Church Life
Small Groups
Mosaic's small groups are at the heart of what we do as a church. They are the foremost place in which relationships are built and in which people connect with God through prayer, worship, service, generosity, and Bible study. People often find that they discover some of their passions and abilities in the midst of meeting with and working with their small groups.
They meet throughout the week at various locations. For details, check our small groups section.
Mosaic Kids
Mosaic Kids is committed to creating relevant programs for children of all ages to get know Jesus and themselves, as well as develop healthy relationships with others. Our hope is that our children will embark on a journey of faith during their time with us, and we do this by providing a safe space for them to experience and learn about God in fun and engaging ways. Our volunteers are dedicated to making sure that church becomes a highlight of the week for the children who are involved.
The Blaze Youth Group
Open to students in grades 4 - 8, The Blaze meets on Sunday mornings and the second Friday of every month.
At the after school club on the second Friday of every month, food, games, movies, and more from will be shared from 6pm - 8pm. For more information, contact Jamie. For dates, please see our calendar below.
Javaflix
Javaflix is a movie discussion group that meets to watch a movie and then talk about it. We meet on the second Saturday of every month.
Classes & Discussion Groups
We host a number of classes that are designed to help people explore and grow in faith. Check the Upcoming Events calendar
Restore
Restore offers a place for spiritual, emotional, and physical restoration for people who feel stressed out, depressed, exhausted, fearful, or are just in need of a break. Each week, this group reads a poem together and then explores a spiritual practice that participants can do at home throughout their week.
Restore meets at 7:00PM on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month at 4933 Locust Street. Contact Joy Howard with questions.
Morning Prayer
Join us on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00AM for Morning Prayer. The service lasts about twenty minutes and children on their way to school are especially welcome.
Morning Prayer is the first prayer of the day in the Liturgy of the Hours, which is a series of prayers in Christian monasticism intended to mark each passing hour with prayer.
The next Morning Prayer will be held on Wednesday, May 23
We're giving away $26,000!
This year, Mosaic's Building-It-Together Grant Program will give $26,000 to local nonprofits and community organizations. The Infrastructure Grant supports capital-intensive improvements to community assets, and the Community Grant supports community projects. Interested? Read more about this year's opportunities.
In Our Church
Sunday Services
Like playing music? Being super welcoming to people? Setting the perfect levels for the sound mix? Whatever your passion, there's a place for you on one of our Sunday Teams. Contact Michael for more details.
The Blaze After School Club
The Blaze After School Club meets the second Friday of every month. Help host games and other activities for kids in 4th - 8th grade. Contact Jamie for more details.
In Our City
The Mosaic Community Development Team coordinates opportunities to serve our city.
Contact Brad Zinn for more details.Our Team
Brad Zinn
Senior Pastor
Some things to know about Brad… He loves his wife Becca & son Declan, Philly, fancy food, theatre, friends, movies, improv, and the heart-breakers that are the Chicago Cubs. He’s a pastor because he loves seeing people re-imagine and discover faith in Jesus.
Melissa Min
Director of Children and Families Ministry
Melissa loves all things Philadelphia, having grown up in the Cobbs Creek neighborhood of West Philly and now living with her family in the Cedar Park neighborhood of West Philly! Melissa loves exploring the city and being outdoors with her two young sons, James and Samuel, and her husband, Kenny. Their favorite things to do in the city is riding bikes by the Art Museum, swimming in the amazing public pools, and hiking along the trails in the Wissahickon. Melissa also enjoys running by the Schuylkill and cooking, everything from the comfort Korean food she grew up eating to insanely fast and delicious Instant Pot recipes, for her friends and loved ones. Melissa has a huge heart for teaching mindfulness and social justice to children.
Jamie Grimble
The Blaze
Jamie has a funny accent (he is from the U.K) and has over 20 years of experience working with youth. Jamie has a vision to bring Jesus to the youth of Philly whilst making relevant what it means to be a young Christian in today's society. Jamie is a full-time, successful DJ (he likes music).
Michael Furfari
Director of Prayer Ministries and Administration
Michael left his fancy banking career to work for the church because he wants to help people get connected to Jesus. He takes classes at the Urban Theological Institute at United Lutheran Seminary. Michael lives in Fairmount with his partner and their Siamese cat. His favorite food is ice cream; pizza is a close second.
Gabriel Sim-Laramee
Logistics & Building Manager
Gabriel is a proud West Philadelphia native. He is an amateur musician and composer and a professional artist, craftsperson, and designer. He lives in the Kingsessing neighborhood with his wife and three sons.
Church Council
Erik Johanson
Erik is a native Philadelphian with a love for the city, its sports teams and transit system. He has been on the Mosaic Council since 2013, works at SEPTA and lives in Mantua with his wife Katy and daughter Ally Jane.
Charlene Jones
Charlene is a doctor but secretly fantasizes about being a pastry chef. She first moved to Philly back in 2006, left for medical school in 2009, and finally moved back for residency in pediatrics in 2014. Despite the academic nature of her introduction to the city, Charlene’s biggest priority and number one goal once becoming a Philly resident was fulfilled in 2007 when she met Boyz II Men. Aside from baking and stellar music, Charlene also loves football, college basketball, the arts, and Philly’s food scene.
Judi Ruley
Born in Delaware, Judi moved to Philadelphia with her family at 7 years old and has been here ever since. A retired social worker with an MSW from Temple University, Judi has worked at hospitals around the city such as Jefferson Hospital, CHOP, and duPont Hospital for Children. She still keeps busy volunteering four days a week. Judi has been with Mosaic since 2013, and loves the diversity of her West Philly neighborhood.
Jim Schroder
Jim is a native of Atlanta, who also lived in rural Massachusetts and Hartford, CT, before discovering West Philly. Jim became a member of the church in 2009, where he met, and then married, Gail, and they now live a few blocks down Sansom Street, with their son, Gabriel. Jim enjoys ice cream, being outside on sunny days, games like Ticket to Ride, and, more recently, the nightly "bath bath."
Brieanna Wheeland
Brieanna is a mom, attorney, wifey, friend and small group leader who has lived in Philly and been a part of Mosaic since 2009. She's dedicated and even a little stubborn at times. She's passionate about community and intentional, authentic living, and she's excited for what God is doing in West Philly. Before living in Philly, Brieanna and her husband lived in Taiwan teaching English. These days you can find them (and their precocious daughter) in the Cedar Park neighborhood.Contact Us
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