Riverside Church Events Archive - Riverside Church

February 2021

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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 Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. Meets on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00 p.m. each week via Zoom, and every Monday from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in partnership with […] Location Via Zoom Time 11:00am - 12:00pm The Sharing Fund of The Riverside Church The Sharing Fund of The Riverside Church Did you know that 10% of your gifts to Riverside go to grassroots projects beyond our walls? That’s the Sharing Fund. Want more info? Like to join the committee of volunteers who review applications for these grants? There are some openings now for folks who are committed to social justice out in the world. Location Via Zoom Time 6:00pm - 9:30pm	2 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 Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	3 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 Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. Meets on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00 p.m. each week via Zoom, and every Monday from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in partnership with […] Location Via Zoom Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Youth Check In & Prayer Youth Check In & Prayer Every Wednesday at 5:00 pm ET Riverside youth are invited to join a weekly check-in with one another and a time of prayer. Contact, Annah Heckman for more information on how to join the video call. Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small groups, videos, and podcasts. Location Online Time 5:00pm - 6:00pm Grace Notes Grace Notes Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 pm ET for Grace Notes, a midweek online gathering for inspiration, renewal, introspection, and reflection. Click here for the link to join Location Zoom Time 7:00pm - 7:30pm Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. Meets on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00 p.m. each week via Zoom, and every Monday from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in partnership with […] Location Via Zoom Time 8:00pm - 9:00pm 2 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 Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Tower League Bible Study (+ More) Tower League Bible Study (+ More) Tower League Bible Study (+ More) 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Bible study facilitator: Rev. Kevin VanHook Enjoy a time of checking in, celebrating birthdays, studying the Bible, and praying together. Location Via Zoom Time 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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 Biblical Hebrew: All Levels Biblical Hebrew: All Levels Learning the Hebrew language can be both fun and exciting. Upon completing this course you will be reading Hebrew, building a Hebrew vocabulary and even begin translating Biblical passages for yourself. Facilitated by Laura Harris Register Here Location N/A Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm Love is the Way Young Adult Book Study Love is the Way Young Adult Book Study Walk the path of love with one of the warmest, most beloved spiritual leaders of our time, and learn how to put faith into action. During January and February for our weekly Bible Study, we’ll look at Bishop Curry’s book, “Love Is The Way.” I have 5 free copies for the first five people to […] Location Zoom Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm Parent Connect Parent Connect Parent Connect is back! Just 30 minutes. 30 minutes of time to fellowship, and pray with other grown-ups. Thursdays at 8:00 pm This is the vision behind our latest ParentConnect inspiration for Thursday evenings at 8:15 pm. A rotation of invested parents will lead this half-hour of refreshing connection among grown-ups. Join us Thursdays, at […] Location Via Zoom Time 8:00pm - 8:00pm 3 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 Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Family Check In Family Check In Fridays at 7:00 pm ET Join Riverside families for a weekly check-in with Amanda Meisenheimer, Minister of Children and Families. This is a time for kids and parents to connect with one another, seeing each other face to face through a video call in order to share updates and offer support during this time. Contact […] Location Online Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm	6
