The Awakening
The Awakening is designed specifically for students who are in 6th-12th grade. Students who attend will be challenged in their walk with Christ and will go deeper as they worship Him.
What is a lock-in? A lock-in is a 1 night retreat where we'll spend most of our time "locked in" at the church. We'll have all the normal things we'd do at a camp or retreat like worship, small groups, prayer time, etc. We'll also have lots of games and activities scattered throughout the night. On Saturday afternoon we'll take a bus to Hero's Paradise in Brandon, FL for an afternoon of laser tag, archery tag, and other fun games. https://www.heroesparadise.com/
The AWAKENING Option 1: Bring a sleeping bag and participate in the entire 29 hours of fun!
The AWAKENING Option 2: Get checked out 11pm after the second Friday night session. Come back Saturday morning at 8am for breakfast.
Sarasota Pregnancy Center Gala
A black tie charity event with dinner and program. Meal is complimentary. All donations received at the event will benefit Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center.
South Shore is a huge sponsor of The Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center.
Discover South Shore: STEP one
Want to learn more about our church and what drives what we do? Come join us for Discover South Shore to learn more about our church.
Whether you’ve been a part of South Shore for a long time or you’re just getting to know us, these classes are a great resource for you to get all the information you need to make this your new church home.
Step One is offered on the 1st Sunday of every month at 8:30 AM in the youth room! Hope to see you there!
Leadership Lunch
Join us for our first Leadership Lunch of the year! Leadership Lunch is where we dive into biblical leadership principles designed to help you lead with faith and purpose in every area of your life. This is an opportunity to connect with like-minded leaders, gain practical insights, and be inspired to grow in your leadership journey. Whether you’re leading in your workplace, church, or community, these sessions will equip you to lead with confidence and integrity, grounded in the truth of God’s Word. Don’t miss this chance to invest in your growth and connect with others who share your passion for making a difference.
Chick-fil-A will be provided for free.
Agenda:
12:00 pm - 12:15 pm: Food and Fellowship
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm: Leadership Message
Mission of Hope Meal Packing
What is a Meal Packing Event?
A Mission of Hope Meal Packing Event is an opportunity for our community to gather together to pack meals for kids in Haiti. Mission of Hope currently feeds over 100,000 kids a day in Haiti through a network of schools and orphanages, but they have over 70,000 more kids on a waiting list. By packing meals, we’re helping take kids off the waiting list and move them from hunger to hope!
What to Expect?
Volunteers will be divided into groups of 8-12 at tables which function as our packing stations. Your role could be filling ingredients in a bag, weighing the bag, sealing the bag, or boxing up the meals for transport to Haiti. You will be asked to wear a hairnet and some roles will wear gloves. Our Meal Packing event will be high energy and a lot of fun! We hope you’ll consider joining us.
Our Need -
2 volunteer shifts. We need a group from 10am-11:30am and a group from 12pm-1:30pm. You can sign up for either of the shifts that work best for you!
Discover South Shore: STEP TWO
This class is all about you! Learn how you can be a part of something bigger than yourself. You’ll take a spiritual gifts test and have an opportunity to join a team.
Whether you’ve been a part of South Shore for a long time or you’re just getting to know us, these classes are a great resource for you to get all the information you need to make this your new church home.
Step Two is offered on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 8:30 AM in the youth room! Hope to see you there!
Worship Night
Join us our first worship night of 2025! Invite your friends, your families, your neighbors and co-workers! We are looking forward to an evening of praise and worshipping the Lord. No registration required. We hope to see you there!
South Shore Students Summer Camp
July 27-31, 2025
Cost: $275 per student*
Location: Parrish, FL (DaySpring Conference Center)
*Scholarships available
Our Summer Camp is designed specifically for students who have just finished 6th-12th grade. Students who attend will be challenged in their walk with Christ and will go deeper as they worship Him.
This is an overnight camp. Our camp is not associated with DaySpring even though we are renting their facility.
