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November 2023

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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. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Fall 2023 Clothing Sale Fall 2023 Clothing Sale Saturday, October 28 \| 12PM - 5 PM Sunday, October 29 \| Following Worship - 5PM Monday, October 30-Wednesday, November 1 \| 10AM - 5PM Thursday, November 2 \| 10AM - 12PM \| $5 Bag Day Location South Hall Time 10:00am - 5:00pm Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II Wednesdays, Oct 4 - June 12: Biblical Hebrew offers students an opportunity to explore the foundational language of the Bible and gain insights into the culture and history of ancient Israel. These will be demonstrated in various verses from the Book of Ruth. We start by learning the Hebrew script, its transcription, vocabulary, grammatical rules, and basic syntax. The class is open for beginners and advanced beginners. Its purpose will be to prepare you for a more advanced level that will follow next year. Location Zoom Time 5:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Bible Study Young Adult Bible Study Participate in Young Adult Bible Study to explore the texts and pray, study scripture, and check in with one another. This class takes place each Wednesday evening except the Space for Grace Wednesdays which is the Wednesday after First Sunday. Contact Education at education@trcnyc.org for more information. Location 313 MLK Time 6:30pm - 8:30pm 1 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 Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Art of Movement Art of Movement The Wellness Ministry includes exercise opportunities such as Art of Movement, a healthy motion program for older people; Tai Chi, a stress-reduction technique, moving meditation, and path to greater flexibility, strength, and concentration; and Spiritual Retreats, weekend-long, retreat-center-based prayer experiences. Art of Movement In-Person Classes resume on Mondays and Thursdays mornings at 10 a.m. in […] Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Fall 2023 Clothing Sale Fall 2023 Clothing Sale Saturday, October 28 \| 12PM - 5 PM Sunday, October 29 \| Following Worship - 5PM Monday, October 30-Wednesday, November 1 \| 10AM - 5PM Thursday, November 2 \| 10AM - 12PM \| $5 Bag Day Location South Hall Time 10:00am - 12:00pm Tower League Tower League Join the Riverside Church Tower League for their weekly Zoom check-in and exercise. Chair Exercise \| 1:30 - 2:00 PM \| Zoom Program \| 2:00 - 3:00 PM \| Zoom For the 2023-2024 season, the Riverside Church Tower League is gathering for monthly in-person luncheons in the South Hall at noon. On the […] Location Online Time 1:30pm - 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 2 more	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. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	4 Knitters & Crocheters Knitters & Crocheters The Knitters and Crocheters gather to create handmade items for donation to the guests of Social Services, while enjoying each other’s company. Location 7C Time 10:00am - 1:00pm 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 Canasta, canastaclachi@gmail.com. Location N/A Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm
5 First Sunday Food Collection First Sunday Food Collection FIRST SUNDAY FOOD COLLECTION On first Sundays, consider bringing a few canned goods and other needed items with you to church to support the Riverside Food Pantry. There will be a table placed just below the pulpit for your donations in the Nave (sanctuary). There will also be shopping carts in the narthex (lobby to […] Location Nave Time 12:00am - 11:59pm Fresh Start Fresh Start Sundays \| 8:30 am – 9:00 am \| Zoom (Starting again on Sunday, September 24, 2023) 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 to join Fresh Start Click here to learn how to join Fresh Start from your […] Location N/A Time 8:30am - 9:00am The Seekers Book Study The Seekers Book Study Sundays at 9AM - 10:30 AM \| Online & In person Click Here to Register The Seeker’s Book Study explores our spiritual side via the reading of books by progressive authors. Carl Jung noted that when religious people move into the middle-age, they struggle with the image of God ‘up there’ in heaven. This class […] Location 323 MLK & Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:30am Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Lent Series – Sundays I 9:30 am – 10:30 am Location 330 MLK Time 9:30am - 10:30am Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Biblical Hebrew is the language in which Jesus read the Scripture and prayed its Psalms. As true followers of our Lord, we also want to know the language of the Hebrew Scriptures (The Tanakh) that formed His unique rhetoric. The Riverside Church offers you a great opportunity to refine your language Hebrew speech and thought about God. We start by learning the Hebrew script, Location Via Zoom Time 9:30am - 9:30am Courageous Conversations Over Breakfast Courageous Conversations Over Breakfast "An item I've been holding on to for too long..." · "A story about me I hope my kids will tell..." "For me, money means..." Courageous Conversations is about sharing your story with others at the table. It's an opportunity to have an amazing connection perhaps with a perfect stranger. Join us as we listen, […] Location South Hall Time 9:45am - 10:30am 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. Join us at 11:00 AM ET, online or in person. Prelude begins at 10:30 AM ET. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. You can join us for worship on Youtube or by […] Location Online Time 11:00am - 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 talk with the preacher about the sermon we just experienced. Bring your questions, comments, and ideas to this multi-vocal conversation! Join Virtual Coffee Hour Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small groups, videos, and […] Location Online Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm 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 2023 Budget Forum 2023 Budget Forum Riverside members: Come learn more about the proposed 2024 budget ahead of the Adjourned Annual Meeting happening on Sunday, November 19. There are three budget forums this year, one of which is Zoom-only for online congregants. The information presented is the same in each forum so you can select one forum to attend. In-Person: Sunday, […] Location 10T & Online Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Intermediate-Advanced Biblical Hebrew Intermediate-Advanced Biblical Hebrew The Riverside Church presents an excellent opportunity to further develop your proficiency in Biblical Hebrew and enrich your understanding of God as portrayed in the Old Testament. Building upon the foundation of Introductory Hebrew grammar, this class will likely delve into more advanced aspects of the language, such as verb conjugations, syntax, and a deeper […] Location 314 MLK Time 1:30pm - 4:30pm Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital Featuring Charles Semowich, Carillonneur 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. […] Location N/A Time 3:00pm - 3:30pm 9 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 Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Art of Movement Art of Movement The Wellness Ministry includes exercise opportunities such as Art of Movement, a healthy motion program for older people; Tai Chi, a stress-reduction technique, moving meditation, and path to greater flexibility, strength, and concentration; and Spiritual Retreats, weekend-long, retreat-center-based prayer experiences. Art of Movement In-Person Classes resume on Mondays and Thursdays mornings at 10 a.m. in […] Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Tai Chi Tai Chi Every Monday \| 3:00 PM-4:30 PM \| Cloister Lounge Although Tai Chi is an exercise system that dates back hundreds of years, it is well-suited for life in the 21st century. Its flowing movements can be regarded as a stress-reduction technique, a moving meditation, and a path to greater flexibility, muscle strength and better concentration. […] Location Cloister Lounge Time 3:00pm - 4:30pm	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 Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] 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 Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II Wednesdays, Oct 4 - June 12: Biblical Hebrew offers students an opportunity to explore the foundational language of the Bible and gain insights into the culture and history of ancient Israel. These will be demonstrated in various verses from the Book of Ruth. We start by learning the Hebrew script, its transcription, vocabulary, grammatical rules, and basic syntax. The class is open for beginners and advanced beginners. Its purpose will be to prepare you for a more advanced level that will follow next year. Location Zoom Time 5:00pm - 5:00pm 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. Space for Grace will resume October 4 and occur the... Location N/A Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm	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. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Art of Movement Art of Movement The Wellness Ministry includes exercise opportunities such as Art of Movement, a healthy motion program for older people; Tai Chi, a stress-reduction technique, moving meditation, and path to greater flexibility, strength, and concentration; and Spiritual Retreats, weekend-long, retreat-center-based prayer experiences. Art of Movement In-Person Classes resume on Mondays and Thursdays mornings at 10 a.m. in […] Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Tower League Tower League Join the Riverside Church Tower League for their monthly in-person bible study and luncheon. Bible Study \| 11:00 AM - Noon \| 10T Luncheon \| Noon - 2 PM \| Assembly Hall For the 2023-2024 season, the Riverside Church Tower League is gathering for monthly in-person luncheons in the South Hall at noon. […] Location 10T Time 11:00am - 2:00pm	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. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	11 Riverside Book Club – “Behind the Scenes” Riverside Book Club – “Behind the Scenes” On November 11, 2023, at 11:00 A.M., via ZOOM, the Riverside Book Club discusses the book, Behind the Scenes by Elizabeth Keckley, was once both a slave and a seamstress to Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of Abraham Lincoln. Ms. Keckley’s book was banned over a century and a half ago. That is largely because Lincoln’s […] Location Zoom Time 11:00am - 12:30pm
