Events
we would love for you to join us
Ladies, join us for a beautiful evening in the garden, hosted by Sherri Thomas. We will have a devotion, delicious food, and you’ll be able to build your own bouquet to take home! Invite a friend, and bring a lawn chair if possible. Please note, this event is off campus, and will not have childcare available.
Join us to watch USA’s first game of the World Cup — kicking off a summer of soccer! Come on over to the Yngsdal house at 7pm, the game kicks off at 8! We’ll provide a few snacks, please bring your own drinks! Register on the app or in the YA event group & we’ll get you the address!
A summer hang for all middle school students and leaders! Bring some friends, crush some s'mores around a firepit and grow closer to each other.
Students join us this year as we travel to St. Louis, Missouri to Redemption Ranch Camp! Students who have completed 6th grade – 12th grade are welcome on this trip. At camp there will be worship, teaching, quiet time, and free time during the day. The focus for you student is to get away, have fun, and spend time growing in your personal relationship with Jesus!
The City of Shawnee puts on an event with food trucks, live music, bounce houses, yard games, vendors, activities for kids, AND fireworks at the end of the night called PARKED. We get to partner with them by sponsoring the bounce houses and yard games area and running that for the event. Bounce houses and yard games will run until 8:00pm weather permitting and then will be taken down so we can all enjoy the fireworks together.
This event is great to come out too, hang out with our neighbors, engage in meaningful conversations, and invite them to New City Church if they don't yet have a church home.
Water provided for all volunteers.
Come join us for some Summer fun as we play sand volleyball at the park!
Shawnee students join us Wednesday nights in July for Summer Nights! We will have a time of worship and Bible study with our small groups followed by some fun as a large group! Each Wednesday is a new theme with new fun to be had, so be sure to come each week and invite a friend!
Ladies, come cool off together and fellowship at the pool! We will provide subs for dinner. Bring your own towel, and invite a friend! Since this event is off campus, there will be no childcare provided. This event is for all women who are high school age and up (no children, please). Contact Heather Snow with any questions.
Shawnee students join us Wednesday nights in July for Summer Nights! We will have a time of worship and Bible study with our small groups followed by some fun as a large group! Each Wednesday is a new theme with new fun to be had, so be sure to come each week and invite a friend!
Are you currently serving or would like to serve on a ministry team? Gather with the ministry team and leaders for lunch, encouragement, and to grow in your leadership ability. Childcare is provided for 2nd grade and below. Kids older than 2nd grade may accompany their adult to the meeting.
Shawnee students join us Wednesday nights in July for Summer Nights! We will have a time of worship and Bible study with our small groups followed by some fun as a large group! Each Wednesday is a new theme with new fun to be had, so be sure to come each week and invite a friend!
Shawnee students join us Wednesday nights in July for Summer Nights! We will have a time of worship and Bible study with our small groups followed by some fun as a large group! Each Wednesday is a new theme with new fun to be had, so be sure to come each week and invite a friend!
Starting Point is your opportunity to find out about all things New City. We spend time eating together, getting to know each other, asking questions, and listening to what makes New City different. We will discuss our Vision, Mission and Values as well as introduce our staff, and you get to ask your questions to us. Please register to assure for childcare and lunch.
Young Adults! Football season is back. With it brings fantasy football. Join us for the start of our fantasy football league. Whether you are hardcore, casual or just looking to hang out you are welcome!
On the 5th Sunday of the month, families are invited to stay after church for a relaxed and fun time together! This special children’s ministry event is a chance to connect with other families and teachers while enjoying simple, joyful activities with your kids. Drop in and choose what works for your family—play games, make crafts, watch a kid-friendly movie, or enjoy some treats together. There’s no pressure or schedule, just a welcoming space to build relationships, laugh, and spend meaningful time as a church family. All Kid City families are welcome!
Are you currently serving or would like to serve on a ministry team? Gather with the ministry team and leaders for lunch, encouragement, and to grow in your leadership ability. Childcare is provided for 2nd grade and below. Kids older than 2nd grade may accompany their adult to the meeting.
Starting Point is your opportunity to find out about all things New City. We spend time eating together, getting to know each other, asking questions, and listening to what makes New City different. We will discuss our Vision, Mission and Values as well as introduce our staff, and you get to ask your questions to us. Please register to assure for childcare and lunch.
Join us for Church on the MAINSTAGE at Old Shawnee Days. Old Shawnee Days is a 4 day festival full of bands, carnival rides, food trucks and tents, and more! We love being in our city and making it better, and we are blessed with this opportunity to have a service in our community on June 7 at 10:30 AM.
Come support our Cheese Fries tent Friday-Sunday as you and friends or family enjoy a day at the festival!
On the 5th Sunday of the month, families are invited to stay after church for a relaxed and fun time together! This special children’s ministry event is a chance to connect with other families and teachers while enjoying simple, joyful activities with your kids. Drop in and choose what works for your family—play games, make crafts, watch a kid-friendly movie, or enjoy some treats together. There’s no pressure or schedule, just a welcoming space to build relationships, laugh, and spend meaningful time as a church family. All Kid City families are welcome!
