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 Initiative, reminds us, “work” in this sense is
Any activity that is not rest and not leisure, paid or unpaid. God uses all of our activities to cultivate his creation—work, parenting, community organizing, caretaking of aging parents, volunteering on boards… [these] daily activities are something God is working in and through.
Yesterday’s sermon from Genesis 2 began to explore some of the major biblical themes regarding the integration of faith and work. If you’d like to further explore what the Bible says about work and vocation, I encourage you to join our Faith & Work 101 course that begins tonight and continues for five weeks.
With hope,
Pastor Bijan
Monday, October 20 at 7 pm
Faith & Work 101
This introductory cross-vocational course from the Center for Faith & Work challenges participants to take an in-depth look at their particular work through the lens of the gospel. We’ll trace the story of the Bible to understand God’s intention for work, weaving together weekly teaching, spiritual practices, daily devotionals, and group discussions. This weekly course will meet in person at Redeemer East Side from October 20 to November 17. Click to register.
Upcoming
- Oct 20 | Faith & Work 101
- Oct 23 | Sing, Play, Speak
- Oct 23 | Grief & Loss Support Group
- Oct 25 | Manuscript Bible Study Training
- Oct 26 | Spiritual Practices: Evangelism
- Oct 26 | Diaconate Open House
- Oct 28 | HFNY Network Talks
- Oct 31 | Candy Handout
- Oct 31 | WS Youth Halloween Hoedown
- Nov 6 | Redeemer Network Prayer & Praise Night
- Nov 8 | Autumn Singles Social
- Nov 16 | RWS Congregational Meeting
- Nov 19 | Family Night
- Nov 24 | The Gratitude Way: An Evening with Girma Bishaw
Get Involved
RWS Job Opening: RWS Spiritual Formation Manager.
Listen to songs from Redeemer West Side Music.
Join the 20s & 30s group on Wednesday nights.
Volunteer with West Side Youth on Friday nights.
Subscribe to our Neighborhood Engagement Newsletter.
HFNY: Network Talks: Responding to Food Insecurity Together (Tuesday, October 28).
HFNY: Pray for New York (virtual prayer gathering).
