Celebration of Life: Aug 2, 4:00pm. We are saddened to share the passing of Kel Burgoyne on July 11, 2025. A Celebration of Life Service will be held here at the Collegedale Community Church on August 2, at 4 PM.  All who knew and loved Kel are welcome to attend. Please join us in honoring his life, legacy, and the many ways he touched the hearts of those around him. A visitation will also be held at 3 PM for those who wish to speak with his family and share memories before the service.

Child Impact Sabbath: July 26, 9am & 11:30am. This Sabbath we have a truly special program featuring guest speaker Tom Evans from Child Impact International. Tom will share an important message with everyone. During the children's story, we'll have an uplifting message, and every child who comes forward will receive a FREE copy of Child Impact International's first children's book, "Angel Leaves the Station." This is a powerful, true story based in Kigoma, Tanzania. We invite everyone to join us for this meaningful program!

Rescue Vespers: July 26, 5:00pm. Join the fight against human trafficking. Human trafficking is an underground crime affecting approximately 50 million individuals worldwide. For 11 years, Child Impact International has been dedicated to leading the fight against human trafficking through our Operation Child Rescue initiative. Join us for a special evening to learn about our rescue projects, hear stories from our field partners, and find out more about our new Rescue a Girl initiative.

Quilting for the Homeless: July 27, 5:00-8:00pm, C207: Pine. ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME! We need help with cutting, pinning, and sewing. Come "cut up" with Frank and Peggy next Sunday! We'll be making quilts out of old blue jeans to provide warmth and comfort to those experiencing homelessness. It'll be "sew" much fun! Bring your favorite snack to share! If you have any questions, please contact Peggy at (706) 508-9788. We'd love to have you! Please make a special note that the room has changed. We will be quilting in the new community center building, room C207: Pine.

International Food Fair: August 3, 1:00-2:30pm, Fellowship Hall. We're excited to announce our very first International Food Fair. Tickets for individual food items will be available for sale at the door. The proceeds from this event support our CCC Building Fund. A dessert auction will take place about every 15 minutes throughout the dining experience, also benefiting the building fund. We encourage people who plan to attend to RSVP HERE so we have an idea of how much food to prepare. We can't wait to taste the world with you! Invite your friends and neighbors! Also, we are looking for volunteers to help make this event a big success! We'd love for you to host a booth by preparing and serving dishes that represent the diverse countries and cultures within our church family. Ready to share your culinary heritage and contribute to a great cause? To sign up as a booth host sign up HERE or call Glenda at 423-486-3617.

Mom’s Bible Study: Aug 14, 7:30-9:00 pm. Join us this fall as we embark on a profound study of 1, 2, and 3 John! Explore some of the Bible's richest letters, penned by one of Jesus' closest disciples. We'll learn how to live out "love in action" directly from Scripture each session. This FREE 7-meeting series will be meeting every other Thursday, August 14 - November 13, 2025, with the exception of October. (Please note that we will be meeting Oct 9 and Oct 30 in that month.) Meetings take place in the Community Center at our church, C210: Summit Room & additional breakout rooms.

Register Now

Prayer Meeting: Wednesdays, 6:00pm-7:15pm. This weekly Wednesday study is meeting in the Connection Corner Room, #205 (second floor, across from the administration offices). Pastor Jerry Arnold is sharing an interactive Bible study from 1st Corinthians, with prayer and relevant discussions.

Vespers: Fridays, 7:00-8:00pm, Connection Corner. Open Sabbath with others at a casual and traditional vespers service with hymn singing, a devotional thought, and group prayer time.

Prayer Walk Group: Fridays, 10:30am, Studio Rm204. We warmly invite you to join us and share your gift of prayer as we walk the church grounds, lifting up our congregation in heartfelt intercession. This is a powerful way to minister to our church family with the blessing of prayer. For more information, please contact the church office.

Family Gym Night: Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the Month, 5-7pm. Come join us for some fun family time! We will have an ice breaker, testimony time, and games. For those who prefer to be active we will have games such as volleyball and basketball. If you prefer table games bring your favorites! Also please bring some snacks to share. Request to join so that we can notify you should there be any changes.

Never Alone: Mondays, 6:00-7:15pm, Room C201: Mountain View. This group is to help provide support and hope to people with cancer in a holistic way by looking at a variety of approaches in facing a diagnosis and focusing on the reality that with God, we are never alone. We will be starting on the 21st and then continue to meet every Monday night at 6pm. 

CC Riders: The first Sunday of each month until October, 9:00am at Jack’s Restaurant in Collegedale. Kickstands up at 10am. CC Riders is an open group for all who have an interest in motorcycles. If you are a current or former motorcycle rider you are welcome to join us at dinners, or as a passenger on rides if you're not currently riding. Contact David Ellis: djellis399@gmail.com, 989.220.8277 or Jeff Haydon, 708.595.4420, jeffhaydon8@gmail.com with any questions. Click here for more info or to join!

Creative Crafters: Sundays, 3:00-5:00pm per member availability and RSVPs., Room C201: Mountain View. Bring your favorite craft! This group is a place where members can connect with other members doing a relaxing activity. We welcome new members! We ask that you request to join and then RSVP, so we know to expect you. Please contact Fawnna at heartbreak.creations@gmail.com for any questions. To join the group click on this link.