Neighborhood Work Day
Join us for our first Neighborhood Work Day of the year! Quarterly we come together to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our community! We’ll be working on meaningful projects all across our city, spreading love and kindness where it’s needed most. If you’re ready to make a difference and spend your morning serving others, click the link below to sign up!
Do you have a project idea or know someone who could use a helping hand? We’d love to hear from you!
Reach out to Pastor Cory at cmattox@southshorechurch.com or simply reply to this email. Let’s love our city well!
Discover South Shore: STEP TWO
This class is all about you! Learn how you can be a part of something bigger than yourself. You’ll take a spiritual gifts test and have an opportunity to join a team.
Whether you’ve been a part of South Shore for a long time or you’re just getting to know us, these classes are a great resource for you to get all the information you need to make this your new church home.
Step Two is offered on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 8:30 AM in the youth room! Hope to see you there!
Superhero 5k
The 14th Annual Superhero 5K & Fun Run will be held on February 8, 2025, at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota. The start/finish line will be ON THE ISLAND near the rowing finish tower!
This is a Foster Care Awareness Event from one of our Missions Partners, Bridge a Life that helps us run Care Portal
Stop by and show your support for one of our favorite local Missions Partners and if you're really motivated, sign up to race!
Discover South Shore: STEP one
Want to learn more about our church and what drives what we do? Come join us for Discover South Shore to learn more about our church.
Whether you’ve been a part of South Shore for a long time or you’re just getting to know us, these classes are a great resource for you to get all the information you need to make this your new church home.
Step One is offered on the 1st Sunday of every month at 8:30 AM in the youth room! Hope to see you there!
For US Date Night - Marriage Event
ATTENTION couples who are seriously dating, engaged, or married. You need a date night, and we’ve got you covered. Get ready for, FOR US DATE NIGHT— featuring guests Ted and Nancie Lowe. This is not therapy. This is not a lecture. This is a date night where you will experience a night full of comedy, laughter, and encouragement, and walk away with one powerful, go-and-do, you can actually go and do! You don’t want to miss it. Sign ups are currently full.
Baptism Sunday
If you've never been baptized, now is the perfect time to take this exciting next step in your faith! Baptism is a beautiful celebration of your decision to follow Jesus, and we'd love to be part of this special moment with you.
We invite you to sign up and join us for our upcoming baptism service. It's an opportunity to publicly declare your faith and commitment to Christ, surrounded by your church family who will celebrate with you.
Don't miss this chance to take a bold step in your spiritual journey. Sign up today, and let's make this a day to remember!
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Men's Chili Cook-Off!
Join us on Sunday, January 12th from 4-6pm for a night of great food, community and watching some playoff football at the Men's Chili Cook-off!
Whether you're serving up your famous chili or just coming to enjoy - we hope to see you there!
Bring Your Best Chili: Test your skills and see if your recipe has what it takes to win. Yes, a prize will be awarded to the "best" chili!
Discover South Shore: STEP TWO
This class is all about you! Learn how you can be a part of something bigger than yourself. You’ll take a spiritual gifts test and have an opportunity to join a team.
Whether you’ve been a part of South Shore for a long time or you’re just getting to know us, these classes are a great resource for you to get all the information you need to make this your new church home.
Step Two is offered on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 8:30 AM in the youth room! Hope to see you there!
Seek first - City Commit Event
Join CityCommit as we welcome featured speaker Brant Hansen for
Seek First 2025 on January 11 at The Tabernacle Church in Sarasota.
We will spend the morning together with teaching, reflection, and beginning 2025 with the right mindset and spiritual posture.
You can choose to attend the event only OR join us for an additional VIP luncheon featuring Q&A with Brant Hansen that will begin immediately after the event ends.
21 DAYS OF PRAYER
We are kicking off the New Year with 21 Days of Prayer. Starting Monday, January 6th at 7am, everyday for 21 days, we will be hosting a 30min morning time of worship and prayer at the church. We will be incorporating it into our Sunday worship as well.
Join our daily text thread to receive messages and prayer prompts.
TEXT: 21DOP
TO: (941) 213-5311
Discover South Shore: STEP one
Want to learn more about our church and what drives what we do? Come join us for Discover South Shore to learn more about our church.
