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					1 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 am ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Family Check In Family Check In Fridays at 7:00 pm ET Join Riverside families for a weekly check-in with Amanda Meisenheimer, Minister of Children and Families. This is a time for kids and parents to connect with one another, seeing each other face to face through a video call in order to share updates and offer support during this time. Contact […] Location Online Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm	2
3 Family Worship Service with Sing Harlem! Family Worship Service with Sing Harlem! Join us for Family Worship on October 3rd! We will be joined by the internationally acclaimed & awarded "Sing Harlem!" Location N/A Time 12:00am - 11:59pm Fresh Start Fresh Start Formerly known as Morning Light, all are welcome to join this intimate early Sunday morning service incorporating light meditation, Scripture reading, and homily. Click here for the link to join Location Via Zoom Time 8:30am - 9:00am Hebrew beginner Hebrew beginner Sundays at 9:00 am on September 26 - July 19 \| Laura Harris (facilitator) \| Zoom for the fall session Location Via Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:00am Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Lent Series – Sundays I 9:30 am – 10:30 am Location Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Discovering The Bible: The Old Testament Small Group Class Discovering The Bible: The Old Testament Small Group Class Facilitated by: Eugene Melino, Rev. Bruce Lamb and Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer Join us for Discovering the Bible! For 15 weeks this fall semester, we’ll look at the Old Testament. (The New Testament will be offered in the Spring.) Discovering the Bible is a basic comprehensive introduction to the Bible as a whole. This class seeks […] Location N/A Time 9:30am - 10:30am Family Worship for Children, Youth, and Families Family Worship for Children, Youth, and Families Join us for Family Worship on October 3! We will have special guests, Sing Harlem, to lead us in music! This is a space for all ages to worship together. There is something for everyone at Family Worship! All are welcome. Communion will be served. Location Assembly Hall Time 10:30am - 11:00am Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship Our traditional Sunday service follows the lectionary and liturgical calendar and is centered around Scripture, preaching, music, and prayer. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. You can join us for worship on Youtube or by clicking the play button at the top of our homepage. If you know someone who does not […] Location Online Time 10:45am - 12:00pm Virtual Coffee Hour Virtual Coffee Hour Join us Sunday after worship for a virtual coffee hour where we will connect with one another and have a sermon talkback with Sunday’s preacher and other Riverside clergy. (Bring your own coffee!) Join Virtual Coffee Hour Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small groups, videos, and podcasts. Location Online Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm Social Services Committee Meeting Social Services Committee Meeting *Online Only Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Online Time 1:00pm - 2:30pm God, Human-Nature Relationship, and Negritude God, Human-Nature Relationship, and Negritude A postcolonial reading of scripture seeks to conscientize people of faith about the symbiotic relationships between God, humans, and nature. Location Via Zoom Time 1:00pm - 2:00pm Hebrew Intermediate Hebrew Intermediate Sundays at 1:00-3:00pm on September 26 - July 19 \| Laura Harris (facilitator) \| Zoom for the fall session Location Via Zoom Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. For more information, please contact Jeremiah Drake at theatreoftheoppressedtrc@gmail.com. Location 15T Time 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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 Sakura Park Time 3:00pm - 3:30pm 10 more	4 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 am ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am The Sharing Fund of The Riverside Church The Sharing Fund of The Riverside Church Did you know that 10% of your gifts to Riverside go to grassroots projects beyond our walls? That’s the Sharing Fund. Want more info? Like to join the committee of volunteers who review applications for these grants? There are some openings now for folks who are committed to social justice out in the world. Location Via Zoom Time 6:30pm - 8:30pm 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 Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. Meets on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00 p.m. each week via Zoom, and every Monday from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in partnership with […] Location Via Zoom Time 8:00pm - 9:00pm 1 more	5 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 am ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Young Adult Bible Study Young Adult Bible Study Join other Riverside young adults for a weekly check-in and Bible study - hybrid in 313 MLK or via Zoom - as we remain connected! Contact Rev. Bruce Lamb at blamb@trcnyc.org for more information. Click here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, […] Location 313 MLK & Via Zoom Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm	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. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Grace Notes Grace Notes Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 pm ET for Grace Notes, a midweek online gathering for inspiration, renewal, introspection, and reflection. Click here for the link to join Location Zoom Time 7:00pm - 7:30pm Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. Meets online on Mondays from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in partnership with the New York City Human Resources Administration's Motivational […] Location Via Zoom Time 8:00pm - 9:00pm	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 Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am 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 “JESUS: The Life, Teachings, and Relevance of a Religious Revolutionary” “JESUS: The Life, Teachings, and Relevance of a Religious Revolutionary” “Biblical scholar Marcus J. Borg, after a lifetime of work and study, presents a historically accurate Jesus unlike any we have previously seen. This Christ is a charismatic sage and healer who courageously and surprisingly confronts the societal crises of his day, a man living in the power of the spirit, with an exciting new […] Location N/A Time 7:00pm - 8:30pm	8 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 am ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Family Check In Family Check In Fridays at 7:00 pm ET Join Riverside families for a weekly check-in with Amanda Meisenheimer, Minister of Children and Families. This is a time for kids and parents to connect with one another, seeing each other face to face through a video call in order to share updates and offer support during this time. Contact […] Location Online Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm	9 Riverside bookclub Riverside bookclub Monthly - Second Saturday \| 11 am \| Via Zoom Guest presenter, Riverside’s own Attorney Jean Schmidt. Register Here This month, Riverside Church’s Book Club reviews While Justice Sleeps by Attorney Stacey Abrams. Author Attorney Stacey Abrams is perhaps best known for her powerful work in Georgia politics. She has served in the Georgia House of […] Location Via Zoom Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Beloved Earth Community Beloved Earth Community Beloved Earth, a group of passionate climate activists who take to heart the Church’s mission to care for creation. Contact Alan Bentz-Letts or Regina Tate for more information and to get involved. Location Via Zoom Time 3:00pm - 5:00pm
10 Fresh Start Fresh Start Formerly known as Morning Light, all are welcome to join this intimate early Sunday morning service incorporating light meditation, Scripture reading, and homily. Click here for the link to join Location Via Zoom Time 8:30am - 9:00am Hebrew beginner Hebrew beginner Sundays at 9:00 am on September 26 - July 19 \| Laura Harris (facilitator) \| Zoom for the fall session Location Via Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:00am Virtual Riverside Kids Worship Virtual Riverside Kids Worship We welcome children of all ages to join us for virtual worship at 9:00 am. This is a time for those who are worshipping with us at home to fellowship, hear Bible stories, interact with Church School teachers, and have a great time! See the CYF newsletter for the Zoom link or email Amanda Meisenheimer […] Location Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:00am Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Lent Series – Sundays I 9:30 am – 10:30 am Location Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Discovering The Bible: The Old Testament Small Group Class Discovering The Bible: The Old Testament Small Group Class Facilitated by: Eugene Melino, Rev. Bruce Lamb and Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer Join us for Discovering the Bible! For 15 weeks this fall semester, we’ll look at the Old Testament. (The New Testament will be offered in the Spring.) Discovering the Bible is a basic comprehensive introduction to the Bible as a whole. This class seeks […] Location N/A Time 9:30am - 10:30am Youth Lets Talk Youth Lets Talk Join the Riverside Youth Ministry Sunday mornings for Let’s Talk Youth Bible Study in the youth room, MLK 313. All youth are invited to join in person or online. Email Minister Richard X, III at rx@trcnyc.org for more information. Location N/A Time 9:30am - 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. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. You can join us for worship on Youtube or by clicking the play button at the top of our homepage. If you know someone who does not […] Location Online Time 10:45am - 12:00pm Baptisms at Riverside Baptisms at Riverside Who can be baptized at Riverside? Those seeking baptism or dedication must be members of the Riverside Church. We require membership because when you are baptized here, we are committing to be a part of your spiritual journey. Baptism is part of a relationship between you, the church, and the Holy Spirit. And we take […] Location Nave 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 have a sermon talkback with Sunday’s preacher and other Riverside clergy. (Bring your own coffee!) Join Virtual Coffee Hour Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small groups, videos, and podcasts. Location Online Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm Young Adult Monthly Brunch Young Adult Monthly Brunch Join the young adult ministry for weekly Bible Study. We’ll have dinner, a time of community and study. We meet every week through June on Tuesdays. Location 8th Floor MLK Terrace Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Senior Minister Search Committee Open Listening Tour Session Senior Minister Search Committee Open Listening Tour Session Sept 26 & Oct 10: Join the SMSC for an Open Listening Session in South Hall. Location South Hall Time 1:00pm - 2:00pm God, Human-Nature Relationship, and Negritude God, Human-Nature Relationship, and Negritude A postcolonial reading of scripture seeks to conscientize people of faith about the symbiotic relationships between God, humans, and nature. Location Via Zoom Time 1:00pm - 2:00pm Hebrew Intermediate Hebrew Intermediate Sundays at 1:00-3:00pm on September 26 - July 19 \| Laura Harris (facilitator) \| Zoom for the fall session Location Via Zoom Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Maranatha Fellowship Meeting Maranatha Fellowship Meeting Maranatha is a community of LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies who seek to foster greater understanding and equity for people of diverse sexual and gender identities. Whether you have been out for decades, love someone who is LGBTQ+, or are questioning, you are welcome to join us! The convener of Maranatha is Lisa Cooke. Location Via Zoom Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. For more information, please contact Jeremiah Drake at theatreoftheoppressedtrc@gmail.com. Location 15T Time 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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 Sakura Park Time 3:00pm - 3:30pm Latinx in Black Skin: A Conversation on Race in the Latinx Community Latinx in Black Skin: A Conversation on Race in the Latinx Community Racism, prejudice, and colorism have always been a present in Latin America and the Caribbean as well as within U.S. Latinx communities, a reality that for years has been denied, undermined, and overlooked. The recent controversy around casting light-skinned – rather than dark-skinned Latinx in leading roles in the movie "In the Heights" is just a small example […] Location 311 MLK Time 3:00pm - 4:00pm 14 more	11 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 am ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am 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 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 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 Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. Meets online on Mondays from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in partnership with the New York City Human Resources Administration's Motivational […] Location Via Zoom Time 8:00pm - 9:00pm 2 more	12 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 am ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Transformation Tuesdays Transformation Tuesdays Location N/A Time 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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 Young Adult Bible Study Young Adult Bible Study Join other Riverside young adults for a weekly check-in and Bible study - hybrid in 313 MLK or via Zoom - as we remain connected! Contact Rev. Bruce Lamb at blamb@trcnyc.org for more information. Click here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, […] Location 313 MLK & Via Zoom Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm 1 more	13 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 am ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Grace Notes Grace Notes Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 pm ET for Grace Notes, a midweek online gathering for inspiration, renewal, introspection, and reflection. Click here for the link to join Location Zoom Time 7:00pm - 7:30pm	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. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am “JESUS: The Life, Teachings, and Relevance of a Religious Revolutionary” “JESUS: The Life, Teachings, and Relevance of a Religious Revolutionary” “Biblical scholar Marcus J. Borg, after a lifetime of work and study, presents a historically accurate Jesus unlike any we have previously seen. This Christ is a charismatic sage and healer who courageously and surprisingly confronts the societal crises of his day, a man living in the power of the spirit, with an exciting new […] Location N/A Time 7:00pm - 8:30pm	15 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 am ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Family Check In Family Check In Fridays at 7:00 pm ET Join Riverside families for a weekly check-in with Amanda Meisenheimer, Minister of Children and Families. This is a time for kids and parents to connect with one another, seeing each other face to face through a video call in order to share updates and offer support during this time. Contact […] Location Online Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm	16 Riverside Development Committee Meeting Riverside Development Committee Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Via Zoom Time 10:00am - 11:00am
17 Fresh Start Fresh Start Formerly known as Morning Light, all are welcome to join this intimate early Sunday morning service incorporating light meditation, Scripture reading, and homily. Click here for the link to join Location Via Zoom Time 8:30am - 9:00am Hebrew beginner Hebrew beginner Sundays at 9:00 am on September 26 - July 19 \| Laura Harris (facilitator) \| Zoom for the fall session Location Via Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:00am Virtual Riverside Kids Worship Virtual Riverside Kids Worship We welcome children of all ages to join us for virtual worship at 9:00 am. This is a time for those who are worshipping with us at home to fellowship, hear Bible stories, interact with Church School teachers, and have a great time! See the CYF newsletter for the Zoom link or email Amanda Meisenheimer […] Location Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:00am Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Lent Series – Sundays I 9:30 am – 10:30 am Location Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Discovering The Bible: The Old Testament Small Group Class Discovering The Bible: The Old Testament Small Group Class Facilitated by: Eugene Melino, Rev. Bruce Lamb and Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer Join us for Discovering the Bible! For 15 weeks this fall semester, we’ll look at the Old Testament. (The New Testament will be offered in the Spring.) Discovering the Bible is a basic comprehensive introduction to the Bible as a whole. This class seeks […] Location N/A Time 9:30am - 10:30am Youth Lets Talk Youth Lets Talk Join the Riverside Youth Ministry Sunday mornings for Let’s Talk Youth Bible Study in the youth room, MLK 313. All youth are invited to join in person or online. Email Minister Richard X, III at rx@trcnyc.org for more information. Location N/A Time 9:30am - 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. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. You can join us for worship on Youtube or by clicking the play button at the top of our homepage. If you know someone who does not […] Location Online Time 10:45am - 12:00pm Virtual Coffee Hour Virtual Coffee Hour Join us Sunday after worship for a virtual coffee hour where we will connect with one another and have a sermon talkback with Sunday’s preacher and other Riverside clergy. (Bring your own coffee!) Join Virtual Coffee Hour Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small groups, videos, and podcasts. Location Online Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm Latino Ministry Latino Ministry Latino Ministries brings together Latino/as and their allies in the congregation and community for education and activism around the political, cultural, and spiritual issues facing Latino/communities. We celebrate the diversity of Latino/a culture and life through spiritual fellowship, education, and the arts. Please email Arelis Figueroa for more information. Location Online Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm God, Human-Nature Relationship, and Negritude God, Human-Nature Relationship, and Negritude A postcolonial reading of scripture seeks to conscientize people of faith about the symbiotic relationships between God, humans, and nature. Location Via Zoom Time 1:00pm - 2:00pm Hebrew Intermediate Hebrew Intermediate Sundays at 1:00-3:00pm on September 26 - July 19 \| Laura Harris (facilitator) \| Zoom for the fall session Location Via Zoom Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Men’s Class Men’s Class The Men’s Class serves the members, congregation, and community of Riverside through spiritual, educational, and fellowship programs that encourage a more just and equitable society. The current chair of the Men's Class is Tunde Aboyoyade-Cole Location 321 MLK Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. For more information, please contact Jeremiah Drake at theatreoftheoppressedtrc@gmail.com. Location 15T Time 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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 Sakura Park Time 3:00pm - 3:30pm 11 more	18 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 am ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am 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 Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. Meets online on Mondays from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in partnership with the New York City Human Resources Administration's Motivational […] Location Via Zoom Time 8:00pm - 9:00pm	19 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 am ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am 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 Young Adult Bible Study Young Adult Bible Study Join other Riverside young adults for a weekly check-in and Bible study - hybrid in 313 MLK or via Zoom - as we remain connected! Contact Rev. Bruce Lamb at blamb@trcnyc.org for more information. Click here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, […] Location 313 MLK & Via Zoom Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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 7:00pm - 8:30pm 1 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. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Grace Notes Grace Notes Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 pm ET for Grace Notes, a midweek online gathering for inspiration, renewal, introspection, and reflection. Click here for the link to join Location Zoom Time 7:00pm - 7:30pm	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. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Budget & Planning Committee Meeting Budget & Planning Committee Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Online Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm 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 “JESUS: The Life, Teachings, and Relevance of a Religious Revolutionary” “JESUS: The Life, Teachings, and Relevance of a Religious Revolutionary” “Biblical scholar Marcus J. Borg, after a lifetime of work and study, presents a historically accurate Jesus unlike any we have previously seen. This Christ is a charismatic sage and healer who courageously and surprisingly confronts the societal crises of his day, a man living in the power of the spirit, with an exciting new […] Location N/A Time 7:00pm - 8:30pm 1 more	22 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 am ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Family Check In Family Check In Fridays at 7:00 pm ET Join Riverside families for a weekly check-in with Amanda Meisenheimer, Minister of Children and Families. This is a time for kids and parents to connect with one another, seeing each other face to face through a video call in order to share updates and offer support during this time. Contact […] Location Online Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm	23 Riverside Youth “Let’s Go” Trip- Thoughts of a Colored Man Riverside Youth “Let’s Go” Trip- Thoughts of a Colored Man travel as a youth group to see the groundbreaking and innovative play "Thoughts of a Colored Man." Location N/A Time 6:00pm - 9:30pm