Singles+ Potluck & Birthday Celebrations: Every 1st Saturday of the month at 1:15pm in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring a fully prepared dish and join us. If you have any questions please contact Sandy at (423) 605-3293 or Bev (270) 784-1336.

Open Windows Widow's Ministry: Every 3rd Monday of the month, 4:00-6:00pm, Room C201: Mountain View. Widows come meet with us! Join in planning other activities such as outings and potlucks, etc. For more information or to get on our notification list, contact Linda at 423.802.5252 with your name, phone, and email address. For more information about this group click on this link.

Child Impact Annual Open House: July 27, 10am-4pm. Learn more about the work of Child Impact International at our come-and-go open house. Tour our office, enjoy light food and refreshments provided by High Su, meet with leadership and staff, peruse our silent auction, and learn about the important projects our team is engaged in. All children attending receive a free book. Located on the campus of Southern Adventist University next to the ABC, 5016 University Drive.

Chattanooga African Violet Society: Sunday, July 27, 2pm at Ooltewah SDA Church. Please join us for the next meeting. The address is: 9209 Amos Rd, Ooltewah.  This is a different venue than usual so please take note.  This meeting is our Summer potluck so bring your favorite dish and we'll fellowship together!

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Friday, August 1, 6:00pm at Collegedale Academy. You're invited to a Ribbon Cutting & Dedication Ceremony of the new elementary building. Join us for a special evening of gratitude and dedication as we celebrate the opening of our new elementary school building—made possible through God's provision and the generosity of many. We hope you will stand with us as we commit this space to God’s glory and prepare to welcome students into classrooms designed to educate, equip, and inspire for eternity.

GCC WM One-Day Retreat: Ladies Leading is a special one-day retreat on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Rogersville, TN.  This event is for women (ages 16+) with a heart for serving the Lord. Whether God has called you to a leadership role or to serve faithfully behind the scenes, this day is for you. Come and be encouraged and equipped in your unique calling! For more info and to register, please click on this LINK. The registration deadline is Thursday, August 7, 2025.  Registration will close sooner if the event reaches capacity.  (Location Note: While this year's retreat is hosted in our Northern region, we will bring the event to our Southern region next year. We rotate between the Northern and Southern region each year to ensure we reach all parts of our conference.)

Access More Events

Educational Assistance Scholarship, (EAS): EAS for the 2025-26 school year may be
applied for by families of CCC who have financial needs and are planning to enroll their student(s) in a conference-sponsored, K-12 Adventist school within 50 miles of Collegedale (includes GCA). EAS applications are now available on the Church Center App, or on the Church Website.

Get Started

Financial Support to Non-Constituent School: This form is for the 2025-26 school year, for CCC MEMBERS to request $120 per month to subsidize the non-constituent tuition rate at GCC elementary schools where CCC is not a constituent church (Bowman Hills/Cleveland, Learning Tree/Dalton, Lester Coon/Apison, OAKS/Ooltewah, and Standifer Gap/Chattanooga).

CCC is a constituent church of the Collegedale Academy Schools (CAE, CAMS, CAHS). Members with students at these schools do NOT need to fill out this form.

Get Started

Get in Touch Through Text Messaging: In addition to calling us at 423-396-5464, you can now send a text to the same number. Whether you have a question, a prayer request, or need to get in touch—texting makes it easier than ever. Save the number and reach out anytime. We’re here for you!

Labels Make Cents: Help us raise money for the Conference Food Label Program for the elderly.  Please turn in the whole label on canned Loma Linda products. You can drop them off at the Welcome Desk or the 2nd floor, North Wing hallway entrance to Sabbath School classes. Thank you for your participation!

Volunteers Needed: Saturdays at 10:00am, Grades 6-8 Sabbath School Room. To stay in compliance we need two adults present per class. We are looking for parents who would be willing to stay in the room with their middle grader during SS time. The sign-up sheet will be in White Oak Rm, C115 from 10-11am. For questions, please call the church office. 

Membership Transfers: Second Reading

Transfers into CCC:                        From:
Abbott, Joshua                                Worthington SDA Church
Abbott, Karly                                    Worthington SDA Church
Abbott, Lyla                                      Worthington SDA Church
Anderson, Olivia.                              Minnetonka SDA Church
Issa, Chloe                                        Sandpoint Adventist Church
Atwood, Samuel                               Dunlap SDA Church

Transfers out of CCC:                     To:     
Dickson, Donna                                Chattanooga First SDA
Poston, Sandra Stovall                     Hamilton Community SDA Church
Poston Lee, Melissa                          Hamilton Community SDA Church
Poston Smith, Sherri                         Hamilton Community SDA Church
Stovall Thoms, Eunice                      Hamilton Community SDA Church
McMillian Turk, Tiffany                     McDonald Road SDA Church
Holland, Justin                                  Ooltewah SDA Church
Miller, Jonathan                                 Ooltewah SDA Church
Miller, Rebecca                                  Ooltewah SDA Church

Treasurer’s Report:
Church Budget Needed: $88,818.08 
June Budget Received: $73,317.39 

GCC Offering (JULY 2025):
05 Local Church Budget
12 GC Session Offering: Digital Strategy for Mission 21043
19 Local Church Budget
26 GCC Ministries – Church & School Capital 77210

View Church Service