Whether you’ve been a part of South Shore for a long time or you’re just getting to know us, these classes are a great resource for you to get all the information you need to make this your new church home.
Step One is offered on the 1st Sunday of every month at 8:30 AM in the youth room! Hope to see you there!
WinterFest
Join us for our annual WinterFest Event! Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with giant inflatables, exciting activities for the kids, delicious food trucks, a petting zoo, and even an ice skating rink! We truly mean it when we say this is our favorite time of year, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Fun and Food trucks from 4pm-7pm.
Candlelight service will begin at 7pm.
We couldn't make Winterfest happen without our volunteers! If you’d like to serve and be a part of Winterfest sign up with the link below!
WOMEN’S BUNCO & CHRISTMAS BRUNCH
Join us for a fun-filled morning of Bunco and a Christmas brunch! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, come along and enjoy the excitement. Invite your friends and neighbors for a great time together. Let’s relax, laugh, and enjoy a festive morning playing Bunco—no experience needed. We will also have a featured guest and long time partner, the Sarasota Pregnancy Center with us!
Bring your favorite Christmas cookies or holiday treats to share! We’ll have breakfast, coffee, and juice ready for you.
We also need volunteers to help serve at this event. If you’d like to serve with us you can let us know when you sign up!
Leadership Lunch
Join us for our monthly Leadership Lunch, where we dive into biblical leadership principles designed to help you lead with faith and purpose in every area of your life. This is an opportunity to connect with like-minded leaders, gain practical insights, and be inspired to grow in your leadership journey. Whether you’re leading in your workplace, church, or community, these sessions will equip you to lead with confidence and integrity, grounded in the truth of God’s Word. Don’t miss this chance to invest in your growth and connect with others who share your passion for making a difference.
We will be hearing from Pastor Nic and Bill LaMorey.
Agenda:
12:00 pm - 12:15 pm: Food and Fellowship
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm: Leadership Message
SIGN UPS CLOSED
Discover South Shore: STEP one
Want to learn more about our church and what drives what we do? Come join us for Discover South Shore to learn more about our church.
Whether you’ve been a part of South Shore for a long time or you’re just getting to know us, these classes are a great resource for you to get all the information you need to make this your new church home.
Step One is offered on the 1st Sunday of every month at 8:30 AM in the youth room! Hope to see you there!
Deck the Halls
The holidays are upon us which means it's getting close to time to decorate the entire church campus and show off how excited we are to help people find and follow Jesus this Christmas season!
This year we are decorating on November 10th, after the 3rd service.
Start time is around 12:30pm and we will be finished by 5:30pm
Discover South Shore: STEP TWO
This class is all about you! Learn how you can be a part of something bigger than yourself. You’ll take a spiritual gifts test and have an opportunity to join a team.
Whether you’ve been a part of South Shore for a long time or you’re just getting to know us, these classes are a great resource for you to get all the information you need to make this your new church home.
Step Two is offered on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 8:30 AM in the youth room! Hope to see you there!
Singer-Songwriter Night
Come join us for a fun, free, and casual evening featuring local musicians! Doors open at 7pm and we will be serving coffee and snack items.
No tickets needed!
Leadership Lunch
Join us for our monthly Leadership Lunch, where we dive into biblical leadership principles designed to help you lead with faith and purpose in every area of your life. This is an opportunity to connect with like-minded leaders, gain practical insights, and be inspired to grow in your leadership journey. Whether you’re leading in your workplace, church, or community, these sessions will equip you to lead with confidence and integrity, grounded in the truth of God’s Word. Don’t miss this chance to invest in your growth and connect with others who share your passion for making a difference.
It's a great opportunity to network with other leaders, grow in your own leadership, and enjoy a delicious meal from Chick-fil-A.
Agenda:
12:00 pm - 12:15 pm: Food and Fellowship
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm: Leadership Message
This event is free. Lunch will be provided by Chick-fil-A. Please RSVP using the link below to reserve your seat and meal.
