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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

Welcome to Redeemer East Side Sat, Jan 11; Sun, Mar 9 & 16; Sat, May 3; Sun, Jul 20 & 27
Discover Life According to Jesus in 321 Tues, Jan 14-Feb. 4
Midweek Class: The Book of James Wed, Jan 15-Apr 16
Vocation Lab Wed, Jan 15-Feb 12
CG Basics Sun, Jan 19 and Mar 30
Discover Your Ministry S.H.A.P.E. Sat, Feb 8 and May 10
Premarital Seminar Sat, Mar 1
Faith & Work 101 Mon, Mar 3-31
Midweek Class: Foundations of Biblical Justice Thurs, May 8-June 5

Class Descriptions

Ongoing Classes

Welcome to Redeemer East Side
Register | Saturday, Jan. 11; Sunday, March 9 & 16; Saturday, May 3; Sunday, July 20 & 27
This 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 get the most out of church involvement
  • What it means to be a member of Redeemer East Side

2024-25 Classes

Discover Life According to Jesus in 321
Register | Tuesday, January 14- February 4 at Redeemer East Side
As 2025 begins, you may be asking yourself, “Is this the year my dreams will come true?” “Will I ever be able to find fulfillment and purpose in this life?” “Are we alone in the universe?” “Is there a God?”

These are important questions and our new group is a great place to start exploring them. Everyone is welcome no matter what your background or your beliefs. We will explore our questions and examine our doubts as we discuss God’s Three-ness, The World’s Two-ness, and Your One-ness with video presentations from author Glen Scrivener.

Midweek Class: The Book of James
Register | Wednesdays, January 15-April 16 at Redeemer East Side
Join us on Wednesday evenings for a 13-week study through the New Testament book of James. James offers practical words of wisdom to help us follow Christ in a complex world. The class will involve weekly individual homework assignments, group discussion, and lessons from instructors.

Vocation Lab
Register | Wednesdays, January 15-February 12 at W83 Ministry Center
The Center for Faith & Work invites you to join the Vocation Lab, an interactive 5-week course designed to help you embrace your calling within God’s greater story. Whether you’re at a crossroads, feeling uncertain about your next steps, or seeking clarity and direction, the Vocation Lab is crafted to help you get unstuck and discern your path forward. Engage in meaningful experimentation with new actions and practices that will empower you to confidently step into the work God is calling you to do.

Community Group Basics
Register | Sundays, January 19 and March 30 at Redeemer East Side
If you are not currently in a Community Group or Collective, we want to help you cultivate friendships, be transformed, and learn to live out the truth of the gospel where you live, work, and love by connecting you into a Community Group at Redeemer East Side. Community Group Basics is a class that helps us to do that. Join us on Sunday, January 19 or March 30 to learn the philosophy of groups, receive training and resources for healthy group life, and meet your fellow group members.

Discover Your Ministry S.H.A.P.E.
Register | Saturdays, February 8 and May 8 at Redeemer East Side
Join us on for a special Saturday seminar where we will investigate the unique ways God has gifted you to be part of his world. Through interactive online assessment and a deeper understanding of the Bible we will help you uncover your spiritual gifts, your heart for others, your abilities, passions and experiences so that you can be a more effective part of God’s renewing work. Lunch provided.

Premarital Seminar
Register | Saturday, March 1 at W83 Ministry Center
Getting married? Just considering it? Plan on attending Redeemer’s Premarital Seminar. You don’t have to be engaged to participate in the seminar. Even if you’ve just begun considering the possibility of marriage, this is a powerful way to discover whether you should continue in your relationship. This seminar is a lively day of biblical teaching on marriage, exercises that help a couple learn more about each other, and ending with a time of Q&A. This seminar is required if you wish to have a Redeemer pastor officiate at your wedding.

Faith & Work 101
Register | Mondays, March 3-31 at W83 Ministry Center
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.

Midweek Class: Foundations of Biblical Justice
Register | Thursdays, May 8-June 5 at Redeemer East Side
Scripture is filled with commands to do justice and love one's neighbor. But what does this mean? What are the necessary tenets to everyday Biblical obedience in our own home of New York City? Come learn with your fellow congregants big-picture takeaways from scripture, and how to understand the practicalities and implications of being a Christian neighbor.

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 winter, RCS offers:

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.