Fifth grade student's official move up day! On May 31st, the 5th grade students will begin attending the Middle School Sunday service every Sunday. Middle School service takes place during 10:45 AM service in the student room. This is a big and exciting step, and we can’t wait to welcome them as they continue growing in their faith and community.
Come join us as we kick off the summer!! Summer is full of opportunities for adventure. We want to start that off right. Whether you just graduated from high school, finished a long semester, or are already in the work force, join us at Shawnee's firepit for food, music & games.
Students join us for our annual all campus student gathering May 27th @ 6pm! We will take time to eat food, worship together, and then have breakouts over different topics! The breakouts will be a time for you hear content on a specific topic and discuss how it applies to your life. We will finish around 830pm but you are welcome to hang out till 9pm!
Hey Graduating Seniors and Parents! Sunday May 17th we want to celebrate with you! Student Ministry team will be hosting a brunch at 12:15pm-2pm for graduates and close family! We want to take time and encourage our graduates, pray over them, and celebrate this huge accomplishment! For food and set up please register if you plan to attend!
We are excited to host this End of School Community Event!! Join us for this annual event hosted by our Kid City ministry. There will be bounce houses, food, face painting, yard games, Sno Cone truck and more!
Ladies, come play Bunco with us, and make church friends! If you've never played, we will teach you - you'll catch on! Invite a friend, and enjoy chatting with many different women through the night. We'll provide snacks, and childcare is available with registration. All women high-school-aged and up are welcome to attend.
Young Adults! We have an opportunity to show up in a meaningful way for children in foster care. Joy Run is happening on May 9th, and it’s more than a mud run — it’s a celebration of foster families and a way to bring awareness to the needs of children in foster care in our community. We’d love for you to join us in serving Joy Meadows by volunteering. They need help with set up, registrations, and anything else! Please register by April 12th, so I can give them a head count on our group.
Join Kid City for a special family serving event — Seeds of Kindness! Families are invited to come together and share God’s love with the residents of our local assisted living facility. Together, we’ll brighten someone’s day by delivering a sweet treat, a handmade card, and a beautiful flower to each resident.
This hour of service is a wonderful opportunity to teach our kids the joy of compassion and kindness in action. Families will have the chance to visit with residents, pray with them, and shower them with love and encouragement — planting seeds of hope that will continue to grow long after our time together.
Let’s serve side by side and spread the light of Jesus through simple acts of love! Bring your smiles, warm hearts, and willing hands — we can’t wait to serve with you!
5th graders will be checking out what it will be like to be in middle school services. On the first Sunday of January, February, March, April, and May - 5th grade students will come upstairs after check in to worship and hang with the leaders and students of 6th-8th grade. Middle school service is only offered during second service so if you attend first on those Sundays, students will be in their normal class downstairs. Our hope is to make this transition for them as natural and smooth for them as possible before our official Move-Up Day on May 31!
There is often a lot of uncertainty following graduation. One thing we want to clear up is what ministry opportunities are on the horizon for the students. We want to connect high school juniors & seniors to some of the YA leaders. We also want to let the juniors & seniors know what is available to them this summer.
Men, join us for a night of food, a message, some group discussion, and a cornhole/bag toss competition!
Celebrate Recovery is turning 2 — and you’re invited to celebrate with us!
For the past two years, Celebrate Recovery has been a place where real people have found healing from real hurts, habits, and hang-ups. This anniversary night is all about celebrating the powerful work God has been doing in our church family.
Even if you’ve never attended Celebrate Recovery before, this is a great night to come show your support and encouragement. You don’t have to be “in recovery” to attend — this is a night to celebrate courage, freedom, and lives being changed.
Friday Night Details:
BBQ Dinner at 6:00 PM
Celebration Service at 7:00 PM
• Worship
• Chip Ceremony
• Special Message from Pastor Ray
⛪️ New City KCK: 818 Shawnee Rd, Kansas City, KS
This will be an extended large group celebration. Afterward, small group time will be shortened, and newcomers and visitors are invited to attend a brief newcomers meeting to learn more about Celebrate Recovery.
Come celebrate. Come encourage. Come see what healing in community looks like.
* Please Note: we will be serving bbq for dinner and cannot meet all dietary restrictions.
Girls, 6th - 12th grade, bring your mom or the significant woman in your life and come play indoor putt putt golf with us! It’ll be an awesome time of hanging out, getting to know each other and just having fun!
We’ll meet at 5:00 at Craft Putt, 11440 West 135th St., Overland Park, KS. This is a free event, but please register by April 16th.
Hope to see you there!!
Father and sons of Student City join the group for a time of Laser Tag at Jaegers! We will leave at Shawnee at 430pm to get out there and play Laser Tag at 5pm! After that we will go eat together! Laser Tag is on New City, dinner after will be covered by you. Please register so we can make sure to have everyone covered for the Laser Tag that evening! Can't wait to see you there!
