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 known to us. If ever we find ourselves searching for God, we can know that God has first been searching for us. At Redeemer West…
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 working alongside our terrific team: Cheyenne, Austin, Rachel, and our volunteers. Brian comes to us with a wealth of experience from leading a large 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 deeply desired to be with Christ. I struggled to answer, feeling a bit credulous, explaining that his lifeless body would one day awaken. I felt…
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 the character of our shared life, as congregants, communities, and families, has the power to draw people to the kingdom or to push them away.”…
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 part of an ongoing relationship. And the Bible teaches that relationships are primary: God to us, us to ourselves, ourselves to others, and ourselves to…
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 to parks, Broadway shows to neighborhood street fairs, children in NYC grow up curious, engaged, and resilient. They quickly learn to handle differences, see the…
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 Yorkers spend significant time away from the city. For those fortunate enough to travel, we welcome this reprieve with the hope of starting a 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. It was a joy to welcome 110 incredible kids to Redeemer West Side, and we couldn’t have done it without the amazing 120 adult and…
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 what God is doing among us and prayerfully consider how he is leading us into the future. Below are a few key highlights. What We…
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 chapters, we find seven letters from Jesus himself to seven local churches. These churches had specific spiritual strengths as well as specific temptations and shortcomings.…