• Update about the church building – Since the July microbursts caused damage to our church building, our Diaconate has been working diligently behind the scenes to coordinate contractors, review quotes, oversee repairs, and manage the related financial details. We’re grateful for their time, care, and dedication. We’re thankful to share that the stained glass repairs are now complete, and a new HVAC system has been installed in the first-floor annex. However, there is still work to be done. The recent nor’easter caused significant leaks, and our roofs and gutters are in need of repairs. We’re also grateful to have received an $18,000 grant from Partners for Sacred Spaces toward repairing the damaged roof, but many of these repairs have cost tens of thousands of dollars. If you would like to support these ongoing efforts, you can either join the Building Committee and lend a hand to our Diaconate or contribute to the Building Fund. To get involved, please contact the Diaconate at care@renewalchurch.org or fill out the Diaconate Support Sign Up Form.
  
• Infant Baptism – Our next infant baptism service will be on Sunday, November 15th. If you’re interested in having your infant baptized, please  sign up here by October 18th. Just a reminder that at least one parent must be a member of Renewal or currently pursuing membership. We’d love to celebrate this with you and your family!
• Ministry Fair/Fellowship Lunch – Join us on October 25th for our Ministry Fair on the 2nd floor. This is a great opportunity to explore the various ministries at Renewal and discover where you might get involved. We’d love to help you find the place where your gifts and passions can make a difference! We will also have Fellowship Lunch that day, so be sure to stick around for lunch and a time of fellowship!
• Missionary Lunch – Please join us on November 1st at 12:15pm in the basement for lunch with one of our missionaries who faithfully serves in East Asia. Over lunch, he’ll share updates from their life and ministry supporting churches, education and mentoring. All are welcome! We will need a headcount for lunch so please RSVP by Thursday, October 29.

• 20th Anniversary Celebration – Renewal is celebrating its 20th anniversary this November! We’re looking forward to celebrating with current members, former attendees, alumni, and all who have been part of Renewal’s story over the years. Join us for these special events:

October 25–November 15 | Women’s Renewal Flag Football: Join our sister churches at Penn Park on Sundays from 3:00–5:00 PM. All skill levels are welcome! Register to play or sign up to coach or referee.

November 6–8 | 20th Anniversary Weekend:

Friday, Nov. 6 | 7:30-9pm: Intercultural Journeys Panel with Sue Baker and Joyce Koo Dalrymple
Saturday, Nov. 7 | 10am-2pm: History of Renewal with Isaac + Cultural History Workshop with Micah 6:8
Sunday, Nov. 8 | 10:30am: 20th Anniversary Celebration Service

November 22 | Special Guest Service: Join us for a special service with founding Rev. Paul Kim.

Share Your Renewal Memories
As we look back on 20 years of God’s faithfulness, we’d love to collect photos, videos, and short video messages from your time at Renewal. Please send them to Joy Yang at joyyang@renewalchurch.org.

RSVP for all events here!

• PRN Fall Symposium: “Physician, Heal Yourself” – Where can struggling medical professionals go for care and community? Come hear a panel of Christian medical professionals discuss how the Gospel applies to the unique stresses of nurses, doctors, PAs, medical students, and social workers. Bring your questions and comments, and fight isolation through Gospel-grounded resources and relationships! This will be held at church on the second floor on Thursday, November 12th from, 6-8pm. The cost to register is $15. Click here for more information and to register.
  
• Community Groups – As we continue through the Fall season and reflect on what it means to be disciples of Jesus as a church, we want to highlight the important role our Community Groups play in our life together. Our Community Groups, or “CGs” as we call them, serve as both a way to build community within our church family and a practical way for us to grow together as followers of Jesus. Learn more HERE or connect with our Welcoming Team if you have any questions.
• Pulpit Search Committee – Our search for a senior pastor has been underway since Dwight Yoo’s departure in January 2025 after serving as our senior pastor for 14 years. It’s taken a while largely because of the conversations we’ve been having around gender roles and denominational changes. We’re grateful to share that the senior pastor position has been posted on our website. If you have questions about the search process, please feel free to reach out to David Kim, Eunice Ko, Isaac Kwon, Joanna Tzen, Melissa Tang, or Stephanie Fahringer. Please continue to pray for the Pulpit Search Committee, our church, and the Lord’s guidance throughout this process.
• 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.