the neighboring church | January 29

Series – the Neighboring Church

Summary - “Love The Lord Your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength AND Love your neighbor as yourself.”  This was Jesus’ answer to the question, “What is the greatest commandment?”  You see, you can’t really love God without loving your neighbor and you can’t really love your neighbor without loving God. They go together!

The Neighboring life is about more intentionally loving the people around us and; specifically our literal neighbors.  It’s a call to be aware of what’s happening around us. It’s a call to look for ways to jump in and act when God nudges us. 

In this message series will explore what it means to Love Your Neighbor and encourage, coach, and support you in fulfilling Christ’s command.

CG Guide - the Neighboring Church | Week 1  

Resource - Neighborhood Block Map

following Jesus, on mission, in community | January 22

Series – following Jesus | on mission | in community

Summary - Following Jesus: At New City we are following Jesus on his mission in community. A follower of Jesus is someone who submits to the way of Jesus in every area of life with increasing measure. 
On Mission: New City does not aspire to be the best church in Albuquerque, but to be the best church for Albuquerque. We love our city and engage the city on mission. We believe that being on mission is not a matter of what we do to people; it is what we do with people.
In Community: Our primary organizing principle is that of a family. Because we are a family, we have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, throughout the city, each with spiritual moms and dads training spiritual children to one day go out and be spiritual parents themselves.

CG Guide - In Community | Week 3

following Jesus, on mission, in community | January 15

Series – following Jesus | on mission | in community

Summary - Following Jesus: At New City we are following Jesus on his mission in community. A follower of Jesus is someone who submits to the way of Jesus in every area of life with increasing measure. 
On Mission: New City does not aspire to be the best church in Albuquerque, but to be the best church for Albuquerque. We love our city and engage the city on mission. We believe that being on mission is not a matter of what we do to people; it is what we do with people.
In Community: Our primary organizing principle is that of a family. Because we are a family, we have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, throughout the city, each with spiritual moms and dads training spiritual children to one day go out and be spiritual parents themselves.     

CG Guide - On Mission | Week 2

following Jesus, on mission, in community | January 8

Series – following Jesus | on mission | in community

Summary - Following Jesus: At New City we are following Jesus on his mission in community. A follower of Jesus is someone who submits to the way of Jesus in every area of life with increasing measure. 
On Mission: New City does not aspire to be the best church in Albuquerque, but to be the best church for Albuquerque. We love our city and engage the city on mission. We believe that being on mission is not a matter of what we do to people; it is what we do with people.
In Community: Our primary organizing principle is that of a family. Because we are a family, we have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, throughout the city, each with spiritual moms and dads training spiritual children to one day go out and be spiritual parents themselves.

CG Guide - Following Jesus | Week 1

advent | january 1

Series – Advent

Summary: When life is happy we want to share it with the ones we love. When life is sad we don’t want words, we want presence. There is no replacing the company of those we love. This Christmas we are celebrating God With Us. Jesus loves us so much that he chooses to be with us. When Jesus Christ was born in a manger he gave us the gift of presence. Christ’s presence brings the world peace. As the angels said, he brings "peace on earth and good will.”

advent | december 18

Series – Advent

Summary: When life is happy we want to share it with the ones we love. When life is sad we don’t want words, we want presence. There is no replacing the company of those we love. This Christmas we are celebrating God With Us. Jesus loves us so much that he chooses to be with us. When Jesus Christ was born in a manger he gave us the gift of presence. Christ’s presence brings the world peace. As the angels said, he brings "peace on earth and good will.”

advent | december 11

Series – Advent

Summary: When life is happy we want to share it with the ones we love. When life is sad we don’t want words, we want presence. There is no replacing the company of those we love. This Christmas we are celebrating God With Us. Jesus loves us so much that he chooses to be with us. When Jesus Christ was born in a manger he gave us the gift of presence. Christ’s presence brings the world peace. As the angels said, he brings "peace on earth and good will.”

Resources: Community Group Guide | Advent | Week 3

advent | december 4

Series – Advent

Summary: When life is happy we want to share it with the ones we love. When life is sad we don’t want words, we want presence. There is no replacing the company of those we love. This Christmas we are celebrating God With Us. Jesus loves us so much that he chooses to be with us. When Jesus Christ was born in a manger he gave us the gift of presence. Christ’s presence brings the world peace. As the angels said, he brings "peace on earth and good will.”

Resources: Community Group Guide | Advent | Week 2

advent | november 27

Series – Advent

Summary: When life is happy we want to share it with the ones we love. When life is sad we don’t want words, we want presence. There is no replacing the company of those we love. This Christmas we are celebrating God With Us. Jesus loves us so much that he chooses to be with us. When Jesus Christ was born in a manger he gave us the gift of presence. Christ’s presence brings the world peace. As the angels said, he brings "peace on earth and good will.”

Resources: Community Group Guide | Advent | Week 1

song of solomon | november 20

Series – Woven

Summary: Marriage can be good. In fact, it can be great. In Genesis 2:24 God gives a vision for marriage. The scripture says that man shall leave his family and “hold fast” or cleave to his wife, and the two shall “become one flesh” or woven together. Marriage involves leaving, cleaving, and weaving. Weaving together two people to the point of becoming one is a process that requires intimacy, vulnerability, and self-awareness. In this series we will look at God’s book of romance, the Song of Solomon, to see what the process of weaving looks like. We will see how beautiful a marriage woven together through the power of Gospel can be.

