Sunday Morning Worship
Second Sunday of Advent
December 5, 2021
10:45 am ET
Preacher: Rev. Michael Livingston
This Advent season we find ourselves at the edge; at the edge of pandemic, at the edge of a cultural shift, at the edge of global suffering, and the edge of big changes. But Jesus was born at the edge of hope, in the margins, far from the center where the powerful take residence. Jesus knows what it is like to be at the edge of hope, peace, love, and joy.
May we find hope, peace, love, and joy at the edge this Advent season.
Sunday November 28, 2021
The 1st Sunday of Advent | 10:45 am | Nave & Online
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Debra Northern
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Sunday, December 5, 2021
The 2nd Sunday of Advent | 10:45 am | Nave & Online
Preacher: Rev. Michael Livingston
Sunday, December 12, 2021
The 3rd Sunday of Advent | 10:45 am | Nave & Online
Preacher: Children & Youth Christmas Pageant
Sunday, December 19, 2021
The 4th Sunday of Advent | 10:45 am | Nave & Online
Preacher: Rev. Michael Livingston
Friday, December 24, 2021
Christmas Eve: Children & Families | 4:00 pm | Nave & Online
Friday, December 24, 2021
Christmas Eve: Lessons & Carols | 8:00 pm | Nave & Online
Join us every day throughout the season of Advent as we pause at 12:00 pm to pray.
Download the Advent Prayer calendar for daily prayer prompts, written by Riverside’s Mission & Social Justice Commission, Worship Commission, Membership, Care & Parish Life Commission, and Education Commission.
Download the Advent Prayer Calendar
Join the Riverside Church community for Sunrise Advent Prayer and Fasting Zoom Services. We will fast together from sunrise to sunset each Friday in Advent as a church community. As we begin our fast all are invited to meet on Zoom at sunrise each Friday in Advent and spend a brief period together in prayer. The goal of fasting is to draw nearer to God. Biblical fasting always has to do with eliminating distractions for a spiritual purpose; it hits the reset button of our soul and renews us from the inside out. It also enables us to celebrate the goodness and mercy of God.
December 3 at 7:03 AM
December 10 at 7:09 AM
December 17 at 7:14 AM
Join Riverside clergy, congregants, and guests each day throughout the season of Advent for short audio devotions that invite you to integrate faith and justice, action and contemplation. Each episode reflects on the Advent scriptures and themes, all centering around the theme of “Advent at the Edge.”
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Join us on Saturday, December 11 as we prepare our hearts for advent with Union Theological Seminary Professor Cláudio Carvalhaes looking at his book Praying With Every Heart. Let us prepare our hearts for the birth of Christ this Advent season in prayer. This two hour online retreat will be focused on teaching, discussion and a time to be still and pray. This retreat is free and open to all.
Join us on Sunday, December 19 at 4:00 pm ET for this longstanding Riverside tradition that has become an essential part of Christmas in New York City. This service of music and light combines carillon, organ, harp, and all of the choirs of The Riverside Church, culminating in a ritual sharing of candlelight illuminating the Nave. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and a musical prelude begins at 3:30 p.m. Please note: all Riverside COVID safety policies will be enforced.
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