Summer Connections

Traditionally, summer is a time when Renewal activities slow down due to travel and vacations. To keep the community spirit alive during this season, we’re hosting volunteer-led “Summer Connection” events that encourage community and connection while our Community Groups (CGs) are on pause. If you’re looking for ways to meet new people, these informal events are a great opportunity to connect with others.

These events are hosted by members or regular attenders of Renewal, providing a chance to engage with people outside of your Community Group while CGs take a break. Feel free to sign up for as many events as you’d like! A variety of events will be available, and if you’re interested in hosting one, please fill out this form. The events will run from June through the end of August.

Ongoing Summer Connections
Schuykill/Delaware River Trail Bike Ride Series hosted by Jenny Zhang and Ben She

Looking to get active this summer? Join the Renewal Bike Brigade! We will be hosting a series of bike rides along the two trails throughout the summer, guided by experienced bikers. We are still working out the exact dates, but please sign up to stay up-to-date on the dates when we’ll be biking. All experience levels are welcome! No capacity limit. Please complete the waiver included in the sign-up form. Sign up here to get updates: https://forms.gle/9tp79sotwr7Wq1ax6

Run Club hosted by Kenji Fong

Thank you for your interest in running with the Renewal family. Whether you’re just starting out or training for your next marathon, our Saturday morning meetups are for everyone. Join a crew of about 20 Renewal members so far for tempo runs or easy jogs in good company. No pressure, just people who enjoy hitting the pavement together. Come as you are, run at your pace, and connect with fellow runners. 

Our first running session for the summer will be in May 31st at 9 AM. We will be having more running sessions on a biweekly basis. Aside from running, let’s connect some more and hope to hear from everyone! If anything arises, please contact Kenji Fong (98kfong@gmail.com). Reach out and get added to our group chat we have running on Facebook Messenger. 

June Summer Connections
June 7 - FDR SEA Market Visit hosted by Jenny Zhang

The Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park is a community of refugees and immigrant members who have called the Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Park their home since the 1980s. For 35+ years they have cultivated an open community space all their own, providing a cultural hub for social gatherings, sharing of ethnic cuisines and business opportunities through vending.

Let’s support our local, immigrant community and enjoy some delicious food, while we’re at it! We’ll be meeting at 11am on the following Saturdays: June 7th, July 12th, and August 2nd. No capacity limit.

More information will be shared after you sign up: https://forms.gle/29r35Pdu7EbBcrRe6

June 21 - Summer Women's Bible Study - Minor Prophets hosted by Delphanie Abija
Dates: Saturdays June 21st, July 19th, August 23rd
Time: 2PM-4PM
I was captivated by the Minor Prophets when I read through and studied them in chronological order some years ago- I felt like I had overlooked them my whole Christian life up until that point! Join me to study a different short Minor Prophet book in entirety each month this summer. You do not need to be able to attend all three, feel free to register for whichever session(s) work for you: https://forms.gle/FyLTLjenX9f2ye4AA
June 25 - Chinatown Walking Tours hosted by Jenny Zhang

Did you know? Philadelphia’s Chinatown is over 150 years old! We’ll take a walking tour of Chinatown to learn and see the rich history of the neighborhood where our congregation meets.

The walking tour should take about 1 hour. We’ll wrap up the evening with dinner and/or dessert!

Tours will be at 6:30pm on the following Wednesdays: June 25th, July 23rd, and August 27th. No capacity limit.

More information will be shared after you sign up: https://forms.gle/YCNkpK3Lzdg1WJ4d7

June 28 - Crafting Circle hosted by Jaz and Rebekah

Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Time: 10am – 12pm

Dust off those crochet hooks and knitting needles and join Jaz and Rebekah for crafting sessions throughout the summer! We welcome all kinds of crafts, not just crocheting and knitting. Some basic supplies will be provided, but we encourage you to bring your stash to share with everyone. Please note that Jaz and Rebekah are novices at crochet and knitting, but we will do our best to contribute our knowledge to the group 🙂 If the weather is nice, we will meet outdoors at a local park and lay out our picnic blankets to soak up the sun!

