Melissa Waheibi
Deputy Director, New York Foreign Press Center
U.S. Department of State

Melissa is a recent graduate of the Gotham Fellowship class of 2013. She describes the program as "exceptional" but speaks of the final retreat as, "life changing."

"Throughout the year, David talks about the love of God and how crucial it is to view his work in the world through that lens of love. On the last day of the fellowship I felt God's love more powerfully than ever before - it flooded my soul and moved me to tears. In fact, it moved most of us to tears.

"The content of Gotham has also had a direct impact on my day-to-day operations at work. I still communicate with journalists to promote U.S. policy and initiatives, but now my motivations are driven by a shared success. I see press work as a collaborative effort, it's not simply using journalists to convey a message, it's partnering with them to get the best coverage they can get - because their work matters."

Dear {first},
The summer has begun and over the next few weeks hundreds of Redemeerites will be scattered throughout the City for NYC Re-Imagined! These events are not merely social opportunities, but a different way of experiencing the city in community through a gospel lens. It's easy to separate our faith from our engagement with the city, but the gospel reminds us that His grace is at work in every facet of our lives as well as our city. We hope to see you at one of the NYC-Re-Imagined events to experience how God is at work all around us in unexpected ways.  

May God's will be done in & through your work,

David, Amilee, Kenyon, Calvin, Scott, & Chris

2013 GOSPEL & CULTURE LECTURE RESOURCE

Nicole Baker Fulgham, Educational Equity: A Faithful Perspective

CFW CONFERENCE: HUMANIZING WORK
November 8-9, 2013
God's grace is at work in the world to promote workplace practices that resonate with what it means to be created in the image of God. This year's CFW conference will highlight best practices and companies that have innovatively developed and promoted fairness, innovation and opportunity. Help us highlight examples by nominating your own workplace HERE. Early Bird Registration is $139.

VOCATION GROUP SUMMER ACTIVITIES
During the summer months, our vocation groups meet on a more informal basis. To ensure you receive event reminders, sign-up for the most apropos vocation group's newsletter HERE.

POP-UP ART SHOW: "THREE STRANDS"
Opening Night Thursday, June 13, 7:00PM
Redeemer Offices, 1359 Broadway, 4th Fl
CFW to host a Pop-Up Art Exhibition featuring new works from contemporary artists Ryann Cooley, Jovi Juan and Daniel Clemens. Exhibition will be on view at the Redeemer offices for a limited time. Contact kenyon@redeemer.com.

ARTIST WORKSHOPS
Hosted by Church & Art Network
Mondays, July 15- August 5
Are you tired of waiting for your arts career to take off? These four free sessions will help you think creatively, practically, and biblically about following your calling as an artist � and about paying your bills, not just paying your dues. More info HERE.

CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
Support the work of Redeemerites involved in the following productions: 

• Redeemer Actors Monologue Slam@The Producers Club, June 17
• Spark and Echo: A Subrational Sound Painting@The Irondale Center, Jun 21