Women's Dinner
Join us for a time of connection and community, enjoying a casual dinner together and hearing from a speaker, followed by guided discussion within smaller groups at each table.
Membership Info Meeting
Want to become an NCC member?
The first step to becoming a steward (member) of New Community Church is to join us for lunch following the service, where you can learn more about our church, our denomination, and our history. This is the place to ask any questions you may have.
Childcare available.
3-2-1 Discover
“By yourself you’re unprotected. With a friend you can face the worst. Can you round up a third? A three-stranded rope isn’t easily snapped.”
Ecclesiastes 4:12 (The Message)
All NCC women are invited to a meeting this fall to learn about 3-2-1 groups. This a space for women who are looking for a next step to connect with each other. We will teach and empower you to start your own group.
3-2-1 groups are a simple, deep, intentional, transformational way to encourage spiritual friendship around the table for disciples who long to follow Jesus and grow together in Christ-likeness. Quite simply, the plan is for three friends to meet for two hours over a meal one time a month with the intentional goal of helping each other grow spiritually.
Essential components of a 3-2-1 gathering:
Eat a meal together in a quiet place. This could be in someone’s home, outdoors, or in a public place that has ample separation and quiet to allow intentional and thoughtful conversation.
Share life through thoughtful conversation and questions.
Pray together.
Childcare is available.
Questions? Contact Rachel Palmbush
If you can’t make it to this one, save the date for another one coming up this fall:
November 6
December 4
Andy Squyres BBQ & Concert
A house concert on the lawn
Andy Squyres is a singer-songwriter born and raised in Northern California.
A self-proclaimed "poet throwing wrenches trying to make sense of a God who disappears," his live show is ache on display, a joyful protest, at once humorous and tragic, weaving together songs and tales of heartbreak and hope, tragedy and comedy.
We'll kick things off at 6:00 pm with a good ol' fashioned neighborhood BBQ, followed by music on the lawn surrounded by redwoods at 7:00 pm.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and join us! No charge, but you need to reserve a ticket.
Contact: Pat Little
envision:
Are you interested in exploring how God might be at work in our neighborhoods and inviting us to participate? We gather monthly for dinner and ongoing conversation about how we might join in God’s restorative work happening in and around us.
Camino de Sonoma Pilgrimage-Stage 5
Spiritually significant.
Culturally compelling.
Breathtakingly beautiful.
Join us for a 14.5 mile guided hike (hilly, with about 1000 ft. elevation gain) from Occidental to Jenner, the fifth stage of the Camino de Sonoma. While we have walked other stages of the Camino de Sonoma with men’s and women's groups individually in the past, this event will be a coed retreat opportunity to experience God's presence through nature, spend time in reflection and prayer, and enjoy fellowship with others from our NCC community.
Walking the Camino de Sonoma can be a challenging physical endeavor. It is also a rigorous undertaking that can inspire powerful meditative, contemplative, and reflective experiences. Expect to be moved by witnessing the environment through historical, religious, and cultural lenses.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a moderately strenuous hike. For your own safety and in consideration of fellow pilgrims, this hike should not be attempted unless you are experienced and capable at this distance and difficulty level.
Cost: $50
Bring: Your lunch, snacks, and water
Group size: 15
Questions? Contact Abigail Bach
THIS PILGRIMAGE HAS REACHED CAPACITY. If you would like to be on a waiting list in case there is a cancelation, please click on the link below. Also, we plan to offer another Camino pilgrimage in Spring 2026.
Christmas Lights & Chili Cook-off
Ring in the Season!
Get ready to jingle all the way at our annual NCC community Christmas sing-along and tree lighting! Belt out your favorite carols, soak in the twinkling lights, and keep the festive vibes going with a mouthwatering chili cook-off. It's an evening of music, cheer, and tasty competition you won't want to miss. Bring your holiday spirit—and maybe even your secret chili recipe!
Birthday in the Park
🎉 NCC Turns 7! 🎉
Come celebrate seven years of community, faith, and fun!
Join us at 10 am for a special worship service with stories from the journey and a lighthearted round of superlative awards—seven awards for seven wonderful years.
Then, the celebration continues across the street in the park with food trucks, games, and fun for all ages. Bring your friends, your appetite, and your party spirit—this is one birthday you won’t want to miss!
