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).

Now through December 8 | Drop off in the sanctuary foyer

Our NCC Criminal Justice group is hosting a month-long book drive in partnership with the Service League of San Mateo County. The mission is to provide our brothers and sisters in Christ at the Maple Street Correctional Center with Christian books, devotionals, and Bibles to support their spiritual growth and encouragement during their time of incarceration.

Requested paperback books (no hardbacks):

SPANISH

• Recovery Bible

• The Purpose Driven Life

• Doing His Time or other devotional books

ENGLISH

• Large print Recovery Bibles or study Bibles (there are already plenty of regular Bibles)

• Devotionals and journals

• Any Christian book in good condition

Questions? Contact Diana and Russ Peterson

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!

Please RSVP to help us plan the right number of tables, and while you're at it, sign up to bring some chili, tasty sides, or lend a hand as a volunteer!

Serve dinner on Thanksgiving Day at the San Mateo County/LifeMoves Navigation Center. LifeMoves staff will provide a delicious holiday meal, so your role is to serve the food and visit with residents. 

Appropriate for adults and teens age 14+ with a parent 

Registration is full. Sorry, no walk-ins!

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.

Young Adult Friendsgiving Potluck

Join us for a cozy evening of food, friendship, and gratitude at our Young Adult Friendsgiving! We'll provide the turkey, and we invite you to bring your favorite side dish, dessert, or drink to share. This is a great chance to kick back, connect, and celebrate togetherness with friends—new and old.

Whether you're bringing a homemade dish or something store-bought, everyone is welcome! Let’s fill the table with all the delicious flavors of the season. Hope to see you there!

We’ll gather at 6 pm in a private home — address provided with your RSVP.

Questions? Contact Josh Jewell-Horton.

Join NCKids for a Veterans Day Community Engagement activity with clients at Rosener House across the street from NCC. Kids will help elderly clients do a craft, while parents help supervise. This opportunity is for elementary-age kids with a parent.

Rosener House Adult Day Services offers a positive, caring option for older adults with challenges and their family caregivers. The goal is to help families remain together, both by active therapeutic intervention for the participant and by reducing the emotional and physical demands on the caregiver. Programs and therapies promote health, independence, and dignity for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, early memory loss, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and other chronic conditions.

Contact: Amanda Pandjiris

What does it mean to age well? Women age 50+ are invited to join us as we explore some of the topics around walking with Jesus through stages of aging. The day will include times of teaching, as well as discussion, reflection and spiritual practices. Light breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included.

We are thrilled to have Rev. Joanie Tankersley as our guest speaker. Joanie has loved serving as a pastor for the past 45 years and is committed to sharing Jesus' mandate to “Seek first the Kingdom of God.” She is learning to be a care-giver for her husband of 52 years and takes every opportunity to hang out with her five grandchildren, hike in the Sierra Mountains with her doggie, Callie, and squeeze in reading historical fiction whenever possible. 

Calling ALL students, grades 6-12! Grab a costume and join us for a special Halloween Edition of NCStudents at NCC where we’ll eat boo-rritos, play slightly spooky halloween-themed games, and get a head start on mass candy consumption. Invite a friend!

Join us for a 12.5-mile guided hike from Mission San Francisco Solano in Sonoma to Kenwood Plaza Park, the first stage of the Camino de Sonoma. This is an opportunity to experience God through nature while enjoying the company of friends. The cost is $50 per person + your lunch/snacks. Registration deadline is October 16.

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.

About stewardship at NCC ⟶