7 Fresh Start Fresh Start Formerly known as Morning Light, all are welcome to join this intimate early Sunday morning service incorporating light meditation, Scripture reading, and homily. Click here for the link to join Location Via Zoom Time 8:30am - 9:00am Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study – Sundays, 9:30 am – 10:30 am Join us Sunday Mornings for our weekly lectionary readings and focused Bible Study via Zoom. We will pray, study scripture and check-in with each other. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/160657721?pwd=R2hDVzZzZEdybW5PVGppWmdENmdrUT09 Meeting ID: 160 657 721 Password: 324803 One tap mobile +16465588656,,160657721 #US (New York) Dial by […] Location Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Riverside Kids Worship LIVE Riverside Kids Worship LIVE Riverside Kids Worship LIVE is an online version of the chapel and church school experiences that we all love at the Riverside Church. Amanda Meisenheimer will join the Church School volunteer team to provide a chapel experience and church school classes in a digital format. More information and a Zoom link are forthcoming in future […] Location Via Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Youth Let’s Talk Bible Study Youth Let’s Talk Bible Study All 7-12th graders are invited every week to join us on Zoom for Let’s Talk Youth Bible Study! We’ll gather to check-in, be in the community, and intentionally study and grow together. To register email Rev. Bruce Lamb at blamb@trcnyc.org. Location N/A Time 10:00am - 11:00am Sunday Morning Youth Group Sunday Morning Youth Group Every Sunday at 10:00 am ET Our “Let’s Talk Youth Sunday School” is happening online! Connect with other youth for conversations about faith, justice, and the world around us. Contact Rev. Bruce Lamb for more information on how to join the video call. Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small groups, videos, and […] Location Online Time 10:00am - 11:00am Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship Our traditional Sunday service follows the lectionary and liturgical calendar and is centered around Scripture, preaching, music, and prayer. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. You can join us for worship on Youtube or by clicking the play button at the top of our homepage. If you know someone who does not […] Location Online Time 10:45am - 12:00pm 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!) Join Virtual Coffee Hour Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small groups, videos, and podcasts. Location Online Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm Social Services Committee Meeting Social Services Committee Meeting *Online Only 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 1:00pm - 2:30pm RDC Next 90 Speaker Series: Purpose Driven Ministry in Practice: A Conversation with Rev. Patrick O’Connor RDC Next 90 Speaker Series: Purpose Driven Ministry in Practice: A Conversation with Rev. Patrick O’Connor Feb 7: Join us for Purpose Driven Ministry in Practice: A Conversation with Rev. Patrick O’Connor Location Via Zoom Time 1:00pm - 2:30pm Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. For more information, please email Jeremiah Drake Location Google Chat Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Beloved Earth Community Beloved Earth Community Beloved Earth a group of passionate climate activists who take to heart the Church’s mission to care for creation. Contact Alan Bentz-Letts at alanbentzletts@gmail.com or Regina Tate at mariposa21355@yahoo.com for more information and to get involved Location Via Zoom Time 2:00pm - 4:00pm Young Adult Bible Study Young Adult Bible Study Every Sundays at 7:00 pm ET Join other Riverside young adults for a weekly check-in and Bible study. Even though we can’t meet in person we can still remain connected! Contact Rev. Bruce Lamb at blamb@trcnyc.org for more information. Click here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click here to see […] Location Online Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm 9 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 Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. Meets on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00 p.m. each week via Zoom, and every Monday from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in partnership with […] Location Via Zoom Time 11:00am - 12:00pm 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 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 6:30pm - 8:00pm Membership & Parish Life Commission Meeting Membership & 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 6:30pm - 8:00pm 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 6:45pm - 8:00pm 3 more	9 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 Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] 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	10 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 Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. Meets on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00 p.m. each week via Zoom, and every Monday from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in partnership with […] Location Via Zoom Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Youth Check In & Prayer Youth Check In & Prayer Every Wednesday at 5:00 pm ET Riverside youth are invited to join a weekly check-in with one another and a time of prayer. Contact, Annah Heckman for more information on how to join the video call. Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small groups, videos, and podcasts. Location Online Time 5:00pm - 6:00pm Grace Notes Grace Notes Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 pm ET for Grace Notes, a midweek online gathering for inspiration, renewal, introspection, and reflection. Click here for the link to join Location Zoom Time 7:00pm - 7:30pm Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. Meets on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00 p.m. each week via Zoom, and every Monday from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in partnership with […] Location Via Zoom Time 8:00pm - 9:00pm 2 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 Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Tower League Bible Study (+ More) Tower League Bible Study (+ More) Thursday, February 11, 2021 Tower League Bible Study (+ More) 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Bible study facilitator: Rev. Lynn Harper & Rev. Hsien-yu Wang Location Via Zoom Time 2:00pm - 3:00pm Biblical Hebrew: All Levels Biblical Hebrew: All Levels Learning the Hebrew language can be both fun and exciting. Upon completing this course you will be reading Hebrew, building a Hebrew vocabulary and even begin translating Biblical passages for yourself. Facilitated by Laura Harris Register Here Location N/A Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm Love is the Way Young Adult Book Study Love is the Way Young Adult Book Study Walk the path of love with one of the warmest, most beloved spiritual leaders of our time, and learn how to put faith into action. During January and February for our weekly Bible Study, we’ll look at Bishop Curry’s book, “Love Is The Way.” I have 5 free copies for the first five people to […] Location Zoom Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm Parent Connect Parent Connect Parent Connect is back! Just 30 minutes. 30 minutes of time to fellowship, and pray with other grown-ups. Thursdays at 8:00 pm This is the vision behind our latest ParentConnect inspiration for Thursday evenings at 8:15 pm. A rotation of invested parents will lead this half-hour of refreshing connection among grown-ups. Join us Thursdays, at […] Location Via Zoom Time 8:00pm - 8:00pm 2 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 Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Family Check In Family Check In Fridays at 7:00 pm ET Join Riverside families for a weekly check-in with Amanda Meisenheimer, Minister of Children and Families. This is a time for kids and parents to connect with one another, seeing each other face to face through a video call in order to share updates and offer support during this time. Contact […] Location Online Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm	13 The Riverside Book Club The Riverside Book Club Monthly - Second Saturday \| 11 am \| Via Zoom Location N/A Time 11:00am - 12:00pm
14 Fresh Start Fresh Start Formerly known as Morning Light, all are welcome to join this intimate early Sunday morning service incorporating light meditation, Scripture reading, and homily. Click here for the link to join Location Via Zoom Time 8:30am - 9:00am Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study – Sundays, 9:30 am – 10:30 am Join us Sunday Mornings for our weekly lectionary readings and focused Bible Study via Zoom. We will pray, study scripture and check-in with each other. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/160657721?pwd=R2hDVzZzZEdybW5PVGppWmdENmdrUT09 Meeting ID: 160 657 721 Password: 324803 One tap mobile +16465588656,,160657721 #US (New York) Dial by […] Location Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Riverside Kids Worship LIVE Riverside Kids Worship LIVE Riverside Kids Worship LIVE is an online version of the chapel and church school experiences that we all love at the Riverside Church. Amanda Meisenheimer will join the Church School volunteer team to provide a chapel experience and church school classes in a digital format. More information and a Zoom link are forthcoming in future […] Location Via Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Youth Let’s Talk Bible Study Youth Let’s Talk Bible Study All 7-12th graders are invited every week to join us on Zoom for Let’s Talk Youth Bible Study! We’ll gather to check-in, be in the community, and intentionally study and grow together. To register email Rev. Bruce Lamb at blamb@trcnyc.org. Location N/A Time 10:00am - 11:00am Sunday Morning Youth Group Sunday Morning Youth Group Every Sunday at 10:00 am ET Our “Let’s Talk Youth Sunday School” is happening online! Connect with other youth for conversations about faith, justice, and the world around us. Contact Rev. Bruce Lamb for more information on how to join the video call. Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small groups, videos, and […] Location Online Time 10:00am - 11:00am Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship Our traditional Sunday service follows the lectionary and liturgical calendar and is centered around Scripture, preaching, music, and prayer. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. You can join us for worship on Youtube or by clicking the play button at the top of our homepage. If you know someone who does not […] Location Online Time 10:45am - 12:00pm 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!) Join Virtual Coffee Hour Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small groups, videos, and podcasts. Location Online Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm Maranatha Fellowship Meeting Maranatha Fellowship Meeting Maranatha is a community of LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies who seek to foster greater understanding and equity for people of diverse sexual and gender identities. Whether you have been out for decades, love someone who is LGBTQ+, or are questioning, you are welcome to join us! The convener of Maranatha is Lisa Cooke. Location Via Zoom Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. For more information, please email Jeremiah Drake Location Google Chat Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Forbidden Black Love: America’s Hidden Civil Rights Issue Forbidden Black Love: America’s Hidden Civil Rights Issue Feb 14: Join Dr. Dianne Stewart and Rev. Dr. Andrea White in conversation on the book. Location Via Zoom Time 1:30pm - 2:30pm It’s Time To It’s Time To It's Time To... "Monastic Wisdom for Everyday Life" Sundays \| February 14 - March 21 \| 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm \| Zoom \| Facilitated by Jonathan Favors-Grimes As so much of our stress and anxiety derives from our pollution of Time. God has given us the gift of time and called it holy, yet we […] Location Via Zoom Time 1:30pm - 3:00pm Young Adult Bible Study Young Adult Bible Study Every Sundays at 7:00 pm ET Join other Riverside young adults for a weekly check-in and Bible study. Even though we can’t meet in person we can still remain connected! Contact Rev. Bruce Lamb at blamb@trcnyc.org for more information. Click here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click here to see […] Location Online Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm 9 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 Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. Meets on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00 p.m. each week via Zoom, and every Monday from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in partnership with […] Location Via Zoom Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Executive Committee Meeting Executive 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 Conference Call Time 5:30pm - 7:00pm	16 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 Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am 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 20T Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm Ordination Committee Meeting Ordination 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 6:45pm - 8:00pm	17 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 Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. Meets on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00 p.m. each week via Zoom, and every Monday from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in partnership with […] Location Via Zoom Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Youth Check In & Prayer Youth Check In & Prayer Every Wednesday at 5:00 pm ET Riverside youth are invited to join a weekly check-in with one another and a time of prayer. Contact, Annah Heckman for more information on how to join the video call. Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small groups, videos, and podcasts. Location Online Time 5:00pm - 6:00pm Ash Wednesday Worship Service Ash Wednesday Worship Service From dust you came and to dust you will return. But the steadfast love of God will endure forever. Join us on Wednesday, February 17 at 7:00 pm ET as we begin the season of Lent with our Ash Wednesday worship service. Click here for the link to join Blessing the Dust by Jan Richardson […] Location Zoom Time 7:00pm - 7:30pm Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. Meets on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00 p.m. each week via Zoom, and every Monday from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in partnership with […] Location Via Zoom Time 8:00pm - 9:00pm 2 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 Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Special Program: Lift Every Voice and Swing: Black Musicians & Religious Culture in the Jazz Century Special Program: Lift Every Voice and Swing: Black Musicians & Religious Culture in the Jazz Century Special guest Vaughn A. Booker, author of Lift Every Voice and Swing (NYU, 2020), will explore the role of jazz celebrities like Ella Fitzgerald, Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, and Mary Lou Williams as representatives of African American religion in the twentieth century. Dr. Booker is Assistant Professor in the Department of Religion and the Program […] Location Via Zoom Time 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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 Biblical Hebrew: All Levels Biblical Hebrew: All Levels Learning the Hebrew language can be both fun and exciting. Upon completing this course you will be reading Hebrew, building a Hebrew vocabulary and even begin translating Biblical passages for yourself. Facilitated by Laura Harris Register Here Location N/A Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm Love is the Way Young Adult Book Study Love is the Way Young Adult Book Study Walk the path of love with one of the warmest, most beloved spiritual leaders of our time, and learn how to put faith into action. During January and February for our weekly Bible Study, we’ll look at Bishop Curry’s book, “Love Is The Way.” I have 5 free copies for the first five people to […] Location Zoom Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm Parent Connect Parent Connect Parent Connect is back! Just 30 minutes. 