Reopening Plan
Our plan for re-opening the building for corporate worship, beginning the weekend of June 6th-7th, 2020....
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New Sermon Series: The Greatest of These is LOVE
This summer we’re going to walk through 1 Corinthians 13 phrase by phrase, considering both the nature of love, and how to embody it. It’ll be ugly at times, because none of us are touching the way of life in this chapter. But it will be hopeful, because we can see real growth in love, individually and as a community....
The Big 5 | What to do when coming back to the building for worship
Here's what you need to know and remember about coming back to the building for worship as we reopen. ...
Signs Artwork
For our Signs sermon series we had several artists from New City represent the sign in their artwork. Sadly we had to cease meeting together in the midst of the series but here are the pieces and brief descriptions from the sermons shared in the series either in person or via our house church liturgies. Thanks to all the artists who encouraged us by using their gifts to create these delightful works! ...
Signs Artwork
For our Signs sermon series we had several artists from New City represent the sign in their artwork. Sadly we had to cease meeting together in the midst of the series but here are the pieces and brief descriptions from the sermons shared in the series either in person or via our house church liturgies. Thanks to all the artists who encouraged us by using their gifts to cr...
Keep ReadingNew Congregational Art Project
One of the highlights of 2020 has been our ojos art exhibit that corresponded with our Signs series that kicked off the new year. You can read more about that installation here. As we close our Words of Resurrection series in a few weeks and look to our series on 1 Corinthians 13, we want to invite you (and your household) to join us in creating another piece of art in co...
Keep ReadingA Letter from Pastor Josh and New City's Elders
Hello New City! I hope you are staying healthy and encouraged during this season of restricted gatherings in response to the pandemic. The staff and other leaders at New City have been working hard to try and resource you and connect with you, even while we have been physically apart. We hope you've listened to our daily Marginalia podcasts, connected with your community ...
Keep ReadingCare During Coronavirus: A Letter from the Diaconate
New City Church Family, We hope and pray first and foremost that you and your families are safe and well. As we near our seventh week of worshipping remotely, we know that the stress and anxiety of the moment can be a daily struggle. It certainly is for many of us. But we also have great hopehope in a God who preserves the lives of his saints, hope in a people who are str...
Keep ReadingUtilizing the Church Center App!
With our physical distancing practices in place, we wanted to share a few ways that you can use the Church Center app to stay connected with the life and community of New City; some ways to practice "distant socialling." Message Your Community Group The Church Center app has recently launched a messaging option for groups of 50 people or less! So hop over to your Churc...
Keep ReadingEncouragement and Tips from a New City (Homeschooling) Mom
We asked two of our New City members, Katie Jumper and Abigail Lund, to offer some encouragement to our parents and caregivers in this season of homeschooling. Here's Katie's post. Katie Jumper and her husband Matt have been part of New City since the beginning in 2009. They're the parents of four boys and make their home in Oakley. Katie's been homeschooling since 2016, ...
Keep ReadingEncouragement and Tips from a New City Public School Teacher
We asked two of our New City members, Katie Jumper and Abigail Lund, to offer some encouragement to our parents and caregivers in this season of homeschooling. This post comes from Abigail Lund. Abigail Lund and her husband Jon have been members of New City for 2 ½ years. They welcomed their son, Jan into the world a year ago this week! Abigail loves coffee and Aul...
Keep ReadingCaring for One Another and Neighbors During the Coronavirus
As our city begins to experience the effects of the coronavirus, the New City staff and deacons would like to share some ways we can care for one another and our neighbors. PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR OUR COMMUNITY The role of the New City Diaconate is to care for physical needs of our congregation and our neighbors. Under these extraordinary circumstances, we are looking for ...
Keep ReadingNew Liturgy and Sermon are Ready + an Easy Opportunity to Serve
Another weekend approaches, and while we're saddened not to gather together at 4400 Floral Avenue, we've been so encouraged this week to hear of the ways you're connecting to one another in this season of physical distancing. This week, we published information about how we're serving one another this season. Whether you need help, are in a position to offer help, or both...
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