Riverside Church Events Archive - Riverside Church

June 2025

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1 Fresh Start Fresh Start Sundays \| 8:30 am – 9:00 am \| Zoom All are welcome to join this intimate early Sunday morning service incorporating light meditation, Scripture reading, and homily. Click here to join Fresh Start Click here to learn how to join Fresh Start from your phone. Location Online Time 8:30am - 9:00am Seekers Book Study Seekers Book Study The Seekers is a Sunday morning study group that meets from 9:00–10:30 AM in MLK 232 and online. Together, we explore spirituality through the writings and videos of progressive theologians. As Carl Jung observed, many people of faith eventually find that traditional images of God—like a distant deity “up there” in heaven—no longer reflect their […] Location 323 MLK & Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:30am Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study is a space where people can learn something new about the Bible and discuss the ways this ancient text continues to echo in our world and lives today. This is a space to open our minds to new ideas and ways of seeing the Bible, our world, and ourselves. The group is […] Location 316 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew DATES Sundays, October 6, 2024 - June 8, 2025 TIME 9:30AM - 11:00AM LOCATION Room: MLK 314 and Zoom Register Here Zoom Link For more information, education@trcnyc.org Location 314 MLK Time 9:30am - 11:00am Rising Voices Rehearsal Rising Voices Rehearsal The Rising Voices is an exciting singing opportunity open to all children in 2nd through 6th grades. Under the direction of Matthew Hommez, members of the Rising Voices continue to find their voice and develop their musicianship skills while building connections with others. Singing with the Rising Voices is a fun way for the children […] Location Chapel of the Cross Time 10:00am - 10:45am Youth Choir Rehearsal Youth Choir Rehearsal The Riverside Youth Choir provides an encouraging space for middle and high schoolers to further develop their voice, musicianship skills, and independence while serving their community. Under the direction of Matthew Hommez, members of the Riverside Youth Choir sing monthly in worship, as well as at other events throughout the year. Rehearsals: Sundays at 10:15am […] Location Chapel of the Cross Time 10:00am - 10:45am Cherub Choir Rehearsal Cherub Choir Rehearsal The Cherub Choir is a safe and nurturing environment for children in Kindergarten and 1st grade to be introduced to music. Under the guidance of Sharon Pritchard, members of the Cherub Choir are able to discover their singing voice while playing an important role in our church community, singing monthly in worship and participating in […] Location 717 MLK Time 10:00am - 10:45am Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship Whoever you are: You are safe here. You are loved here. You are invited into full participation in our life together. We welcome, affirm, and celebrate all God’s children, LGBTQIA+. Worship of God is at the center of our life at The Riverside Church and our services reflect the diversity of who we are as […] Location Online Time 11:00am - 12:00pm 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 Coffee Hour Coffee Hour Location South Hall Lobby Time 12:30pm - 2:00pm Intermediate Biblical Hebrew Intermediate Biblical Hebrew Intermediate Biblical Hebrew DATES Sundays, October 6, 2024 - June 8, 2025 TIME 1:30PM - 4:30PM LOCATION Room: MLK 314 and Zoom Register Here Zoom Link For more information, education@trcnyc.org Location 314 MLK Time 1:30pm - 4:30pm Make Your Voice Heard at the NYC Mayoral Forum Make Your Voice Heard at the NYC Mayoral Forum Join The Riverside Church and a powerful coalition of faith and advocacy groups as we come together to demand bold action from New York City’s next mayor. At this pivotal Mayoral Forum hosted by Metro-IAF, we’ll call on candidates to take a stand on the urgent issues shaping our communities: affordable housing, NYCHA, mental health, […] Location N/A Time 1:45pm - 5:00pm Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital The Riverside Church carillon, built in 1930, was a gift of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in memory of his mother. The worlds’ largest carillon by weight, the Riverside carillon contains 74 cast bronze bells. The Bourdon bell, weighing 40,000 pounds (ringing on the hour) is the largest tuned bell in the world. The bells swing […] Location N/A Time 3:00pm - 3:30pm 10 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. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] 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 Multifaith Monday Vigils: Moral Witness for Democracy Multifaith Monday Vigils: Moral Witness for Democracy Multifaith Mondays: Moral Witness for Democracy Weekly Vigils at Columbus Circle Mondays 5:30-6:00 pm (Gathering at the USS Marine statue on the SW corner of Central Park) Multifaith Monday Vigils serve as a sacred space for collective lament, prophetic resistance and moral clarity in a time of deep division and threat to democratic values If […] Location Columbus Circle Time 5:30pm - 6:00pm Sharing Fund Committee Meeting Sharing Fund 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 & Online Time 6:30pm - 8:30pm 1 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. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	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. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group DATES Wednesdays, September 18, 2024 - June 4, 2025 TIME 10:30AM - 12:00PM LOCATION Room: MLK 321 For more information, education@trcnyc.org Location 321 MLK Time 10:30am - 12:00pm Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II DATES: Wednesdays, October 2, 2024 – June 11, 2025 TIMES: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM LOCATION: Register Here Zoom Link For more information, email education@trcnyc.org. Location Via Zoom Time 5:00pm - 6:30pm Space for Grace Space for Grace Join us for Space for Grace, a monthly in-person and online gathering featuring Gospel music, prayer, preaching, communion, and more. Dinner at 6:30PM. Space for Grace will occur the Wednesday after Communion Sunday (First Sundays). Location 9T and Online Time 7:00pm - 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. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] 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. Location 10T 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 more information, please contact Rev. Tim Dalton. For more information about the Riverside Church Tower League, click here. 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 1 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. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	7 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
