Senior Minister Search Committee

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July 17: Rev. Adriene Thorne Voted Eighth Senior Minister of The Riverside Church

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July 16: Meet the Candidate Brunch Livestream Q&A:

 

Candidating Weekend is July 16-17:

Dear Riverside Family,

The Senior Minister Search Committee joyfully presents the candidate for Senior Minister – The Reverend Adriene Thorne.

We invite you to join us for the Candidating weekend July 16 and 17 when you’ll have a chance to meet the candidate and hear her preach. In the meantime, you may read all about Rev. Thorne in the accompanying information packet (PDF).

Come join us Saturday, July 16, from 9:00 am to noon in South Hall when all members are invited to brunch and enjoy an informal gathering to meet and greet Rev. Thorne. During the last hour of our time together, Rev. Thorne will address any questions you may have (you can watch this portion if you are unable to join us in person). We invite you to submit your questions for Rev. Thorne by completing this form by noon on Friday, July 15.

Please also join us for worship Sunday, July 17 when Rev. Thorne will preach. Immediately following the service, Rev. Thorne will lead a sermon talkback, and members will have an opportunity to vote to approve the candidate at a special congregational meeting. Please plan on arriving early on Sunday to check-in to vote before worship begins.

Thank you for prayerfully joining us in our search for the new Senior Minister of The Riverside Church. We look forward to seeing you July 16 and 17!

Joyfully,

Alexa, Andrea, Annie, Beth, David, Emily, Hylda, Karissa, Lee, Lisa, and Mark

Submit a Question to the Candidate by July 15

View the Candidate Information Packet (PDF)

Monthly News & Updates

Senior Minister Search Committee Update | July 2022

July 2022: A look back on the journey culminating with Candidating weekend on July 16-17.

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Information for Candidates

Find information about Riverside's Church Profile, Senior Minister Job Description, and Application Information.

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Senior Minister Search Committee Update | June 2022

June 2022: We have reached the end of our search and Candidating weekend is July 16-17.

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Senior Minister Search Committee Update | May 2022

May 2022: Our discernment process continues with interviews, sharing table fellowship, gathering for worship, and more.

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Senior Minister Search Committee Update | April 2022

April 2022: Carefully working through a large number of amazing and diverse applications.

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Senior Minister Search Committee Update | March 2022

March 2022: Exploring where we are in the process.

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Senior Minister Search Committee Update | February 2022

February 2022: Work begins to finalize our application review and interviewing processes.

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Senior Minister Search Committee Update | January, 2022

January, 2022: Our official church profile is complete.

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Senior Minister Search Committee Update | December, 2021

December, 2021: Advent Season gives us renewed hope and confidence to our work.

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Senior Minister Search Committee Update | November, 2021

November, 2021 Update: Reflecting on life at Riverside and finalizing our church profile.

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Senior Minister Search Committee Update | October, 2021

October, 2021 Update: Work to develop our church profile with denominational executive ministers.

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Senior Minister Search Committee Update | September, 2021

September, 2021 Update: Listening tour wraps up.

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Senior Minister Search Committee Update | August, 2021

August, 2021 Update: Sakura Park Meet & Greet recap and listening tour continues.

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Senior Minister Search Committee Update | July, 2021

July, 2021 Update: Listening Tours continue, Meet-and-Greet in Sakura Park on July 24.

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Senior Minister Search Committee Update | June, 2021

June, 2021 Update: Listening Tours announced - learn more and make plans to participate.

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Senior Minister Search Committee Update | May, 2021

May, 2021 Update: Our journey begins, and your participation is needed.

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Welcome from the Senior Minister Search Committee

March 2021: A welcome message from the newly formed Senior Minister Search Committee.

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Senior Minister Search Committee Member Bios

Learn more about the members of the Senior Minister Search Committee.

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Information for Candidates

The Riverside Church in the City of New York is in the final stages of its search for the next Senior Minister of our interdenominational, interracial, international church, a welcoming and affirming congregation. The Senior Minister Search Committee has selected a final candidate to be considered by the congregation on Sunday, July 17. The Riverside Church will call a full-time Senior Minister whose practices embody pastoral care and progressive theology, grounded in a deep spiritual foundation and a commitment to social justice. Click below for a Church Profile (PDF), and a link to the Senior Minister Job Description and Application Instructions:

Riverside Church Profile (PDF)

Full Information for Candidates