DEC. 6, 2017

Dear {first},

Advent ought to lead us toward reflection in the midst of expectant waiting. But often the holiday season is characterized by a chaotic rush to the year’s end which, instead of filling our souls, leads to their atrophy. How can we recapture a sense of the glory that awaits us in Christ - a glory that will one day outshine all the darkness of our present age?

CFW has three offerings we hope will expand the soul of your work this winter. Our 6-week Faith & Work Class begins January 24 and our Soul of Work Retreat is January 26-28. The two can be taken separately or together to establish a new rhythm of work and rest in the new year. In addition, we recommend Real Life Prayer: A Faith & Work Prayer Journey which is an online 10-week course utilizing prayer to re-envision your work as a place of hope where God is actively bringing renewal.

We hope these opportunities will allow you to see the ever-present glory of Christ with increasing clarity, bringing with it a steadfast hope.

Merry Christmas,

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

 

WORK & REST RETREAT: JANUARY 26-28

The unceasing buzz of New York can lead to the slow atrophy of our souls. We over-schedule. We under-rest. Join us for a weekend that focuses upon spiritual rest, while connecting with others within and across vocational spheres. Through times of guided teaching and reflection, we’ll explore how the gospel provides a life-giving rest for our souls. This weekend of refreshment is designed for rest and the development of spiritual rhythms that will integrate into the working lives of New Yorkers. Held in idyllic Princeton, NJ, lodging will be at Princeton Seminary's Erdman Center. More>

AN EVENING WITH MARILYNNE ROBINSON
PRE-SALE TICKETS AVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER 31

We are excited to invite you to a special CFW premiere event: an evening with Pulitzer Prize winning author Marilynne Robinson (Gilead, Home, Lila, and Housekeeping), the recipient of CFW’s inaugural Commission of Faith & Work. On February 21, hear this luminary author read from and speak about her forthcoming work, What Are We Doing Here?, a sagacious collection of essays that explore the mysteries of faith and the climate of American cultural and political life. An in-depth conversation will follow, touching on the author's illustrious body of work, her rigorous and scholarly devotion to the humanities, and how it all has intersected with her own personal faith. Buy your tickets before December 31 to secure the lowest rate. More>

THE ART OF STORYTELLING & PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR BUSINESS

Back by popular demand after our first workshop sold out! On December 11, spend three hours focusing on the persuasive power of telling personal narrative stories and how to connect to employees and clients like you never have before. Also, you will touch upon various techniques that will help you become more comfortable with public speaking and work presentations. Led by Adam Wade, a record 20-time Story Slam Champion at The Moth, whose comedic storytelling has been lauded by critics at The New York Times, The Village Voice, Newsweek and New York Magazine. More>

 

6-WEEK INTRODUCTORY FAITH & WORK CLASS

"These 6 weeks were some of the most powerful and encouraging in my life, and I'm forever grateful." - Past Participant

The introductory level Faith & Work Class is held on Tuesday nights beginning January 23. This cross-vocational course will focus on six different Bible passages from which we will gain insight concerning God's intention for our work. We will be weaving spiritual practices, daily devotionals, and group discussion together in community. More>

REAL LIFE PRAYER ONLINE COURSE

While at times our workplaces can seem like a barren wilderness, how might prayer enable us to envision them instead as places of hope where God is at work producing fruit? In this 10-week online course, Executive Coach and Consultant, Lourine Clark, and Redeemer’s Pastor of Faith & Work, David H. Kim, guide participants through a complete prayer journey including talks, practicum, reading, meditative prayer and more. In addition, CFW has six online learning courses on topics including Faith & Art, Calling and more. More>

December 11 - Storytelling & the Art of Public Speaking for Business

January 22 - Fearless: Accessing Hidden Creativity Through the Written Word

January 23 - 6-Week Faith & Work Class Begins

January 26-28 - Work & Rest Retreat

February 21 - An Evening with Marilynne Robinson