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We are a gospel-centered church in the East Lake community

We seek to represent God’s kingdom through reconciliation, justice and mercy, as taught by our Lord Jesus Christ in the Scriptures.
Who We Are

In-Person Services


- 9:00 am Service - Registration is no longer required. Masks are required. Social Distancing is not observed.
‍Children's Church & Nursery will be offered during the first service - but registration is required for children at lhuffine@newcityeastlake.com

- 11:00 am Service - masks and social distancing are no longer required - but recommended.
We are still working on getting all the details worked out to start offering Children's Church during the second service. More information to come!

  • Time
    1st Service - 9:00 am -
    ‍Required Mask wearing, No Social Distancing and No Registration required
    ‍
    2nd Service - 11:00 am -
    Masks recommended, NO Social Distancing, and NO Registration
    Nursery available for 2 years and under.

    DECEMBER 26 & JANUARY 2
    We will have one service at
    10:00 am for these
    two Sundays only.
  • Address
    2903 E37th Street
    Chattanooga, TN 37407
Registration is no longer required!
Pastor Josiah Katumu preaches from the NCEL pulpit.

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Many of our congregants don't feel comfortable returning to in-person worship or are in an at-risk demographic. We are committed to continuing to serve you by live-streaming the service each week. When you watch, say hello in the chat so we can say hello back.

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Come & See

Josiah Katumu
January 16, 2022
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Come & See: Agnus Dei

John 1:19-34
Josiah Katumu
January 9, 2022
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Come and See: Grace Upon Grace

John 1:1-18
Danny Mitchell
January 2, 2022
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Behold the King: Living Between His Advents

Luke 3:7-18
Paul Meiners
December 26, 2021
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Behold the King: Redeeming King

Josiah Katumu
December 19, 2021
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Behold the King: A Song for the King

Luke 1:26-38
Josiah Katumu
December 12, 2021
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Behold the King: The Favor of God

Luke 1:26-38
Gustavo Formenti
December 5, 2021
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Behold the King

Revelation 1:4-8
November 21, 2021
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The Way Home

Hosea 14:1-9
Josiah Katumu
November 14, 2021
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Unexpected Grace

Hosea 12:2-14
Josiah Katumu
October 31, 2021
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The Heart of God

Hosea 11:1-12:1
Josiah Katumu
October 24, 2021
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Ain't No Party Here!

Hosea 9:1-17
Randy Nabors
October 17, 2021
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Never Let Go

Hosea 10:1-15
Josiah Katumu
October 10, 2021
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Drowning the Voice of God

Hosea 8:1-14
Josiah Katumu
October 3, 2021
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One People, One Mission

Matthew 28:16-20
Danny Mitchell
September 26, 2021
Children's Ministry

From the Director

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Laini Huffine

We want the church to be a place where children feel safe, loved, and valued, and we desire for them to learn what it means to be a part of God’s family.

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We wish to represent God’s kingdom
through reconciliation, justice and mercy.

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