Refugee Family Sponsor:
Right now, there are 1,600 Afghan refugee families stranded in Pakistan, desperately awaiting resettlement. These families cannot return to Afghanistan because they bravely assisted U.S. troops during the war. However, with shifting U.S. refugee policies, their future is uncertain. In the absence of government support, organizations have turned to the Church to stand in the gap. We have an opportunity to help a family resettle in Philadelphia. We know this is a big commitment, which is why the Diaconate is forming a committee to lead this effort. If you are interested, please contact Sue Park (suepark053@gmail.com) or Melissa Tang (mctang823@gmail.com).

Building Search Committee Nominations:
As shared at our Campus Gathering, we believe this is a timely and necessary moment to thoughtfully and prayerfully consider our church’s future space needs. Session and Women’s Council have recommended forming a Building Search Committee to explore these possibilities with intentionality and discernment. Members are invited to submit nominations by May 12th.

Join the Welcoming Team:
We are looking for more people to join our Welcoming Team! Our desire is to cultivate a warm and an inviting atmosphere, to make each person feel seen as they walk in through the doors. Please join us in sharing Christ’s love in this way and to welcome people into our church family. Please email us at renewalccwelcomingcommittee@gmail.com and/or reach out to Evan, David, and Jun, if you are interested or if you have any questions!

Eighth Street Peacemakers Ministry:
We are excited to announce that we will be sending another team to Hunting Park this year to help run Eighth Street Peacemakers Ministry 2025 Summer Camp. Partner with Eighth Street Community Church to teach K-8 reading, writing, math and Bible; learn to love the children of Hunting Park with the love of Christ; cultivate a missional team with others from Renewal and deepen your love for the city of Philadelphia. The camp will be held from July 20-26. Please fill out the interest form here if you are interested in learning more.

Missionary Prayer Breakfast:
Please save the date and join us on Saturday, May 17th for the next missionary prayer breakfast from 9-10:30 AM at West Philly on the 2nd floor. The H Family will join us on Zoom and share with us as we pray for them. Please RSVP here.

Bethesda Project:
We’re looking for volunteers to join the residents at My Brother’s House to serve lunch on Saturday, May 31st, from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
Bethesda Project is a nonprofit in Philadelphia that provides emergency shelter, housing, and support services to the homeless community. Renewal Center City partners with Bethesda Project’s safe haven for men, My Brother’s House. Each month, we gather on the last Saturday of the month to prepare and share a meal with the residents. Our desire is to share Christ’s love through fellowship and breaking bread together. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jun Shin (junyoung.shin1@gmail.com) or Sue Park (susannapark53@gmail.com). Sign up here!

Summer Connections:
Spring is here, but we’re already looking forward to summer! Traditionally, summer is a time when Renewal slows down due to travel and vacations. To keep the community spirit alive during this time, we’re seeking volunteers to organize “summer connection” events that foster community and connection while our Community Groups are on pause. These events can be one-time gatherings or regular meetups—whatever works best for you as a volunteer! You don’t have to do it alone either—feel free to invite your Community Group to host one together! The events will run from June through the end of August.

Some event ideas might include: a picnic or sports day at FDR or Clark Park, a hike on the Wissahickon trail, a climbing day at Callowhill, a movie night at someone’s apartment, building rooftop, or house, a game night, a worship night, a bi-weekly book club, and more! The possibilities are endless. If you have an idea in mind, we’d love to hear it! Please fill out this form and let us know what type of event you would like to host.

Renewal Volleyball:
Our volleyball group has been going strong and growing! We would love for this to be an outreach opportunity, especially as many non-Renewal attendees have been joining us.

Location: Crane Chinatown (1001 Vine St)
Dates/Times: Every Weekend, Saturday 3-5pm and Sunday 4:30-6:30pm

If you are interested, please fill out this form.

Community Groups:
Community Groups (CG) are smaller gatherings within our church that offer a fantastic way to get connected, grow spiritually, and find mutual support. If you are looking to get plugged into a Community Group, please fill out this form.