APRIL 3, 2025 | RIVERSIDE WEEKLY ACTIONS
Sanctuary Training Workshop
Tonight, April 3 | 6:00 pm | 14 East 109th Street
El Barrio Angels Presents: Sanctuary Training Workshop
Join us for an essential training on how to support and protect our immigrant neighbors. Attorney Eugene Nam, MDiv, JD, will lead a presentation covering legal best practices for safeguarding communities from immigration enforcement, implementing protective space use policies, providing vital services to immigrants, and advocating for their rights.
When: April 3, 2025, at 6:00 PM
Where: The Church of St. Edward the Martyr (14 East 109th Street)
Seating is limited to 30 people—please RSVP below to secure your spot.
All are welcome to learn and take action in creating safer, more supportive communities.
Multifaith Mondays: Moral Witness for Democracy
Mondays | 5:30pm – 6:00pm | Columbus Circle
Join Us for Weekly Vigils at Columbus Circle
Mondays | 5:30–6:00 PM
(Gather at the USS Maine Statue, SW corner of Central Park)
Multifaith Monday Vigils create a sacred space for collective lament, prophetic resistance, and moral clarity in a time of deep division. If nothing else, we can stand together, bear witness, and commit to justice—even when the path is uncertain.
As M. Gessen reminds us, “Autocratic power requires the degradation of moral authority.” By gathering, we choose to reinforce and strengthen moral authority, countering isolation and overwhelm.
We look forward to standing with you.
Sponsors Include:
The Interfaith Center of New York
Union Theological Seminary
The Jewish Theological Seminary
Episcopal Diocese of New York
The Riverside Church
T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights
The BeaconNYC4o
Magnify Your Visual Voice: Calligraphy and Contemplation for Justice
Saturday, April 5 | 9:30 am – 2:30 pm | 20T
Calligraphy as a Form of Justice
Your voice is a gift from the Creator—meant to be seen and heard! Whether you speak out for justice or express love through beauty, calligraphy offers a powerful way to make an impact.
Join us for a day of hands-on calligraphy techniques and contemplative practice, exploring how lettering can be a visual act of justice. This workshop will be led by Riverside Intern Laura Sasaki Norton on Saturday, April 5, from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM in 20T.
There is no cost to participate—just bring your own pen, available at any art supply store.
Click here to RSVPHands Off! New York City Fights Back
Saturday, April 5 | 1:00 pm | Bryant Park
Hands Off! Mass Mobilization – Join Us in the Streets
Our leaders are seizing everything they can—our health care, our data, our jobs, our services—daring the world to stop them. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now.
On Saturday, April 5th, we’re taking to the streets with a clear message: Hands off!
Where: Bryant Park
When: 1:00 PM EST, April 5, 2025
Rally followed by a march to Madison Square Garden
This nationwide mobilization sends a powerful message: we do not consent to the destruction of our government and economy for the benefit of billionaires. Together with communities across the country, we are marching, rallying, and protesting to stop the chaos and build a movement of resistance.
A core principle of Hands Off! is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to focus on de-escalation when engaging with those who may disagree.
Riversiders, let’s show up strong!
Meet-up Spot: In front of Whole Foods (1095 6th Ave, between 42nd & 41st Streets)
Time: 12:45 PM
Look for balloons marked “Riverside Church”
Bring water, snacks, and your energy! Signs made at church will be available, but feel free to bring your own. See you there!
Know Your Rights Norooz
Tuesday, April 8 | 6:30 pm | The People’s Forum
Know Your Rights Norooz – April 8 in NYC
Join us for an evening of empowerment, community, and celebration at Know Your Rights Norooz!
Date: Tuesday, April 8
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Location: The People’s Forum, NYC
Enjoy free food & music while gaining crucial knowledge on legal rights and the challenges facing our communities. The event features an expert-led workshop, legal resources, and practical ways to get involved in advocacy and organizing.
Hosted by NIAC NYC in collaboration with Muslim Advocates, ACLU of New York, CUNY Law’s Immigrant & Non-Citizen Rights Clinic, CAIR-NY, and Afghans for a Better Tomorrow.
Let’s stand together for justice and collective action!
Rights and Resistance:
Protecting Your Communities and Responding to Immigration Raids
04/10/2025 02:00 PM – 04/11/2025 05:00 PM ET