Resources: Community Group Guide | Woven | Week 8

song of solomon | november 13

Series – Woven

Summary: Marriage can be good. In fact, it can be great. In Genesis 2:24 God gives a vision for marriage. The scripture says that man shall leave his family and “hold fast” or cleave to his wife, and the two shall “become one flesh” or woven together. Marriage involves leaving, cleaving, and weaving. Weaving together two people to the point of becoming one is a process that requires intimacy, vulnerability, and self-awareness. In this series we will look at God’s book of romance, the Song of Solomon, to see what the process of weaving looks like. We will see how beautiful a marriage woven together through the power of Gospel can be.

Resources: Community Group Guide | Woven | Week 7

song of solomon | november 6

Series – Woven

Summary: Marriage can be good. In fact, it can be great. In Genesis 2:24 God gives a vision for marriage. The scripture says that man shall leave his family and “hold fast” or cleave to his wife, and the two shall “become one flesh” or woven together. Marriage involves leaving, cleaving, and weaving. Weaving together two people to the point of becoming one is a process that requires intimacy, vulnerability, and self-awareness. In this series we will look at God’s book of romance, the Song of Solomon, to see what the process of weaving looks like. We will see how beautiful a marriage woven together through the power of Gospel can be.

Resources: Community Group Guide | Woven | Week 6

song of solomon | October 30

Series – Woven

Summary: Marriage can be good. In fact, it can be great. In Genesis 2:24 God gives a vision for marriage. The scripture says that man shall leave his family and “hold fast” or cleave to his wife, and the two shall “become one flesh” or woven together. Marriage involves leaving, cleaving, and weaving. Weaving together two people to the point of becoming one is a process that requires intimacy, vulnerability, and self-awareness. In this series we will look at God’s book of romance, the Song of Solomon, to see what the process of weaving looks like. We will see how beautiful a marriage woven together through the power of Gospel can be.

Resources: Community Group Guide | Woven | Week 5

flourish | psalm 23 | october 24

The women of New City are studying Psalm 23 this fall. The Lord reveals himself in scripture often through metaphors. Understanding God’s character gives believers discernment to interpret life and relationships.

song of solomon | october 23

Series – Woven

Summary: Marriage can be good. In fact, it can be great. In Genesis 2:24 God gives a vision for marriage. The scripture says that man shall leave his family and “hold fast” or cleave to his wife, and the two shall “become one flesh” or woven together. Marriage involves leaving, cleaving, and weaving. Weaving together two people to the point of becoming one is a process that requires intimacy, vulnerability, and self-awareness. In this series we will look at God’s book of romance, the Song of Solomon, to see what the process of weaving looks like. We will see how beautiful a marriage woven together through the power of Gospel can be.

Resources: Community Group Guide | Woven | Week 4

Song of Solomon | October 16

Series – Woven

Summary: Marriage can be good. In fact, it can be great. In Genesis 2:24 God gives a vision for marriage. The scripture says that man shall leave his family and “hold fast” or cleave to his wife, and the two shall “become one flesh” or woven together. Marriage involves leaving, cleaving, and weaving. Weaving together two people to the point of becoming one is a process that requires intimacy, vulnerability, and self-awareness. In this series we will look at God’s book of romance, the Song of Solomon, to see what the process of weaving looks like. We will see how beautiful a marriage woven together through the power of Gospel can be.

Resources: Community Group Guide | Woven | Week 3

Song of Solomon | October 9

Series – Woven

Summary: Marriage can be good. In fact, it can be great. In Genesis 2:24 God gives a vision for marriage. The scripture says that man shall leave his family and “hold fast” or cleave to his wife, and the two shall “become one flesh” or woven together. Marriage involves leaving, cleaving, and weaving. Weaving together two people to the point of becoming one is a process that requires intimacy, vulnerability, and self-awareness. In this series we will look at God’s book of romance, the Song of Solomon, to see what the process of weaving looks like. We will see how beautiful a marriage woven together through the power of Gospel can be.

Resources: Community Group Guide | Woven | Week 2

Song of Solomon | October 2

Series – Woven

Summary: Marriage can be good. In fact, it can be great. In Genesis 2:24 God gives a vision for marriage. The scripture says that man shall leave his family and “hold fast” or cleave to his wife, and the two shall “become one flesh” or woven together. Marriage involves leaving, cleaving, and weaving. Weaving together two people to the point of becoming one is a process that requires intimacy, vulnerability, and self-awareness. In this series we will look at God’s book of romance, the Song of Solomon, to see what the process of weaving looks like. We will see how beautiful a marriage woven together through the power of Gospel can be.

Resources: Community Group Guide | Woven | Week 1

flourish | psalm 23 | September 26

The women of New City are studying Psalm 23 this fall. The Lord reveals himself in scripture often through metaphors. Understanding God’s character gives believers discernment to interpret life and relationships. 

Nehemiah 13 | September 25

Series – Ezra + Nehemiah

Summary: The central thread woven through the biblical narrative is grace. One day, by grace, he will “make all things new.” The thread of grace touches every story just like it touches every human life. There are other threads woven in the human and biblical narratives, like rebellion and exile. Rebellion exiles the human heart creating a great distance; a distance that only grace can reach. God’s grace is a love and acceptance given to an exiled and rebellious people. So it is with Ezra and Nehemiah. Rebellious and exiled Israelites receive God’s grace and the restored relationships and security that comes with his grace. Ezra and Nehemiah point forward to a time when, through God’s grace, we will know perfect relationships and total security. 

Resources: Community Group Guide | Nehemiah | Week 8