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Pastor | Music

Administrative Pastor

Welcome to New Community of Faith, where we share our understandings and experiences of God, worship this amazing God together, pray for God’s creation, work on behalf of God’s children and are strengthened in our faith journeys.

Rev. Dona Smith-Powers is currently serving as our Administrative Pastor, bringing in guest preachers and overseeing the work of the church. Dona is an ecumenical minister who for many years directed seniors’ groups in three churches – Methodist, Presbyterian, and American Baptist.   She also assists with worship at NCF by playing the piano and occasional preaching. Dona attended Pacific School of Religion and American Baptist Seminary of the West, and is ordained in the American Baptist tradition.

Outreach Pastor

John Rodgers

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Music

Rev. Dona Smith-Powers Dona believes that: Music in the church is not just entertainment. It is a means to connect people with one another in community and with their Creator. Therefore, the instruments should never overpower the people, but should be part of the team. Hymns need to be carefully chosen and “singable.” The words of hymns need to reflect the theology of the the gathered community. Richard Urbanek Richard is a well-known organist who works with several churches in the area.

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