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October 2025

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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 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: Bible in a Minute Midweek Bible Study: Bible in a Minute 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 Online Time 12:30pm - 1:00pm 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 Dinner Church Dinner Church Experience Faith, Family & Fellowship at Dinner Church! Join us for Dinner Church, where food brings us together, faith strengthens us, and community feels like family. Come gather for a shared meal, where everyone can enjoy delicious, healthy food while being mindful of different dietary needs. Together, we'll share in prayer and Bible study as […] Location 9T Library Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm 2 more	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 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 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 Short Circles: A Theology of Bluey with Rev. Jim Keat Short Circles: A Theology of Bluey with Rev. Jim Keat Short Circles are two to three week classes, held on Zoom and led by Riverside clergy and ministerial staff. These classes will allow our Riverside community to connect around various topics and themes, deepening their faith and spirituality, and getting to know one another and the Riverside clergy team. Register Now Location Online Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm	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 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	4 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
5 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 Adult Confirmation Adult Confirmation This class invites you into a thoughtful and intentional exploration of your faith journey. Together, we will reflect on the meaning of confirmation, asking not only what are we confirming? but also how does this commitment shape the way we live out our faith each day? Through study, prayer, and conversation, participants will deepen their […] Location 320 MLK 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 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	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 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	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	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 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: Bible in a Minute Midweek Bible Study: Bible in a Minute 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 Online Time 12:30pm - 1:00pm 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 2 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 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	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 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	11
12 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 Adult Confirmation Adult Confirmation This class invites you into a thoughtful and intentional exploration of your faith journey. Together, we will reflect on the meaning of confirmation, asking not only what are we confirming? but also how does this commitment shape the way we live out our faith each day? Through study, prayer, and conversation, participants will deepen their […] Location 320 MLK 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 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	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 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 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 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 NYC Votes Presentation NYC Votes Presentation NYCVotes Presents: Your Voice. Your Power. Your Vote. Presione aquí para español Make a real impact in your community—starting with your vote. Join NYCVotes for an empowering, bilingual presentation that breaks down everything you need to know about voting in NYC and why your voice at the ballot box truly matters. This session will cover: • How to […] Location Cloister Lobby Time 10:00am - 11:30am 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 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 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: Bible in a Minute Midweek Bible Study: Bible in a Minute 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 Online Time 12:30pm - 1:00pm 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 Dinner Church Dinner Church Experience Faith, Family & Fellowship at Dinner Church! Join us for Dinner Church, where food brings us together, faith strengthens us, and community feels like family. Come gather for a shared meal, where everyone can enjoy delicious, healthy food while being mindful of different dietary needs. Together, we'll share in prayer and Bible study as […] Location 9T Library Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm 3 more	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 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 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 Short Circles: A Theology of Bluey with Rev. Jim Keat Short Circles: A Theology of Bluey with Rev. Jim Keat Short Circles are two to three week classes, held on Zoom and led by Riverside clergy and ministerial staff. These classes will allow our Riverside community to connect around various topics and themes, deepening their faith and spirituality, and getting to know one another and the Riverside clergy team. Register Now Location Online Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm 1 more	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 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	18
19 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 Adult Confirmation Adult Confirmation This class invites you into a thoughtful and intentional exploration of your faith journey. Together, we will reflect on the meaning of confirmation, asking not only what are we confirming? but also how does this commitment shape the way we live out our faith each day? Through study, prayer, and conversation, participants will deepen their […] Location 320 MLK 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 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	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 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	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 NYC Votes Presentation NYC Votes Presentation NYCVotes Presents: Your Voice. Your Power. Your Vote. Presione aquí para español Make a real impact in your community—starting with your vote. Join NYCVotes for an empowering, bilingual presentation that breaks down everything you need to know about voting in NYC and why your voice at the ballot box truly matters. This session will cover: • How to […] Location Cloister Lobby Time 10:00am - 11:30am 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	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 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: Bible in a Minute Midweek Bible Study: Bible in a Minute 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 Online Time 12:30pm - 1:00pm 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 Dinner Church Dinner Church Experience Faith, Family & Fellowship at Dinner Church! Join us for Dinner Church, where food brings us together, faith strengthens us, and community feels like family. Come gather for a shared meal, where everyone can enjoy delicious, healthy food while being mindful of different dietary needs. Together, we'll share in prayer and Bible study as […] Location 9T Library Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm 2 more	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 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 9T Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm 1 more	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 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	25 Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This dynamic ministry uses theatre as a tool for empowerment, inviting participants to explore real-life struggles and imagine new possibilities for justice and liberation. Rooted in techniques developed in Brazil, Theatre of the Oppressed helps individuals recognize their own power and agency within systems and institutions—and equips them to take action for social and political […] Location Via Zoom Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm
26 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 Adult Confirmation Adult Confirmation This class invites you into a thoughtful and intentional exploration of your faith journey. Together, we will reflect on the meaning of confirmation, asking not only what are we confirming? but also how does this commitment shape the way we live out our faith each day? Through study, prayer, and conversation, participants will deepen their […] Location 320 MLK 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 Coffee Hour Coffee Hour Location South Hall Lobby Time 12:30pm - 2:00pm 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	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 Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am 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 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 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	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 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: Bible in a Minute Midweek Bible Study: Bible in a Minute 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 Online Time 12:30pm - 1:00pm 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 Dinner Church Dinner Church Experience Faith, Family & Fellowship at Dinner Church! Join us for Dinner Church, where food brings us together, faith strengthens us, and community feels like family. Come gather for a shared meal, where everyone can enjoy delicious, healthy food while being mindful of different dietary needs. Together, we'll share in prayer and Bible study as […] Location 9T Library Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm 3 more	30 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	31 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

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