Not biblical. Leading people astray. Use caution and hold the teachings up to God's Word.

This is is a great church to go to. I feel better after attending a meeting there and seeing my friends there feeling the same way.

An amazing and welcoming church. Pastor Pete is very inspiring. You sit at tables and it is very community oriented.

There' s no place I'd rather be than at CrossWalk Community Church. An inclusive, affirming community of folks who truly walk the walk of following Jesus. read more

This place is great for many reasons, but the main reasons are the people and services for members, visitors and the community as a whole. Led by the insightful Pastor (Pete), a pastor who is kind, friendly and highly educated on the Bible interprets it through teachings, not sermons. He is an inspiration and close to God. It's not just that, after 20 years here, I trust him. Associate Dar is a wonder at handling so many activities like weddings, memorial services and dozens of 12-step groups who meet there. The Food Pantry, operated by Kerrie & Linda, is a life-saver. The place is a safe haven for victims of catastrophes. The doors rarely close. By the way, we sit at tables and chairs so we can drink coffee or tea and eat donuts which are provided. A very casual place where we can wear what we want and sit comfortably. read more

If 4 years ago you had told me I'd be attending a Christian church, I would have laughed. I thought that after 12 years of Catholic school, I'd learned all I'd ever need to know about Jesus & the bible. But after 10 years of "spiritual not religious" practice, I was looking for something more engaging. Enter Pastor Pete. This guy consistently puts together thought-provoking, fresh talks that will make you rethink your beliefs on religion, whatever they may be. If you are looking for religious dogma to instruct the way you pray, think, spend your money, vote, etc; this is not the place for you. 2 years of regular attendance and I'm still frequently blown away by some of the refreshing ideas coming out of this place. Bring your brain! Childcare program is well-run and my kids love it. read more

Crosswalk Community Church was formerly named First Baptist. It's on what one could call "church row" because it's beside a Church of Christ, and across the street from a Pentecostal Church and First Christian Church. Crosswalk Community Church stepped to the plate in the aftermath of the Aug. 24 quake, hosting emergency services along with the Red Cross. Crosswalk has scaled down over the years. They once had Wednesday night community suppers. Their 9 am service is no longer held in the main sanctuary, but in a room once used for Bible study at that time. Pastor Peter Shaw has had U2-themed services; he's tried to keep the church relevant and contemporary. Pastor Shaw is a friendly and caring, as his congregation. An inspirational, meditative place. read more

-Oct 8, 2017 wildfires spread uncontrollably in areas surrounding Napa. The Sheriff calls Pastor Pete asking if the church can open as an emergency shelter. 15 minutes later the doors are open and a chain of texts and calls brought a dozen church members who worked through the night before the Red Cross could mobilize. It would be more than two weeks before the last refugee was able to leave. -Sunday August 24, 2014 3:20 AM Napa gets jolted with a 6.1 earthquake. The worst the North Bay has experienced for decades. Everything is a MESS. People are in shock, homeless with no place to sleep and nothing to eat. CrossWalkers show up in the darkness and pull the place together. A quick prayer service then there is work to do. We are going to host the Red Cross and Salvation Army Disaster services. In a few hours information tables are up, food is cooking and cots are set up in the gym and in church classrooms. Local and national companies drop off water, produce, and clean-up kits. Insurance companies set up trailers. FEMA and other agencies do their thing. CrossWalk is the hub for the earthquake recovery effort. We at CrossWalk were very pleased that our church could play a big part in the recovery effort. --My wife and I were looking for a change in our worship community and found CrossWalk Community Church in Napa a few years ago. This congregation started over 150 years back, but it is hardly stuck in the past. It does have a wonderful facility thanks to the sacrifice of earlier congregants- comfortable sanctuary, lots of classrooms, full size gym, etc. What sets it apart from most other churches in Napa is the welcoming, accepting and inclusive personality of the theologically diverse people who attend here and the progressive teaching from Pastor Pete Shaw. He frequently messes with your understanding of scripture and gives the Spirit of God a chance to work with you. My experience is that CrossWalk is a safe place for those who have suffered spiritual, emotional or domestic abuse. People overcoming addictions or their consequences will find support groups. Families and singles, married and divorced, young and mature are valued here. CrossWalk fully utilizes the contribution and leadership of men and women in the church. Women serve on the board, lead small groups and teach from the pulpit. Darlene Valencia is the Executive pastor. They teach and follow and Egalitarian theology. Services are at 9 and 10 AM. Dress is casual. The early service is more intimate, usually featuring a contemplative moment and Pastor Pete's teaching. The 10 AM service includes contemporary acoustic music. During summer months we frequently meet outside in a lovely courtyard under a canopy. This service usually lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes. Communion is open to all who would like to experience God in this way. Childcare and youth programs are available at 10 AM. Babies and toddlers have a safe place with a great playground. Elementary kids have programs for lower and upper grades. Middle and High School youth participate in Young Life. CrossWalk is dedicated to serving the community. More than two dozen support groups meet here, including AA, NA, Al Anon and more. A preschool uses our campus during the week. A monthly community food pantry has been operating for two decades. Church congregants and community member's work together to support those with food instability. This has been expanded to a produce distribution on Wednesdays. Outside of Napa, CrossWalk spiritually and financially supports an orphanage and school in Kenya and a home for battered women in Tijuana, Mexico. CrossWalk is a safe place for you and your family to explore your relationship with God. Surprise yourself, go to church this Sunday. read more

Pastor Pete rocks it every time. I love that he teaches, rather than preaches. The community feeling is remarkable. Give it a chance, you will not be disappointed. read more

No matter your walk in life, you will be welcomed at CrossWalk. Gifted pastor and loving congregation.

