"What's Up With The Bible?" (Sunday 6/7/26)

"What's Up With The Bible?" (Sunday 6/7/26)

WHAT'S UP with the Bible? Maybe you’ve wondered that before. Is it outdated? Is it actually trustworthy? Is it just a religious rulebook? Or could it be something more - and how would I find that out? This Sunday at Branches, we’ll zoom out, get 'meta' for a second; taking an honest look at one of the most influential books in human history, and why millions of people still believe God speaks through it today. If you’ve never opened a Bible and have big questions about faith, this is a space to explore without pressure. And if you've been around church for a while and wondered how you can get the most out of your Bible; experiencing the big idea as the author intended - you don't want to miss this Sunday! Come discover why the Bible might be less about rules and more about a relationship with the God who wants to be known! Sunday 9 & 10:30 AM // 70 Stephens Ln. Bayside, CA 95524

"Praying Through Difficulty" (Sunday 5/31/26)

EVER FEEL WEIRD about prayer? Like, does anyone actually know if it’s working? This Sunday, we’re talking honestly about prayer; unanswered prayers, doubt, anxiety, silence, and why people still keep praying anyway. No fake certainty. No pretending life is easy. Just a real conversation about whether prayer is actually about more than getting what we want. Come explore how prayer can be more than a religious act to get to God; it's actually meant to be a relational experience that helps us experience God already-with-us! Sunday 9 & 10:30 AM // 70 Stephens Ln. Bayside, CA 95524

"How Can I Have Faith?" // Memorial Weekend (Sunday 5/24/26)

HOW CAN I HAVE FAITH? Honestly… maybe you’ve asked that before. What if faith isn’t pretending your doubts don’t exist? What if it’s not blind belief, religious pressure, or “just trying harder”? This Memorial Weekend Sunday at Branches, we’re talking about how faith actually works - for skeptics, curious people, burned-out Christians, and anyone wondering if God might be closer than they think. We’ll talk about trust, truth, grace, spirituality, and why so many people throughout history have found hope in Jesus. No pressure. No perfect people. Just an honest conversation about whether faith could actually become real and personal for you too! Sunday 9 & 10:30 AM // 70 Stephens Ln. Bayside, CA 95524

"Why Did Jesus Have to Die?" (Sunday 5/17/26)

DID JESUS ACTUALLY have to die? Why? Why is there such a big deal about the cross, anyway? As our series Faith Foundations continues, we’re talking honestly about guilt, shame, brokenness, grace, and why the story of Jesus has resonated with people for 2,000 years. No churchy perfection stuff; just a real conversation about the human condition, sacrifice, forgiveness, and what it might mean for you today. If you’ve got questions about faith, if church has felt distant, or if you’re just spiritually curious, you've found the right place! Come hang, grab coffee, and explore something deeper with us. This is also our “Team Sunday” filled with worship, stories of service, gratitude, and a reminder that God doesn’t stand far off from our brokenness. He steps toward us in love! We serve because He first served us; modeling sacrifice and creating the welcome that changes everything. Come be reminded that the story of Jesus is ultimately a story about coming home. Sundays 9 & 10:30 AM // 70 Stephens Ln. Bayside, CA

"A Love That Comes Close" // Matthew 16 (Sunday 5/10/26)

WE ALL HAVE IDEAS about how love is supposed to work. This Mother’s Day Sunday, we’ll reflect on a kind of love that moves toward us; the kind we might've experienced through a mom or a loved one - or hoped and longed for in our lives. The thing is; that's the kind of love that Jesus offers. And it comes with an invitation: not just to admire Him, but to respond to Him. We're all faced with the big question of who we think Jesus really is; teacher, helper, spiritual figure... but Jesus doesn’t leave us the option of keeping Him at a comfortable distance. He invites something deeper. Through one powerful moment in Matthew 16, we’ll explore how Jesus is bigger than our definitions, impossible to reduce to what we prefer, and how His love isn’t distant; it’s personal, present, and pursuing you. Whether you’re full of faith, full of questions, or somewhere in between, this is a Sunday to come and see for yourself - and maybe take a step closer to the God who is already moving toward you! Sunday 9 & 10:30 AM // 70 Stephens Ln. Bayside, CA 95524