1001 New Worshiping Communities

09/05/2026

1001 at Wild Goose! Lots of great presentations from our leaders. Matt Mattson from Between about sacred connections. Beth Garrod-Logsdon from Urban Village about neurodivergence inclusion, Jaymi Hendrix leading folks in Spicy Church worship. Reed Conley from Artisan getting the crowd to write a new worship song! And Katy Cuthill leadiing a Dungeon and Dragons session. :)

08/31/2026

📣 Grant Deadline Extended!

Planning to apply for a Seed, Investment, or Growth Grant? The final grant deadline of 2026 has been extended to September 8.

Why does this matter?

Beginning in 2027, we will launch a new grant system with updated applications and criteria. After this cycle, Seed, Investment, and Growth Grants will be retired and replaced by a new series of funding opportunities.

Most importantly, if you're wondering what this means for your NWC's future funding, don't worry. Funding opportunities will continue, with expanded support for new communities and those already engaged in the grant process.

We're intentionally waiting until after the September 8 deadline to share details about the new grants so there is no confusion with the current application process.

In the coming months, we'll announce the new grants, release applications, and host Ask Me Anything webinars to answer your questions and help you prepare for 2027.

✅ For now, if you're considering a Seed, Investment, or Growth Grant, make sure to submit your application by September 8.

Keep your eyes on this page and our e-blasts for upcoming announcements!

08/18/2026

This Retreat is Meaningless: A Journey with Ecclesiastes
November 16th - 17th

At times we all identify with Ecclesiastes' declaration that all is ‘meaningless, meaningless’. The untimely death of a loved one, the sudden loss of a job, the anxiety of modern life, all of it can send us into question the meaning of it all. But is that what this book is really trying to say to us? Or are there other lessons to learn? Is ‘meaningless’ even the best translation to use? To explore these and other questions that come from our engagement with this text join this 1001 NWC virtual retreat.
You will receive a retreat box to facilitate your time and there will be Zoom calls for contemplation and conversation throughout.

SIGN UP TODAY!
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08/07/2026

We've got a couple more opportunities left this year to attend a Discerning Missional Leadership assessment. And, we're happy to announce the first scheduled DML for 2027. February 1-5 in Myrtle Beach, SC.

For more information about these opportunities and to register, visit https://www.newchurchnewway.org/dml-assessments

07/01/2026

Church has been showing up in all sorts of ways across the United States, and 888 of them are part of the 1001 New Worshiping Communities of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Staff of the 1001 NWC program and directors of four of those nontraditional but passionate places of worship shared updates and stories of hope this afternoon at the 227th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

MILWAUKEE — Church has been showing up in all sorts of ways across the United States, and 888 of them are part of the 1001 New Worshiping Communities of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). “When we hit our goal, there will be a huge celebration,” the Rev. Michael Gehrling told a crowd during a l...

07/01/2026

Today at the 227th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), commissioners, delegates, and others gathered for the 1001 lunch, where we celebrated the starting of 888 new worshiping communities, and heard the stories of 5 of them. Thanks to all who attended!

MILWAUKEE — Church has been showing up in all sorts of ways across the United States, and 888 of them are part of the 1001 New Worshiping Communities of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). “When we hit our goal, there will be a huge celebration,” the Rev. Michael Gehrling told a crowd during a l...

04/16/2026

The most powerful part of the 1001 movement is the people who are in it, and the connections they form. Learn more about Nathan and Mindy Heimer's innovative ministry in Denver Presbytery and how 1001 New Worshiping Communities has resourced and empowered them.

04/13/2026

Thinking about starting a New Worshiping Community?
Already launching your NWC and wanting to be sure you begin well?
Planning to apply for an Investment Grant?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, the 1001 Discerning Missional Leadership (DML) Assessment may be your next step.

Limited spaces are still available for our upcoming DML, taking place May 18–22 in Sterling, VA (near Washington Dulles Airport).

This DML offers three language tracks: English, Spanish, and Korean. Participants will engage key portions of the assessment in their own language and cultural context. With the support of PC(USA) Global Language Resources, all three groups will also come together for shared worship and selected sessions.

Space is limited in all three language tracks. Don’t miss this opportunity to discern and prepare for missional leadership.

Register today.

English registration: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9ec3y2m
Korean Registration: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/5s3fww2
Spanish Registration: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/urnhh89

04/06/2026

Farewell Nikki! Join us Tuesday April 7th at Noon Eastern to celebrate the faithful and good ways Nikki has served our movement in her years of leadership. She has been a gift to us all and we look forward to sharing our appreciation of her then!
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