24 Fresh Start Fresh Start Formerly known as Morning Light, all are welcome to join this intimate early Sunday morning service incorporating light meditation, Scripture reading, and homily. Click here for the link to join Location Via Zoom Time 8:30am - 9:00am Hebrew beginner Hebrew beginner Sundays at 9:00 am on September 26 - July 19 \| Laura Harris (facilitator) \| Zoom for the fall session Location Via Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:00am Virtual Riverside Kids Worship Virtual Riverside Kids Worship We welcome children of all ages to join us for virtual worship at 9:00 am. This is a time for those who are worshipping with us at home to fellowship, hear Bible stories, interact with Church School teachers, and have a great time! See the CYF newsletter for the Zoom link or email Amanda Meisenheimer […] Location Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:00am Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Lent Series – Sundays I 9:30 am – 10:30 am Location Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Discovering The Bible: The Old Testament Small Group Class Discovering The Bible: The Old Testament Small Group Class Facilitated by: Eugene Melino, Rev. Bruce Lamb and Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer Join us for Discovering the Bible! For 15 weeks this fall semester, we’ll look at the Old Testament. (The New Testament will be offered in the Spring.) Discovering the Bible is a basic comprehensive introduction to the Bible as a whole. This class seeks […] Location N/A Time 9:30am - 10:30am Youth Lets Talk Youth Lets Talk Join the Riverside Youth Ministry Sunday mornings for Let’s Talk Youth Bible Study in the youth room, MLK 313. All youth are invited to join in person or online. Email Minister Richard X, III at rx@trcnyc.org for more information. Location N/A Time 9:30am - 10:30am Riverside Youth “Let’s Talk”- Soul Food Brunch Riverside Youth “Let’s Talk”- Soul Food Brunch On Sunday, October 24th, we are taking our weekly "Let's Talk" on the road to the famous Amy Ruth's restaurant. Amy Ruth's is a preeminent Soul Food restaurant located in Harlem. It is sure to be a full meal for the body and the soul. Drop off is at 9:30 am at Riverside and we […] Location N/A Time 9:30am - 12:00pm Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship Our traditional Sunday service follows the lectionary and liturgical calendar and is centered around Scripture, preaching, music, and prayer. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. You can join us for worship on Youtube or by clicking the play button at the top of our homepage. If you know someone who does not […] Location Online Time 10:45am - 12:00pm Virtual Coffee Hour Virtual Coffee Hour Join us Sunday after worship for a virtual coffee hour where we will connect with one another and have a sermon talkback with Sunday’s preacher and other Riverside clergy. (Bring your own coffee!) Join Virtual Coffee Hour Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small groups, videos, and podcasts. Location Online Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm Hebrew Intermediate Hebrew Intermediate Sundays at 1:00-3:00pm on September 26 - July 19 \| Laura Harris (facilitator) \| Zoom for the fall session Location Via Zoom Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Prophet, Profit and Parable In These Times Prophet, Profit and Parable In These Times The goal of these sessions is to inspire and empower participants, shaped by Western Capitalism. Location Via Zoom Time 1:00pm - 2:30pm Belonging Again: Faith’s Regenerative Fragments Belonging Again: Faith’s Regenerative Fragments Register Here 411 MLK & Online 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Biblical stories are often uncritically taught, preached, and composed to music as if they are inclusive of a people’s history and culture when, according to systematic theologian Willie James Jennings, they are actually fragments of them – i.e., bits and pieces of information extracted from […] Location Hybrid Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Prison Ministry Prison Ministry The Riverside Church Prison Ministry conducts advocacy and outreach programs on behalf of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people, their families, and their communities. One of the most compelling needs of the grossly underserved population we serve is the need to be heard, which our volunteers from a range of backgrounds address through advocating on their […] Location Conference Call Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. For more information, please contact Jeremiah Drake at theatreoftheoppressedtrc@gmail.com. Location 15T Time 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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. For more information, please contact Doug Miller at mil429440@aol.com Location Marcus Garvey Park Time 2:00pm - 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 Sakura Park Time 3:00pm - 3:30pm 13 more	25 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 am ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Church Council Meeting Church Council Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Online Time 6:45pm - 8:30pm Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. Meets online on Mondays from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in partnership with the New York City Human Resources Administration's Motivational […] Location Via Zoom Time 8:00pm - 9:00pm	26 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 am ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Young Adult Bible Study Young Adult Bible Study Join other Riverside young adults for a weekly check-in and Bible study - hybrid in 313 MLK or via Zoom - as we remain connected! Contact Rev. Bruce Lamb at blamb@trcnyc.org for more information. Click here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, […] Location 313 MLK & Via Zoom Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm	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. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Grace Notes Grace Notes Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 pm ET for Grace Notes, a midweek online gathering for inspiration, renewal, introspection, and reflection. Click here for the link to join Location Zoom Time 7:00pm - 7:30pm	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. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am “JESUS: The Life, Teachings, and Relevance of a Religious Revolutionary” “JESUS: The Life, Teachings, and Relevance of a Religious Revolutionary” “Biblical scholar Marcus J. Borg, after a lifetime of work and study, presents a historically accurate Jesus unlike any we have previously seen. This Christ is a charismatic sage and healer who courageously and surprisingly confronts the societal crises of his day, a man living in the power of the spirit, with an exciting new […] Location N/A Time 7:00pm - 8:30pm	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. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Family Check In Family Check In Fridays at 7:00 pm ET Join Riverside families for a weekly check-in with Amanda Meisenheimer, Minister of Children and Families. This is a time for kids and parents to connect with one another, seeing each other face to face through a video call in order to share updates and offer support during this time. Contact […] Location Online Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm	30
31 Fresh Start Fresh Start Formerly known as Morning Light, all are welcome to join this intimate early Sunday morning service incorporating light meditation, Scripture reading, and homily. Click here for the link to join Location Via Zoom Time 8:30am - 9:00am Hebrew beginner Hebrew beginner Sundays at 9:00 am on September 26 - July 19 \| Laura Harris (facilitator) \| Zoom for the fall session Location Via Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:00am Virtual Riverside Kids Worship Virtual Riverside Kids Worship We welcome children of all ages to join us for virtual worship at 9:00 am. This is a time for those who are worshipping with us at home to fellowship, hear Bible stories, interact with Church School teachers, and have a great time! See the CYF newsletter for the Zoom link or email Amanda Meisenheimer […] Location Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:00am Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Lent Series – Sundays I 9:30 am – 10:30 am Location Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Discovering The Bible: The Old Testament Small Group Class Discovering The Bible: The Old Testament Small Group Class Facilitated by: Eugene Melino, Rev. Bruce Lamb and Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer Join us for Discovering the Bible! For 15 weeks this fall semester, we’ll look at the Old Testament. (The New Testament will be offered in the Spring.) Discovering the Bible is a basic comprehensive introduction to the Bible as a whole. This class seeks […] Location N/A Time 9:30am - 10:30am Youth Lets Talk Youth Lets Talk Join the Riverside Youth Ministry Sunday mornings for Let’s Talk Youth Bible Study in the youth room, MLK 313. All youth are invited to join in person or online. Email Minister Richard X, III at rx@trcnyc.org for more information. Location N/A Time 9:30am - 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. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. You can join us for worship on Youtube or by clicking the play button at the top of our homepage. If you know someone who does not […] Location Online Time 10:45am - 12:00pm Virtual Coffee Hour Virtual Coffee Hour Join us Sunday after worship for a virtual coffee hour where we will connect with one another and have a sermon talkback with Sunday’s preacher and other Riverside clergy. (Bring your own coffee!) Join Virtual Coffee Hour Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small groups, videos, and podcasts. Location Online Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm Hebrew Intermediate Hebrew Intermediate Sundays at 1:00-3:00pm on September 26 - July 19 \| Laura Harris (facilitator) \| Zoom for the fall session Location Via Zoom Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Prophet, Profit and Parable In These Times Prophet, Profit and Parable In These Times The goal of these sessions is to inspire and empower participants, shaped by Western Capitalism. Location Via Zoom Time 1:00pm - 2:30pm Belonging Again: Faith’s Regenerative Fragments Belonging Again: Faith’s Regenerative Fragments Register Here 411 MLK & Online 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Biblical stories are often uncritically taught, preached, and composed to music as if they are inclusive of a people’s history and culture when, according to systematic theologian Willie James Jennings, they are actually fragments of them – i.e., bits and pieces of information extracted from […] Location Hybrid Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. For more information, please contact Jeremiah Drake at theatreoftheoppressedtrc@gmail.com. Location 15T Time 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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 Sakura Park Time 3:00pm - 3:30pm 2021 Riverside Harvest Festival 2021 Riverside Harvest Festival Oct 31st \| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm \| Outdoor Garth Come Trick or Treat with us! Dress up and drop by our trick-or-treat station on Claremont Avenue! HarvestFest will be an outdoor come-and-go experience this year. All children are invited to drop in, say hello to the Faith Formation team, and receive a prize bag! […] Location outdoor garth Time 3:00pm - 6:00pm 11 more

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