30 minutes of time to fellowship, and pray with other grown-ups. Thursdays at 8:00 pm This is the vision behind our latest ParentConnect inspiration for Thursday evenings at 8:15 pm. A rotation of invested parents will lead this half-hour of refreshing connection among grown-ups. Join us Thursdays, at […] Location Via Zoom Time 8:00pm - 8:00pm 4 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 Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Family Check In Family Check In Fridays at 7:00 pm ET Join Riverside families for a weekly check-in with Amanda Meisenheimer, Minister of Children and Families. This is a time for kids and parents to connect with one another, seeing each other face to face through a video call in order to share updates and offer support during this time. Contact […] Location Online Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm	20 Riverside Development Committee Meeting Riverside Development 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 10:00am - 11:00am
21 Fresh Start Fresh Start Formerly known as Morning Light, all are welcome to join this intimate early Sunday morning service incorporating light meditation, Scripture reading, and homily. Click here for the link to join Location Via Zoom Time 8:30am - 9:00am Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study – Sundays, 9:30 am – 10:30 am Join us Sunday Mornings for our weekly lectionary readings and focused Bible Study via Zoom. We will pray, study scripture and check-in with each other. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/160657721?pwd=R2hDVzZzZEdybW5PVGppWmdENmdrUT09 Meeting ID: 160 657 721 Password: 324803 One tap mobile +16465588656,,160657721 #US (New York) Dial by […] Location Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Riverside Kids Worship LIVE Riverside Kids Worship LIVE Riverside Kids Worship LIVE is an online version of the chapel and church school experiences that we all love at the Riverside Church. Amanda Meisenheimer will join the Church School volunteer team to provide a chapel experience and church school classes in a digital format. More information and a Zoom link are forthcoming in future […] Location Via Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Youth Let’s Talk Bible Study Youth Let’s Talk Bible Study All 7-12th graders are invited every week to join us on Zoom for Let’s Talk Youth Bible Study! We’ll gather to check-in, be in the community, and intentionally study and grow together. To register email Rev. Bruce Lamb at blamb@trcnyc.org. Location N/A Time 10:00am - 11:00am Sunday Morning Youth Group Sunday Morning Youth Group Every Sunday at 10:00 am ET Our “Let’s Talk Youth Sunday School” is happening online! Connect with other youth for conversations about faith, justice, and the world around us. Contact Rev. Bruce Lamb for more information on how to join the video call. Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small groups, videos, and […] Location Online Time 10:00am - 11:00am Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship Our traditional Sunday service follows the lectionary and liturgical calendar and is centered around Scripture, preaching, music, and prayer. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. You can join us for worship on Youtube or by clicking the play button at the top of our homepage. If you know someone who does not […] Location Online Time 10:45am - 12:00pm 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!) Join Virtual Coffee Hour Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small groups, videos, and podcasts. Location Online Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm Latino Ministry Latino Ministry Latino Ministries brings together Latino/as and their allies in the congregation and community for education and activism around the political, cultural, and spiritual issues facing Latino/communities. We celebrate the diversity of Latino/a culture and life through spiritual fellowship, education, and the arts. Please email Arelis Figueroa for more information. Location Online Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Breaking White Supremacy: Martin Luther King and the Black Social Gospel Breaking White Supremacy: Martin Luther King and the Black Social Gospel w/Author Dr. Gary Dorrien and Dr. Colleen Birchett February 21 , 28 March 7, 14, 21 \| 1:30 pm \| Zoom The civil rights movement was one of the most searing developments in modern American history. It abounded with noble visions, resounded with magnificent rhetoric, and ended in nightmarish despair. It won a few legislative […] Location Via Zoom Time 1:00pm - 2:00pm Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. For more information, please email Jeremiah Drake Location Google Chat Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Men’s Class Men’s Class The Men’s Class serves the members, congregation, and community of Riverside through spiritual, educational, and fellowship programs that encourage a more just and equitable society. The current chair of Men’s Class is Tunde Aboyoyade-Cole. Location Via