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					1 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	2 Beloved Earth Community Beloved Earth Community Beloved Earth Community calls the Riverside community to protest the climate crisis and care for the Earth through educational programs, greening the church, changing our lifestyles, and courageous political action. For meeting information, contact David King, davidking1098@gmail.com and Claudia Canasto, canastoclachi@gmail.com. Location N/A Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Food Pantry Benefit Concert Food Pantry Benefit Concert Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the Annual Food Pantry Benefit Concert, hosted by Van Harriman, where music and generosity come together to make a difference. This special event is dedicated to supporting Riverside’s Food Pantry, helping provide essential resources to those in need. Expect an inspiring night filled with incredible performances, community spirit, […] Location 10T Time 3:00pm - 5:00pm
3 Fresh Start Fresh Start Sundays \| 8:30 am – 9:00 am \| Zoom All are welcome to join this intimate early Sunday morning service incorporating light meditation, Scripture reading, and homily. Click here to join Fresh Start Click here to learn how to join Fresh Start from your phone. Location N/A Time 8:30am - 9:00am Seekers Book Study Seekers Book Study The Seekers is a study group that explores spirituality through the works of progressive theologians and thoughtful writers. As Carl Jung once observed, many people outgrow the childhood image of God as someone “up there” in heaven. This class invites participants to discover fresh and deeper ways of understanding the divine that speak to a […] Location N/A Time 9:00am - 10:30am Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study is a space where people can learn something new about the Bible and discuss the ways this ancient text continues to echo in our world and lives today. This is a space to open our minds to new ideas and ways of seeing the Bible, our world, and ourselves. The group is […] Location 316 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Learn to Read and Write Biblical Hebrew Discover the beauty, history, and depth of the Hebrew Bible through engaging courses for every level of learner. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to explore advanced texts, our classes provide the tools to read, write, and understand Biblical Hebrew in a supportive community. Click Here to Register […] Location 314 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 11:00am ParentConnect ParentConnect Join our vibrant and supportive community at Riverside – ParentConnect! Held from 10:00 am to 10:45 am on Sundays in room MLK 318 & Online, ParentConnect celebrates diversity, open-mindedness, and acceptance, creating a safe space for meaningful conversations and connections. Our group focuses on fostering understanding, empathy, and mutual respect, empowering parents/ parent guardians to navigate the joys and challenges of raising […] Location N/A Time 10:00am - 10:45am Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship Whoever you are: You are safe here. You are loved here. You are invited into full participation in our life together. We welcome, affirm, and celebrate all God’s children, LGBTQIA+. Worship of God is at the center of our life at The Riverside Church and our services reflect the diversity of who we are as […] Location Online Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Coffee Hour Coffee Hour Location South Hall Lobby Time 12:30pm - 2:00pm Virtual Coffee Hour Virtual Coffee Hour Join us Sunday after worship for a virtual coffee hour where we will connect with one another and have a sermon talkback with Sunday’s preacher and other Riverside clergy. (Bring your own coffee!) Click the link below to join on Zoom. Join Virtual Coffee Hour Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small […] Location Online Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Practicing Sabbath Practicing Sabbath On first Sundays after worship, we Practice Sabbath as a community. There will be no all-church programming on first Sundays, with the exception of the Rising Voices Concert in May. Programming before worship will continue on all Sundays unless otherwise noted. We will have lunch available for purchase in South Hall, as always. Location South Hall Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Spring Concert and Family Luncheon Spring Concert and Family Luncheon Enjoy an afternoon of music and fellowship as we celebrate Riverside’s young musicians. The Rising Voices and Youth Choir, Cherub Choir, and Riverside Community String Ensemble join together to present a joyful program of diverse musical selections from around the world. ARTISTS The Rising Voices and Youth Choir; Matthew Hommez, director The Cherub Choir; Sharon […] Location Assembly Hall Time 1:00pm - 2:00pm Advanced Biblical Hebrew Advanced Biblical Hebrew Learn to Read and Write Biblical Hebrew Discover the beauty, history, and depth of the Hebrew Bible through engaging courses for every level of learner. