Newark Community Church Information

NCC was established by a small group of believers from the Fremont Evangelical Free Church (now called Bridges Community Church) who were commissioned to plant a new church in the northern Tri-City (Newark/Fremont/Union City) area. They formed the Newark Evangelical Free Church and held their first meeting on Mother's Day Sunday, May 10, 1980 at the Newark Community Center. Pastor Ed Moore was called to be the first pastor of this new church in February of 1981. 1980's: Our church met at the Newark Community Center for almost ten years. We called ourselves the "church in a box" then because on Sundays, we unpacked everything from boxes and storage to hold worship services and children's Sunday school, and packed everything back into boxes and storage right after. Home bible studies were conducted during the week. 1990's: Our church moved from boxed storage to a leased facility on Dumbarton Court, off of Jarvis Avenue in Newark where we had offices, held worship services, AWANA and other ministries for another decade. With lease expiration imminent, in 1998 we purchased the Two Count Ice Cream building and property on Sycamore Street to house a permanent church facility. 1999 - present: After extensive renovation of the new property, we held our first service at the new church facility on Sunday, October 31, 1999. With this move, we also changed our name to Newark Community Church, because some were confused by the word "evangelical. We wanted the community to not be distracted by our name and to come hear the gospel - the good news of what we believe! 2013: After 32 years serving as NCC's Senior Pastor, Ed Moore retired to spend time with family and enjoy his grandchildren, while continuing to be part of our church family as a beloved church member. Being granted the title "Pastor Emeritus," Ed continues to serve our Tri-City community through CityServe and as Chaplain for the Police and Fire Departments, as well as the Alameda County Sherriff's Office. 2015 heralds a new chapter in Newark Community Church with Pastor Jeff Roets accepting the call to NCC as its new Senior Pastor. Under Pastor Jeff's leadership, we are excited in anticipation of greater things that are yet to come, as God continues to equip and enable our church to fulfill the purpose and plans He has for us, until He returns.