Starting Point is your opportunity to find out about all things New City. We spend time eating together, getting to know each other, asking questions, and listening to what makes New City different. We will discuss our Vision, Mission and Values as well as introduce our staff, and you get to ask your questions to us. Please register to assure for childcare and lunch.
Shawnee Women’s Event: A Table in Every Season is a three-part women’s gathering series centered on biblical hospitality, practical cooking skills, and spiritual reflection. Each event corresponds with a season—spring, summer, and fall—highlighting how God cultivates, sustains, and brings harvest in our lives.
Each evening includes hands-on food preparation, practical teaching, devotional reflection, and shared fellowship.
Spring Theme: Spring Salads Cultivating the Table
Childcare will not be provided.
Contact Brandy Peterson 913-568-4617 or BrandyJean@gmail.com
6:00–6:30 – Welcome & light refreshments
6:30–6:45 – Scripture & opening prayer
6:45–7:30 – Meal demonstration
7:30–8:15 – Shared meal
8:15–8:45 – Devotional & table discussion
8:45–9:00 – Closing prayer
Students and families join us as we go and engage our city! We will be helping Harvesters on Saturday, April 18th from 1015am-1230pm. We will be sorting fresh produce, sorting and boxing bread, packing senior commodity food boxes, sorting nonperishable food drive donations. We will meet there, if you are in need of a ride, please make sure to let us know in your registration.
What you need before Saturday, April 18th
- Liability waiver filled out
- Closed toed shoes
- Dress with layers, it may be cold
- Carpool if you can! Parking is limited
- A good attitude!
Ladies, join us for a fun night learning to paint using acrylics! New City's own artist, Lane Downey, will be instructing us as we each paint our own canvas to take home. All art supplies will be provided, along with snacks for the evening. Please register so we can have adequate supplies.
Ladies high school age and up are welcome to attend. Childcare will be available with registration. Please contact Heather Snow with questions at 913-271-3425.
5th graders will be checking out what it will be like to be in middle school services. On the first Sunday of January, February, March, April, and May - 5th grade students will come upstairs after check in to worship and hang with the leaders and students of 6th-8th grade. Middle school service is only offered during second service so if you attend first on those Sundays, students will be in their normal class downstairs. Our hope is to make this transition for them as natural and smooth for them as possible before our official Move-Up Day on May 31!
Join the YA ladies for brunch. It is always a great time to build relationships & enjoy great food.
Shawnee students join us for a movie night April 8th, the Wednesday following Easter in the sanctuary! We will be watching "Paul, Apostle of Christ" from 6pm-830pm. We will have soda and popcorn but feel free to bring your favorite snacks/candy! Please register to make sure we have enough popcorn and drinks!
Join us this Easter as we celebrate the hope, joy, and new life found in Jesus. Resurrection Sunday changes everything as we celebrate the risen Savior and how you can have new life through Him. We’d love to worship with you and your family at one of our services: 9:00 & 10:45 AM.
We gather for Good Friday to remember the sacrifice of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He took our sins upon him and wiped them clean forever. This service is a reflective, worshipful service where we give thanks to God for his sacrifice of Jesus on the cross.
On the 5th Sunday of the month, families are invited to stay after church for a relaxed and fun time together! This special children’s ministry event is a chance to connect with other families and teachers while enjoying simple, joyful activities with your kids. Drop in and choose what works for your family—play games, make crafts, watch a kid-friendly movie, or enjoy some treats together. There’s no pressure or schedule, just a welcoming space to build relationships, laugh, and spend meaningful time as a church family. All Kid City families are welcome!
Students - 6th through 8th grade - instead of our regular Midweek gathering, middle schoolers will come together for the first annual Tournament of Games! Teams will be formed to compete in various types of events until a single person is crowned a winner! This is a perfect event to bring a friend!
We will have snacks, fun games, and a short devotional! This will be at the same time as regular midweek and take place instead of it.
Shawnee Juniors and Seniors join us for a night of delicious food and devotionals! We won't be at one place but we will be going to 3 different spots! We will have an appetizer at one location, a main course at another location, and dessert at another location. At each spot there will a time for leaders to invest in you about topics you are currently facing and/or will face. We want to have some fun and encourage each of you in this season of life! Please register so we can make sure to have enough food for the evening!
Kid City families are invited to join us after for a special Easter outreach at a local nursing home. Together, we’ll host an Easter egg hunt and spend time serving and visiting with the residents, sharing smiles, conversation, and joy. This is a meaningful opportunity for kids and parents to experience the joy of serving others while celebrating the Easter season. No supplies are needed—just come ready to participate, connect, and spread love. All Kid City families are welcome!
Let the madness begin. The men's NCAA basketball tournament begins this weekend. Whether you have a favorite team, are a bracket expert, or just like seeing upsets, join us as we enjoy the initial round of games. Hope to see you there!
If you would like to be part of our bracket challenge, you can use our link below to register. Once the ESPN bracket challenge is up, you will be notified that you can join.
