Thank you for visiting the Somerville Community Baptist Church website. We are glad you are here.
SCBC is a diverse congregation of people who come from many countries and backgrounds to worship God together.
It is our hope and desire at SCBC to make the most of the time that God has given us by relentlessly pursuing our deepest joy in Jesus and by reaching out to our communities to help those in need, and spread God's love across the nation and the world.
Whether you are a regular, a visitor, or just an interested bystander, we invite you to join us on Sunday to experience the presence of God!
All are welcome!
SCBC is a diverse congregation of people who come from many countries and backgrounds to worship God together.
It is our hope and desire at SCBC to make the most of the time that God has given us by relentlessly pursuing our deepest joy in Jesus and by reaching out to our communities to help those in need, and spread God's love across the nation and the world.
Whether you are a regular, a visitor, or just an interested bystander, we invite you to join us on Sunday to experience the presence of God!
All are welcome!
A MESSAGE FROM SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
No Service at the Sanctuary starting March 15th until further notice. Tune in for the Livestream on Sundays at 10:45 AM. Link here.
Psalm 91:1-2
1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”
Dear SCBC faith community,
I pray that all of you have been staying healthy and safe.
As we all learn more about the impact of the coronavirus here in Somerville, in Massachusetts and around the world, our first and foremost concern is for the safety of people: those who attend SCBC and those in our neighborhood.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic challenges the church to cultivate new community practices that can wisely respond to this global health emergency and that faithfully serve the spiritual wellbeing of our congregation. The pastors and leaders of SCBC have spent many hours in the last few days in prayer and discussion on our best possible response to the current coronavirus outbreak.
With the health and safety of both our congregation and local communities in mind, the executive board has affirmed a plan to move to an online-only service model effective immediately for three weeks (March 15 – March 29), at which time we will reassess the developing public health situation.
By moving to online-only, we are not only caring for the most vulnerable among us, but we are also reducing the risk of an infected person among us leading to a quarantine for everyone.
What does this look like, both on Sundays and midweek, then?
1. Our Sunday Worship Service
The pastors and music staff will continue to produce Sunday worship services at 10:45am, which will be streamed online. You can access them through the Livestream page on our website, Facebook Page, and YouTube channel. We will update you with more detailed instructions.
2. Weekly Ministries (Prayer Night, Small Groups)
We plan to expand our presence online beyond our Sunday services. Starting this coming Tuesday (March 17 at 6pm), we will stream online our prayer night services. We will send you an email and a text message on how to access our live streaming prayer time by this Sunday.In terms of our small group gathering, while we can still have our gathering as long as the group members are less than 6-7 people, I’d strongly encourage the facilitators and hosts to find other creative ways to continue your spiritual development and fellowship and not lose momentum. For example, our young adult group will be planning on having virtual or skype meetings. For those with high risk exposure, such as the elderly or those with pre-existing medical conditions, I’d strongly suggest not to attend any of physical gatherings.
3. Children’s Sunday School
We care for our next generation. While there are no Sunday schools for at least the next three weeks, Pastor Terron is going to work to develop online ministry materials. We will also offer resources to help parents to have spiritual conversations with their kids and help family growth their faith together in their homes. Pastor Terron and Harim will connect with our children and youth group weekly to have some spiritual conversation.
4. Caring and Support
The very necessary precautions that people take in relation to this virus include the form of social distancing and refraining from touch. These precautions will exacerbate the experience of those among us who already struggle with a pervasive sense of loneliness and isolation. When I was speaking with most of our elderly congregation, it seemed clear that they are the ones who are really in need of care and support.
Our men’s group has decided to provide care and support for our elderly men by checking on them regularly, bringing groceries and doing some errands for them.
Our deacons will be available for those who are in need of any type of help. I will also discuss with our deacons how to provide special care for our congregation.
While our challenges of responding to coronavirus are unprecedented, none of them are unforeseen by God. This shift to online ministry represents an opportunity for smaller groups to connect and support each other more, just like the early church and for us to strengthen our spiritual fellowship with God and one another.
Please stay safe and faithful.
David J.Y. Lee, Pastor
SCBC Media Team
No Service at the Sanctuary starting March 15th until further notice. Tune in for the Livestream on Sundays at 10:45 AM. Link here.
Psalm 91:1-2
1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”
Dear SCBC faith community,
I pray that all of you have been staying healthy and safe.