RSVP here!

July Summer Connections
July 10 - Colossians Bible Study hosted by Nathan Wei

Want to dive deeper into Scripture this summer? Then join us as we embark on an eight-week exploration of Paul’s letter to the Colossians: a short but wonderfully rich epistle that’s loaded with both soaring theological truths and down-to-earth wisdom for daily life. We will meet in my apartment (near the Art Museum / Logan Square) on Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30pm, starting on 10 July and running through the end of August. We welcome anyone who wants to grow in both understanding and practical application of God’s Word, and we’ll take as many people as we can cram into my apartment. Please fill out this Google form to sign up, and I’ll follow up by email with more information sometime in June. If you have questions or suggestions, feel free to email me (address is listed on the form) or talk to me after church.

July 12 - FDR SEA Market Visit hosted by Jenny Zhang

The Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park is a community of refugees and immigrant members who have called the Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Park their home since the 1980s. For 35+ years they have cultivated an open community space all their own, providing a cultural hub for social gatherings, sharing of ethnic cuisines and business opportunities through vending.

Let’s support our local, immigrant community and enjoy some delicious food, while we’re at it! We’ll be meeting at 11am on the following Saturdays: June 7th, July 12th, and August 2nd. No capacity limit.

More information will be shared after you sign up: https://forms.gle/29r35Pdu7EbBcrRe6

July 17 - Colossians Bible Study hosted by Nathan Wei

Want to dive deeper into Scripture this summer? Then join us as we embark on an eight-week exploration of Paul’s letter to the Colossians: a short but wonderfully rich epistle that’s loaded with both soaring theological truths and down-to-earth wisdom for daily life. We will meet in my apartment (near the Art Museum / Logan Square) on Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30pm, starting on 10 July and running through the end of August. We welcome anyone who wants to grow in both understanding and practical application of God’s Word, and we’ll take as many people as we can cram into my apartment. Please fill out this Google form to sign up, and I’ll follow up by email with more information sometime in June. If you have questions or suggestions, feel free to email me (address is listed on the form) or talk to me after church.

July 19 - Summer Women's Bible Study - Minor Prophets hosted by Delphanie Abija
Dates: Saturdays June 21st, July 19th, August 23rd
Time: 2PM-4PM
I was captivated by the Minor Prophets when I read through and studied them in chronological order some years ago- I felt like I had overlooked them my whole Christian life up until that point! Join me to study a different short Minor Prophet book in entirety each month this summer. You do not need to be able to attend all three, feel free to register for whichever session(s) work for you: https://forms.gle/FyLTLjenX9f2ye4AA
July 23 - Chinatown Walking Tours hosted by Jenny Zhang

Did you know? Philadelphia’s Chinatown is over 150 years old! We’ll take a walking tour of Chinatown to learn and see the rich history of the neighborhood where our congregation meets.

The walking tour should take about 1 hour. We’ll wrap up the evening with dinner and/or dessert!

Tours will be at 6:30pm on the following Wednesdays: June 25th, July 23rd, and August 27th. No capacity limit.

More information will be shared after you sign up: https://forms.gle/YCNkpK3Lzdg1WJ4d7

July 24 - Colossians Bible Study hosted by Nathan Wei

Want to dive deeper into Scripture this summer? Then join us as we embark on an eight-week exploration of Paul’s letter to the Colossians: a short but wonderfully rich epistle that’s loaded with both soaring theological truths and down-to-earth wisdom for daily life. We will meet in my apartment (near the Art Museum / Logan Square) on Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30pm, starting on 10 July and running through the end of August. We welcome anyone who wants to grow in both understanding and practical application of God’s Word, and we’ll take as many people as we can cram into my apartment. Please fill out this Google form to sign up, and I’ll follow up by email with more information sometime in June. If you have questions or suggestions, feel free to email me (address is listed on the form) or talk to me after church.