Zoom Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm It’s Time To It’s Time To It's Time To... "Monastic Wisdom for Everyday Life" Sundays \| February 14 - March 21 \| 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm \| Zoom \| Facilitated by Jonathan Favors-Grimes As so much of our stress and anxiety derives from our pollution of Time. God has given us the gift of time and called it holy, yet we […] Location Via Zoom Time 1:30pm - 3:00pm Young Adult Bible Study Young Adult Bible Study Every Sundays at 7:00 pm ET Join other Riverside young adults for a weekly check-in and Bible study. Even though we can’t meet in person we can still remain connected! Contact Rev. Bruce Lamb at blamb@trcnyc.org for more information. Click here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click here to see […] Location Online Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm 10 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 Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. Meets on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00 p.m. each week via Zoom, and every Monday from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in partnership with […] Location Via Zoom Time 11:00am - 12:00pm 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 6:45pm - 8:30pm	23 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 Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	24 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 Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. Meets on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00 p.m. each week via Zoom, and every Monday from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in partnership with […] Location Via Zoom Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Youth Check In & Prayer Youth Check In & Prayer Every Wednesday at 5:00 pm ET Riverside youth are invited to join a weekly check-in with one another and a time of prayer. Contact, Annah Heckman for more information on how to join the video call. Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small groups, videos, and podcasts. Location Online Time 5:00pm - 6:00pm Grace Notes Grace Notes Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 pm ET for Grace Notes, a midweek online gathering for inspiration, renewal, introspection, and reflection. Click here for the link to join Location Zoom Time 7:00pm - 7:30pm Institutional Relations Committee Meeting Institutional Relations Committee Meeting The Institutional Relations Committee is a committee of the Church Council. More information coming soon. Location Via Zoom Time 7:00pm - 8:30pm Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. Meets on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00 p.m. each week via Zoom, and every Monday from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in partnership with […] Location Via Zoom Time 8:00pm - 9:00pm 3 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 Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Special Program: National Jazz Museum in Harlem Special Program: National Jazz Museum in Harlem Guest presenter Loren Schoenberg, saxophonist and pianist, is the founding director and senior scholar at the National Jazz Museum. Location Via Zoom Time 2:00pm - 3:30pm Biblical Hebrew: All Levels Biblical Hebrew: All Levels Learning the Hebrew language can be both fun and exciting. Upon completing this course you will be reading Hebrew, building a Hebrew vocabulary and even begin translating Biblical passages for yourself. Facilitated by Laura Harris Register Here Location N/A Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm Parent Connect Parent Connect Parent Connect is back! Just 30 minutes. 30 minutes of time to fellowship, and pray with other grown-ups. Thursdays at 8:00 pm This is the vision behind our latest ParentConnect inspiration for Thursday evenings at 8:15 pm. A rotation of invested parents will lead this half-hour of refreshing connection among grown-ups. Join us Thursdays, at […] Location Via Zoom Time 8:00pm - 8:00pm 1 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 Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Family Check In Family Check In Fridays at 7:00 pm ET Join Riverside families for a weekly check-in with Amanda Meisenheimer, Minister of Children and Families. This is a time for kids and parents to connect with one another, seeing each other face to face through a video call in order to share updates and offer support during this time. Contact […] Location Online Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm	27 Virtual Lent Retreat: An Introduction to Centering Prayer Virtual Lent Retreat: An Introduction to Centering Prayer Join the Riverside Church’s Virtual Lenten Retreat looking at Centering Prayer. We will be led by Leslee Anne Terpay, a Contemplative Outreach, Ltd, Commissioned Presenter of Centering Prayer, and Lectio Divina. Our day will begin learning the method of Centering Prayer including time exploring the kinds of thoughts that may arise during the prayer time. […] Location Via Zoom Time 10:00am - 1:00pm Beloved Earth Community Mini-Retreat Beloved Earth Community Mini-Retreat Where does the environmental movement stand after 4 years of Trump? Will Joe Biden become a transformative climate president? All interested Riversiders are welcome at the first of Beloved Earth's two "mini-retreats" to plan a program of advocacy and action for 2021. Join the Beloved Earth Community for a mini retreat on Saturday, February 27. […] Location N/A Time 3:30pm - 5:00pm
