WS Update: Confession and Community
Yesterday’s sermon from Psalm 32 focused on the spiritual practice of confession. One of the reasons why the regular practice of confession is so important for Christians is that real…
WS Update: Growing in Generosity
The most amazing act of generosity was God sending his Son, Jesus, so that we might live through him (1 John 4:9). One way that Christians respond to God’s generosity…
WS Update: Repentance
Yesterday was the first Sunday of Lent. Throughout history, Lent has been a season during which Christians and churches engage in spiritual self-examination and renewal. Lent invites us to see…
WS Update: Our Neighborhood through God’s Eyes
A few years ago, I joined my Community Group for a prayer walk in the Upper West Side, and I was surprised by my experience. I thought I knew my…
WS Update: Community Restores Our Mental Health
We are designed to be known and loved. Yet since the fall, we often hide in shame—from God and one another (Gen 3:7). On April 5, renowned psychiatrist and author…
WS Update: Gotham Fellowship Info Session
One of our church’s enduring convictions is that your work matters to God and God matters to your work. As Lauren Gill, Senior Director of the Global Faith and Work…
WS Update: The Prayers of Jesus
Right now, at this very moment, Jesus is praying for his people: Christ Jesus who died–-more than that, who was raised to life–is at the right hand of God and…
WS Update: The Lord’s Supper
Augustine, a fourth-century church leader, described the Lord’s Supper as a “bond of love.” When Christians eat the bread and drink the cup, they are nourished by Christ as they…
WS Update: Shalom Lab
During this season, Redeemer West Side is leaning into our value of “Pursuing and Promoting Shalom.” Together, we’re seeking the flourishing of our city. As you consider what taking your…
WS Update: Deepening Our Practice of Prayer
On Thursday evening, our church will gather to deepen our understanding of and practice of prayer. The following illustration challenges me when I think about the importance of prayer for…