November 2010 Edition \| 98 Be Known Create Engage Arts Ministry Arts Ministry Blog Arts News Archive	Hi, This city offers many challenges to artists, one such being, how to not just survive, but flourish, in an overpriced, competitive, and time-starved culture. The Center for Faith and Work helps address this problem by establishing places for artists to be known in community. You don't have to struggle with career and faith on your own. Our monthly vocation groups (see dates below) are where we figure out together what it means to follow Christ in our particular fields. Welcome to New York, stay in New York, and become a community of believers in New York!
Trevor Babcock moved to New York City in the fall of 2006 to pursue a Master's in Literature at NYU. He began attending Redeemer and became involved as a leader of CFW's Writers' Group in order to surround himself with like-hearted artists. The community of believers he found there helped his journey through a process of spiritual healing following a successful battle with cancer that would influence much of his work. Trevor's work to date has been within the genres of poetry and short fiction, but his greater literary ambition includes finishing his historical/science fiction novel. His work is featured in RedeemerWrites 3. Pray for him as he navigates a new city, a new marriage, and a new course of study at Indiana University. The Screwtape Letters, featuring Redeemer's very own, Max McLean, has a special offer for the Redeemer community available through Nov. 30. Culture Club: Shakespeare's Globe Theater The Culture Club creates opportunities for our congregation to learn about and experience the range of arts events that New York City has to offer. Join us on Nov. 6 for The Merry Wives of Windsor.	Building communities of artists where they can know and be known by God and one another Vocation Groups NOV 6 - Filmmakers NOV 11 - Writers NOV 15 - Actors NOV 17 - Arts Leaders NOV 18 - Dance Industry NOV 19 - Fashion Industry View calendar for later dates Next Interarts Fellowship JAN 14 - Artist as Creator Artists creating Christ-centered community, for the benefit of the Church and our city FALL REVIEW This fall we experienced our largest IAF, a visually dynamic Juried exhibition, the addition of two vocation groups, the latest edition of RedeemerWrites, and we were encouraged by the outcome of our first faith and art study series, In the Living Room. The 7-week pilot program brought 20 artists together who examined their roles as disciples, theologians, creators, and servants. Sharing insights, artworks, and experiences, artists deepen their understandings of how to live the creative life faithfully. REDEEMERWRITES 3 - NOW ON SALE RedeemerWrites is a small journal written by Redeemerites. The memoirs, short fiction, and poems included here are by several very bright, thoughtful, and savvy Christian New York writers. Purchase your copy today. ARTS EXHIBITION: UNVEILED FACES Artists Reflecting God's Glory - The Exhibition is available for veiwing before and after most events at the Redeemer Offices or by appointment (during office hours 10-5, M-F). Email arts@redeemer.com to schedule. Leading the Redeemer congregation to engage with the art of NYC and with its artists, for the purposes of cultural renewal POWER by: Katherine Leary Alsdorf Many of us may know what the third temptation of Jesus was - the temptation of power. (Matthew 4:8-11) The temptation of power lures each of us daily, especially in our work lives but probably in every single human interaction. What causes or enables power? Why don't Christians want to discuss it? How does power shape us? What privilege comes with power? How do we think about power in light of how Jesus claimed it and used it? Read Full Article GOSPEL & CULTURE LECTURES - Nov 21, 1:00PM* Come hear Andy Crouch, senior editor at Christianity Today International and author of Culture Making: Recovering our Creative Call, speak on Creating Power. Free. Hunter College Auditorium. Theology Matters. Work Matters. www.faithandwork.org/gospel&culture *We need volunteers to help with this event. If available, please email cfw@redeemer.com. Thanks! >> Top
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