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.
June Summer Connections
Playground Meetup hosted by Stephanie Fahringer
Kids can play while grownups chat and/or pick up trash.
Join us for a casual playground meetup! Kids can play while grownups pick up trash and/or talk.
Sign up HERE!
Biking hosted by Paul Tzen
Interested in a group bike ride? Tell us about what kind of riding interests you – and we will try to organize some intro rides for the group. Sign up here!
Courts and Community Pickleball Hosted by Christe Lee
Date/Time:
June 28: 9-11am
July 12: 9-11am
July 26: 9-11am
August 9: 9-11am
There will be four Saturday morning sessions at Awbury Rec Center in East Germantown. It would be friendly play, beginners welcome, and would include some intentional activities to get to know each other better. Sign up here!
July Summer Connections
Wissahickon Hike and Brunch hosted by Hannah Whayo and Ching Sullivan
Date: Saturday, July 26th
Sign up coming soon!
Cardboard Construction Extravaganza
We’ll open the Renewal WP basement for children and families to gather and build/paint/construct some epic cardboard forts and projects. We will have all needed supplies out and available. Kids, just bring yourself, an adult family member, and invite your friends! Lunch provided. Please RSVP here so we know how much lunch to order and what supplies we’ll need.
Faith, Religion and Neurodivergence Hosted by Andrew Dillon
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Dillon’s House
Andrew Dillon is hosting a small group discussion for neurodiverse people to share their experiences of personal faith and communal life in the church – both its blessings and its challenges. This discusion is only open to neurodiverse individuals (self or formal diagnosis welcome) and will be capped at 10 participants, so please email Andrew (andrewdillon89@gmail.com) to RSVP or ask any questions. The discussion will take place at the Dillon‘s house.
Learn about Foster Care in Philly - Hosted by Hon and Megan Lui
Time: 5-7 PM
The Lui family invites you to join us for a potluck meal to learn more about foster care in Philly. Our family served as a foster family for five years and we want to share a little of our journey and answer questions. We are also open to talking about adoption, but if there is interest in that we may host two separate meetings as our heart has always been first and foremost for reunification. Sign up here!
August Summer Connections
Donuts and Hiking hosted by Stephanie Fahringer
Donuts and easy hike. Kids and grownups invited — we’ll start with donuts and end with a walk around the refuge. Hopefully we’ll see some cool wildlife.
Sign up here!
Summer Connections - Coming Soon
Hiking Trip Hosted by Melissa Tang
More details soon!
Badminton hosted by Blessy Thomas
More details soon!