Welcome
West Philly Campus
Welcome to Renewal Presbyterian Church!
If you are new, we would love to get to know you. Check out this page for some first steps you can take to getting plugged in. After service, please stop by the welcoming table or say hi to any of the pastors or volunteers!
Announcements
More info, signups, and links at: Announcements
Worship Team
The worship team is in need of more instrumentalists! If you are interested in being a part of the team, please click here to sign up. The next round of auditions will be held in October.
Labor Day Picnic!
Renewal West Philly will be having a Labor Day Picnic at Clark Park on Labor Day, Sept 1 from 12-2pm! Come enjoy some food and fellowship with both new and familiar faces. The main course will be Bahn Mi sandwiches from Fu-Wah along with any sides that you would like to bring to share. Please RSVP by August 25.
Community Groups are Restarting!
We are restarting our Community Groups (“CGs”) in the Fall and invite you to rejoin or consider joining a group! Community Groups meet throughout the week in various locations and are meant to encourage fellowship, love and connection within our church and neighborhood communities and help us apply our faith in practical ways. Some of our groups are pretty full, so we are also looking for Renewal Members to consider leading a group! If you have any questions or interest in our CGs, please sign up or head to our Welcome Table to speak with someone after the service.
Care for the Fordes
As many of you have heard, the Forde family is walking through an incredibly difficult season. Isaac and Claudia’s 3 year old daughter Ilona was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. You can sign up to help with their Meal Train and/or you can give to the Forde family care fund on Renewal’s giving page. You can select “Forde Family” in the dropdown menu. Finally, there is a Go Fund Me page. This is suitable for people who aren’t connected to Renewal. We are also organizing a group to assist with occasional childcare and household tasks. If you’re interested in helping, please reach out to Joanna Hess at joannaflee@gmail.com.
Recruiting for Missions Committee
The Missions Committee needs your help! If you are interested in fostering global or city missions here at Renewal, this committee is for you. If you are interested, please click here.
Children’s Ministry Volunteers Needed
Children’s Ministry is in need of at least 5 more volunteers for the 2025-2026 school year beginning in the Fall. If you are interested in helping out with teaching Sunday School for children ages 6 months through 5th grade please fill out this form.
Children’s Ministry Director
We are currently looking to hire a part time Children’s Ministry director for our West Philly campus. If you are interested, please contact session@renewalchurch.org. Job description is coming soon.
Asian American Christian Collaborative
The AACC is hosting their first conference this October in Northern Virginia. If you are interested in signing up or would like more details click here.
West Philly Playgroup
A neighborhood playgroup will be moving their playgroup to Renewal’s building on the 1st + 3rd Thursday’s from 9:30-11:30 am. If you would like to join this playgroup or simply meet other neighborhood families, please contact Kyu at kyuboemlee@renewalchurch.org
Serve With Us
Communications Team
Good communication is vital to the health of any church and we’d like to prioritize that more here. If you have a background or interest in marketing or communications, we would love to have you help us evaluate and develop our communication plan. If you’re interested, please email communications@renewalchurch
Join Welcoming Team!
The Welcoming Team is in need of volunteers! If you are looking for a way to serve at Renewal, consider welcoming! All ages, personalities, and stages of life can participate. If you can make it to service 30 minutes early 1-2 times a month, and if you have a heart for our church to be a welcoming space, please join us! Email renewal.welcomingcommittee@
Scripture Reading
We have members of our church read scripture for us each Sunday. Our rotation currently means each volunteer would read 2-3 times per year. If you are interested in reading for us please sign up here!
Praise Team & Sound
We are in need of volunteers to join the West Philly praise team and sound. If you are interested, please reach out to worship@renewalchurch.org
Pretzel Pickup Help:
DIACONATE CARE
If you have any felt needs (physical or spiritual), please contact the Renewal Diaconate (care@renewalchurch.org). One of our deacons or deaconesses will schedule a time to meet with you.
- We look to offer the compassion and love of Christ as we meet and pray with you.
- We will walk with you through a process that our Diaconate team has made to see how we can best help you.
- We serve alongside the community of members of Renewal and our leadership team of pastors and elders.
Pray With Us
Partner Ministry: Global Connect Philly
Global Connect Philly is a Christian network in Philadelphia that serves international students and scholars of all cultures and faiths with friendship, spiritual support, English conversation, and fun events in partnership with universities like Penn, Drexel, Temple, and Jefferson.
- Pray for God’s guidance and provision as the current meeting space is being sold. Ask that He opens doors to a new, welcoming location or allows continued use under the new ownership.
- Pray for peace and protection for international students facing anxiety over visa issues, funding uncertainty, and deportation fears.
- Pray for creativity and inspiration in connecting with both new and returning international students, and for spaces where they feel safe, known, and loved.
- Pray for student leaders to grow in faith and boldness, developing a deep passion for the Gospel and a heart to serve their peers in Philadelphia.
CONNECT
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
children@renewalchurch.org
YOUTH GROUP
youth@renewalchurch.org
COLLEGE FELLOWSHIP
JustinKim@renewalchurch.org
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
renewalYAM@renewalchurch.org
DIACONATE
care@renewalchurch.org
WOMEN’S COUNCIL
womenscouncil@renewalchurch.org
ELDERS
session@renewalchurch.org
STAFF
Eunice Ko
EuniceKo@renewalchurch.org
Rev. Kyuboem Lee
KyuboemLee@renewalchurch.org
Rev. Addison Frank
AddisonFrank@renewalchurch.org
Justin Kim
JustinKim@renewalchurch.org
Dora Phan
DoraPhan@renewalchurch.org
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Recognition
* Call to Worship
* Prayer of Adoration
* Songs of Worship
Repentance
* Confession of Faith
* Corporate Confession of Sin
* Personal Confession of Sin
* Assurance of Grace
* Lord’s Prayer
*Song of Response
Response
Passing the Peace of Christ
Announcements
Prayer/Dismissal of the Children
Offering & Prayer
Intercessory Prayer
Scripture Reading
Sermon
* Song of Response
* Closing Prayer
* Please stand if you are able
TODAY’S SERMON
Psalm 42
Rev. Addison Frank
A Lament
Renewal Presbyterian Church
Experiencing renewal in Jesus
to be instruments of renewal in our city and world