Friday, January 29, 2010

Don't Walk By

You pass them every day, yet how often do you stop and feed and clothe the homeless? The Rescue Alliance is once again putting on Don't Walk By, a month-long campaign to reach out and help the less fortunate:

The Rescue Alliance is a partnership of faith-based ministries that are focused on offering homeless men,women and children an alternative to living on the streets.

In January of 2010 an army of hundreds of volunteers will fan out across Manhattan to offer every single street person food, blankets, but most importantly a complete “holistic residential recovery program that offers them new life in Christ” and educational, vocational and housing solutions.

Our goal is to educate and mobilize New Yorkers of faith to compassionately engage homeless men, women and children throughout the city.

Our Vision

Through an alliance of influencers, volunteers, outreach experts and resource providers, see that every man and woman living on Manhattan’s streets is offered a chance to see their life transformed.

Our Mission

In response to Christ’s teaching in the parable of the Good Samaritan, we are mobilizing 1,000 volunteers, led by trained professionals, in a massive outreach to every street homeless man and woman in New York City in January 2010.

These volunteers will compassionately share Christ, and provide food, blankets and other needs. For those ready to leave the streets, we offer a place in a residential recovery program featuring a Christian discipleship curriculum composed of one-on-one counseling, career and educational training and Christian growth.



[image via Don't Walk By]

You can sign up to volunteer on any Saturday of the month.

Participating churches include Trinity Grace and Redeemer. Is your church involved? Are you?

Center for Faith & Work Open House

You've been hearing a lot about the various career ministries at Redeemer: arts, education, law, health care, the list goes on. Maybe you're a bit unsure which group is right for you. Sunday's Q&A with Tim Keller will help show you how your work and faith are connected, and you'll get a chance to meet with the leaders of the various groups:

Center for Faith & Work Open House
Center for Faith & Work

Hunter College Auditorium at 12:15 PM. Dr. Tim Keller will speak on "Work & Cultural Renewal," followed by Q&A. Lunch and break-out presentations provided afterward by all of the CFW ministries in the West Building, 5th floor. Meet leaders and other members of each group. Find out more about what they do and how you can engage. www.faithandwork.org

Time: 12:15pm

Location: Hunter College Auditorium & West Building

For more information, contact: cfw@redeemer.com

Email: cfw@redeemer.com

Web site: http://faithandwork.org
Here's a list of the different vocational groups that are a part of Redeemer's Center for Faith & Work:

2010 EI Forum
http://www.faithandwork.org/2010Forum


The A.D. Agency
http://www.faithandwork.org/theadagency

This group is committed to encouraging, teaching, and equipping those working in advertising, commercial design, and public relations. We are a diverse group of art directors, copywriters, designers, animators, and photographers.


Actors Group
http://www.faithandwork.org/actorsmain


Be Known
http://www.faithandwork.org/arts-beknown

Mission Statement for Be Known shows up here when you mouse-over the icon on the left. Similar content will show up on mouse-over for Create and Engage as well. This allows you to see an overview of the secondary pages without ever actually leaving the main arts page. Once you have decided where to go you can either click directly from the icons on the left.

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Business Fellowship
http://www.faithandwork.org/business

This group has been organized to serve those who are in business, marketing, strategy, or sales.


Create
http://www.faithandwork.org/arts-create

Mission Statement for Create shows up here when you mouse-over the icon on the left. Similar content will show up on mouse-over for Create and Engage as well. This allows you to see an overview of the secondary pages without ever actually leaving the main arts page. Once you have decided where to go you can either click directly from the icons on the left.

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Dancers Group
http://www.faithandwork.org/dancersmain


Educators Fellowship
http://www.faithandwork.org/educators

The Higher Education Group meets on a monthly basis. A brand new group for Educators in all other levels will meet monthly starting on November 22.


Engage
http://www.faithandwork.org/arts-engage

Mission Statement for Engage shows up here when you mouse-over the icon on the left. Similar content will show up on mouse-over for Create and Engage as well. This allows you to see an overview of the secondary pages without ever actually leaving the main arts page. Once you have decided where to go you can either click directly from the icons on the left.

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Entrepreneurs Fellowship
http://www.faithandwork.org/entfship

he Entrepreneurs' Fellowship is a vocation group that provides practical support to help entrepreneurs develop a Christian worldview that guides the products, services, and values of their organizations.