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to explore advanced texts, our classes provide the tools to read, write, and understand Biblical Hebrew in a supportive community. Click Here to Register […] Location 314 MLK & Zoom Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm Budget Forum Onsite Budget Forum Onsite Prior to the Annual Meeting, we are holding two Budget Forums where the budgets will be presented, and members will be able to ask questions. One Forum will be in person and one will be online. Please plan to attend one of the Forums so that you will be prepared to vote on the Budgets […] Location 10T Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital The Riverside Church carillon, built in 1930, was a gift of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in memory of his mother. The worlds’ largest carillon by weight, the Riverside carillon contains 74 cast bronze bells. The Bourdon bell, weighing 40,000 pounds (ringing on the hour) is the largest tuned bell in the world. The bells swing […] Location N/A Time 1:30pm - 2:00pm 10 more	4 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Tower League Bible Study on Zoom Tower League Bible Study on Zoom Click Here to Join Zoom Location N/A Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Multifaith Monday: Witness to Democracy Multifaith Monday: Witness to Democracy Multifaith Mondays: Witness to Democracy Weekly Vigils at Columbus Circle Mondays 5:30-6:00 pm (Gathering at the USS Marine statue on the SW corner of Central Park) Multifaith Monday Vigils serve as a sacred space for collective lament, prophetic resistance and moral clarity in a time of deep division and threat to democratic values If we […] Location Columbus Circle Time 5:30pm - 6:00pm 1 more	5 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	6 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Service Program for Older People (SPOP) Service Program for Older People (SPOP) SPOP is Now at The Riverside Church! We’re excited to announce that the Service Program for Older People (SPOP) is now offering mental health services for adults ages 55 and older at The Riverside Church. Presione aquí para español Services are available Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a bilingual (English/Spanish) clinician on-site. For referrals or to schedule an appointment, […] Location by appoinment only Time 9:00am - 5:00pm Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group The Older Adults French Group meets on Wednesdays from September 24, 2025, through June 6, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM in Room MLK 321. This welcoming group invites older adults to come together to enjoy fellowship while exploring the French language and culture in a supportive and engaging environment. Whether you are interested […] Location 321 MLK Time 10:30am - 12:00pm Midweek Bible Study Midweek Bible Study Join us for a midweek online Bible study that explores every book of the Bible. Click here to register and join on Zoom. Schedule Date Unit Book Chapters Title Wed, Oct 1, 2025 Unit 1: The Torah Genesis 1-2 Creation Wed, Oct 8, 2025 Unit 1: The Torah Genesis 3-5 The First People Wed, Oct […] Location N/A Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Intermediate Beginners Biblical Hebrew Intermediate Beginners Biblical Hebrew Learn to Read and Write Biblical Hebrew Discover the beauty, history, and depth of the Hebrew Bible through engaging courses for every level of learner. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to explore advanced texts, our classes provide the tools to read, write, and understand Biblical Hebrew in a supportive community. Click Here to Register […] Location Zoom Time 5:30pm - 6:00pm Space for Grace Space for Grace Join us for Space for Grace, a monthly in-person and online gathering featuring Gospel music, prayer, preaching, communion, and more. Dinner at 6:30PM. Schedule of Worship & Preachers: Space for Grace will occur the Wednesday after Communion Sunday (First Sundays). October 8, 2025: Rev. Adriene Thorne November 5, 2025: Rev. Derrick T. Jordan December 10, […] Location 9T and Online Time 7:00pm - 9:00pm 3 more	7 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Tower League Meeting Tower League Meeting Click Here to Register Location Online Time 1:30pm - 3:30pm Personnel & Salary Committee Meeting Personnel & Salary Committee Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Online Time 6:00pm - 7:30pm 1 more	8 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	9 Creative Labor Is Holy Work: An Art Show for NYC Artists Creative Labor Is Holy Work: An Art Show for NYC Artists In the Gospels, when the people were hungry, Jesus took a few loaves and fishes, and everyone ate and was satisfied, and there was even food left over.(Matthew 15:29–39) This art show, “Creative Labor is Holy Work,” draws a parallel between Jesus’s act of nourishment and the work of artists. Today, many artists are underfunded […] Location South Hall Time 12:00pm - 4:00pm
