In 1964, Martin Luther King, Jr. gave the opening address for the Berlin Jazz Festival. As he spoke about music’s power to connect to your soul and provide hope, he said:
“Everybody has the Blues. Everybody longs for meaning. Everybody needs to love and be loved. Everybody needs to clap hands and be happy. Everybody longs for faith. In music, especially this broad category called Jazz, there is a stepping stone towards all of these.”
We all carry these deep longings: to love and be loved. Everyone in our city wants to clap hands and be happy. We all want, and need, meaning in life.
For that reason, I invite you to think about who you can bring along with you to attend our next Live @ W83 event, happening on Friday, October 18. One of our very own Redeemer West Siders, Victor Lin, will lead a concert of jazz improvisations inspired by anime classics. This promises to be an evening not only of great fun, but also a chance to experience God’s hope and joy, as it comes to us in and through music.
All the information to register is below. Hope you can join in!
In Christ,
Pastor Bijan
A Jazz Lens on Anime with Victor Lin & Friends
Experience a night of jazz like no other in the heart of New York City! Join acclaimed pianist Victor Lin and a talented ensemble of musicians as they perform captivating jazz arrangements inspired by anime classics. Following the concert, mingle with the artists at a special reception. Tickets are $15.
Upcoming Events
- Oct 16 | Kids’ Community Group Starts
- Oct 18 | Live @ W83 – A Jazz Lens on Anime with Victor Lin and Friends
- Oct 19 | W83 Dashers – New Meeting Time!
- Oct 19 | Premarital Seminar
- Oct 19 | Pilates & Friends
- Oct 20 | Volunteer Choir at Redeemer West Side
- Oct 20 | Diaconate Open House
- Oct 20 | Safe Haven Outreach (Packing Care Kits)
- Oct 24 | Safe Haven Outreach (Welcome Event)
- Oct 24 | Living with Purpose in a Polarizing World
- Oct 31 | Candy Handout
- Nov 4 | Managing Leadership Anxiety Workshop with Steve Cuss
- Nov 10 | New at RWS
- Nov 13 | Arts Industry Night
- Nov 17 | RWS Membership Class
- Nov 21 | Redeemer Network – Prayer and Praise Night
- Nov 23 | Live @ W83 – Nutcracker Magic Family Concert
- Dec 7 | Birthday Party for Jesus *Registration NOW Open*
Get Involved
RWS job opening: Club 56 Elementary Sunday School Teacher
Serve with WS Youth on Fridays
Parents are encouraged to volunteer at Kids’ Community Group
Sing in the Volunteer Choir on October 20
Pray through the Psalms with Do for One
Serve with The Open Door this Fall