Filmmakers Group
http://www.faithandwork.org/filmmakersmain


Financial Services Ministry
http://www.faithandwork.org/finance

This group connects Redeemer attendees who work in the various financial institutions in the New York area and to help them grow spiritually and professionally.


Health Care Fellowship
http://www.faithandwork.org/healthcare

Organized to gather people who worship at Redeemer and work as physicians, nurses, dentists, eye care professionals, and other health care professionals.


Legal Fellowship
http://www.faithandwork.org/legal

A group for lawyers, law students, and others in the legal profession.


PhD Students Group
http://www.faithandwork.org/phdstudents

The PhD Students Group is a community of PhD students and candidates at a number of universities in New York City. The group meets monthly to discuss the particular nuances of faith integration in academia.


Writers Group
http://www.faithandwork.org/writersmain

Which ones are you involved in? Is there something that's missing that you think should be there?

Thursday, January 28, 2010

When In Rome

You loved her in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, now catch Kirsten Bell in When in Rome with your friends from The Journey:

Most of us spend too much time working, studying and fighting the crowds - and not enough time playing. Whether it's watching a movie, playing laser tag or going extreme bowling… Play Groups are an easy way to check out The Journey, meet new people, and just have a good time. The Journey's next Playgroup will be on Friday, January 29 to see "When In Rome."

Here are the details:

Movie synopsis: Disillusioned with romance, an ambitious New Yorker travels to Rome, where she plucks magic coins from a special fountain. The coins attract an assortment of odd suitors, including a sausage merchant, a street magician and an artist. But, when a persistent reporter throws his hat in the ring, she wonders if his love is the real thing.

When: Friday, January 29 @ 7:00 pm

Where: Regal Theatre
247 W 42nd St
New York, NY 10036

All you need to do is arrive at 6:45pm in the lobby of the movie theater and look for the Journey sign that I'll be holding.

Afterwards, we'll go to Dallas BBQ to grab a bite to eat and chat about the movie!

To sign up or to receive more information, email Dawn at dawn@journeymetro.com.

Have you seen this movie? What do you think of it?

Weekly Job Search Round Table

When you're out of a job, you find yourself out of friends sometimes too. Suddenly, all the coworkers that chitterchattered around you are no longer there to tell you about their latest drama with their boss. Now, it's just you, your resume, and a lot of silence.

Tomorrow, Redeemer offers a way to connect with others who are feeling the same pressure to find work:

Weekly Job Search Round Table
Diaconate

A group for those seeking employment by those seeking employment meets weekly to share, benefit and connect with others in a Gospel centered community. Updates, prayer, Bible study & break out sessions. Every Thursday from 11:00AM to 1:00PM at Redeemer Offices. Email roundtable@redeemer.com for more information.

Time: 11:00am

Location: Redeemer Offices, 1359 Broadway, 4th Fl. (at 36th St.)

For more information, contact: Roger Spivack

Email: roundtable@redeemer.com

What do you love most about being unemployed?

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Super Service Thursday

Can't wait til Sunday to go to church? The Journey has the answer:

Super Service Thursday

Thursday ... 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Journey
321 W. 44th Street, Suite 203A (between 8th & 9th avenues)
New York, NY 10036

Contact Information:
Dawn Thompson
E: dawn@journeymetro.com
P: 212-730-8300 x 205


Are you looking for opportunities to get plugged in serving during the week? Do you want to give one hour of your week to serve? Then, why not join the Super Service Thursday Night?Stop by for an hour, make a new friend, and make a difference! Every Thursday night will be a night of service at The Journey office. Not only is this a great opportunity to make a difference by helping prepare for the Sunday service, but also an opportunity to build relationships with others at The Journey.

Every Thursday we'll have music, snacks and loads of friends to catch up with. Come and join the party!

Do you recommend this event?

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

City Grace Jersey City Missional Community

City Grace's Jersey City Missional Community meets tomorrow. This is what to expect:

The Jersey City Missional Community is a group of teachers who live in Jersey City and are exploring together how their faith impacts their work as teachers in the inner city.

