Branches Humboldt

Father's Day is a day of mixed emotions. For some, it's a day of gratitude. For others, it's a reminder of loss, disappointment, absence, or pain. The Bible never assumes that every earthly father perfectly reflects God's heart, but we’re told that God can truly be the best father we could ever hope for.

This Sunday, we tackle the questions; “How do I make the most of the rest of my life?” “How do I respond to the father-heart of God with my life”? “How do I live in response to God’s grace as I’m discovering it?”

We'll be inspired by the fact that making the most of your life truly starts by coming home to the Father's heart and living from His love. Because the rest of your life changes when you discover who God really is; not merely a judge, not merely a creator, but a loving Father who runs toward His children!

Sunday 9 & 10:30 AM // 70 Stephens Ln. Bayside, CA 95524

Did you know that I (Justin) never thought I'd EVER be a pastor?

It wasn't on my radar because for 20 years, I was rockin' out with my band, and touring the world! And the idea of planting and pastoring a church was the furthest thing from my mind...

Isn't life a wild ride of twists and turns - uncertainty around every corner? No one has a crystal ball, no one can tell the future, and that gives most of us a lot of anxiety!

Thankfully, our Creator designed us to put our trust in His direction for our lives. He's able to guide us into the life we've been searching for all along. He actually does have a plan - and can even redeem and restore our missteps, detours, and setbacks.

This Sunday, I'm excited about leading us through a prayerful experience with Psalm 23. We'll discover the rest and peace that comes from not trying to figure out our next move, but instead following a "Good Shepherd"!

Sunday 9 & 10:30 AM // 70 Stephens Ln. Bayside, CA 95524

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 Is it outdated?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

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?

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

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

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

EVER CHASED SOMETHING that you were sure would satisfy - only to feel that quiet question in the back of your mind a few weeks later; “Is this it?”

Whether you’re exploring faith with us through Alpha on Thursday nights, or you’ve been in church for years, we’re asking a deep question this Sunday: Why does life still feel empty, even when everything seems full?

We’ll explore the possibility that what we’re searching for isn’t a thing at all, but a person. What if the reason we “still haven’t found it” is because we’ve been looking in all the right places… for the wrong answer?

Come discover how Jesus doesn’t just offer help for your life; He offers Himself as life. Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or ready for something real, this could be the Sunday where searching starts to turn into finding!

Sunday 9 & 10:30AM // 70 Stephens Ln. Bayside, CA 95524

THE BIGGEST QUESTIONS are often so simple we miss their complexity. Jesus asks the most important questions of life, and this Sunday we dive into one that's basic on the surface but profound in its layers: "Do you want to get well?"

It's a question posed to a paralyzed man in the fifth chapter of John - one who's been stuck for 38 years! Find out this Sunday what this ancient encounter has to do with YOU. Where have you felt stuck? What miracle are you looking for? Where are you looking?

Join us this Sunday, with Matt Harvey introducing his brother Patrick, as we turn again to the only One who can perform miracles that change lives - One who has the power not just to heal us, but to make us whole!

Sunday 9 & 10:30 AM // 70 Stephens Ln. Bayside, CA 95524

The Big Question from Jesus is not, "Do you agree with me?" or "Why did you do that?" or "What were you thinking?" It’s not a question about behavior; trying harder, being more consistent, proving yourself; or going to church, reading your Bible, being a “good person”, or even doing “good things for others”... It’s actually deeper; it’s about motive - and really about relationship:

"Do you love me?"

Jesus starts with LOVE, and he invites us to experience love before anything else. That’s exactly what He did after his resurrection in a conversation with Peter in John 21. We unpack this encounter on Sunday and discover a few equations:

LOVE > PERFORMANCE

LOVE > YOUR PAST

LOVE = PURPOSE

Join us this Sunday, as we learn that Jesus restores us through love. His love for you is greater than your performance, greater than your past, and His love invites us into purpose!

Sunday 9 & 10:30AM // 70 Stephens Ln. Bayside, CA 95524