28 Fresh Start Fresh Start Formerly known as Morning Light, all are welcome to join this intimate early Sunday morning service incorporating light meditation, Scripture reading, and homily. Click here for the link to join Location Via Zoom Time 8:30am - 9:00am Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study – Sundays, 9:30 am – 10:30 am Join us Sunday Mornings for our weekly lectionary readings and focused Bible Study via Zoom. We will pray, study scripture and check-in with each other. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/160657721?pwd=R2hDVzZzZEdybW5PVGppWmdENmdrUT09 Meeting ID: 160 657 721 Password: 324803 One tap mobile +16465588656,,160657721 #US (New York) Dial by […] Location Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Riverside Kids Worship LIVE Riverside Kids Worship LIVE Riverside Kids Worship LIVE is an online version of the chapel and church school experiences that we all love at the Riverside Church. Amanda Meisenheimer will join the Church School volunteer team to provide a chapel experience and church school classes in a digital format. More information and a Zoom link are forthcoming in future […] Location Via Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Youth Let’s Talk Bible Study Youth Let’s Talk Bible Study All 7-12th graders are invited every week to join us on Zoom for Let’s Talk Youth Bible Study! We’ll gather to check-in, be in the community, and intentionally study and grow together. To register email Rev. Bruce Lamb at blamb@trcnyc.org. Location N/A Time 10:00am - 11:00am Sunday Morning Youth Group Sunday Morning Youth Group Every Sunday at 10:00 am ET Our “Let’s Talk Youth Sunday School” is happening online! Connect with other youth for conversations about faith, justice, and the world around us. Contact Rev. Bruce Lamb for more information on how to join the video call. Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small groups, videos, and […] Location Online Time 10:00am - 11:00am Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship Our traditional Sunday service follows the lectionary and liturgical calendar and is centered around Scripture, preaching, music, and prayer. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. You can join us for worship on Youtube or by clicking the play button at the top of our homepage. If you know someone who does not […] Location Online Time 10:45am - 12:00pm 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!) Join Virtual Coffee Hour Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small groups, videos, and podcasts. Location Online Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm Ask RDC: Presentation & Discussion of Congregational Survey Results Ask RDC: Presentation & Discussion of Congregational Survey Results Feb 28: Join us for a presentation and discussion of the 2020 Riverside Church Congregational Survey. Location Via Zoom Time 1:00pm - 2:00pm Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. For more information, please email Jeremiah Drake Location Google Chat Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Prison Ministry Prison Ministry The Riverside Church Prison Ministry conducts advocacy and outreach programs on behalf of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people, their families, and their communities. One of the most compelling needs of the grossly underserved population we serve is the need to be heard, which our volunteers from a range of backgrounds address through advocating on their […] Location Conference Call Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Breaking White Supremacy: Martin Luther King and the Black Social Gospel Breaking White Supremacy: Martin Luther King and the Black Social Gospel w/Author Dr. Gary Dorrien and Dr. Colleen Birchett February 21 , 28 March 7, 14, 21 \| 1:30 pm \| Zoom The civil rights movement was one of the most searing developments in modern American history. It abounded with noble visions, resounded with magnificent rhetoric, and ended in nightmarish despair. It won a few legislative […] Location Via Zoom Time 1:00pm - 2:00pm It’s Time To It’s Time To It's Time To... "Monastic Wisdom for Everyday Life" Sundays \| February 14 - March 21 \| 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm \| Zoom \| Facilitated by Jonathan Favors-Grimes As so much of our stress and anxiety derives from our pollution of Time. God has given us the gift of time and called it holy, yet we […] Location Via Zoom Time 1:30pm - 3:00pm Young Adult Bible Study Young Adult Bible Study Every Sundays at 7:00 pm ET Join other Riverside young adults for a weekly check-in and Bible study. Even though we can’t meet in person we can still remain connected! Contact Rev. Bruce Lamb at blamb@trcnyc.org for more information. Click here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click here to see […] Location Online Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm 10 more

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