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • Second and fourth Wednesday of every month
  • 8 pm - 10 pm
  • Current study topic: The Tangible Kingdom

[image via City Grace]

Monday, January 25, 2010

Actors Group

Actors have to grow tough skins going to auditions, but sometimes they need a safe space to let down their guards. Redeemer offers a fellowship that provides support and education for actors:

Actors Group
Center for Faith & Work

Monday, January 25 at 7:00PM at Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 Eighth Ave. (at 36th St.). All professional and aspiring actors are welcome to join us for a time of work and fellowship. Enjoy theater games, skill-sharpening exercises, and work on your craft alongside others. Dinner provided. For more info and to RSVP visit www.faithandwork.org/actors

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave.

For more information, contact: Kenyon Adams, kenyon@redeemer.com, (212) 808-4460 x1344

Email: kenyon@redeemer.com

Web site: http://www.faithandwork.org/actors
Let us know if you're an actor. We'd love to feature you.

Financial Services Ministry

Money is one of the most-talked about subjects in the Bible. With today's economy, it's probably even more on everyone's minds. Redeemer is continuing its series "Moments of Truth on Wall Street" this evening:

Financial Services Ministry
Center for Faith & Work

Monday, January 25, at 7:00PM at the Redeemer Offices, 1359 Broadway, 4th Fl. How can we set clear limits and boundaries on our ambitions, so that work (or anything else) doesn't take over our lives? We'll be continuing our series "Moments of Truth on Wall Street" with lessons from the life of Daniel. RSVP & details at www.faithandwork.org/finance.

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Redeemer Offices, 1359 Broadway, 4th Fl. (at 36th St.)

Email: finservices@redeemer.com

Web site: http://www.faithandwork.org/finance

What are your tips for setting limits and boundaries on your spending and ambition?

Friday, January 22, 2010

City Grace Men's Morning Group Meets at Comfort Diner

City Grace's Men's Morning Fellowship is self-described as "A great way to start the week." It meets on Mondays from 7:30 to 8:30 at the Comfort Diner on East 45th Street (between 2nd and 3rd). The group meets for Bible study and prayer.

[image via Stephanie Nikolopoulos]

Don't Walk By

You pass them every day, yet how often do you stop and feed and clothe the homeless? The Rescue Alliance is once again putting on Don't Walk By, a month-long campaign to reach out and help the less fortunate:

The Rescue Alliance is a partnership of faith-based ministries that are focused on offering homeless men,women and children an alternative to living on the streets.

In January of 2010 an army of hundreds of volunteers will fan out across Manhattan to offer every single street person food, blankets, but most importantly a complete “holistic residential recovery program that offers them new life in Christ” and educational, vocational and housing solutions.

Our goal is to educate and mobilize New Yorkers of faith to compassionately engage homeless men, women and children throughout the city.

Our Vision

Through an alliance of influencers, volunteers, outreach experts and resource providers, see that every man and woman living on Manhattan’s streets is offered a chance to see their life transformed.

Our Mission

In response to Christ’s teaching in the parable of the Good Samaritan, we are mobilizing 1,000 volunteers, led by trained professionals, in a massive outreach to every street homeless man and woman in New York City in January 2010.

These volunteers will compassionately share Christ, and provide food, blankets and other needs. For those ready to leave the streets, we offer a place in a residential recovery program featuring a Christian discipleship curriculum composed of one-on-one counseling, career and educational training and Christian growth.



[image via Don't Walk By]

You can sign up to volunteer on any Saturday of the month.

Participating churches include Trinity Grace and Redeemer. Is your church involved? Are you?

Educators Fellowship

Educators spend so much time giving, sometimes they need something in return. Redeemer's Educators Fellowship is a chance for those who work in education to fellowship and get recharged:

Educators Fellowship
Center for Faith & Work

Join us for our monthly meeting on Sunday, January 24 at 12:15PM at Hunter College following the East Side 10:30AM service. This new vocation group is focused on understanding how the gospel impacts our work as educators. Details at www.faithandwork.org/educators.

Time: 12:15pm

Location: Hunter College

Email: cfw@redeemer.com

Web site: http://www.faithandwork.org/educators


What are some of your funny moments with teachers and students? How is God using you as a teacher to reach out to students?

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Dance Like No One Can See You - Living Life as a Christian Female in NYC

Love the theme for this women's event taking place on Friday, January 22, at The Journey: "Dance Like No One Can See You." Isn't it true that so often we're afraid what people think of us? With Star 99.1's Stacey Stone, women will explore how to live their lives as Christian women in New York City:

Women’s Event: Dance Like No One Can See You - Living Life as a Christian Female in NYC!

