Small Groups

Participate in Open Bible Study to look at the texts that will be preached that Sunday as we pray, study scripture, and check in with one another. This class takes place each Sunday morning before worship. Contact Education at education@trcnyc.org for more information.

Every Sunday | 9:30 AM | MLK 330 & ZOOM
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Biblical Hebrew is the language in which Jesus read the Scripture and prayed its Psalms. As true followers of our Lord, we also want to know the language of the Hebrew Scriptures (The Tanakh) that formed His unique rhetoric. The Riverside Church offers you a great opportunity to refine your language Hebrew speech and thought about God. We start by learning the Hebrew script, its transcription, vocabulary, grammatical rules, and basic syntax. These will be demonstrated in various verses from the Old Testament (Tanakh). The class is open for absolute beginners with no knowledge of Biblical Hebrew.

Sundays, October 5 – June 14 | 9:30–11:00 AM | 314MLK & Zoom
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Biblical Hebrew offers students an opportunity to explore the foundational language of the Bible and gain insights into the culture and history of ancient Israel. These will be demonstrated in various verses from the Book of Ruth. We start by learning the Hebrew script, its transcription, vocabulary, grammatical rules, and basic syntax. The class is open for beginners and advanced beginners. Its purpose will be to prepare you for a more advanced level that will follow next year.

Wednesdays, October 1 – June 17 | 5:30–6:00 PM | Zoom
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The Riverside Church presents an excellent opportunity to further develop your proficiency in Biblical Hebrew and enrich your understanding of God as portrayed in the Old Testament. Building upon the foundation of Introductory Hebrew grammar, this class will likely delve into more advanced aspects of the language, such as verb conjugations, syntax, and a deeper exploration of biblical vocabulary. The class is open for both advanced beginners and intermediate levels. Its purpose will be to prepare you for a more advanced level that will follow next year.

Sundays, October 5 – June 14 | 1:00–4:00 PM | 314MLK & Zoom
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The Seekers is a study group that explores spirituality through books and videos by progressive theologians. As Carl Jung observed, many outgrow the childhood image of God as being ‘up there’ in heaven. This class offers new ways to understand the divine that resonate with a more mature faith. This year, we will explore the video series Living the Questions: The Wisdom of Progressive Christianity.

Sundays, September 28 – June 14 | 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM | MLK 323 and Zoom
Please note there will be no class on the following Sundays: 11/2, 12/28, 1/4, 2/8, 4/5, and 5/24.
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Word @ Night is a Christian Education opportunity to build community while engaging with the Bible in a mildly competitive manner. Designed for all ages and all levels of biblical literacy, this experience allows participants to learn something new about the Bible, share what they already may know while simultaneously forming connections with others. It is uniquely designed to expand people’s idea of what christian education and intergenerational community building could look like.

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For more information, email Rev. Charlene Wingate at cwingate@trcnyc.org.

This class invites you into a thoughtful and intentional exploration of your faith journey. Together, we will reflect on the meaning of confirmation, asking not only what are we confirming? but also how does this commitment shape the way we live out our faith each day? Through study, prayer, and conversation, participants will deepen their understanding of Christian tradition, engage with scripture and theology, and discover how their personal experiences connect to the larger story of faith.

Whether you are preparing for confirmation, seeking to renew your commitment, or simply longing to grow more deeply in your spiritual life, this class offers space for reflection, learning, and community.

Sundays | 9:30 am – 10:30 am | 320MLK
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