July 26 - Crafting Circle hosted by Jaz and Rebekah

Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Time: 10am – 12pm

Dust off those crochet hooks and knitting needles and join Jaz and Rebekah for crafting sessions throughout the summer! We welcome all kinds of crafts, not just crocheting and knitting. Some basic supplies will be provided, but we encourage you to bring your stash to share with everyone. Please note that Jaz and Rebekah are novices at crochet and knitting, but we will do our best to contribute our knowledge to the group 🙂 If the weather is nice, we will meet outdoors at a local park and lay out our picnic blankets to soak up the sun!

RSVP here!

Renewal CC Healthcare Brunch hosted by Erica Tan

We know that working in healthcare is a rewarding career, but also comes with its lows and difficult seasons, so this is just a space for healthcare workers in Renewal CC to gather and encourage one another in our respective journeys. Healthcare workers of all stages are welcome – whether you are currently thinking of pursuing a career in healthcare, in school, residency/fellowship, practicing professionals.

Depending on the number of people, we may have to split up into different sessions or dates. This event will most likely be a one time event but if anyone feels the stirring to make it into a more regular event, that will most definitely be welcome 😉

Tentative date/time frame: mid to late July

Please fill out this Google form to sign up!

August Summer Connections
August 2 - FDR SEA Market Visit hosted by Jenny Zhang

The Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park is a community of refugees and immigrant members who have called the Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Park their home since the 1980s. For 35+ years they have cultivated an open community space all their own, providing a cultural hub for social gatherings, sharing of ethnic cuisines and business opportunities through vending.

Let’s support our local, immigrant community and enjoy some delicious food, while we’re at it! We’ll be meeting at 11am on the following Saturdays: June 7th, July 12th, and August 2nd. No capacity limit.

More information will be shared after you sign up: https://forms.gle/29r35Pdu7EbBcrRe6

August 7 - Colossians Bible Study hosted by Nathan Wei

Want to dive deeper into Scripture this summer? Then join us as we embark on an eight-week exploration of Paul’s letter to the Colossians: a short but wonderfully rich epistle that’s loaded with both soaring theological truths and down-to-earth wisdom for daily life. We will meet in my apartment (near the Art Museum / Logan Square) on Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30pm, starting on 10 July and running through the end of August. We welcome anyone who wants to grow in both understanding and practical application of God’s Word, and we’ll take as many people as we can cram into my apartment. Please fill out this Google form to sign up, and I’ll follow up by email with more information sometime in June. If you have questions or suggestions, feel free to email me (address is listed on the form) or talk to me after church.

August 9 - Aquarium Scavenger Hunt hosted by Thomas Lee and Sue Park
Dive into adventure with our Aquarium Scavenger Hunt! Explore the wonders of the deep as you team up with friends—old and new—to solve clues, track down fascinating sea creatures, and discover God’s incredible underwater creations. Whether you’re racing to the finish or just soaking in the beauty of the ocean, this is a perfect way to connect, have fun, and make a splash together! The event will be family-friendly, all ages are welcome! Each person will be responsible for purchasing their own ticket, but we’ll provide the fun! The event will take place at the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, on Saturday, August 9th at 10am – 2pm.
August 14 - Colossians Bible Study hosted by Nathan Wei

Want to dive deeper into Scripture this summer? Then join us as we embark on an eight-week exploration of Paul’s letter to the Colossians: a short but wonderfully rich epistle that’s loaded with both soaring theological truths and down-to-earth wisdom for daily life. We will meet in my apartment (near the Art Museum / Logan Square) on Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30pm, starting on 10 July and running through the end of August. We welcome anyone who wants to grow in both understanding and practical application of God’s Word, and we’ll take as many people as we can cram into my apartment. Please fill out this Google form to sign up, and I’ll follow up by email with more information sometime in June. If you have questions or suggestions, feel free to email me (address is listed on the form) or talk to me after church.