Speaker – Stacey Stone from STAR 99.1fm

How do you dance when no one can see you? Just the thought of it makes me laugh. When we’re behind closed doors we don’t worry about what other people think about us. Sometimes we keep our relationship with Jesus behind closed doors too. It’s hard talking about and living out our faith in public (especially in NYC). We are concerned how people will react.

Join us on January 22 as Stacey Stone (from STAR 99.1fm) looks at the fun, humorous and serious sides of being a Christian woman in NYC. Who knows…we may take time to “dance like no one can see you!” It will be night you won’t want to miss…a night of fun and fellowship (with delicious desserts too).

Stacey Stone is a Journey member and she shares her life and her faith with everyone listening to STAR 99.1fm each weekday morning. As Morning Show Co-host, Stacey opens her home to the New York Metro to discuss what is going on in their day-to-day lives. Johnny Stone in the Morning, with Stacey as part, starts each day with a touch of laughter and hope.

Here are the details:

Speaker: Stacey Stone (Radio Morning Show Co-host)

When: January 22 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Where: The Journey Office (321 W 44th Suite 203A)

For more information or to register for this event…contact Carie Bashur at carie@journeymetro.com

Do you listen to Stacey Stone in the morning? Would you recommend this event?

[image of Stacey Stone via Star 99.1]

InterArts Fellowship - The Next Chapter!

Those of you who have been attending Redeemer's InterArts fellowship and its subgroups know that there've been some major changes going on. Reconnect and fellowship with fellow artists this Friday:

InterArts Fellowship - The Next Chapter!
Center for Faith & Work

InterArts Fellowship is making big changes in 2010 as we move to quarterly gatherings in locations around the city, with top-notch guest speakers and artist presentations at each gathering. On Friday, January 22, Rev. Scott Sauls will speak on "The Artist and the Community of Faith: Finding Yourself in the Story." More info at faithandwork.org/iaf

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater, West Side YMCA, 5 W. 63rd at CPW

For more information, contact: Kenyon Adams, (212) 808-4460 x1344

Email: arts@redeemer.com

Web site: http://www.faithandwork.org/iaf


Where are you in the story?

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Super Service Thursday

Can't wait til Sunday to go to church? The Journey has the answer:

Super Service Thursday

Thursday ... 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Journey
321 W. 44th Street, Suite 203A (between 8th & 9th avenues)
New York, NY 10036

Contact Information:
Dawn Thompson
E: dawn@journeymetro.com
P: 212-730-8300 x 205


Are you looking for opportunities to get plugged in serving during the week? Do you want to give one hour of your week to serve? Then, why not join the Super Service Thursday Night?Stop by for an hour, make a new friend, and make a difference! Every Thursday night will be a night of service at The Journey office. Not only is this a great opportunity to make a difference by helping prepare for the Sunday service, but also an opportunity to build relationships with others at The Journey.

Every Thursday we'll have music, snacks and loads of friends to catch up with. Come and join the party!

Do you recommend this event?

City Grace Uptown Community Group

City Grace's Uptown Community Group meets tomorrow from 8pm to 10pm. The location varies from the East to the West side, so it's best to contact the pastor and get on the mailing list. Here's some information on it:

The Uptown Community group meets every other Thursday at various locations in the Upper West and Upper East Sides. We listen to each other, reflect on different parts of the Bible together, and pray for one another. Be great to see you there! Contact Steve Wolma (swolma@citygraceny.com) to be included on the e-list that gives the specific info on the next meeting.

[image via City Grace]

PhD Student Group

Hit the books with Redeemer's PhD group:

PhD Student Group
Center for Faith & Work

Thursday, January 21 from 7:00PM to 9:00PM at the Redeemer Offices, 1359 Broadway, 4th Fl. We invite all PhD/EdD students/post-docs for food, fellowship and prayer. For more information visit www.faithandwork.org/phdstudents or email wldon@hotmail.com.

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Redeemer Offices, 1359 Broadway, 4th Fl. (at 36th St.)

For more information, contact: Willemyn Don

Email: wldon@hotmail.com

Web site: http://www.faithandwork.org/phdstudents

What are you getting your PhD in?