12 Fresh Start Fresh Start Sundays \| 8:30 am – 9:00 am \| Zoom (Starting again on Sunday, September 24, 2023) 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 to join Fresh Start Click here to learn how to join Fresh Start from your […] Location N/A Time 8:30am - 9:00am The Seekers Book Study The Seekers Book Study Sundays at 9AM - 10:30 AM \| Online & In person Click Here to Register The Seeker’s Book Study explores our spiritual side via the reading of books by progressive authors. Carl Jung noted that when religious people move into the middle-age, they struggle with the image of God ‘up there’ in heaven. This class […] Location 323 MLK & Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:30am Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Lent Series – Sundays I 9:30 am – 10:30 am Location 330 MLK Time 9:30am - 10:30am Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Biblical Hebrew is the language in which Jesus read the Scripture and prayed its Psalms. As true followers of our Lord, we also want to know the language of the Hebrew Scriptures (The Tanakh) that formed His unique rhetoric. The Riverside Church offers you a great opportunity to refine your language Hebrew speech and thought about God. We start by learning the Hebrew script, Location Via Zoom Time 9:30am - 9:30am Courageous Conversations Over Breakfast Courageous Conversations Over Breakfast "An item I've been holding on to for too long..." · "A story about me I hope my kids will tell..." "For me, money means..." Courageous Conversations is about sharing your story with others at the table. It's an opportunity to have an amazing connection perhaps with a perfect stranger. Join us as we listen, […] Location South Hall Time 9:45am - 10:30am 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. Join us at 11:00 AM ET, online or in person. Prelude begins at 10:30 AM ET. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. You can join us for worship on Youtube or by […] Location Online Time 11:00am - 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 talk with the preacher about the sermon we just experienced. Bring your questions, comments, and ideas to this multi-vocal conversation! Join Virtual Coffee Hour Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small groups, videos, and […] Location Online Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Courageous Conversations Over Lunch Courageous Conversations Over Lunch "An item I've been holding on to for too long..." · "A story about me I hope my kids will tell..." "For me, money means..." Courageous Conversations is about sharing your story with others at the table. It's an opportunity to have an amazing connection perhaps with a perfect stranger. Join us as we listen, […] Location South Hall Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm 2023 Budget Forum 2023 Budget Forum Riverside members: Come learn more about the proposed 2024 budget ahead of the Adjourned Annual Meeting happening on Sunday, November 19. There are three budget forums this year, one of which is Zoom-only for online congregants.* The information presented is the same in each forum so you can select one forum to attend. In-Person: Sunday, […] Location 10T & Online Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Intermediate-Advanced Biblical Hebrew Intermediate-Advanced Biblical Hebrew The Riverside Church presents an excellent opportunity to further develop your proficiency in Biblical Hebrew and enrich your understanding of God as portrayed in the Old Testament. Building upon the foundation of Introductory Hebrew grammar, this class will likely delve into more advanced aspects of the language, such as verb conjugations, syntax, and a deeper […] Location 314 MLK Time 1:30pm - 4:30pm Business & Professional Women’s Group Business & Professional Women’s Group The Business and Professional Women’s Group encourages fellowship between business and professional women while educating the Riverside community about issues unique to women. Through offering cultural, social, and service opportunities, they promote spiritual growth and renewal for the church and community. Please call 212-870-6753 or email Rev. Lynn Casteel Harper for information regarding upcoming activities, […] Location N/A Time 1:30pm - 2:30pm Maranatha Meeting Maranatha Meeting Maranatha seeks to foster greater understanding and equity for LGBTQI people and their allies. Components include service, advocacy, scholarships and special events: Second Sunday after worship, September-June. Contact Reggie Evans with any questions. Location Multipurpose Room Time 1:30pm - 2:30pm Aging Solo in the City Aging Solo in the City Adults of every age are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. This presentation hosted by the Business and Professional Women’s Group will help solo agers—adults without the support of close family members—wisely prepare for and joyfully embrace aging solo. Presenter Wendl Kornfeld, a pioneer of the aging solo movement, will share how solo agers are […] Location 9T Time 1:30pm - 3:00pm Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital Featuring Charles Semowich, Carillonneur 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. […] Location N/A Time 3:00pm - 3:30pm African Fellowship Meeting African Fellowship Meeting Sunday, November 12, at 3:00 pm (ET) will be a pivotal moment in the history of The Riverside Church African Fellowship. It will be a strategic comeback. -- a moment when the RAF reconvenes after the rise and fall of Covid-19. The meeting can be accessed either in person or via ZOOM. To register and […] Location N/A Time 3:00pm - 5:00pm 12 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 Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Art of Movement Art of Movement The Wellness Ministry includes exercise opportunities such as Art of Movement, a healthy motion program for older people; Tai Chi, a stress-reduction technique, moving meditation, and path to greater flexibility, strength, and concentration; and Spiritual Retreats, weekend-long, retreat-center-based prayer experiences. Art of Movement In-Person Classes resume on Mondays and Thursdays mornings at 10 a.m. in […] Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Tai Chi Tai Chi Every Monday \| 3:00 PM-4:30 PM \| Cloister Lounge Although Tai Chi is an exercise system that dates back hundreds of years, it is well-suited for life in the 21st century. Its flowing movements can be regarded as a stress-reduction technique, a moving meditation, and a path to greater flexibility, muscle strength and better concentration. […] Location Cloister Lounge Time 3:00pm - 4:30pm 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 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 6:30pm - 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 4 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 Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer 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	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. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II Wednesdays, Oct 4 - June 12: Biblical Hebrew offers students an opportunity to explore the foundational language of the Bible and gain insights into the culture and history of ancient Israel. These will be demonstrated in various verses from the Book of Ruth. We start by learning the Hebrew script, its transcription, vocabulary, grammatical rules, and basic syntax. The class is open for beginners and advanced beginners. Its purpose will be to prepare you for a more advanced level that will follow next year. Location Zoom Time 5:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Bible Study Young Adult Bible Study Participate in Young Adult Bible Study to explore the texts and pray, study scripture, and check in with one another. This class takes place each Wednesday evening except the Space for Grace Wednesdays which is the Wednesday after First Sunday. Contact Education at education@trcnyc.org for more information. Location 313 MLK Time 6:30pm - 8:30pm 2023 Budget Forum 2023 Budget Forum Riverside members: Come learn more about the proposed 2024 budget ahead of the Adjourned Annual Meeting happening on Sunday, November 19. There are three budget forums this year, one of which is Zoom-only for online congregants.* The information presented is the same in each forum so you can select one forum to attend. In-Person: Sunday, […] Location 10T & Online Time 6:30pm - 8:30pm 1 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 Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Art of Movement Art of Movement The Wellness Ministry includes exercise opportunities such as Art of Movement, a healthy motion program for older people; Tai Chi, a stress-reduction technique, moving meditation, and path to greater flexibility, strength, and concentration; and Spiritual Retreats, weekend-long, retreat-center-based prayer experiences. Art of Movement In-Person Classes resume on Mondays and Thursdays mornings at 10 a.m. in […] Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Tower League Tower League Join the Riverside Church Tower League for Hot Cider and Holiday Cardmaking! Enjoy an afternoon of fellowship, Christmas card-making, and service, as we sip hot cider and make cards to send to our loved ones and to those who reside in nursing homes or who may otherwise need special care this season. Riverside member Nina […] Location 9T Time 1:30pm - 3:00pm 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 2 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 Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am VISIONS Contemporary Ballet @ The Riverside Theater VISIONS Contemporary Ballet @ The Riverside Theater VISIONS Contemporary Ballet, based in Harlem NYC, performs three thought-provoking works choreographed by Founder/Artistic Director and Riverside Church member Ranardo-Domeico Grays in Humility and Faith, conveying messages greater than the artist, featuring the premiere of Backbone, "There are no words to describe the journey, the sweat, the blood, the war that is being a black […] Location Riverside Theatre Time 7:00pm - 9:00pm	18 Knitters & Crocheters Knitters & Crocheters The Knitters and Crocheters gather to create handmade items for donation to the guests of Social Services, while enjoying each other’s company. Location 7C Time 10:00am - 1:00pm Interactive Art Talk: Unearthing the Black Presence in Art from Antiquity to Eternity Interactive Art Talk: Unearthing the Black Presence in Art from Antiquity to Eternity Anti-Racism Task Force member, Regina Tate led a very successful tour of the work of Juan de Pareja at the Metropolitan Museum this past summer. Many of the people who attended the tour asked for a second tour. Here it is! Regina left off with Juan de Pareja, and will make a connection with the 1619 Project […] Location N/A Time 10:30am - 12:00pm VISIONS Contemporary Ballet @ The Riverside Theater VISIONS Contemporary Ballet @ The Riverside Theater VISIONS Contemporary Ballet, based in Harlem NYC, performs three thought-provoking works choreographed by Founder/Artistic Director and Riverside Church member Ranardo-Domeico Grays in Humility and Faith, conveying messages greater than the artist, featuring the premiere of Backbone, "There are no words to describe the journey, the sweat, the blood, the war that is being a black […] Location Riverside Theatre Time 7:00pm - 9:00pm
19 Fresh Start Fresh Start Sundays \| 8:30 am – 9:00 am \| Zoom (Starting again on Sunday, September 24, 2023) 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 to join Fresh Start Click here to learn how to join Fresh Start from your […] Location N/A Time 8:30am - 9:00am The Seekers Book Study The Seekers Book Study Sundays at 9AM - 10:30 AM \| Online & In person Click Here to Register The Seeker’s Book Study explores our spiritual side via the reading of books by progressive authors. Carl Jung noted that when religious people move into the middle-age, they struggle with the image of God ‘up there’ in heaven. This class […] Location 323 MLK & Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:30am Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Lent Series – Sundays I 9:30 am – 10:30 am Location 330 MLK Time 9:30am - 10:30am Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Biblical Hebrew is the language in which Jesus read the Scripture and prayed its Psalms. As true followers of our Lord, we also want to know the language of the Hebrew Scriptures (The Tanakh) that formed His unique rhetoric. The Riverside Church offers you a great opportunity to refine your language Hebrew speech and thought about God. We start by learning the Hebrew script, Location Via Zoom Time 9:30am - 9:30am Courageous Conversations Over Breakfast Courageous Conversations Over Breakfast "An item I've been holding on to for too long..." · "A story about me I hope my kids will tell..." "For me, money means..." Courageous Conversations is about sharing your story with others at the table. It's an opportunity to have an amazing connection perhaps with a perfect stranger. Join us as we listen, […] Location South Hall Time 9:45am - 10:30am 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. Join us at 11:00 AM ET, online or in person. Prelude begins at 10:30 AM ET. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. You can join us for worship on Youtube or by […] Location Online Time 11:00am - 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 talk with the preacher about the sermon we just experienced. Bring your questions, comments, and ideas to this multi-vocal conversation! Join Virtual Coffee Hour Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small groups, videos, and […] Location Online Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Courageous Conversations Over Lunch Courageous Conversations Over Lunch "An item I've been holding on to for too long..." · "A story about me I hope my kids will tell..." "For me, money means..." Courageous Conversations is about sharing your story with others at the table. It's an opportunity to have an amazing connection perhaps with a perfect stranger. Join us as we listen, […] Location South Hall Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm 2023 Adjourned Annual Meeting 2023 Adjourned Annual Meeting Nov 19: Adjourned Annual Meeting in South Hall. Location South Hall & Online Time 1:00pm - 2:00pm Intermediate-Advanced Biblical Hebrew Intermediate-Advanced Biblical Hebrew The Riverside Church presents an excellent opportunity to further develop your proficiency in Biblical Hebrew and enrich your understanding of God as portrayed in the Old Testament. Building upon the foundation of Introductory Hebrew grammar, this class will likely delve into more advanced aspects of the language, such as verb conjugations, syntax, and a deeper […] Location 314 MLK Time 1:30pm - 4:30pm Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital Featuring Charles Semowich, Carillonneur 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. […] Location N/A Time 3:00pm - 3:30pm VISIONS Contemporary Ballet @ The Riverside Theater VISIONS Contemporary Ballet @ The Riverside Theater VISIONS Contemporary Ballet, based in Harlem NYC, performs three thought-provoking works choreographed by Founder/Artistic Director and Riverside Church member Ranardo-Domeico Grays in Humility and Faith, conveying messages greater than the artist, featuring the premiere of Backbone, "There are no words to describe the journey, the sweat, the blood, the war that is being a black […] Location Riverside Theatre Time 3:00pm - 5:00pm 9 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 Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Art of Movement Art of Movement The Wellness Ministry includes exercise opportunities such as Art of Movement, a healthy motion program for older people; Tai Chi, a stress-reduction technique, moving meditation, and path to greater flexibility, strength, and concentration; and Spiritual Retreats, weekend-long, retreat-center-based prayer experiences. Art of Movement In-Person Classes resume on Mondays and Thursdays mornings at 10 a.m. in […] Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Tai Chi Tai Chi Every Monday \| 3:00 PM-4:30 PM \| Cloister Lounge Although Tai Chi is an exercise system that dates back hundreds of years, it is well-suited for life in the 21st century. Its flowing movements can be regarded as a stress-reduction technique, a moving meditation, and a path to greater flexibility, muscle strength and better concentration. […] Location Cloister Lounge Time 3:00pm - 4:30pm 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 1 more	21 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 am ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Building Committee Meeting Building Committee Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location 20T Time 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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	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. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II Wednesdays, Oct 4 - June 12: Biblical Hebrew offers students an opportunity to explore the foundational language of the Bible and gain insights into the culture and history of ancient Israel. These will be demonstrated in various verses from the Book of Ruth. We start by learning the Hebrew script, its transcription, vocabulary, grammatical rules, and basic syntax. The class is open for beginners and advanced beginners. Its purpose will be to prepare you for a more advanced level that will follow next year. Location Zoom Time 5:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Bible Study Young Adult Bible Study Participate in Young Adult Bible Study to explore the texts and pray, study scripture, and check in with one another. This class takes place each Wednesday evening except the Space for Grace Wednesdays which is the Wednesday after First Sunday. Contact Education at education@trcnyc.org for more information. Location 313 MLK Time 6:30pm - 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. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Art of Movement Art of Movement The Wellness Ministry includes exercise opportunities such as Art of Movement, a healthy motion program for older people; Tai Chi, a stress-reduction technique, moving meditation, and path to greater flexibility, strength, and concentration; and Spiritual Retreats, weekend-long, retreat-center-based prayer experiences. Art of Movement In-Person Classes resume on Mondays and Thursdays mornings at 10 a.m. in […] Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Thanksgiving Day Service Thanksgiving Day Service Join us for Thanksgiving day service with music, Thanksgiving reflections, and communion. In-Person only. The annual Thanksgiving Brunch (ticketed event) starts at 12:30 PM after this worship service. Location N/A Time 10:30am - 12:00pm Thanksgiving Brunch Thanksgiving Brunch Join the Riverside Church for the Thanksgiving Day Brunch in person on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Brunch begins after 10:30AM Thanksgiving worship service. Click the button below to purchase tickets by Wednesday, November 22nd at Noon. ********************************************** Meal Drive Donations This is an opportunity for you to help feed someone in need with your anonymous […] Location South Hall Time 12:30pm - 3:00pm 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 Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	25
26 Fresh Start Fresh Start Sundays \| 8:30 am – 9:00 am \| Zoom (Starting again on Sunday, September 24, 2023) 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 to join Fresh Start Click here to learn how to join Fresh Start from your […] Location N/A Time 8:30am - 9:00am Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Lent Series – Sundays I 9:30 am – 10:30 am Location 330 MLK Time 9:30am - 10:30am Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Biblical Hebrew is the language in which Jesus read the Scripture and prayed its Psalms. As true followers of our Lord, we also want to know the language of the Hebrew Scriptures (The Tanakh) that formed His unique rhetoric. The Riverside Church offers you a great opportunity to refine your language Hebrew speech and thought about God. We start by learning the Hebrew script, Location Via Zoom Time 9:30am - 9:30am Courageous Conversations Over Breakfast Courageous Conversations Over Breakfast "An item I've been holding on to for too long..." · "A story about me I hope my kids will tell..." "For me, money means..." Courageous Conversations is about sharing your story with others at the table. It's an opportunity to have an amazing connection perhaps with a perfect stranger. Join us as we listen, […] Location South Hall Time 9:45am - 10:30am 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. Join us at 11:00 AM ET, online or in person. Prelude begins at 10:30 AM ET. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. You can join us for worship on Youtube or by […] Location Online Time 11:00am - 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 talk with the preacher about the sermon we just experienced. Bring your questions, comments, and ideas to this multi-vocal conversation! Join Virtual Coffee Hour Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small groups, videos, and […] Location Online Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Courageous Conversations Over Lunch Courageous Conversations Over Lunch "An item I've been holding on to for too long..." · "A story about me I hope my kids will tell..." "For me, money means..." Courageous Conversations is about sharing your story with others at the table. It's an opportunity to have an amazing connection perhaps with a perfect stranger. Join us as we listen, […] Location South Hall Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Prison Ministry Prison Ministry Advocacy and outreach on behalf of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people, their families and their communities. Fourth Sundays 1:30 PM Contact Jacqueline McLeod, jacqueline1943@aol.com or Sheila Rule, resiliencemultimedia@verizon.net Our Mission Statement The Riverside Church Prison Ministry is an organization of volunteers that conducts advocacy and outreach programs on behalf of people in prison, their families and the […] Location 323 MLK Time 1:30pm - 2:30pm Intermediate-Advanced Biblical Hebrew Intermediate-Advanced Biblical Hebrew The Riverside Church presents an excellent opportunity to further develop your proficiency in Biblical Hebrew and enrich your understanding of God as portrayed in the Old Testament. Building upon the foundation of Introductory Hebrew grammar, this class will likely delve into more advanced aspects of the language, such as verb conjugations, syntax, and a deeper […] Location 314 MLK Time 1:30pm - 4:30pm Lunch & Learn with Pastor Mark Charles Lunch & Learn with Pastor Mark Charles Lunch & Learn with Pastor Mark Charles Pastor Mark Charles will discuss his book Unsettling Truths. This event will take place in South Hall and will also be livestreamed. Lunch will be available for purchase. https://www.youtube.com/live/J89HSfVDR70?si=bq3wd00nfbHbvJij About Unsettling Truths The Doctrine of Discovery is the theological justification behind discovery, Indian removal and the ethnic cleansing of […] Location South Hall & Online Time 1:30pm - 3:00pm Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital Featuring Charles Semowich, Carillonneur 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. […] Location N/A Time 3:00pm - 3:30pm 8 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 Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Art of Movement Art of Movement The Wellness Ministry includes exercise opportunities such as Art of Movement, a healthy motion program for older people; Tai Chi, a stress-reduction technique, moving meditation, and path to greater flexibility, strength, and concentration; and Spiritual Retreats, weekend-long, retreat-center-based prayer experiences. Art of Movement In-Person Classes resume on Mondays and Thursdays mornings at 10 a.m. in […] Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Tai Chi Tai Chi Every Monday \| 3:00 PM-4:30 PM \| Cloister Lounge Although Tai Chi is an exercise system that dates back hundreds of years, it is well-suited for life in the 21st century. Its flowing movements can be regarded as a stress-reduction technique, a moving meditation, and a path to greater flexibility, muscle strength and better concentration. […] Location Cloister Lounge Time 3:00pm - 4:30pm 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 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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 Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] 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 Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II Wednesdays, Oct 4 - June 12: Biblical Hebrew offers students an opportunity to explore the foundational language of the Bible and gain insights into the culture and history of ancient Israel. These will be demonstrated in various verses from the Book of Ruth. We start by learning the Hebrew script, its transcription, vocabulary, grammatical rules, and basic syntax. The class is open for beginners and advanced beginners. Its purpose will be to prepare you for a more advanced level that will follow next year. Location Zoom Time 5:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Bible Study Young Adult Bible Study Participate in Young Adult Bible Study to explore the texts and pray, study scripture, and check in with one another. This class takes place each Wednesday evening except the Space for Grace Wednesdays which is the Wednesday after First Sunday. Contact Education at education@trcnyc.org for more information. Location 313 MLK Time 6:30pm - 8:30pm	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 Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Art of Movement Art of Movement The Wellness Ministry includes exercise opportunities such as Art of Movement, a healthy motion program for older people; Tai Chi, a stress-reduction technique, moving meditation, and path to greater flexibility, strength, and concentration; and Spiritual Retreats, weekend-long, retreat-center-based prayer experiences. Art of Movement In-Person Classes resume on Mondays and Thursdays mornings at 10 a.m. in […] Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Tower League Tower League Join the Riverside Church Tower League for their weekly Zoom check-in and exercise. Chair Exercise \| 1:30 - 2:00 PM \| Zoom Program \| 2:00 - 3:00 PM \| Zoom For the 2023-2024 season, the Riverside Church Tower League is gathering for monthly in-person luncheons in the South Hall at noon. On the […] Location Online Time 1:30pm - 3:00pm Riverside Writing Group Riverside Writing Group Riverside Writing Group The Riverside Writing Group is open to all who are interested in writing, whether for your private enjoyment or even publication. This year we continue our journey of “Writing Justice Stories.” Spend this time writing and reflecting upon your own encounters with in/justice in this world. Click to Register “How to Write […] Location N/A Time 6:00pm - 7:30pm 1 more

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