Welcome!
We are so glad you found us.
At New Bridges UMC, we believe our purpose is embedded right in our name. Just as Alameda, the 'City of Bridges,' uses its structures to connect neighbors to one another and the wider world, our church is called to be a spiritual lifeline—a place of connection, healing, and reconciliation in a fractured world.
We celebrate God’s gift of diversity and value the wholeness made possible when all are equally shared and shepherded in community. We welcome and affirm people of every gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation, who are also of every age, race, ethnicity, physical and mental ability, level of education, and family structure, and of every economic, immigration, marital, and social status. You are loved and you belong here.
As followers of Jesus, we commit ourselves to the pursuit of justice. We pledge to journey in solidarity with all who are marginalized and oppressed, believing that the love of Christ is the ultimate force for healing and connecting people.
Whether you are seeking faith, grappling with doubt, or looking for a community that actively works to build understanding, we invite you to cross the threshold. Come and help us build new bridges!
We celebrate God’s gift of diversity and value the wholeness made possible when all are equally shared and shepherded in community. We welcome and affirm people of every gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation, who are also of every age, race, ethnicity, physical and mental ability, level of education, and family structure, and of every economic, immigration, marital, and social status. You are loved and you belong here.
As followers of Jesus, we commit ourselves to the pursuit of justice. We pledge to journey in solidarity with all who are marginalized and oppressed, believing that the love of Christ is the ultimate force for healing and connecting people.
Whether you are seeking faith, grappling with doubt, or looking for a community that actively works to build understanding, we invite you to cross the threshold. Come and help us build new bridges!
Our faith tradition
The United Methodist Church is a global denomination that opens hearts, opens minds and opens doors through active engagement with our world. The mission of The United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Our story
New Bridges UMC is the beautiful story of two distinct faith communities, Twin Towers UMC and Embrace Church, who felt God calling them to a deeper, shared mission. We believed that we could make a greater impact for Jesus Christ together than we ever could apart.
This belief began a year-long, Spirit-led journey of discernment. We didn't rush; instead, we moved forward with prayer and purpose. A joint Vision Team, with members from both congregations, guided us as we began to worship together, share in fellowship, and hold open, honest conversations about our hopes for the future.
Now, we stand together with the mission to be a Christ-centered community that welcomes and equips all to build bridges of relationship, healing, and justice in our neighborhood and world.
This belief began a year-long, Spirit-led journey of discernment. We didn't rush; instead, we moved forward with prayer and purpose. A joint Vision Team, with members from both congregations, guided us as we began to worship together, share in fellowship, and hold open, honest conversations about our hopes for the future.
Now, we stand together with the mission to be a Christ-centered community that welcomes and equips all to build bridges of relationship, healing, and justice in our neighborhood and world.