10 Fresh Start Fresh Start Sundays \| 8:30 am – 9:00 am \| Zoom All are welcome to join this intimate early Sunday morning service incorporating light meditation, Scripture reading, and homily. Click here to join Fresh Start Click here to learn how to join Fresh Start from your phone. Location N/A Time 8:30am - 9:00am Seekers Book Study Seekers Book Study The Seekers is a study group that explores spirituality through the works of progressive theologians and thoughtful writers. As Carl Jung once observed, many people outgrow the childhood image of God as someone “up there” in heaven. This class invites participants to discover fresh and deeper ways of understanding the divine that speak to a […] Location N/A Time 9:00am - 10:30am Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study is a space where people can learn something new about the Bible and discuss the ways this ancient text continues to echo in our world and lives today. This is a space to open our minds to new ideas and ways of seeing the Bible, our world, and ourselves. The group is […] Location 316 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Learn to Read and Write Biblical Hebrew Discover the beauty, history, and depth of the Hebrew Bible through engaging courses for every level of learner. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to explore advanced texts, our classes provide the tools to read, write, and understand Biblical Hebrew in a supportive community. Click Here to Register […] Location 314 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 11:00am ParentConnect ParentConnect Join our vibrant and supportive community at Riverside – ParentConnect! Held from 10:00 am to 10:45 am on Sundays in room MLK 318 & Online, ParentConnect celebrates diversity, open-mindedness, and acceptance, creating a safe space for meaningful conversations and connections. Our group focuses on fostering understanding, empathy, and mutual respect, empowering parents/ parent guardians to navigate the joys and challenges of raising […] Location N/A Time 10:00am - 10:45am Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship Whoever you are: You are safe here. You are loved here. You are invited into full participation in our life together. We welcome, affirm, and celebrate all God’s children, LGBTQIA+. Worship of God is at the center of our life at The Riverside Church and our services reflect the diversity of who we are as […] Location Online Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Coffee Hour Coffee Hour Location South Hall Lobby Time 12:30pm - 2:00pm Virtual Coffee Hour Virtual Coffee Hour Join us Sunday after worship for a virtual coffee hour where we will connect with one another and have a sermon talkback with Sunday’s preacher and other Riverside clergy. (Bring your own coffee!) Click the link below to join on Zoom. Join Virtual Coffee Hour Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small […] Location Online Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Advanced Biblical Hebrew Advanced Biblical Hebrew Learn to Read and Write Biblical Hebrew Discover the beauty, history, and depth of the Hebrew Bible through engaging courses for every level of learner. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to explore advanced texts, our classes provide the tools to read, write, and understand Biblical Hebrew in a supportive community. Click Here to Register […] Location 314 MLK & Zoom Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm African Fellowship Meeting African Fellowship Meeting Location 8T Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Riverside’s Jazz Inspiration with Marjorie Eliot Riverside’s Jazz Inspiration with Marjorie Eliot Enjoy an afternoon of live jazz featuring classic and contemporary favorites. This free concert offers a chance to experience one of NYC's few continuously performing jazz groups in an intimate setting. All are welcome for an afternoon of music, fellowship, and joy. Location 9T Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital The Riverside Church carillon, built in 1930, was a gift of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in memory of his mother. The worlds’ largest carillon by weight, the Riverside carillon contains 74 cast bronze bells. The Bourdon bell, weighing 40,000 pounds (ringing on the hour) is the largest tuned bell in the world. The bells swing […] Location N/A Time 1:30pm - 2:00pm Maranatha Monthly Meeting Maranatha Monthly Meeting Location Multipurpose Room Time 1:30pm - 2:30pm 