WS Update: Alpha
The story of the Bible is about how God is pursuing us. Through all the joys, disappointments, and uncertainties of life, God is reaching out and wanting to make himself…
WS Update: West Side Youth Update
We are thrilled to announce a wonderful new chapter for our youth ministry. Rev. Brian Ryu started last week as our new WS Youth Director! He will be overseeing and…
WS Update: Together, We Hope
“Daddy, where is Gong Gong now?” my three-year-old asked as we watched her Chinese grandfather’s casket descend into the ground. He was a follower of Jesus and a pastor who…
WS Update: Living Into Community
I’ve always loved the way Christine Pohl describes the beauty and power of Christian community in her book Living into Community. She writes, “The quality of our life together and…
WS Update: Neighborhood Engagement
Our vision for neighborhood engagement is to move “from projects to presence.” This means that we are committed to moving from merely serving to being there for our neighbors as…
WS Update: Rooted in Christ, Growing in the City – Why Christian Community Matters for NYC Kids
Raising children in New York City offers them a unique experience. Our children are surrounded by a vibrant and diverse world filled with opportunity, culture, and creativity. From world-class museums…
WS Update: Summer Travels
While New York is a great city, it can also wear on us over the course of time. So it’s only natural that during the summer months, so many New…
WS Update: True North
Last week, our church adventured into the wilderness with “True North” VBS! Thank you to our church family, who prayed for the impact of this past week’s learning about Jesus.…
WS Update: Highlights From Our Church-Wide Survey
We’re deeply grateful for the nearly 300 of you who took the time to complete our recent church-wide survey. Your thoughtful feedback is an invaluable gift that helps us celebrate…
WS Update: The Church in the City
This coming Sunday, we’re starting a new sermon series called “The Church in the City.” We’ll be studying through the first couple chapters of the book of Revelation. In those…