Dear {first},

I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself: I am Cory Maxwell-Coghlan, the new Director of the Center for Faith and Work at Redeemer. As a Gotham alum (G16), and someone who has been working with CFW as a writer and teacher of theology for several years, I am honored to be serving as the new director, and I look forward to sharing my vision for this great ministry over the coming months.

I step into this new role at an extraordinary moment in history. As we come to terms with the havoc and disruption of COVID-19, there is much to grieve and lament. Tens of thousands have lost their lives, healthcare systems are being overrun, millions are filing for unemployment, and markets are collapsing under the weight of societal shutdowns. This virus has reordered the world, and permanently changed the way we work.

We are witnessing significant shifts: innovation has sped up, a newfound solidarity may break patterns of polarization and division, essential workers are being rightly celebrated and valued, working from home will break open the possibilities of a digital workplace, and shelter-in-place orders will facilitate reconnection with loved ones and foster a rare moment of collective rest.

So as we mourn the destruction of life, and prepare for darker days ahead, there is reason for hope in this Lenten season. The journey toward Easter is an invitation to immerse ourselves within a larger story which promises that all suffering is momentary. That our pain and our loss is all temporary because the creator of the universe is renewing the world (Rev. 21). In other words: from death comes new life.

Let us pray that God will use this crisis, like others before it, to usher many back to faith. This is a unique opportunity for the church to engage our hurting world, and programs like Gotham are as important now than ever for training and discipling the next generation of Christian leaders.

Over the coming months we will host a series of virtual conversations with industry leaders on the changing nature of work in various sectors, create and share resources to help you pursue rhythms of prayer, devotion, and rest, and run our Gotham Info Session virtually. And we will continue to share helpful content like this list of COVID-19 resources we’ve compiled in partnership with The Common.

Stay tuned, and know that we are praying for and with you.

Cory Maxwell-Coghlan
Director, Center for Faith & Work

New Director Announcement

Last month, the network of Redeemer Presbyterian Churches announced that Scott Calgaro will depart as the Director of CFW. Scott led CFW through a challenging season of transition over the last couple of years, and we are so grateful for his dedication and passion for CFW. Cory Maxwell-Coghlan assumed the new role on March 16, 2020. By way of brief introduction, Cory is a Gotham alumnus (G16) with a degree in Theology from Harvard. He has been instrumental in updating the content in CFW programs such as Gotham and the 7-Week Class. Numerous people have benefitted from Cory’s teaching, writing, and guidance and we look forward to his deepened involvement in leadership. Laura Rogers and the church teaching/pastoral staff and interns (Jeff, Milla, Mark, Alan, Judson) will work with Cory as we build CFW for the next generation of Christian leaders for our city.

Accepting Applications for Gotham Fellowship Class of 2021

Applications are now open for The Gotham Fellowship Class of 2021. The Gotham Fellowship is a 9-month learning community designed to broaden your understanding of and deepen your connection to God's redemptive work by applying theology, spiritual practices, and cultural renewal to your work, your relationships, and New York City. We are accepting applications now through April 30. More>

Janet Chung, Katrina Miles, Kerri Chiu, Hannah Lee
Through Rich Gospel Community, God Shapes Our Work

“I wanted to know where, and how, God is made manifest in the 9 to 5 work that I do every day. I went into Gotham with this one question, yet the Lord actually met me on a much more personal level.” Katrina Miles, a Redeemer Gotham Fellow from the Class of 2019, shares how God met her in Gotham community. More>

Gotham Virtual Info Session w/ Special Guest Dr. Vince Bacote

Attend a virtual info session via Zoom with Gotham alumni, Faith & Work pastoral staff, and CFW staff to learn about the Gotham experience on Monday, April 20 at 7pm. This session will also include a taste of the Gotham experience with a guest lecture on the role of religion and politics in the time of a pandemic by Dr. Vince Bacote of Wheaton College. Register>

COVID-19 Resource Guide

In partnership with The Common, CFW has compiled a COVID-19 resource guide. This includes opportunities to donate and volunteer; resources for financial assistance, food, housing, and medical help; ways to support local businesses; tips for working from home; commentary and coverage on COVID-19; ways to continue to enjoy the arts in New York City; and plenty more. This is a live document and we’ll be updating it daily with new resources. Please email us if you have anything to add.

Writers Group Update

The Writers Group is finding new ways to encourage writers to stay creative and focused during this challenging season. Click here to receive updates on this ministry.

Industry Conversations

In the coming weeks, we will be announcing a series of virtual conversations with industry leaders on the changing nature of work in various sectors like the arts, business and finance, law, healthcare, the sciences, etc. More details to come.