8 Fresh Start Fresh Start Sundays \| 8:30 am – 9:00 am \| Zoom All are welcome to join this intimate early Sunday morning service incorporating light meditation, Scripture reading, and homily. Click here to join Fresh Start Click here to learn how to join Fresh Start from your phone. Location Online Time 8:30am - 9:00am Seekers Book Study Seekers Book Study The Seekers is a Sunday morning study group that meets from 9:00–10:30 AM in MLK 232 and online. Together, we explore spirituality through the writings and videos of progressive theologians. As Carl Jung observed, many people of faith eventually find that traditional images of God—like a distant deity “up there” in heaven—no longer reflect their […] Location 323 MLK & Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:30am Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study is a space where people can learn something new about the Bible and discuss the ways this ancient text continues to echo in our world and lives today. This is a space to open our minds to new ideas and ways of seeing the Bible, our world, and ourselves. The group is […] Location 316 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew DATES Sundays, October 6, 2024 - June 8, 2025 TIME 9:30AM - 11:00AM LOCATION Room: MLK 314 and Zoom Register Here Zoom Link For more information, education@trcnyc.org Location 314 MLK Time 9:30am - 11:00am Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship Whoever you are: You are safe here. You are loved here. You are invited into full participation in our life together. We welcome, affirm, and celebrate all God’s children, LGBTQIA+. Worship of God is at the center of our life at The Riverside Church and our services reflect the diversity of who we are as […] Location Online Time 11:00am - 12:00pm 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 Coffee Hour Coffee Hour Location South Hall Lobby Time 12:30pm - 2:00pm Business & Professional Women’s Group Business & Professional Women’s Group Business & Women's Professional Group Meetings DATES: Monthly, 2nd Sundays, October 13 - June 8, 2025 TIME: 1:00PM - 3:00PM LOCATION: 10T Location 10T Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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 - 3:00pm African Fellowship Meeting African Fellowship Meeting Location 411 MLK Time 1:30pm - 2:30pm Intermediate Biblical Hebrew Intermediate Biblical Hebrew Intermediate Biblical Hebrew DATES Sundays, October 6, 2024 - June 8, 2025 TIME 1:30PM - 4:30PM LOCATION Room: MLK 314 and Zoom Register Here Zoom Link For more information, education@trcnyc.org Location 314 MLK Time 1:30pm - 4:30pm Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital The Riverside Church carillon, built in 1930, was a gift of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in memory of his mother. The worlds’ largest carillon by weight, the Riverside carillon contains 74 cast bronze bells. The Bourdon bell, weighing 40,000 pounds (ringing on the hour) is the largest tuned bell in the world. The bells swing […] Location N/A Time 3:00pm - 3:30pm 9 more	9 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] 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 Multifaith Monday Vigils: Moral Witness for Democracy Multifaith Monday Vigils: Moral Witness for Democracy Multifaith Mondays: Moral Witness for Democracy Weekly Vigils at Columbus Circle Mondays 5:30-6:00 pm (Gathering at the USS Marine statue on the SW corner of Central Park) Multifaith Monday Vigils serve as a sacred space for collective lament, prophetic resistance and moral clarity in a time of deep division and threat to democratic values If […] Location Columbus Circle Time 5:30pm - 6:00pm 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 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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 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	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. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] 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 Short Circles: “Heresy Hunters in the Ancient Church” with Rev. Jabe Short Circles: “Heresy Hunters in the Ancient Church” with Rev. Jabe Short Circles are two to three week classes, held on Zoom and led by Riverside clergy and ministerial staff. These classes will allow our Riverside community to connect around various topics and themes, deepening their faith and spirituality, and getting to know one another and the Riverside clergy team. Heresy Hunters in the Ancient Church […] Location Via Zoom Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm	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. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II DATES: Wednesdays, October 2, 2024 – June 11, 2025 TIMES: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM LOCATION: Register Here Zoom Link For more information, email education@trcnyc.org. Location Via Zoom Time 5:00pm - 6:30pm Dinner Church Dinner Church Dinner Church Gather, Share, and Grow at Dinner Church Join us for Dinner Church, where faith, fellowship, and a shared meal bring us together. Enjoy a warm, vegetarian dinner while connecting through prayer, Bible study, and meaningful conversation in a welcoming space. To help us plan, please RSVP to Rev. Jabe at jziino@trcnyc.org. Feel free […] Location 9T Library Time 6:30pm - 8:30pm	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. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] 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 Bible Study & Luncheon Tower League Bible Study & Luncheon Join the Riverside Church Tower League for their monthly bible study and luncheon Bible Study \| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM \| 10T Luncheon \| 12:00 - 2:00 PM \| Assembly Hall Please contact Rev. Tim Dalton for more information. For more information about the Riverside Church Tower League, click here. Location 10T & Assembly Hall Time 11:00am - 2:00pm Ranked Choice Voting Ranked Choice Voting Voting is your right and your power. With the introduction of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in New York City, the way we vote has changed. This system gives voters a stronger voice in choosing city leaders, but it can also be a bit confusing. