New Life Christian Fellowship - Petaluma, CA

09/14/2026

Here's the truth that changes everything: most people who hurt us don't fully understand what they're doing. They're operating from their own wounds. That doesn't excuse the harm, but it's the key to releasing bitterness and choosing forgiveness NOW, not later.

09/11/2026

New Life Update 9/10/2026 -

Freedom is massive — and it sits close to the center of God’s heart for us. In fact, one of His deepest desires is that we would actually be free.

09/09/2026

What does it mean to truly love someone? It means setting your life TOWARDS them and refusing to treat them as optional. God does this for you. We do this for each other. That's the heart of our community. That's the heart of New Life.

09/08/2026

You are NOT optional. God has set His life towards you and will never treat you as optional. If today is the first time you've felt seen or heard 'I love you' this week, know this: in God's economy, you matter. You are loved. You are valued.

09/03/2026

New Life Update 9/3/2026 -

Freedom is massive — and it sits close to the center of God’s heart for us. In fact, one of His deepest desires is that we would actually be free.

08/27/2026

New Life Update 8/27/2026 -

Freedom is massive — and it sits close to the center of God’s heart for us. In fact, one of His deepest desires is that we would actually be free.

08/25/2026

I have been thinking a lot about this question,

“Why do people come to New Life?”

My answer:

I think people come to New Life because they’re looking for a place where their souls can finally rest.

A place where they are truly seen, not judged or used.

A place where they are loved in a way that feels real and safe.

That kind of welcome softens something inside us.

It creates space for deeper questions and deeper healing.

And in that space, many people begin to encounter Jesus — the One who sees them completely and loves them beyond what they can fully grasp.

- Pastor Shane

08/24/2026

We all love being right. We all love surrounding ourselves with people who validate our beliefs. But here's what the research shows: that kind of life actually shrinks, it doesn't grow. Jesus never stayed in His comfort zone. He engaged with people across every divide, listened to their hearts, and saw them as God sees them. When we replace judgment with curiosity and step outside our echo chambers, freedom becomes possible. Are you ready?

For the full teaching go to https://www.newlifepetaluma.com/media

08/20/2026

New Life Update 8/20/2026 -

Freedom is massive — and it sits close to the center of God’s heart for us. In fact, one of His deepest desires is that we would actually be free.

08/18/2026