Community Blood Drive
Blood of all types is in high demand for hospital patients, and this a a great way to make a difference. Our NCC blood drives are hosted by Vitalant and we hope you’ll consider making a life-saving donation!
If you are age 16 or older, weigh at least 110 lbs., and are in generally good health, it is likely you are eligible to donate. There are a few exceptions, mostly related to travel to malaria prone areas or medications you are taking. If you have any questions about your eligibility, please contact Vitalant directly at 877.258.4825.
Appointments are preferred, but we can usually take a few walk-in donors.
PLEASE NOTE: Our blood drives have moved from Community Hall to a bloodmobile located in the church parking lot. While the church building is typically closed on Saturdays, restrooms are available in the park just across the street.
Pool Party
NCKids in the Summer
Make a splash with us! Families, join us for an end-of-summer pool party full of fun and sunshine! Pack your towel and your best poolside vibes — we’ll bring the snacks and the good times.
No signup required. Can’t wait to see you there!
Please contact Amanda Pandjiris for the address.
Young Adult Campout
Join us for an end of summer campout! We'll swim in the reservoir as well as do some day hiking, BBQ, campfire, and all the classic camping things!
Cost: $50 per person
Registration deadline: August 11
Happy Hollow
NCKids in the Summer
Hey parents and kiddos! Come join us for a day of adventure and fun at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo! Pack your favorite picnic lunch and meet us at the park entrance at 10:00 AM sharp—we’ll kick off a day full of laughter, exploring, and memory-making.
No signup required. Can’t wait to see you there! 🐒🎉🍓
Questions? Contact Amanda Pandjiris.
Women's Summer Bible Study
Join us for a seven week Bible study on Thursday mornings, June 26 - August 7.
This year we will use Jennifer Rothschild’s video-based study, Heaven: When Faith Becomes Sight.
Heaven. Who goes there? Where is it? What will we do there? Questions like these arise when we consider an eternal future beyond this physical life. How can we know the truth about what comes next?
No signup required. The book is available from Lifeway or Amazon for approximately $22.
Contact: Dorothy Hunter
Summer Run Club
Lace up your shoes and come run with us this summer on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings! We’ll meet throughout July and August for a fun 5K run—followed by a chance to hang out over coffee, drinks, or a meal.
All paces are welcome—whether you’re a seasoned runner or just getting started. You do not need to attend NCC to join us!
Routes will be shared via our Strava club page, and we’ll send out text reminders the day before each run.
Hope to see you on the trail!
Contact: Josh Jewell-Horton
Backpack Drive
We’re partnering with Verbo Church Tracy in their outreach ministry to provide new backpacks filled with school supplies for families in the surrounding community, as part of their summer VBS program for elementary-age children. We’re also supporting Verbo churches in Guatemala with this effort. Our connection to Verbo Church is through their pastor, Ever Turcios, a former staff member at NCC.
GOAL: 150 backpacks (or cash equivalent)
TWO WAYS TO PARTICIPATE:
Purchase and fill a new backpack - Use this shopping list to fill one or more backpacks (elementary age) and bring them to church any Sunday between June 22 and July 20. Please include the exact items requested so that all children receive the same things. Drop off at the NCKids check-in desk.
Cover backpack cost - Donate funds for one or more backpacks @ $80 each.
SF Giants - Middle School
We're taking middle school students to the Giants game for Fellowship Day, where players will share their faith story after the game. We'll take the 11:28 am Caltrain from the Menlo Park station. Please meet at the station no later than 11:15 am. We will give parents an hour’s notice when we are on our way home.
No cost for the game or train, but bring money for food.
Space is limited!
Questions? Contact Josh.
Picnic in the Park
NCKids in the Summer
Come play with us! Join us for a relaxed evening at Nealon Park—bring your dinner, a blanket, and your playful spirit. We’ll enjoy a meal together while the kids have fun on the playground. It’s the perfect way to wind down and connect!
No signup required. See you there!
Questions? Contact Amanda Pandjiris.
Date Night
Step away from the everyday and enjoy a special evening created just for you and your spouse. Whether you're newlyweds or have been walking through life together for years, this night is all about connection, laughter, and love.
We’ll begin with a pre-dinner gathering in the Fireside Room from 5:30–6:15 PM, then send you off to savor dinner for two at a nearby restaurant of your choice. Then come back to NCC, and we’ll close the evening together from 7:30–8:00 PM for a sweet ending—dessert and conversation.
