Classes
Classes and Seminars
We live in a time of unprecedented access to books, online classes, and podcasts from experts and thought leaders on any topic. While this is exciting, we know we weren’t made to go it alone. We want to engage with others as we learn, especially when it comes to our faith.
At Redeemer East Side, we offer a range of classes designed to help you grow spiritually as you connect with others. These classes are taught by Redeemer pastors and staff who are passionate about equipping you to follow Christ’s call where you live, work, and love. We hope to see you in class soon!
Schedule | Class Descriptions
Schedule
Membership Class | Sun, Nov 9 & 16 |
CG Basics | Sun, Oct 26, Jan 25, Mar 29 |
Faith & Work 101 | Mon, Oct 20-Nov 7 |
Parenting Teenagers | Fri, Oct 24 |
Spiritual Conversations | Sun, Nov 9 |
Class Descriptions
Ongoing Classes
Membership Class
Register | Sunday, Nov. 9 & 16
This two-part seminar is designed to provide you with information about Redeemer Presbyterian Church East Side and to enable you to take the first steps toward becoming a member of our church. In this class we hope to answer common questions about:
- What it means to trust and follow Jesus
- How to grow as a Christian
- How to flourish as a church member
- What it means to be a member of Redeemer East Side
2025-26 Classes
Faith & Work 101
Register | Mondays, Oct 20-Nov 17
This introductory 5-week cross-vocational course is designed to challenge you to take an in-depth look at your particular work through the lens of the gospel. We will focus on tracing the story of the Bible to gain insight into God’s intention for our work, weaving together weekly teachings, spiritual practices, daily devotionals, and group discussions.
Community Group Basics
Register | Sunday, Oct. 26, Jan. 25, and March 29
If you’re not currently part of a Community Group, we’d love to help you get connected! Community Groups are a great place to build meaningful friendships, grow in your faith, and learn how to live out the truth of the gospel in your everyday life. Community Group Basics is the best way to get started. In this class, you’ll learn the heart behind our groups, what they’re all about, and how to find the right group for you.
Parenting Teenagers
Register | Friday, Oct. 24
The teen years are a season of significant change and development. They are also an age of exciting opportunity for God to work in young people’s lives. But in today’s complex world, knowing how to parent our teenagers well is often challenging.
Redeemer East Side will host a seminar on “Parenting Teenagers” featuring the teaching of Mr. Peter Ong. Peter is a church elder, a former church planter, and currently the Assistant Director of Community Engagement at City to City NYC. A native New Yorker, Peter lives in Flushing with his wife Jamie and their two teenage sons.
Join us for an evening of practical insights and biblical truth that will help equip you to face the task of parenting your teenager.
Spiritual Conversations
Register | Sunday, Nov. 9-16
Matthew 28 calls us to make disciples, yet many of us struggle to open our mouths about our hope in Christ. We may fear rejection, feel inadequate, or just prefer to leave evangelism to "the experts" who always seem to know what to say. In this class, we invite participants to recenter Jesus in their lives, and then learn some simple, practical ways to strengthen our skills in "spiritual conversations." Our ultimate hope is to help our church family grow in speaking good news, even in the face of fear and what can seem like a challenging cultural climate. Teacher: Jennifer Chan, Sr. Director of Missional Engagement and Training, City to City NYC.
Redeemer Counseling Services Groups
Renewal Groups
Register | At Redeemer Counseling Services (RCS), Renewal Groups combine gospel-centered, biblical truth with some of the best tools from counseling psychology. Each Renewal Group is made up of six to eight people and a professional counselor focusing on a particular area of healing and growth. This summer, RCS offers:
- Exploring Your Sexual Story: Women’s Group 8 weeks starting September 16
- Your Asian American Journey 8 weeks starting September 24
- Emotional Strength and Peace 12 weeks starting September 23
The counselor guides the group through regular times of sharing, interaction, building new skills, and learning. If you are struggling financially to get counseling, please reach out to the Diaconate.