Welcome
Welcome to Renewal Presbyterian Church!
If you are new, we would love to get to know you. Click the link below for some first steps you can take to getting plugged in.
Announcements
- Update about the church building – During the micro-burst in July, a large branch knocked masonry loose from the west tower. Most of it hit the sidewalk, but one piece crashed on the roof and cracked a rafter. Praise God, no one was hurt, the main trusses weren’t damaged, and nothing fell all the way to the sanctuary floor. On a structural engineer’s advice, a temporary support beam was placed. That corner of the sanctuary will stay off limits for now, but we can otherwise gather in the sanctuary without safety concerns. Repairs will take time and money. We will share more details on what we will need to do to care for this building, but for now, please pray for the work ahead.
- Labor Day Picnic – Reminder! Our annual Labor Day Picnic is coming up tomorrow! Join us at Clark Park on Monday, Sept. 7 from 12–2pm for an afternoon of food, fellowship, and fun with both new and familiar faces. We’ll have Bánh Mì sandwiches from Fu-Wah for the main course, and we invite you to bring a side to share. We would love to have some more sides if you’re able to bring some. Sign up here!
- Block Clean-up – As we desire to bless our neighbors here on Cedar Ave, we invite you to join us for the block clean-up day on Saturday, September 12th at 9-11am. Our Diaconate will be bringing out some of our church tools and supplies, but feel free to bring your own work gloves, trash bags, and help clean up our block while connecting with our neighbors.
- YAM Fall Kick-Off – Are you a young adult interested in checking out Renewal’s Young Adult Ministry (YAM)? Come join us for dinner and games at our fall kick-off event Friday, September 18th from 7-9pM on the second floor of church and find out more about us and our events this fall. RSVP & sign up for more info here.
- “Unity in Diversity: How to have Complementarian Convictions in an Egalitarian Governing Church” Discussion – Following a church-wide season of prayer, classes, and town hall discussions regarding gender roles in the church, our leadership has decided to transition from a governing structure that only ordained men, which is the complementarian view, to one that ordains both men and women as pastors, elders, and deacons, which is egalitarian. As we make this transition, honoring and learning from one another across our different convictions remains central to who we are as a church family. With that spirit in mind, we are hosting a time of discussion titled “Unity in Diversity: Complementarian Convictions in an Egalitarian Church.” This is a space for thoughtful dialogue, mutual respect, and practical wisdom as we continue walking together as one body in Christ. Whether you hold complementarian or egalitarian convictions—or are still processing—you are warmly invited to join us on Sunday, September 20th at 12:15 PM on the 2nd floor. Please scan the QR code on the screen to RSVP, and feel free to bring your lunch.
- Membership Class – Is Renewal your church home? If you’ve been considering making Renewal your church home, we’d love to invite you to our Membership Class.This class is the entry point for those who are considering becoming members of Renewal. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about who we are as a church, what we believe, and what it means to belong to our church family. The class is required for anyone interested in becoming a member. Our next Membership Class will be Sunday, September 27, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, on the second floor. Sign up here!
- Theology 101 – Our Theology 101 class covers the basics of the Christian faith, while also giving us an opportunity to take a deeper dive into Reformed theology and what we believe. This class is open to everyone, and we especially encourage those who are going through our Membership Class to join us. It’s a great way to grow in your understanding of the faith and learn more about what we believe as a church. Our next Theology 101 class will be on Sunday, October 4th, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM on the second floor. Sign up here!
- Community Groups – As we are entering a new Fall season and have been reflecting on what it means to be disciples of Jesus as a church, we would love to invite everyone to consider joining a Community Group this upcoming September. Our Community Groups or ‘CGs’ as we call them, serve as both community builders among our church family, and as the practical outworking of all the ways we are growing together as a community. Learn more HERE or connect with our Welcoming Team if you have any questions.
- Hiring Part-Time Administrator – If you are interested or know of someone who would be interested in this part-time administrator role, please review the job description on our website and feel free to reach out to our Executive Director: euniceko@renewalchurch.org.
- Run/Walk Club– If you would like to run or walk with others one Saturday a month, enjoy the good weather and build a rhythm of communal life with others, we encourage you to fill out this interest form!
- Opportunities to Serve & Care for our Church & Community- In this transitional season, we have an opportunity to thoughtfully reexamine both what we do and how we do it. We are eager to look afresh at our practices, consider meaningful improvements, and reflect on how our structures are serving our members. Here are four ways for members to support the Session, Women’s Council, and Diaconate: Felt Needs, Prayer Team/Relational Engagement, Community Engagement, Building. If interested in serving in any of these ways, please fill out this form
Serve With Us
Pretzel Pickup Help:
We are in need of volunteers who are willing to pick up pretzels for our after service fellowship snack. All costs will be reimbursed. If you are able to serve our congregation in this way, please sign up here.
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
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 participate. If you can make it to the 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@gmail.com.
Multimedia Team
Our Multimedia Team plays a vital role in supporting worship by running slides and videos each week. This behind-the-scenes ministry is an important way to serve and help our church engage fully in worship. We are looking for volunteers to join the team—no experience is needed, and training will be provided. Please contact: wpmultimedia@renewalchurch.org
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.
West Philly Playgroup
A neighborhood playgroup will be moving their playgroup to Renewal’s building on the 1st + 3rd Thursdays 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.
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
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
Renewal College Fellowship (RCF)
- Pray for new and returning students to find a spiritual home where they can experience Gospel community during this new year.
- Pray for RCF Servants (student leaders) to be strengthened for another year of serving well and pouring out into others. Pray that they’d be encouraged and filled up themselves.
- Pray that RCF would continue to cultivate Gospel culture internally and be good ambassadors for Christ outwardly as well.
CONNECT
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
children@renewalchurch.org
YOUTH GROUP
DoraPhan@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
Justin Kim
JustinKim@renewalchurch.org
Dora Phan
DoraPhan@renewalchurch.org
Joy Yang
joyyang@renewalchurch.org
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Recognition
* Call to Worship
* Prayer of Adoration
* Songs of Worship
Repentance
* Corporate Confession of Faith
* Personal Confession of Faith
* Assurance of Grace
* The Lord’s Prayer
Response
* Song of Response
Passing the Peace
Announcements
Dismissal & Prayer for Children
Offering & Prayer
Intercessory Prayer
Scripture Reading
Sermon
* Song of Response
* Benediction
* Please stand if you are able
TODAY’S SERMON
Matthew 28:16-20 (NIV)
Rev. Kyuboem Lee
“Go and Make Disciples”
Renewal Presbyterian Church
Experiencing renewal in Jesus
to be instruments of renewal in our city and world