		APRIL 1, 2020
Dear {first}, I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself: I am Cory Maxwell-Coghlan, the new Director of the Center for Faith and Work at Redeemer. As a Gotham alum (G16), and someone who has been working with CFW as a writer and teacher of theology for several years, I am honored to be serving as the new director, and I look forward to sharing my vision for this great ministry over the coming months. I step into this new role at an extraordinary moment in history. As we come to terms with the havoc and disruption of COVID-19, there is much to grieve and lament. Tens of thousands have lost their lives, healthcare systems are being overrun, millions are filing for unemployment, and markets are collapsing under the weight of societal shutdowns. This virus has reordered the world, and permanently changed the way we work. We are witnessing significant shifts: innovation has sped up, a newfound solidarity may break patterns of polarization and division, essential workers are being rightly celebrated and valued, working from home will break open the possibilities of a digital workplace, and shelter-in-place orders will facilitate reconnection with loved ones and foster a rare moment of collective rest. So as we mourn the destruction of life, and prepare for darker days ahead, there is reason for hope in this Lenten season. The journey toward Easter is an invitation to immerse ourselves within a larger story which promises that all suffering is momentary. That our pain and our loss is all temporary because the creator of the universe is renewing the world (Rev. 21). In other words: from death comes new life. Let us pray that God will use this crisis, like others before it, to usher many back to faith. This is a unique opportunity for the church to engage our hurting world, and programs like Gotham are as important now than ever for training and discipling the next generation of Christian leaders. Over the coming months we will host a series of virtual conversations with industry leaders on the changing nature of work in various sectors, create and share resources to help you pursue rhythms of prayer, devotion, and rest, and run our Gotham Info Session virtually. And we will continue to share helpful content like this list of COVID-19 resources we’ve compiled in partnership with The Common. Stay tuned, and know that we are praying for and with you. Cory Maxwell-Coghlan Director, Center for Faith & Work New Director Announcement Last month, the network of Redeemer Presbyterian Churches announced that Scott Calgaro will depart as the Director of CFW. Scott led CFW through a challenging season of transition over the last couple of years, and we are so grateful for his dedication and passion for CFW. Cory Maxwell-Coghlan assumed the new role on March 16, 2020. By way of brief introduction, Cory is a Gotham alumnus (G16) with a degree in Theology from Harvard. He has been instrumental in updating the content in CFW programs such as Gotham and the 7-Week Class. Numerous people have benefitted from Cory’s teaching, writing, and guidance and we look forward to his deepened involvement in leadership. Laura Rogers and the church teaching/pastoral staff and interns (Jeff, Milla, Mark, Alan, Judson) will work with Cory as we build CFW for the next generation of Christian leaders for our city. Accepting Applications for Gotham Fellowship Class of 2021 Applications are now open for The Gotham Fellowship Class of 2021. The Gotham Fellowship is a 9-month learning community designed to broaden your understanding of and deepen your connection to God's redemptive work by applying theology, spiritual practices, and cultural renewal to your work, your relationships, and New York City. We are accepting applications now through April 30. More> Janet Chung, Katrina Miles, Kerri Chiu, Hannah Lee Through Rich Gospel Community, God Shapes Our Work “I wanted to know where, and how, God is made manifest in the 9 to 5 work that I do every day. I went into Gotham with this one question, yet the Lord actually met me on a much more personal level.” Katrina Miles, a Redeemer Gotham Fellow from the Class of 2019, shares how God met her in Gotham community. More> Gotham Virtual Info Session w/ Special Guest Dr. Vince Bacote Attend a virtual info session via Zoom with Gotham alumni, Faith & Work pastoral staff, and CFW staff to learn about the Gotham experience on Monday, April 20 at 7pm. This session will also include a taste of the Gotham experience with a guest lecture on the role of religion and politics in the time of a pandemic by Dr. Vince Bacote of Wheaton College. Register> COVID-19 Resource Guide In partnership with The Common, CFW has compiled a COVID-19 resource guide. This includes opportunities to donate and volunteer; resources for financial assistance, food, housing, and medical help; ways to support local businesses; tips for working from home; commentary and coverage on COVID-19; ways to continue to enjoy the arts in New York City; and plenty more. This is a live document and we’ll be updating it daily with new resources. Please email us if you have anything to add. Writers Group Update The Writers Group is finding new ways to encourage writers to stay creative and focused during this challenging season. Click here to receive updates on this ministry. Industry Conversations In the coming weeks, we will be announcing a series of virtual conversations with industry leaders on the changing nature of work in various sectors like the arts, business and finance, law, healthcare, the sciences, etc. More details to come.

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