10 more	11 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Tower League Bible Study on Zoom Tower League Bible Study on Zoom Click Here to Join Zoom Location N/A Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Multifaith Monday: Witness to Democracy Multifaith Monday: Witness to Democracy Multifaith Mondays: Witness to Democracy Weekly Vigils at Columbus Circle Mondays 5:30-6:00 pm (Gathering at the USS Marine statue on the SW corner of Central Park) Multifaith Monday Vigils serve as a sacred space for collective lament, prophetic resistance and moral clarity in a time of deep division and threat to democratic values If we […] Location Columbus Circle Time 5:30pm - 6:00pm Membership, Care, & Parish Life Commission Meeting Membership, Care, & Parish Life Commission Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Online Time 6:00pm - 7:30pm North Star Bible Study North Star Bible Study North Star Bible Study is a welcoming space for young people who are ready to go deeper in their faith, seeking direction, grounding, and inspiration through the life and teachings of Jesus. Together, we explore scripture, ask big questions, and grow in community as we discern what it means to follow Christ in our everyday […] Location N/A Time 6:00pm - 7:00pm Worship Commission Meeting Worship Commission Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Online Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm Mission & Social Justice Commission Meeting Mission & Social Justice Commission Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Via Zoom Time 7:00pm - 8:30pm 5 more	12 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Nominating Committee Meeting Nominating Committee Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Online Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm Education Commission Meeting Education Commission Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Online Time 7:00pm - 8:30pm Organ Recital: Stephen Tharp Organ Recital: Stephen Tharp Artist in Residence Stephen Tharp performs a solo recital on the historic organ at The Riverside Church. Hailed as “the organist for the connoisseur” (organ – Journal für die Orgel, Germany), “the thinking person’s performer” (Het Orgel), “every bit the equal of any organist” (The American Organist” magazine) and “the consummate creative artist” (Michael Barone, […] Location Nave & Livestream Time 7:00pm - 8:30pm 1 more	13 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group The Older Adults French Group meets on Wednesdays from September 24, 2025, through June 6, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM in Room MLK 321. This welcoming group invites older adults to come together to enjoy fellowship while exploring the French language and culture in a supportive and engaging environment. Whether you are interested […] Location 321 MLK Time 10:30am - 12:00pm Midweek Bible Study Midweek Bible Study Join us for a midweek online Bible study that explores every book of the Bible. Click here to register and join on Zoom. Schedule Date Unit Book Chapters Title Wed, Oct 1, 2025 Unit 1: The Torah Genesis 1-2 Creation Wed, Oct 8, 2025 Unit 1: The Torah Genesis 3-5 The First People Wed, Oct […] Location N/A Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Intermediate Beginners Biblical Hebrew Intermediate Beginners Biblical Hebrew Learn to Read and Write Biblical Hebrew Discover the beauty, history, and depth of the Hebrew Bible through engaging courses for every level of learner. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to explore advanced texts, our classes provide the tools to read, write, and understand Biblical Hebrew in a supportive community. Click Here to Register […] Location Zoom Time 5:30pm - 6:00pm Budget Forum Budget Forum Prior to the Annual Meeting, we are holding two Budget Forums where the budgets will be presented, and members will be able to ask questions. One Forum will be in person and one will be online. Please plan to attend one of the Forums so that you will be prepared to vote on the Budgets […] Location Via Zoom Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm 2 more	14 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Tower League Bible Study Tower League Bible Study Location 10T Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Tower League Luncheon Tower League Luncheon Location Assembly Hall Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm 1 more	15 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	16 “We Are in God” Dance Prayer Workshop with Omega Dance Company “We Are in God” Dance Prayer Workshop with Omega Dance Company All ages and abilities are welcome to join the dance! Enter at 91 Claremont Avenue between 120th and 122nd Street. Please wear comfortable clothes. Bring socks and comfortable shoes for moving. Bring your own water and a snack. Registration required. Please sign up here by Wednesday, May 13th. Workshop participants are also invited to be […] Location MLK 411 Time 11:00am - 2:00pm Everybody’s Night Everybody’s Night You’re invited to Everybody’s Night on Saturday, May 16 at 6:00 PM in 9T! This all-ages gathering is for kids, youth, adults, and everyone in between. Enjoy a shared meal followed by Game Night, featuring a variety of board games provided by the Education Department—perfect for young children, strategic thinkers, and everyone in between. Feel free to bring a favorite game […] Location 9T Time 6:00pm - 9:00pm
