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…

WS Update: Yesterday was Vision Sunday!

One of our values as a church is pursuing and promoting shalom–holistic flourishing–in and for our city. In dependence on the Spirit, we are doing that through: What’s the next…

WS Update: Prayer as We Begin a New Year

John Wesley was an 18th-century pastor, and at the start of each new year, he would encourage the churches in his network to pray this prayer: Gracious God,I am no…

WS Update: Christmas Eve

Reflecting on the wonder of what Christmas means, theologian J.I. Packer wrote, “The Almighty appeared on earth as a helpless human baby… needing to be fed and changed and taught…

WS Update: Generosity

The Christmas season is a time when we remember and reflect on the most amazing act of generosity in the history of the world: that God sent his Son, Jesus,…

WS Update: Lessons & Carols

In East London, there’s a famous fire station. Over the garages in big block letters are the words: LOVE IS THE RUNNING TOWARDS. That’s an apt motto for firefighters, and…

WS Update: #GivingTuesday

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday. As a church, our goal this year is to raise $20,000 to support our church’s neighborhood engagement initiatives that will, we hope, enable our entire community to…