Heres the deal. I came, grabbed some coffee and doughnuts and talked to nice folks for a few minutes. They had a few announcements, some songs, then the paster led us through a quieting meditation and then he educated us on the scripture. This impressed me for a variety of reasons. I"ve been a member of another church outside of Napa for 10 years. Nice folks but I felt like I wanted to go spiritually deeper. Here were my impressions of this church service. 1. You have basically three things done in depth in this service. Community, Music , Message. I like that. 3 things done at a deep level rather than 10 things squeezed into a service. 2. The message was a way to further deepen my faith and ways to integrate it into my life.I felt like I could love and live deeper. thats the plan. 3. No plate passing, or constant begging for money. Im sure people contribute to this church but I was amazed that I wasn't badgered for money for whatever. (I currently contribute an amount through my bank to my church. So I am aware of giving. ) .4. I did like the service but I wanted to make sure this wasn't a if you do blank you are going to blank religion . Thats the stick religion, I want the carrot.So I talked to the pastor and he said we are here to love all. Not pick and choose. I particularly asked about gays and lesbians. I prefer a church that loves and is open to everyone. What you do in you home is your business. Its about loving us all more. He was clear. Jesus lived a life of love and service. So, Its early. I'm dating. I may really stick here or not. But I have to admit Im still thinking about what the paster was talking about in Church on Tuesday and thats 3 days ago. So , Id say check it out if you want spirituality but have had bad church experiences in your past. read more

Love this place. A non-judgmental friendly down-to-earth community that welcomes all, serves good coffee too as you walk in and grab a chair. Does important generous hands-on stuff for our community like food and support groups and Red Cross relief center and so much more. The teaching is like watching a Ted Talk, you walk out with a fresh and eye-opening perspective that is kind of mind blowing but so relevant and deeply spiritual too. Have visited lots of churches in my life but this one is HOME read more

I visited this church among several others when I moved to the area. The courtyard setting is a nice idea. The people are friendly and welcoming. I was disappointed in the teaching; not one Bible reference. It was a guest speaker during the pastors vacation but I understood that the speaker was on staff at the church. In conversation with other locals my gut feeling was confirmed that this is not a church to challenge you in your walk with Christ, or speak the sometimes difficult Biblical truths, rather the overall attitude is a "whatever feels good to you is OK" read more

What's not to love about CrossWalk Community Church! For me it's like going home and there's already a place set for you at the table A phenomenal pastor and a loving community of people who will welcome you and let you know you are loved unconditionally. read more

Crosswalk Community Church is a terrific venue for any event. This location is versatile but more importantly Darlene and staff are amazing. They are beyond helpful, kind, and thoughtful. Recently we held a celebration of life for a friend and Darlene scanned pictures and sent them to a friend who made a video. Darlene helped with locating specific music for our celebration. They helped with audio and visual and it was a beautiful service for approximately 350 people. Crosswalk Community Church also provides meeting space for several 12 step programs, a preschool and the Food Pantry. This church is really that a community church and I am GRATEFUL FOR Crosswalk and the staff. Thank you! read more

My husband and I started attending here in 2009 when we first met. We were drawn to it by the open arms and community aspect it provided. It had a great kids' program for our daughter and my sister's family already went here. Some of the first services we attended were outside followed with lunch. My husband said, "Rock music and food!! Yeah, we'll be back!" We've been going ever since and have loved getting more involved each year. Our growth group is a great crowd and very supportive of each other. We often see each other outside of our regularly scheduled meetings. It is a great place to go wherever you are on your journey...for me, who was raised in church and for my husband, who hadn't been to mass in about 15 years, it was a place we can call home. There are people from every walk of life and Pastor Pete brings the message in a context you can understand no matter what your church background. read more

After many years turning on and off my spiritual life but feeling something was missing I stepped into CrossWalk right after the 2014 earthquake. There amazing people were helping the new overnight homeless families. A Sunday early January 2015 I decided to go and check out their service. WOW! Completely blow me away. It is difficult to describe but in a few words here is few things a want to say after a year at CrossWalk. Faith and Christianity are not a religion but a way of life. Christian Faith is not about preaching but about teaching. In Pastor Pete I found a spiritual mentor and a teacher who doesn't tell me what to think but how to think and stretches my mind and reaches my heart every Sunday. read more

I feel CrossWalk is home to me. The teachings help me grow and I feel a closer and deeper relationship to God. CrossWalk is a welcoming, growing church with a deep commitment to helping those in need both within our community and globally. I highly recommend visiting CrossWalk and see if it is what you are looking for - it was for me. read more

If you're like me and not in love with organized religion and don't want to belong to a church that loves only the "right" people. You might just find this a place that makes you believe again! Thanks to Pastor Pete, I am finding a community that is open to the real message, "love and forgive." Everyone is welcome and you will learn. Pastor Pete doesn't preach, he teaches you about the Bible from its early translations to understanding it in the context in which it was written. read more

This is a great church. I "tried on" many churches in Napa before I found Crosswalk. The people are welcoming and nonjudgmental. The Pastor is down to earth and very approachable. I would recommend this church to anyone. read more