As we all learn more about the impact of the coronavirus here in Somerville, in Massachusetts and around the world, our first and foremost concern is for the safety of people: those who attend SCBC and those in our neighborhood.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic challenges the church to cultivate new community practices that can wisely respond to this global health emergency and that faithfully serve the spiritual wellbeing of our congregation. The pastors and leaders of SCBC have spent many hours in the last few days in prayer and discussion on our best possible response to the current coronavirus outbreak.
With the health and safety of both our congregation and local communities in mind, the executive board has affirmed a plan to move to an online-only service model effective immediately for three weeks (March 15 – March 29), at which time we will reassess the developing public health situation.
By moving to online-only, we are not only caring for the most vulnerable among us, but we are also reducing the risk of an infected person among us leading to a quarantine for everyone.
What does this look like, both on Sundays and midweek, then?
1. Our Sunday Worship Service
The pastors and music staff will continue to produce Sunday worship services at 10:45am, which will be streamed online. You can access them through the Livestream page on our website, Facebook Page, and YouTube channel. We will update you with more detailed instructions.
2. Weekly Ministries (Prayer Night, Small Groups)
We plan to expand our presence online beyond our Sunday services. Starting this coming Tuesday (March 17 at 6pm), we will stream online our prayer night services. We will send you an email and a text message on how to access our live streaming prayer time by this Sunday.In terms of our small group gathering, while we can still have our gathering as long as the group members are less than 6-7 people, I’d strongly encourage the facilitators and hosts to find other creative ways to continue your spiritual development and fellowship and not lose momentum. For example, our young adult group will be planning on having virtual or skype meetings. For those with high risk exposure, such as the elderly or those with pre-existing medical conditions, I’d strongly suggest not to attend any of physical gatherings.
3. Children’s Sunday School
We care for our next generation. While there are no Sunday schools for at least the next three weeks, Pastor Terron is going to work to develop online ministry materials. We will also offer resources to help parents to have spiritual conversations with their kids and help family growth their faith together in their homes. Pastor Terron and Harim will connect with our children and youth group weekly to have some spiritual conversation.
4. Caring and Support
The very necessary precautions that people take in relation to this virus include the form of social distancing and refraining from touch. These precautions will exacerbate the experience of those among us who already struggle with a pervasive sense of loneliness and isolation. When I was speaking with most of our elderly congregation, it seemed clear that they are the ones who are really in need of care and support.
Our men’s group has decided to provide care and support for our elderly men by checking on them regularly, bringing groceries and doing some errands for them.
Our deacons will be available for those who are in need of any type of help. I will also discuss with our deacons how to provide special care for our congregation.
While our challenges of responding to coronavirus are unprecedented, none of them are unforeseen by God. This shift to online ministry represents an opportunity for smaller groups to connect and support each other more, just like the early church and for us to strengthen our spiritual fellowship with God and one another.
Please stay safe and faithful.
David J.Y. Lee, Pastor
SCBC Media Team
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Service Times Sunday morning at 10:45 AM followed by a fellowship coffee hour *Summer Worship at 10:00 AM Mid-June to Mid-September Streamed Online until further notice |
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Location
31 College Avenue, Somerville MA 02144 USA (Map)
One-minute walk from MBTA Redline Davis station, MBTA Bus #87, #88, #89, #90, #94, #96
31 College Avenue, Somerville MA 02144 USA (Map)
One-minute walk from MBTA Redline Davis station, MBTA Bus #87, #88, #89, #90, #94, #96
Parking
The lot behind the church holds about 8 cars and the one in Morrison Ave holds 24 cars.
You can usually grab a spot there if you are 10-15 minutes early.
If that lot fills up, simply park at any available street parking.
The lot behind the church holds about 8 cars and the one in Morrison Ave holds 24 cars.
You can usually grab a spot there if you are 10-15 minutes early.
If that lot fills up, simply park at any available street parking.
For Your Children & Youth
We have classes for children ages K – 12th grade on Sunday mornings.
Youth and Children's Sunday School begin at 9:45 am, both in the Nagle Fellowship Hall.
Nursery services are available during worship service.
Of course, all children are welcome!
We have classes for children ages K – 12th grade on Sunday mornings.
Youth and Children's Sunday School begin at 9:45 am, both in the Nagle Fellowship Hall.
Nursery services are available during worship service.
Of course, all children are welcome!
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Verse of the Week
“If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right. But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers.”
- James 2:8-9, NIV
“If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right. But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers.”
- James 2:8-9, NIV