Community
Southbridge Church in Orland Park has a strong commitment to use our facility and resources to bless our local community. See below for some of the community activities, events, and groups we host as part of our commitment our Orland Park and Southwest suburban community. Click on each picture to read a bit more about each.
All American Concert & Cookout
To celebrate our nation's marking 250 years of freedom, we invite you to join us on Thursday night, June18th for our All-American Cookout, car show, and free concert! Cookout begins at 6pm, band takes the stage at 7pm. The concert is FREE! We'll also be grilling burgers and cooking hot dogs, popcorn, and other goodies on the spot. These will be available on a ticket/confectionary basis. Bring your lawn chairs and maybe an umbrella for the sun.
FREE! Featuring Ambidextrous
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music as Ambidextrous resurrects the timeless sounds of classic rock to our church for a free concert! Led by retired Hickory Hills police officer and virtuoso guitarist Scott Sodaro, this five-piece Chicagoland band is known for faithfully recreating the iconic hits of the 1960s and 1970s exactly as you remember them. With authentic arrangements, outstanding musicianship, and all the energy of rock’s golden era, Ambidextrous delivers a fun, nostalgic experience that will have you singing along to the soundtrack of a generation. Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for a wonderful night of great music, car show, and food
1st Alliance/Lions Volleyball
We are proud to host 1st Alliance/Lions Volleyball Club. Each year, hundreds of young people descend on our gym. Led by a former Olympian, this club prepares young people for high school and college volleyball and has produced a few hundred scholarships over the years. Read more by clicking the picture above...
ELVIS NIGHT featuring Rick Saucedo
One of our annual traditions is hosting "ELVIS NIGHT," featuring legendary southside Elvis impersonator Rick Saucedo. Rick brings ELVIS to life like none other. This concert is open to the community, and was packed to overflow last September. Watch this page for updates on ELVIS NIGHT 2026 this fall!
Autumn Fest
This year our Annual Autumn Festival will be November, 2026. Open to everyone, this event features live music, crafters, vendors, and lots of edible goodies. If you are an interested vendor, please call or text us at 708-429-7090 or email: info@southbridgechurch.com.
Annual Pasta Dinner
Once a year we have a giant pasta dinner for our whole congregation and neighborhood. As many as can fit are welcome! This celebration features home-cooked pasta, live music, raffles, and more. Click the picture above for a glimpse of the 2026 Pasta Dinner. Check with this page as February 2027 approaches for more details!
Hamfesters Radio Club
Learning to use the 21st century tools of radio and electronics!
Hamfesters is a like-minded group of amateur radio enthusiasts exploring the world of radio and electronics, meeting at Southbridge the first Friday of every month at 7:30 PM. They further the hobby and service of Amateur Radio through discussion, programs, teaching and participating in and about radio theory, operation and fun. More information can be found by either joining a meeting, www.hamfesters.org, or contacting President Nora Pointer at npointer92@gmail.com or (773) 642-5087.