New Vision United Methodist Church is an open, multicultural, and supportive community church where everyone is welcome. We are a faith community, united by God’s love-worshiping, serving, and learning the life and purpose of Jesus Christ.
Through the unconditional love and acceptance of Jesus Christ, New Visions changes lives. We believe God's Spirit is the Creative Spirit. Our vision is to create a community where everyone is embraced and valued, diversity is welcomed, and people grow together in faith and love through Jesus Christ.
Worship at New Vision United Methodist Church
Our Worship Celebration begins at 10:00 AM each Sunday morning. We offer in-person Worship Service Sundays at 10am. We continue to observe some social distancing practices, so please enter the doors by the handicapped parking spaces.
Can’t attend in person? Join on zoom! Feel free to attend our Sunday Worship service through zoom. Time: 10AM Meeting ID: 850 9554 2224 Passcode: 386228.
Join us live on Facebook or YouTube at 10:00am on Sundays. We also offer a live stream of service for those who are unable to attend in person, please visit our Facebook page NewVisionStrong or our YouTube channel at NewVisionUMCStrong.
Holy Communion is administered on the first Sunday of each month and the Lord's Table is open to all!
A welcoming and inclusive community
New Vision UMC is an open, multicultural, and supportive community church where everyone is welcome. We invite people of all cultures, races, and lifestyles to explore their spirituality, to honor God, self, and neighbor through worship, study and service.
We envision a community where everyone is embraced and valued. We welcome diversity by creating a safe, open space for individuals of every race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and life circumstances.
We are committed to cultivating a thriving community that continually welcomes new members and deepens our collective faith. Through building meaningful relationships and creating small groups for all ages, we support and uplift one another on our faith journey-growing together in faith and love through Jesus Christ.
Mission and vision
We are called to be the Body of Christ as a community in covenant with God. Our mission is to be a faith community, united by God’s love-worshiping, serving, and learning the life and purpose of Jesus Christ.
The United Methodist Church forms disciples of Jesus Christ who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously in local communities and worldwide connections.
The new vision complements The United Methodist Church’s longstanding mission statement: “The mission of The United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”
Love boldly
We passionately love God and, like Jesus, embrace and include people of every age, nation, race, gender, and walk of life. This principle is inspired by Matthew 22:37-39 and John 13:34-35.
Serve joyfully
With a Christ-like heart, journey alongside the most vulnerable, offering care and compassion with joy. This principle is inspired by Psalm 100:1, Nehemiah 8:10, John 13:14-15 and 1 Peter 4:10.
Lead courageously
Follow Jesus’ example by resisting and dismantling all systems of evil, injustice and oppression, striving for peace, justice and reconciliation. This principle is inspired by Joshua 1:9 and Ephesians 6:10.
The vision encourages United Methodists to embody these principles in local communities and worldwide connections. The vision is where we go, while the mission describes what the church is about and what its task is.
Ministry and involvement
Our church offers a wide range of ministry opportunities. Whether you'd like to learn more, pray more, or serve more, we have a ministry for you.
Through building meaningful relationships and creating small groups for all ages, we support and uplift one another on our faith journey. Members and visitors can participate in worship, study, prayer, service, outreach, music, children’s ministry, youth ministry, and other areas of church life.
Bible study and prayer
Every Monday 11 am- 12pm, and Tuesdays Pastoral Bible Study will be held from 12pm-1pm and an evening session will be offered Tuesday 7pm-8:00pm on Zoom. Please use meeting ID 829 3015 7991 and passcode 064782.
We also have the Women of Vision Bible Study on Thursdays at 7pm on Zoom - 958 295 9128 passcode OT39BOOKS. New: Join us for the WOW Wednesdays Prayer Call at 7am. Please use meeting ID: 822 6529 4645 and passcode 628605.
Children and youth
English Service Sunday School at 10:30 AM each Sunday morning open to kids 5th grade and up. We offer day care during our service.
Our team works to create a safe and welcoming environment for your children while setting a solid, biblical foundation. All volunteers in our nursery are background checked.
