| Our Beliefs |
New Creation uses a variety of
statements reflecting the church season and/or the
current worship theme. For detailed background, see our
Beliefs page.
Here is just one of our
Statements of Faith:
We believe in God, the one who comes before
us and goes behind us, creating life and opportunities
to love and care for the world.
We believe in Jesus Christ who walks with us into real
life each day. He is God, yet human like us and
experienced all life’s joys and pains and challenges
like we do. But his love is so great that not sin nor
suffering nor even death could stop it. Today the love
of Jesus lives and continues to bring new life to the
world.
We believe in the Holy Spirit who comes like the wind
and blows in and through us to bring God’s power and
light to all the world. The Spirit breathes life into
us, the body of Christ we call the church, and enables
us to follow the way of Christ.
We believe in God, who goes before and behind, with, in,
and through us, bringing hope and life and newness to
the world.
Amen |
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We’re a church
that believes that life is an adventure. We are about
introducing people to the adventure that a life with
Christ can bring, and then challenging and encouraging
them to live a life of significance. Whether you have
never been to church, you’ve been hundreds of times, or
you are returning from a long absence, we invite you to
get acquainted with New Creation and, more importantly,
to get connected with Christ. Please spend a few minutes
to browse the site for more details about the various
ways we can meet your family’s needs. would prefer to remain with you, the
greeters can give you an activity bag with coloring
sheets and colored pencils.
Q. What should I expect at New Creation?
A. You should expect to feel welcomed. Not just by the
pastors, but the regular attendees of New Creation. We
know how hard it is to try a new church, so we try our
best to make you feel welcomed and at home. Generally
speaking, you should expect kind and warm people who
love others and love God.
Q. What should I wear?
A. When you attend New Creation you'll find that there
is no uniform way to dress. Some people dress up, and most people dress very
comfortably. Depending on the time of year, you'll see
both men and women wearing shorts, t-shirts, jeans, and
sandals.
Q. How do I meet people?
A. Join us for coffee before or after church. Another
way is to take part in one of our ministries or small
groups. There are many different ways to get involved.
For more info take a look at the Ministries menu, above.
Q. Where do I go when I get there?
A. Our church entrance is easily visible from our
parking lot. On Sunday mornings, you'll find greeters
who are happy to help you find the right place for your
children, teenagers, and yourselves.
Q. Can I bring my children with me into church?
A. Yes. You may bring your children and teens with you.
During the service the children and teens will be
excused to Sunday School. Your children or teens are
welcome to join them in an area that's designed to teach
them the Bible on their level, or they may stay with
you.
Q. Do you expect me to give money?
A. No. We expect nothing of you except to come and relax
and enjoy the morning.
Q. What style of service do you offer?
A. Our 10:15 am service is a blended service containing
both modern praise music and classic/contemporary hymns.
It is a casual service that also contains a small amount
of liturgy (a set of readings and informal ceremony).
Communion is served weekly and is open to all who are
spiritually hungry, including children of all ages. We are an
inclusive and reconciling community, offering God’s
hospitality to everyone. Communion is God’s gift to all,
and Jesus is the host of this meal.
Q. Is New Creation part of a denomination?
A. Yes. New Creation is a member of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
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| Service Times |
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Sundays: 10:15-11:30am
Nursery care for children under
5
Sunday School for children ages 5-18
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Address |
7275 Santa Teresa Blvd.
San Jose, CA 95139
(Just south of Bernal Road in South San Jose)
Map and directions
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Values |
Reconciliation: So then, there are no
longer strangers and aliens, but we are all citizens
with the saints, and members of the household of God.
Eph. 2: 19
Hope: Blessed be the God of our Lord
Jesus Christ! By God’s great mercy we were given a new
birth into a living hope through the resurrection of
Jesus Christ from the dead. I Peter 1:3
Healing: And Peter took the crippled
man by the right hand and raised him up; and immediately
his feet and ankles were made strong. Jumping up, he
stood and began walking and leaping and praising God.
Acts 2: 7&8.
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Mission |
Serving the community and neighborhood
around us with the reconciling love of God.
Inviting and welcoming anyone just they
way they are to experience God's
reconciling love.
Nurturing the hunger you have within
you by bringing Jesus' table out into the marketplace,
the streets of our neighborhoods.
Sending missionaries and ambassadors
for Christ back out into the community to serve.
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