620 S. 8th Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19147
215-922-1128
THE JAZZ SANCTUARY WILL BE AT THE CHURCH OF CRUCIFIXION ON SEPTEMBER 14th
A SATURDAY FROM 12:00 to 2:00
WE WILL BE DONATING OUR MUSIC AT THE OPENING EVENT OF THE CHURCH OF THE CRUCIFIXION
LET’S MAKE SOME BREAD!!
WE’LL SUPPLY THE MUSIC
ADD THE COMMUNITY
MIX WELL
AND A GOOD TIME WILL BE HAD BY ALL
RISE Kick-off Festival
Saturday, September 14, 2019
11 a.m.—3 p.m.
The Church of the Crucifixion
Please join us for RISE’s official introduction to the local community! The event begins with Mass for the Feast of the Holy Cross at 11 a..m. Afterwards, there will be fantastic food, live jazz from The Jazz Sanctuary, games for children, and an opportunity for those in the local community to purchase items from local craft vendors to support the ministry of RISE. All in the parish are encouraged to attend and support this exciting new ministry and to see what it’s all about. Invite a friend!
RISE
RISE uses the craft of bread-making to create meaningful community by gathering those aged 21-35. RISE provides spiritual food through engaging presentations and empowering discussions for those who are seeking meaning, connection, and the opportunity to rise up in service and stand up for justice. The bread we make together feeds those who are suffering from hunger and food insecurity.
RISE is a ministry of Saint Mark’s Church. Our trust in God’s desire for all people to have full lives of worth and dignity inspires what we do. And yet, we at RISE know that many in today’s world are suspicious of the Church because of harm that has been done in the past and continues to be done. In humility, we, as followers of Christ, yearn to find common ground with our neighbors who might have nothing to do with a faith community but want to come together to serve those around us who are in need.
Serving others is one of our values, and if it’s one of yours, we want to collaborate with you, no strings attached. We know, too, that in our unstable world, people are eager to have earnest conversations and organize for work around pressing issues that affect the well-being of all. RISE wants to share in that dialogue with anyone who will meet us at the table—no matter who you are or where you come from.
RISE is supported by a grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc. and is part of the Zoe Project, an innovative hub of young adult ministry in twelve different congregations, coordinated by Princeton Theological Seminary. RISE currently gathers regularly at the Church of the Crucifixion, an abandoned Episcopal church at 620 S. 8th St., Philadelphia, PA 19147. RISE is also supported by the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania.
For more information about this budding ministry, please contact Gabi Machado, RISE coordinator.
What happens when you RISE?
Pray (11:00 a.m.)
Mass is offered for the community. All are welcome.
Gather (11:30 a.m.)
We gather for fellowship, with light snacks, as we prep the ingredients to make delicious bread.
Rise (12:30 p.m.)
While the dough rises, we engage in stimulating and empowering conversations about issues that matter.
Bake
The bread goes into the oven, and we continue our fellowship.
Give
The beautiful bread we bake is given to local organizations that respond to food insecurity.
For more information and the calendar of events on RISE with us in 2019-2020 click here: RISE