Lent is a season of fasting as we anticipate the celebration of Christ’s resurrection. Why should we fast during Lent? First a little history: the regular observance of Lent is older than the regular observance of Christmas. Lent is so ancient that Irenaeus (born less  than 20 years after the apostle John died) wrote about the various ways people fasted…

At New City Church we embrace diversity. Our members come from a wide variety of backgrounds. One of the ways we can embrace this diversity is by utilizing a variety of styles in our worship service. Spoken Word Poetry is one such style. Enjoy.