August 16 - Crafting Circle hosted by Jaz and Rebekah

Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 10am – 12pm

Dust off those crochet hooks and knitting needles and join Jaz and Rebekah for crafting sessions throughout the summer! We welcome all kinds of crafts, not just crocheting and knitting. Some basic supplies will be provided, but we encourage you to bring your stash to share with everyone. Please note that Jaz and Rebekah are novices at crochet and knitting, but we will do our best to contribute our knowledge to the group 🙂 If the weather is nice, we will meet outdoors at a local park and lay out our picnic blankets to soak up the sun!

RSVP here!

August 16 - Financially Generous Living hosted by Andre and Delphanie Abija
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Join us for a discussion on giving and gleaning generously as Christians! We will talk about theological bases for being financially generous and merciful as well as some practical examples/suggestions to create a generous lifestyle. Max capacity 8 registrants, sign up here!
August 21 - Colossians Bible Study hosted by Nathan Wei

Want to dive deeper into Scripture this summer? Then join us as we embark on an eight-week exploration of Paul’s letter to the Colossians: a short but wonderfully rich epistle that’s loaded with both soaring theological truths and down-to-earth wisdom for daily life. We will meet in my apartment (near the Art Museum / Logan Square) on Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30pm, starting on 10 July and running through the end of August. We welcome anyone who wants to grow in both understanding and practical application of God’s Word, and we’ll take as many people as we can cram into my apartment. Please fill out this Google form to sign up, and I’ll follow up by email with more information sometime in June. If you have questions or suggestions, feel free to email me (address is listed on the form) or talk to me after church.

August 23 - Summer Women's Bible Study - Minor Prophets hosted by Delphanie Abija
Dates: Saturdays June 21st, July 19th, August 23rd
Time: 2PM-4PM
I was captivated by the Minor Prophets when I read through and studied them in chronological order some years ago- I felt like I had overlooked them my whole Christian life up until that point! Join me to study a different short Minor Prophet book in entirety each month this summer. You do not need to be able to attend all three, feel free to register for whichever session(s) work for you: https://forms.gle/FyLTLjenX9f2ye4AA
August 27 - Chinatown Walking Tours hosted by Jenny Zhang

Did you know? Philadelphia’s Chinatown is over 150 years old! We’ll take a walking tour of Chinatown to learn and see the rich history of the neighborhood where our congregation meets.

The walking tour should take about 1 hour. We’ll wrap up the evening with dinner and/or dessert!

Tours will be at 6:30pm on the following Wednesdays: June 25th, July 23rd, and August 27th. No capacity limit.

More information will be shared after you sign up: https://forms.gle/YCNkpK3Lzdg1WJ4d7

August 28 - Colossians Bible Study hosted by Nathan Wei

Want to dive deeper into Scripture this summer? Then join us as we embark on an eight-week exploration of Paul’s letter to the Colossians: a short but wonderfully rich epistle that’s loaded with both soaring theological truths and down-to-earth wisdom for daily life. We will meet in my apartment (near the Art Museum / Logan Square) on Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30pm, starting on 10 July and running through the end of August. We welcome anyone who wants to grow in both understanding and practical application of God’s Word, and we’ll take as many people as we can cram into my apartment. Please fill out this Google form to sign up, and I’ll follow up by email with more information sometime in June. If you have questions or suggestions, feel free to email me (address is listed on the form) or talk to me after church.

Summer Connections - COMING SOON
Summer Coffee House hosted by Sam Yang

Further details will be provided soon.

Hiking with the Pups! hosted by Sam Yang, Chris Li and Hanaro Kim

Further details will be provided soon.

Brunch and Book Swap hosted by Sophia Yang

Further details will be provided soon.