Come rekindle, relax, and celebrate the gift of marriage. We can't wait to share this evening with you!
Childcare provided for babies through middle schoolers.
Camino de Sonoma Pilgrimage-Stage 1
Spiritually significant.
Culturally compelling.
Breathtakingly beautiful.
Join us for a 12-mile guided hike (mostly flat) from Sonoma to Kenwood, the first stage of the Camino de Sonoma. This is a coed retreat opportunity to experience God's presence through nature, spend time in reflection and prayer, and enjoy fellowship with others from our NCC community.
Walking the Camino de Sonoma can be a challenging physical endeavor. It is also a rigorous undertaking that can inspire powerful meditative, contemplative, and reflective experiences. You can expect to move and be moved by witnessing the environment through historical, religious, and cultural lenses.
The pilgrimage is designed for rigorous walkers and hikers (more information on the registration form).
The cost is $50 per person + your lunch/snacks/water.
Registration deadline is April 30 at 5 pm.
Space is limited to 15 people.
Creation Care Book Study
Thursday evenings, May 1 - 29, 6:30-8 pm
Fireside Room or patio, depending on the weather
Everyone is welcome to join us for an engaging book study, Saving Us, by Christian climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe. Throughout this five-week study, we'll gather practical ways to live out our calling as Christians in how we interact with the rest of creation. We hope to grow in our love for God and his creation while learning how we might play a role in caring for the present and future of our beautiful world.
Creek Cleanup
Grab your nature-loving family and friends and help care for God’s creation at nearby San Francisquito Creek!
After church, we’ll meet on the turf for a quick BYO sack lunch, then head out together on a short half-mile walk to the creek. Prefer to drive? You can meet us at the creek access point at University Drive and Creek Drive.
Be sure to wear long pants, sturdy shoes, and bring your best trash-spotting skills!
Middle schoolers and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
No registration needed — just show up and join the fun!
Questions? Contact Josh Jewell-Horton.
Women's Retreat
Take some time to slow down and make space for God. This retreat is an experiential opportunity that includes group activities and discussion, as well as time for individual contemplation, reflection, and prayer. Please note that the day includes some walking throughout the beautiful grounds, which have some hills and uneven paths.
Location: Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos
Cost: $80 per person, morning coffee and lunch included
Space is limited to 28 women.
Partial scholarships are available.
Open Tables
—-ALL DATES ARE NOW FULL — PLEASE JOIN US NEXT TIME!!—-
Looking to Connect at NCC? Join an Open Table!
Are you looking for ways to connect at NCC and build relationships? We invite you to join one of our Open Tables potluck gatherings! This is a wonderful opportunity to share a meal, enjoy fellowship, and get to know others in our church community.
Whether you're new to NCC or have been attending for years, we encourage you to take part in this special time of connection and conversation. Your hosts will provide the main dish and guests are asked to bring sides and dessert.
Sign up today and experience the joy of community around the table!
Dates and Locations
Please choose only ONE gathering so that as many people as possible may participate.
If you would like to bring your kids, please choose one of the kid-friendly options.
Thursday, April 24 @ 6:30 pm in Menlo Park | Marybeth & Chris Dorst | RSVP
Friday, May 2 @ 6:30 pm in Menlo Park | Janet & Ken Perez | RSVP
Saturday, May 3 (kid-friendly) @ 5:00 pm in Los Altos Hills | Kate & Josh Woodward | RSVP
Saturday, May 3 @ 6:00 pm in Emerald Hills | Robbie & Rick Turner | RSVP
Sunday, May 4 @ 5:30 pm in Menlo Park | Lisa & Mark Trail | RSVP
Friday, May 9 @ 6:30 pm in Menlo Park | Katharine & Elton Sherwin | RSVP
Saturday, May 10 @ 6:00 pm in Redwood City | Susie & Chris Knepper | RSVP
Friday, May 16 @ 6:00 pm in Menlo Park | Meritt & Steve Sawyer | RSVP
Saturday, May 17 @ 6:00 pm in Mountain View | Rachel & Scott Palmbush | RSVP
Sunday, May 18 (kid-friendly) @ 5:00 pm in Los Altos | Gretchen & Patrick Salyer | RSVP
Good Friday
We will gather together on Good Friday for a reflective time of worship, scripture and prayer.
