MAY 5, 2016

Dear {first},
At the Center for Faith & Work, we believe spiritual rhythms are essential to sustaining a sense of faithfulness in our calling. New York City offers much opportunity for distraction from the disciplines that nourish the soul of our work. For this reason, we desperately long for spiritual refreshment. For space that allows us to breathe. For nourishing fellowship. For enlivening ideas. 

We will be hosting our first in-city retreat, REFRESH:  Designing Spiritual Rhythms to Reimagine Work on June 3-4. Our Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Dave Evans will lead you through a weekend of renewal in the city to refresh your soul and reframe your spiritual rhythms.Our hope is that through this time you will be able to reimagine your work infused with the spiritual realities that pervade our day-to-day lives. Experience with us the value and wisdom of ancient spiritual practice adapted into the modern reality of working in the city.

Our goal for REFRESH is to give you a weekend of renewal and power to extend back into your ongoing lifestyle of work and rest. Join us!

Sincerely,

David H. Kim, Executive Director, Center for Faith & Work

P.S. For those being interested in hearing more from Dave, don't miss our Designing Your Life seminar. More details below.

 

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REFRESH: DESIGNING SPIRITUAL RHYTHMS TO REIMAGINE WORK

Do you have great intentions of developing regular spiritual practices, but find that they don't fit sustainably into your modern working lifestyle? Join CFW June 3-4 for a weekend of renewal in the city to reframe your spiritual rhythms. REFRESH is an in-city retreat to take time to downshift to a slower gear and enjoy time to breathe in order to experience nourishing fellowship and enlivening ideas. More>

 

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On April 28, CFW hosted the second Start-Up Pitch Night, an evening designed to celebrate entrepreneurship and promote innovative gospel-centered businesses and initiatives. Judges awarded $5,000 prizes to the non-profit pitch by Do For One and the for-profit pitch by United Young. An audience of over 180 voted for their favorite pitches in each category and awarded a $2,500 People’s Choice Award to United Young and Expect Hope. More>

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