New Waves United Church of Christ is evolving!
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New Waves is a faith community in Traverse City.
Whoever you are, wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!
New Waves UCC is a progressive Christian faith community that cares about a just world for all.
Thinking… Our faith is 2000 years old, our thinking is not.
Including… Doubters and believers, LGBTQ people, any kind of family, and people from different traditions, backgrounds, races, religions, and places on the globe.
Uniting… People and organizations who are making a difference in the world.
Transforming… Never place a period where God has placed a comma; God still calls us to be a voice for the voiceless and to advocate for vulnerable people and planet Earth.
Don’t be surprised if we’re different than what you’re used to!
Grow With Us
As part of our commitment to lifelong learning and transformational personal growth, New Waves offers small group studies at times that are convenient on topics that are relevant.
Current Groups
We have no current groups at this time, check back or follow on social media for the latest updates!
Have an idea for a group or event? Reach out and let us know! Contact Us!
Past Groups
Book Club
Previous Books:
How to Begin When Your World is Ending – Molly Baskette
An Altar in the World – Barbara Brown Taylor
The Purpose of Worship
Our community is at a crossroads. We do not have a pastor, nor do we have a traditional church building. The New Waves Housing Project was underway and our Pastor would have a parsonage there when it was finished. For years we held Sunday worship without either of those things, using a local hall to gather and bringing in various speakers. We had pastors who were generous enough to donate services each month, and other weeks we brought in local non-profits to teach us about what was happening in our community and how we could give back.
Our building is nearly complete. We still do not have a pastor.
Do we need one?
What could a weekly lay-led gathering look like, and how can it be a source of support and comfort in our lives? What can our resources do for people who are missing a sense of community in their lives?
We don’t have an answer yet.
Make A Difference
New Waves UCC is committed to giving back to the Traverse City area by using our gifts to serve those who are vulnerable, and by partnering with organizations to advocate for justice on a diverse range of social issues.
Ways To Get Involved
Up North Pride
We support Pride as volunteers, by marching in the parade (the largest in Michigan), with our presence at the Pride Picnic, etc. Our founding pastor blessed the marchers of the Parades in 2016 and 2017.
Polestar
LGBT Resource Center
We support Polestar as volunteers, by advertising in their directory, and we co-sponsored the Pulse Memorial Service June, 2017 with Polestar and Up North Pride.
New Waves Housing Development
New Waves partnered with Habitat for Humanity to develop 13 new homes for their housing program. Please support our partners through donations and volunteering.