“He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.”
Camino de Sonoma Pilgrimage-Stage 3
Spiritually significant.
Culturally compelling.
Breathtakingly beautiful.
Join us for a 13-mile guided hike (mostly flat) from Santa Rosa to Sebastopol, the third stage of the Camino de Sonoma. This is a coed retreat opportunity to experience God's presence through nature, spend time in reflection and prayer, and enjoy fellowship with others from our NCC community.
Walking the Camino de Sonoma can be a challenging physical endeavor. It is also a rigorous undertaking that can inspire powerful meditative, contemplative, and reflective experiences. You can expect to move and be moved by witnessing the environment through historical, religious, and cultural lenses.
The pilgrimage is designed for people who are rigorous walkers and hikers.
The cost is $50 per person + your lunch/snacks.
Space is limited to 15 people.
Registration deadline: April 10
Lenten Gathering
Please join us for a simple meal consisting of soup and bread from 6 to 6:30 pm. Afterwards, we’ll engage in a teaching paired with a contemplative spiritual practice. We’d love for you to be part of this meaningful evening!
NCStudents: Topgolfing
NCStudents will meet at Topgolf in San Jose for a couple of hours of fun, food, and yelling "fore!" every four minutes. This outing is for middle school and high school.
Cost: $10 per person
Registration deadline: March 22
Community Blood Drive
Blood of all types is always in high demand for hospital patients, and this a a great way to make a difference. Our NCC blood drives are hosted by Vitalant and we hope you’ll consider making a life-saving donation!
If you are age 16 or older, weigh at least 110 lbs., and are in generally good health, it is likely you are eligible to donate. There are a few exceptions, mostly related to travel to malaria prone areas or medications you are taking. If you have any questions about your eligibility, please contact Vitalant directly at 877.258.4825.
Appointments are preferred, but we can usually take a few walk-in donors.
Lenten Gathering
Please join us for a simple meal consisting of soup and bread from 6 to 6:30 pm. Afterwards, we’ll engage in a teaching paired with a contemplative spiritual practice. We’d love for you to be part of this meaningful evening!
Excell Network Breakfast
Join our NCC Restorative Justice group for a special breakfast with inspiring individuals who are rebuilding their lives after incarceration. This is a unique opportunity to hear their stories and foster a sense of community.
Excell Network empowers formerly incarcerated individuals by providing scholarship stipends to help them achieve their academic and career goals. Monthly breakfasts are open to all, and your $20 ticket directly supports student scholarships.
To buy your ticket, click on the link below and scroll down to the bottom of the page.
If you are interested in contributing food and/or volunteering at the breakfast, please email Diana Peterson.
Click here for more information or to join the NCC Restorative Justice group.
Camino de Sonoma Pilgrimage-Stage 2
Spiritually significant.
Culturally compelling.
Breathtakingly beautiful.
Join us for a 14.5-mile guided hike (hilly, with 1325 ft. elevation gain) from Kenwood to Santa Rosa, the second stage of the Camino de Sonoma. This is a coed retreat opportunity to experience God's presence through nature, spend time in reflection and prayer, and enjoy fellowship with others from our NCC community.
Walking the Camino de Sonoma can be a challenging physical endeavor. It is also a rigorous undertaking that can inspire powerful meditative, contemplative, and reflective experiences. You can expect to move and be moved by witnessing the environment through historical, religious, and cultural lenses.
The pilgrimage is designed for rigorous walkers and hikers.
The cost is $50 per person + your lunch/snacks.
Registration deadline is March 12.
Space is limited to 15 people.
Ash Wednesday
Our sanctuary will be open from 8 am - 6 pm for prayer and receiving ashes on your forehead or hand. Stay as long as you would like for meditation and reflection, with guided prayer stations to assist you.
NCStudents Christmas Quest
Middle and High School students! We’ll kick off with a fun lunch together, then walk over to the Stanford Shopping Center for an exciting Christmas-themed scavenger hunt adventure! 🎄✨ Students will team up, explore the festive surroundings, and race to solve riddles and complete tasks. Who will be the ultimate holiday quest champion? Let’s find out! 🎅🔍🎁
Drop off at NCC; pickup at Stanford Shopping Center (next to Chipotle/Pinkberry).