Food Pantry and community care
Food Pantry. For the month of September please donate Jell-O and Tuna. We are also seeking volunteers to help with the Food Pantry.
With the heart of Christ, we journey alongside the most vulnerable among us, offering care and compassion with joy. Community ministries provide practical ways to serve neighbors and express the church’s commitment to faith in action.
Media ministries
If you or one of your family members, have skills in the media or social media area, please contact Kathye Lewis Norman. We are working on improving our social media and media presence and would like to include those who are interested or have skills.
We still are interested in video camera operators and audio engineers Please let us know if you are interested.
Transportation and hospitality
Please contact Marchelle Tubbs if you would like a ride to and/or from Church. Please note that masks are required.
Altar Flowers. The Altar Flower Calendar can be found in the back of the sanctuary. The Altar Guild thanks you in advance for beautifying the altar.
Upcoming and ongoing events
Food Truck Day has been rescheduled to September 27th! It will be from 12-6pm. Food, music and surprises. Come hungry and tell your friends. More details will be provided.
As we seek to build a church that extends grace and mercy to all, we are asking everyone to sign a covenant. As a member of New Vision the covenant is a reminder that you are covered, called, and connected.
New Vision United Methodist Church continues to bring worship, learning, prayer, fellowship, and service together through weekly and ongoing activities.
Church location and connection
450 Chadbourne Avenue Millbrae, CA 94030.
New Vision UMC is under the California-Nevada Conference The United Methodist Church. Resident Bishop of The San Francisco Episcopal Area Bishop Sandra K. Olewine. District Superintendent for Bay District Sun Hee Kim.
History of New Vision UMC
The History of the New Vision United Methodist Church begins in two Peninsula communities - San Bruno and Millbrae.
The San Bruno United Methodist church was organized in 1904. The building that housed this congregation now is the home of the first Tongan UMC of San Bruno, on the El Camino in San Bruno.
The Community Church of Millbrae was organized in 1939. As the Peninsula's economics and demographics changed, the two congregations merged in 2000, sharing the gifts and graces of each to become the New Vision UMC, housed in the building that had been the home of the Community UMC of Millbrae.
Pastor and church leadership
The congregation is served by Pastor Tupou Veikoso Taufatofua and a team of lay, ministry, administrative, music, children’s, youth, outreach, finance, and facilities leaders.
| Ministry or responsibility | Leader |
|---|---|
| Pastor | Tupou Veikoso Taufatofua |
| Co-Lay Leader | Paluhea Lokotui |
| Music Director | Costas Dafnis |
| Children Director | Katie Lynn Baker |
| Youth Director | Vila Fakava |
| Co-Youth Director | Maryah Tucker |
| Men’s Ministry Director | Dr. Siona Falevai |
| Evangelism/Outreach Director | Fine Taufatofua |
| Co-Evangelism/Outreach Director | Lady Miki Charlamagne |
| Finance Chair | Siutiti Lataimua |
| Church Treasurer | Keith Thomas |
| Chair of the Board of Trustees | Blair Lilomaiava |
| Co-Chair of Trustees | Dr. Maryah Tucker |
| Audio/Visual Team | Isireli Koyamaibole |
Giving and stewardship
Making an offering of our financial resources is an integral part of what it means to be a Christian. We have a variety ways to make it easy for you to support our church.
We are happy to share our partnership with Vanco Online Giving and Donation system. Using the online portal, you can designate your giving to the many ministries at New Vision as well as give your tithes. It is secure and you can track your giving at any time.
The United Methodist connection
The United Methodist Church is a worldwide connection of about 10 million members in more 100 countries including Africa, Asia, Europe and the United States. United Methodists are people of God who share a common mission and values.
The church and its members are called to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The Council of Bishops provides spiritual leadership to almost 10 million people on four continents, while the Connectional Table works to steward the mission, vision and ministries of The United Methodist Church.
New Vision United Methodist Church expresses this wider tradition through local worship, community relationships, spiritual formation, outreach, and service. Its ministry reflects the call to love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously.