The Bridge Community Church of Folsom (The Bridge Folsom) Folsom

The Bridge Community Church of Folsom (The Bridge Folsom)

Folsom 511 Sibley Street

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“But what I believe is God is so full of himself, if you would. Had so much of himself that he desired to share that. That he desired to share himself with you. He desired to share himself with his creation. Because God is love. Because God is love. The perfect essence, if you were, the perfect expression of love. Not like I love you if, I love you when. God cannot not love you. God is love. And he had so much love that he wanted to share it. That God wanted to share that with you. Isn't that beautiful?”

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“So God has created us for relationship. And I wanna challenge you today, don't let any anything get in your way of knowing and loving God and being loved by God. Hello? That's the main thing. I mean, being in here today, I just feel his presence. I love to worship god. I love his word. I love it to come alive. I love you. I love the fellowship. I love that we do life together. Come on. Doesn't get any better than that. This is what God's created us for.”

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“It's impossible for all of that to work in unison to basically bring you about. I mean, and for you to still exist. It's a beautiful miracle. We don't believe it just happened. We believe it's a miracle, cosmic miracle if you would by the by God. And the beautiful part is that this God invites you into relationship. This creator god, this uncreated creator god invites you into relationship.”

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Visiting

When and where are services?
Sunday services are held in person at 10:00 a.m. at 511 Sibley Street, Folsom, CA 95630. You can also watch the Sunday service online at 10:00 a.m.; the livestream typically starts between 10:00 and 10:05 a.m. (https://www.thebridgefolsom.com/services1)

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What happens during a typical service, and how long does it last?
A typical Sunday service includes contemporary worship songs followed by a thought-provoking, engaging, Bible-based message. Children’s ministry is available at the end of the worship time, or sooner if needed. Coffee, tea, water, donuts, and bagels are available before the service. Services last about 1½ to 1¾ hours. (https://www.thebridgefolsom.com/what-to-expect)

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What is the worship format, and does it vary by service?
The worship includes contemporary, inviting songs followed by Bible-based, thought-provoking and applicable messages. The website doesn’t indicate that the format varies between services. (https://www.thebridgefolsom.com/what-to-expect)

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Can someone attend while exploring Christianity or questioning their beliefs?
Yes. The Bridge describes its Sunday services as welcoming and friendly, with engaging, thought-provoking messages, so you can attend while exploring Christianity or questioning your beliefs. (https://www.thebridgefolsom.com/what-to-expect)

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Is registration required, or can someone simply arrive?
You can simply arrive for a regular Sunday service—there’s no registration requirement mentioned. Services are Sundays at 10:00 AM. (https://www.thebridgefolsom.com/)

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Kids & families

Which service times have children's programs for each age group?
Children’s programs are available for **all ages during the Sunday 10:00 a.m. service**, beginning at the end of the worship (song) time, or sooner if needed. The church does not list separate times by age group. (https://www.thebridgefolsom.com/services1) (https://www.thebridgefolsom.com/what-to-expect)

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Beliefs

What denomination or network does the church belong to?
The Bridge Community Church of Folsom is affiliated with the Assemblies of God, a Pentecostal denomination. (https://www.thebridgefolsom.com/beliefs)

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What are its stated core beliefs?
The Bridge Community Church identifies as an Assemblies of God church and says it believes in the denomination’s 16 basic tenets of faith. Its stated beliefs include the Bible as God-inspired and authoritative; one God revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ’s deity, death, and resurrection; humanity’s fall and salvation through faith in Jesus; water baptism and Communion; divine healing; Christ’s return and millennial reign; final judgment; and the promise of new heavens and a new earth. (https://www.thebridgefolsom.com/beliefs)

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How does it practice baptism and communion, and who can participate?
The Bridge practices water baptism by immersion. It teaches that those who repent and believe in Christ as Savior and Lord are to be baptized, publicly identifying with Christ’s death and resurrection. (https://www.thebridgefolsom.com/beliefs)

Communion uses bread and the fruit of the vine. The church describes it as a sharing in Christ’s divine nature, a memorial of his suffering and death, and a reminder of his return; it is for all believers. (https://www.thebridgefolsom.com/beliefs)

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What roles can women hold in church leadership?
The church’s website lists women serving as a senior pastor and ordained minister, a director of prayer and women’s ministries, a children’s church leader, and in nursery care. (https://www.thebridgefolsom.com/our-team)

It also identifies the women’s ministry as led by Pastor Michelle Lewandowski. (https://www.thebridgefolsom.com/projects-3)

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Teaching

Which recent sermons would help someone understand the teaching?
Start with the recent **“Foundations for Faith” message on God and the Trinity**. We teach that there is one God in three distinct persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and the message connects Jesus as the Word to the creation account in Genesis and John’s Gospel. ([01:13 from September 28, 2026]) ([01:16 from September 28, 2026])

Also look for the **preceding “Foundations for Faith” message on the Bible**. The God-and-Trinity message describes it as covering the Bible as God’s inspired Word, so it can help explain the scriptural basis for the church’s teaching. ([50:44 from September 28, 2026]) ([51:32 from September 28, 2026])

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How does the church talk about sin, confession and forgiveness?
The church describes sin as humanity’s rebellion against God, which brought spiritual death—separation from God. It teaches that redemption comes through Jesus Christ’s shed blood, and that people receive salvation by turning back to God and putting their faith in Jesus, through grace and the renewing work of the Holy Spirit. (https://www.thebridgefolsom.com/beliefs)

The church calls for repentance and faith; it also says baptism is for those who repent and believe, as a public declaration of dying and rising with Christ. The materials provided don’t spell out a particular confession practice or formula, or discuss forgiveness separately in detail; they connect the way back to God with repentance and salvation through Jesus. (https://www.thebridgefolsom.com/beliefs)

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How does the teaching approach community and honesty with others?
We approach community as shared life rooted in love: we’re created for relationships with God and one another, and Jesus’ command to love our neighbor is central to that. The sermon also describes church as fellowship and “doing life together.” ([01:29 from September 28, 2026]) ([01:35 from September 28, 2026])

Honesty means knowing what we believe and sharing it truthfully with others. We teach that understanding the Bible helps us explain our faith and help people encounter the truth, rather than misrepresenting our beliefs. ([52:28 from September 28, 2026])

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How does the church approach doubt and suffering?
The church appears to meet questions by grounding faith in Scripture and asking the Holy Spirit for help understanding it. In a sermon, we prayed for the Spirit to “enlighten” Scripture and give counsel and teaching—though the material doesn’t set out a specific teaching about doubt itself. ([53:44 from September 28, 2026])

For suffering, we teach that divine healing is part of the gospel and that deliverance from sickness is a privilege for believers. We also describe ministry as meeting human need with love and compassion. The website doesn’t explain how the church responds when healing does not occur. (https://www.thebridgefolsom.com/beliefs)

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Is an answer based on an official statement or an interpretation of sermons?
It depends on the source: the church’s **Beliefs** page is its official statement of faith, while a sermon is the pastor’s teaching or interpretation of that belief. For example, the website states the church believes in one God revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; a sermon further explains the Trinity as a biblical concept and discusses how the three persons relate. (https://www.thebridgefolsom.com/beliefs) ([01:14 from September 28, 2026])

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Community

Which groups currently meet, and when?
The currently listed groups meet at these times:

- **Men’s and Women’s Journey of Discipleship:** Mondays, 6:30–8:30 PM
- **Women’s Bible Study:** Wednesdays, 10 AM–12 PM
- **Home Group:** Wednesdays, 6:30–8 PM
(https://www.thebridgefolsom.com/)

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Are there groups or introductory gatherings open to newcomers?
Yes. The church welcomes newcomers and invites people to experience its community. You can start with the Sunday service at 10 a.m.; listed groups include a Wednesday home group (6:30–8 p.m.), Monday Journey of Discipleship (6:30–8:30 p.m.), and Wednesday women’s Bible study (10 a.m.–noon). The website doesn’t specify whether the groups require advance registration. (https://www.thebridgefolsom.com/)

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Who can answer a question the published information doesn't resolve?
The published information doesn’t name a contact person. For help understanding a question, we teach that we can seek God’s counsel and the Holy Spirit’s guidance. ([53:44 from September 28, 2026]) For a practical question about the church, contact the church office or a pastor; the information provided doesn’t specify who to reach.

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