17 Fresh Start Fresh Start Sundays \| 8:30 am – 9:00 am \| Zoom All are welcome to join this intimate early Sunday morning service incorporating light meditation, Scripture reading, and homily. Click here to join Fresh Start Click here to learn how to join Fresh Start from your phone. Location N/A Time 8:30am - 9:00am Seekers Book Study Seekers Book Study The Seekers is a study group that explores spirituality through the works of progressive theologians and thoughtful writers. As Carl Jung once observed, many people outgrow the childhood image of God as someone “up there” in heaven. This class invites participants to discover fresh and deeper ways of understanding the divine that speak to a […] Location N/A Time 9:00am - 10:30am Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study is a space where people can learn something new about the Bible and discuss the ways this ancient text continues to echo in our world and lives today. This is a space to open our minds to new ideas and ways of seeing the Bible, our world, and ourselves. The group is […] Location 316 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Learn to Read and Write Biblical Hebrew Discover the beauty, history, and depth of the Hebrew Bible through engaging courses for every level of learner. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to explore advanced texts, our classes provide the tools to read, write, and understand Biblical Hebrew in a supportive community. Click Here to Register […] Location 314 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 11:00am ParentConnect ParentConnect Join our vibrant and supportive community at Riverside – ParentConnect! Held from 10:00 am to 10:45 am on Sundays in room MLK 318 & Online, ParentConnect celebrates diversity, open-mindedness, and acceptance, creating a safe space for meaningful conversations and connections. Our group focuses on fostering understanding, empathy, and mutual respect, empowering parents/ parent guardians to navigate the joys and challenges of raising […] Location N/A Time 10:00am - 10:45am Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship Whoever you are: You are safe here. You are loved here. You are invited into full participation in our life together. We welcome, affirm, and celebrate all God’s children, LGBTQIA+. Worship of God is at the center of our life at The Riverside Church and our services reflect the diversity of who we are as […] Location Online Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Coffee Hour Coffee Hour Location South Hall Lobby Time 12:30pm - 2:00pm Virtual Coffee Hour Virtual Coffee Hour Join us Sunday after worship for a virtual coffee hour where we will connect with one another and have a sermon talkback with Sunday’s preacher and other Riverside clergy. (Bring your own coffee!) Click the link below to join on Zoom. Join Virtual Coffee Hour Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small […] Location Online Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Advanced Biblical Hebrew Advanced Biblical Hebrew Learn to Read and Write Biblical Hebrew Discover the beauty, history, and depth of the Hebrew Bible through engaging courses for every level of learner. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to explore advanced texts, our classes provide the tools to read, write, and understand Biblical Hebrew in a supportive community. Click Here to Register […] Location 314 MLK & Zoom Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm Annual Congregational Meeting Annual Congregational Meeting Our Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, May 17 at 1:00 PM in South Hall and online via Zoom. At the meeting, Rev. Thorne will present her annual report and we will be voting to approve Riverside Church’s 2026-27 Operating and CapEx Budgets and the 2026-27 budgets for the Weekday School and the Hawks. […] Location south hall & zoom Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Women of the Bible Women of the Bible Location Meditation Chapel Time 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital The Riverside Church carillon, built in 1930, was a gift of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in memory of his mother. The worlds’ largest carillon by weight, the Riverside carillon contains 74 cast bronze bells. The Bourdon bell, weighing 40,000 pounds (ringing on the hour) is the largest tuned bell in the world. The bells swing […] Location N/A Time 1:30pm - 2:00pm Men’s Class Men’s Class Location Multipurpose Room Time 1:30pm - 2:30pm 10 more	18 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Tower League Bible Study on Zoom Tower League Bible Study on Zoom Click Here to Join Zoom Location N/A Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Multifaith Monday: Witness to Democracy Multifaith Monday: Witness to Democracy Multifaith Mondays: Witness to Democracy Weekly Vigils at Columbus Circle Mondays 5:30-6:00 pm (Gathering at the USS Marine statue on the SW corner of Central Park) Multifaith Monday Vigils serve as a sacred space for collective lament, prophetic resistance and moral clarity in a time of deep division and threat to democratic values If we […] Location Columbus Circle Time 5:30pm - 6:00pm 1 more	19 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Building Committee Meeting Building Committee Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Via Zoom Time 7:00pm - 8:30pm	20 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group The Older Adults French Group meets on Wednesdays from September 24, 2025, through June 6, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM in Room MLK 321. This welcoming group invites older adults to come together to enjoy fellowship while exploring the French language and culture in a supportive and engaging environment. Whether you are interested […] Location 321 MLK Time 10:30am - 12:00pm Midweek Bible Study Midweek Bible Study Join us for a midweek online Bible study that explores every book of the Bible. Click here to register and join on Zoom. Schedule Date Unit Book Chapters Title Wed, Oct 1, 2025 Unit 1: The Torah Genesis 1-2 Creation Wed, Oct 8, 2025 Unit 1: The Torah Genesis 3-5 The First People Wed, Oct […] Location N/A Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Intermediate Beginners Biblical Hebrew Intermediate Beginners Biblical Hebrew Learn to Read and Write Biblical Hebrew Discover the beauty, history, and depth of the Hebrew Bible through engaging courses for every level of learner. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to explore advanced texts, our classes provide the tools to read, write, and understand Biblical Hebrew in a supportive community. Click Here to Register […] Location Zoom Time 5:30pm - 6:00pm 1 more	21 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Stewardship Committee Meeting Stewardship Committee Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Online Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm Budget & Planning Committee Meeting Budget & Planning Committee Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Online Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm 1 more	22 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	23 Theatre of the Oppressed Uptown Ministry Theatre of the Oppressed Uptown Ministry Led by Jeremiah Drake, Theatre of the Oppressed is a theatrical form aimed at empowering marginalized communities through interactive performances. It encourages audience participation to explore social issues, challenge power structures, and rehearse ways to enact change. Jeremiah uses techniques like Forum Theatre, where spectators intervene and propose solutions, to allow for creative, collective problem-solving. […] Location N/A Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm
24 Fresh Start Fresh Start Sundays \| 8:30 am – 9:00 am \| Zoom All are welcome to join this intimate early Sunday morning service incorporating light meditation, Scripture reading, and homily. Click here to join Fresh Start Click here to learn how to join Fresh Start from your phone. Location N/A Time 8:30am - 9:00am Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study is a space where people can learn something new about the Bible and discuss the ways this ancient text continues to echo in our world and lives today. This is a space to open our minds to new ideas and ways of seeing the Bible, our world, and ourselves. The group is […] Location 316 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Learn to Read and Write Biblical Hebrew Discover the beauty, history, and depth of the Hebrew Bible through engaging courses for every level of learner. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to explore advanced texts, our classes provide the tools to read, write, and understand Biblical Hebrew in a supportive community. Click Here to Register […] Location 314 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 11:00am ParentConnect ParentConnect Join our vibrant and supportive community at Riverside – ParentConnect! Held from 10:00 am to 10:45 am on Sundays in room MLK 318 & Online, ParentConnect celebrates diversity, open-mindedness, and acceptance, creating a safe space for meaningful conversations and connections. Our group focuses on fostering understanding, empathy, and mutual respect, empowering parents/ parent guardians to navigate the joys and challenges of raising […] Location N/A Time 10:00am - 10:45am Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship Whoever you are: You are safe here. You are loved here. You are invited into full participation in our life together. We welcome, affirm, and celebrate all God’s children, LGBTQIA+. Worship of God is at the center of our life at The Riverside Church and our services reflect the diversity of who we are as […] Location Online Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Coffee Hour Coffee Hour Location South Hall Lobby Time 12:30pm - 2:00pm Virtual Coffee Hour Virtual Coffee Hour Join us Sunday after worship for a virtual coffee hour where we will connect with one another and have a sermon talkback with Sunday’s preacher and other Riverside clergy. (Bring your own coffee!) Click the link below to join on Zoom. Join Virtual Coffee Hour Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small […] Location Online Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Ecclesia Ministry Ecclesia Ministry Often called "the church without walls,” Ecclesia is a radically open and affirming fellowship who desire is to be in an open community with the poor and marginalized of our society. We share in worship and lunch every month. All welcome to visit and join us. Click here to learn more about Ecclesia Ministry. Location Assembly Hall Kitchen Time 12:50pm - 2:00pm Advanced Biblical Hebrew Advanced Biblical Hebrew Learn to Read and Write Biblical Hebrew Discover the beauty, history, and depth of the Hebrew Bible through engaging courses for every level of learner. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to explore advanced texts, our classes provide the tools to read, write, and understand Biblical Hebrew in a supportive community. Click Here to Register […] Location 314 MLK & Zoom Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital The Riverside Church carillon, built in 1930, was a gift of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in memory of his mother. The worlds’ largest carillon by weight, the Riverside carillon contains 74 cast bronze bells. The Bourdon bell, weighing 40,000 pounds (ringing on the hour) is the largest tuned bell in the world. The bells swing […] Location N/A Time 1:30pm - 2:00pm 7 more	25 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Tower League Bible Study on Zoom Tower League Bible Study on Zoom Click Here to Join Zoom Location N/A Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Multifaith Monday: Witness to Democracy Multifaith Monday: Witness to Democracy Multifaith Mondays: Witness to Democracy Weekly Vigils at Columbus Circle Mondays 5:30-6:00 pm (Gathering at the USS Marine statue on the SW corner of Central Park) Multifaith Monday Vigils serve as a sacred space for collective lament, prophetic resistance and moral clarity in a time of deep division and threat to democratic values If we […] Location Columbus Circle Time 5:30pm - 6:00pm North Star Bible Study North Star Bible Study North Star Bible Study is a welcoming space for young people who are ready to go deeper in their faith, seeking direction, grounding, and inspiration through the life and teachings of Jesus. Together, we explore scripture, ask big questions, and grow in community as we discern what it means to follow Christ in our everyday […] Location N/A Time 6:00pm - 7:00pm Church Council Meeting Church Council Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Online Time 6:30pm - 8:30pm 2 more	26 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Meet the MCPL Ministries Meet the MCPL Ministries Join us for Meet the Ministries and get to know MCPL in a whole new way—whether you’re brand new or have been part of our community for years. This interactive gathering is designed to help you connect more deeply with the life of the church by exploring the wide range of MCPL ministries. You’ll have […] Location Online Time 6:30pm - 7:30pm	27 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group The Older Adults French Group meets on Wednesdays from September 24, 2025, through June 6, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM in Room MLK 321. This welcoming group invites older adults to come together to enjoy fellowship while exploring the French language and culture in a supportive and engaging environment. Whether you are interested […] Location 321 MLK Time 10:30am - 12:00pm Midweek Bible Study Midweek Bible Study Join us for a midweek online Bible study that explores every book of the Bible. Click here to register and join on Zoom. Schedule Date Unit Book Chapters Title Wed, Oct 1, 2025 Unit 1: The Torah Genesis 1-2 Creation Wed, Oct 8, 2025 Unit 1: The Torah Genesis 3-5 The First People Wed, Oct […] Location N/A Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Intermediate Beginners Biblical Hebrew Intermediate Beginners Biblical Hebrew Learn to Read and Write Biblical Hebrew Discover the beauty, history, and depth of the Hebrew Bible through engaging courses for every level of learner. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to explore advanced texts, our classes provide the tools to read, write, and understand Biblical Hebrew in a supportive community. Click Here to Register […] Location Zoom Time 5:30pm - 6:00pm 1 more	28 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Tower League Bible Study Tower League Bible Study Location 10T Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Tower League Luncheon Tower League Luncheon Location Assembly Hall Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm 1 more	29 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	30
31 Fresh Start Fresh Start Sundays \| 8:30 am – 9:00 am \| Zoom All are welcome to join this intimate early Sunday morning service incorporating light meditation, Scripture reading, and homily. Click here to join Fresh Start Click here to learn how to join Fresh Start from your phone. Location N/A Time 8:30am - 9:00am Seekers Book Study Seekers Book Study The Seekers is a study group that explores spirituality through the works of progressive theologians and thoughtful writers. As Carl Jung once observed, many people outgrow the childhood image of God as someone “up there” in heaven. This class invites participants to discover fresh and deeper ways of understanding the divine that speak to a […] Location N/A Time 9:00am - 10:30am Congregational Care Team Training Congregational Care Team Training Location Multipurpose Room Time 9:00am - 10:30am Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study is a space where people can learn something new about the Bible and discuss the ways this ancient text continues to echo in our world and lives today. This is a space to open our minds to new ideas and ways of seeing the Bible, our world, and ourselves. The group is […] Location 316 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Learn to Read and Write Biblical Hebrew Discover the beauty, history, and depth of the Hebrew Bible through engaging courses for every level of learner. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to explore advanced texts, our classes provide the tools to read, write, and understand Biblical Hebrew in a supportive community. Click Here to Register […] Location 314 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 11:00am ParentConnect ParentConnect Join our vibrant and supportive community at Riverside – ParentConnect! Held from 10:00 am to 10:45 am on Sundays in room MLK 318 & Online, ParentConnect celebrates diversity, open-mindedness, and acceptance, creating a safe space for meaningful conversations and connections. Our group focuses on fostering understanding, empathy, and mutual respect, empowering parents/ parent guardians to navigate the joys and challenges of raising […] Location N/A Time 10:00am - 10:45am Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship Whoever you are: You are safe here. You are loved here. You are invited into full participation in our life together. We welcome, affirm, and celebrate all God’s children, LGBTQIA+. Worship of God is at the center of our life at The Riverside Church and our services reflect the diversity of who we are as […] Location Online Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Coffee Hour Coffee Hour Location South Hall Lobby Time 12:30pm - 2:00pm Virtual Coffee Hour Virtual Coffee Hour Join us Sunday after worship for a virtual coffee hour where we will connect with one another and have a sermon talkback with Sunday’s preacher and other Riverside clergy. (Bring your own coffee!) Click the link below to join on Zoom. Join Virtual Coffee Hour Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small […] Location Online Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Advanced Biblical Hebrew Advanced Biblical Hebrew Learn to Read and Write Biblical Hebrew Discover the beauty, history, and depth of the Hebrew Bible through engaging courses for every level of learner. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to explore advanced texts, our classes provide the tools to read, write, and understand Biblical Hebrew in a supportive community. Click Here to Register […] Location 314 MLK & Zoom Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital The Riverside Church carillon, built in 1930, was a gift of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in memory of his mother. The worlds’ largest carillon by weight, the Riverside carillon contains 74 cast bronze bells. The Bourdon bell, weighing 40,000 pounds (ringing on the hour) is the largest tuned bell in the world. The bells swing […] Location N/A Time 1:30pm - 2:00pm 8 more

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