SIGN-UPS CLOSED
Discover South Shore: STEP one
Want to learn more about our church and what drives what we do? Come join us for Discover South Shore to learn more about our church.
Whether you’ve been a part of South Shore for a long time or you’re just getting to know us, these classes are a great resource for you to get all the information you need to make this your new church home.
Step One is offered on the 1st Sunday of every month at 8:30 AM in the youth room! Hope to see you there!
Volunteer Appreciation Night
Hey Difference Maker!
You are invited to Volunteer Appreciation Night at South Shore! We would love to celebrate YOU, and thank you for the time and energy you have poured into our church this year. Friday October 18th from 6-8pm. We will have dinner, entertainment, and a time of fellowship and encouragement! We hope to see you there. Childcare is provided for kids 10 and under, just make sure you select that on your RSVP. Please let us know if you can make it or not by 10/15/24.
Discover South Shore: STEP TWO
This class is all about you! Learn how you can be a part of something bigger than yourself. You’ll take a spiritual gifts test and have an opportunity to join a team.
Whether you’ve been a part of South Shore for a long time or you’re just getting to know us, these classes are a great resource for you to get all the information you need to make this your new church home.
Step Two is offered on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 8:30 AM in the youth room! Hope to see you there!
NEIGHBORHOOD WORK DAY - October 12
Join us Saturday morning on October 12 as we serve those in the community around our church!
We will meet at the church at 8 am, have a time of prayer, breakfast, and final instructions before heading to the work sites.
This is an incredible opportunity to make a difference in someone else’s life and we encourage you to sign up and play a role in this special day!
Discover South Shore: STEP one
Want to learn more about our church and what drives what we do? Come join us for Discover South Shore to learn more about our church.
Whether you’ve been a part of South Shore for a long time or you’re just getting to know us, these classes are a great resource for you to get all the information you need to make this your new church home.
Step One is offered on the 1st Sunday of every month at 8:30 AM in the youth room! Hope to see you there!
LEADERSHIP LUNCH
You are invited to our next leadership lunch this Wednesday, October 2nd 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
Pastor Nic will be sharing an encouraging message about leading in the workplace. This lunch is a great opportunity to network with other leaders, grow in your own leadership, and enjoy a delicious meal from Chick-fil-A.
Agenda:
12:00 pm - 12:15 pm: Food and Fellowship
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm: Leadership Message
This event is free. Lunch will be provided by Chick-fil-A. Please sign up to reserve a spot and a meal.
Discover South Shore: STEP TWO
This class is all about you! Learn how you can be a part of something bigger than yourself. You’ll take a spiritual gifts test and have an opportunity to join a team.
Whether you’ve been a part of South Shore for a long time or you’re just getting to know us, these classes are a great resource for you to get all the information you need to make this your new church home.
Step Two is offered on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 8:30 AM in the youth room! Hope to see you there!
September Leadership Luncheon
Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 4th from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM for our Monthly Leadership Luncheon!
Free Chick-Fil-A will be provided!
If you are able to attend, an RSVP is required to ensure that our staff provides enough seating and food for everyone in attendance. Thank you!
Discover South Shore: STEP one
Want to learn more about our church and what drives what we do? Come join us for Discover South Shore to learn more about our church.
Whether you’ve been a part of South Shore for a long time or you’re just getting to know us, these classes are a great resource for you to get all the information you need to make this your new church home.
Step One is offered on the 1st Sunday of every month at 8:30 AM in the youth room! Hope to see you there!
Baptism Sunday
If you've never been baptized, now is the perfect time to take this exciting next step in your faith! Baptism is a beautiful celebration of your decision to follow Jesus, and we'd love to be part of this special moment with you.
We invite you to sign up and join us for our upcoming baptism service. It's an opportunity to publicly declare your faith and commitment to Christ, surrounded by your church family who will celebrate with you.
Don't miss this chance to take a bold step in your spiritual journey. Sign up today, and let's make this a day to remember!
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Men's Night of Worship
Join us for a Men’s Night of Worship! Doors will open at 5:30. We will have dinner, worship, and guest Speaker Kenny Roberts. Register to save your seat!