Overview
Church is more than just attending a Sunday service—it’s about discovering a deeper connection with God and with others. We’re here to walk alongside you as you explore what it truly means to find and follow Jesus in your everyday life. Whether you're new to faith, looking to grow spiritually, or ready to serve, there’s a next step for you. Let’s journey together!
Services offered
- New City Groups: Sundays are just the beginning. New City Groups are weekly meet-ups where you can find your people and grow your faith together with friends. Find your crew, grow in faith, and have fun doing it.
- Sunday Service: Join us every Sunday at 11:00am and 12:30pm to worship, pray, and grow together in a welcoming, come-as-you-are environment where EVERYONE is welcome. We’ve got great kids programs, too!
Leadership
Gabe Garcia — Lead Pastor Kari Garcia — Ministry Director Jelisa Sterling-Smith — Kids Ministry Director Luke Greer — Associate Pastor Jason Ferguson — Worship Director Adriel Cotton — Youth Coordinator
History
How it all began New City is a gospel-centered, multi-ethnic, and multi-generational church in Oakland, California, launched in partnership with Orchard Group and the EFCA. We exist to help people find and follow Jesus. At the start of the pandemic, Gabe and Kari Garcia moved to Oakland with a vision to plant a church that would reflect the beauty and diversity of the city and embody the love of Jesus in everyday life. What seemed like an unlikely time to begin (amid shutdowns and uncertainty) became the soil for something deeply rooted. By January 2021, a core launch team of 13 people began gathering for prayer, discipleship, and community outreach. United by a heart for Oakland, they sought to build relationships and meet real needs, living as a visible expression of God’s love. In October 2021, we opened our doors to the wider community and officially launched. Today, we’re still growing—deeper in discipleship, wider in mission—and still committed to truth, justice, evangelism, and church planting. We love seeing what God is doing in and through this community, and would love for you to be part of it!
Location and service area
238 E 15th St, Oakland, 94606
Open in Google Maps
