Recreate Church

Great community! Want to go to a church where the pastor actually knows your name? If you stay here for a month, you’ll probably know everyone’s name. The congregation is under 100 people right now so it’s a very different vibe from some of the bigger churches I have attended in the past. Everyone is welcoming, people are friendly, there is a kids program for the young ones and bible studies for the adults, and many opportunities to get involved and make a difference. Main values include loving God’s diverse family, reflecting God’s heart for others, and connecting with God’s presence through worship, prayer, being involved in the local community, etc. While many churches write that being socioeconomically and racially diverse is part of their mission, I sense this church has been pretty successful at really embracing all people.

I started attending Recreate Church with my wife, about five months ago. I can’t tell you enough what a great church this is. The lead pastor, Abel Orozco, is an exemplary speaker, and his messages are relevant and contemporary. The music is also up-​to-​date. But, it’s not just one genre. One service you might hear a particular song in Christian Alternative, and a few weeks later, you’ll hear the same song, as r&b gospel.
The community is welcoming, and I haven’t met a single person that doesn’t give you a warm welcome, and friendly smile. This community is also diverse. People come from different ethnicities, ages, occupations, and economic status. All of that is overlooked, when you walk through their doors. If you want to spend your Sunday Morning «come as you are,» with a great group of people, listening to an awesome sermon, and great music, there is no better place to start your day, than Recreate Church.

My wife and I have been members of Recreate since late 2012, we were drawn by the sense of family and the «incarnational» and missional values of the church. By incarnational, I mean the church seeks to embody Jesus Christ through becoming a part of the surrounding Luther Burbank neighborhood and living out God’s love for the people and families here.
Recreate seeks to be a bridge between the urban and suburban San Jose area. People of all ages, races, and life situations are members of the Recreate Church family. There are great ministry opportunities available for all to serve and to receive community in Christ’s family, encouragement, and healing. There are also weekly small groups (called Life Groups) that meet throughout the greater San Jose area: Sunnyvale/​Santa Clara/​North San Jose, the Luther Burbank neighborhood, and more.
Whether you’re a Christian looking for a church family or if you’re just wondering who God is and want to find community, the people of Recreate Church welcome you!

Recreate began in 2011 in the Burbank neighborhood. It is a vibrant, diverse community — racially and socioeconomically. The worship style is casual and contemporary. The sermons are topical and relevant. They have lots of preschool children in their kids’ program. People from the church are active in the Saturday mentoring program at Luther Burbank Elementary.