim of the cup tray and grape juice on the inner rims. Communion is served only to baptized believers in good standing with their local church.
Breaking Bread Together
Each week we enjoy lunch after the Sunday Service. All members and visitors are warmly invited to stay! Table fellowship was an important part of the early church’s life together (Acts 2:42-47). As a family of believers today, we gather around a shared meal to encourage on another, edify one another, discuss the sermon, deepen our friendships, and continue our worshipful celebration on the Lord’s Day. The lunch is provided by CCC with teams of volunteers taking turns cooking and cleaning. The meal is served in the Fellowship Hall at 12:30 PM. If you have kids, you are welcome to enjoy the campus play area while food is being prepared. Highchairs are available for young children during the meal.
Announcements & Ministry Updates
Announcements are given at the beginning of the Sunday Service prior to the call to worship. Every few weeks, one of the pastors shares a brief update on our ministry work in the city, including our engagement with college students at San Jose State University and our efforts to protect preborn children from abortion at Planned Parenthood.
Visiting for the first time?
Thank you for joining us for worship! We look forward to meeting you. If this is your first time with us, you should receive a visitor gift from one of the greeters. If you'd like to get in touch with us, you can stick around to meet one of the pastors or use the information on the back of your bulletin to connect with us afterwards. If there is anything we can do to serve you or pray for you, please let us know. We also invite you to stay for lunch if you’re free!
Frequently Asked Questions
When you enter the foyer, one of our greeters will welcome you and offer you a bulletin. The bulletin features an outline of the Sunday Service, information about our church, and how to connect with us. You'll also receive a visitor gift. The greeter will inform you about childcare options during the service and answer any questions you may have. Feel free to grab a cup of coffee or tea from the Fellowship Hall before the service begins. The band will start singing a gathering hymn around 10:40 AM. During this song, we wrap up our conversations, find our seats, and begin lifting our voices to God in worship.
Our worship services have a liturgical style, moving sequentially through a formal arrangement of songs, readings, and prayers. We also celebrate communion every week. The preaching is expository, typically covering entire books from both the Old and New Testaments, passage-by-passage. We stand for songs and sit for readings. The music could be described as a blend of “folk” and “classical hymn” styles.
There’s no need for any special attire. We tend to dress on the “business casual” side, but come as you feel most comfortable.
We offer three options for young children during the worship service:
- A nursery with childcare for children 0-3 years old.
- A training room where parents can prepare their children for participation in the service.
- Family-integrated worship in the Sanctuary.
Our goal is for children to participate in the Sunday Service as soon as they are able. Click here to learn more about Children at Church. After lunch, we also provide Biblical teaching tailored to children and youth through CCC Students.
Each week, we provide several resources to help you prepare for worship. Available by Saturday morning on the Preparing for Sunday page, you’ll find:
- An introduction to the sermon passage
- The big idea of the sermon and the sermon points
- Preparation questions
- A Spotify playlist and YouTube links for Sunday’s songs
- An explanation of one of the songs
- The liturgical arrangement of songs, Scripture readings, and catechism Q&A for the service
Drinks are permitted in the sanctuary, but we ask that food items be kept in the Fellowship Hall.
For security reasons, the Sanctuary door is locked from the outside at 11:00 AM. If you arrive after 11:00 AM, one of the greeters will kindly open the door for you. We look forward to seeing you there!
We enjoy a variety of delicious meals together and are blessed with some fantastic cooks in the church! We typically have a main dish, sides, and a dessert. Sometimes we serve a separate main dish for children. You’re also welcome to bring your own meal and stay for the fellowship.
If you wish to give an offering, please place your cash or check in an offering envelope and drop it in the basket as it is passed along. Offering envelopes are available on the back of the pew chairs. You can also click here to give online.
Sundays are a full day of worship and discipleship at CCC! We start with a morning prayer meeting, followed by Sunday Service, lunch, and CCC Students in the afternoon. Some of our discipleship groups meet every other Sunday after lunch. You might find members socializing in the Fellowship Hall or enjoying the campus play area outside. During the summer, children may play sports on the turf (sometimes with the adults!) or have fun on the playground after CCC Students, while parents enjoy each other at the shaded picnic tables. Feel free to stick around! Click here to learn more about Sundays at CCC.
You can also join us every other Wednesday night for a Community Group at a member’s home. We gather for dinner at 6:00 PM, followed by our study at 7:00 PM. You’re welcome to attend either the dinner, the study, or both! Click here to reach out and we’ll connect you with a group to visit.
Absolutely! Everyone is welcome to join us for Sunday Service and lunch. We look forward to meeting you!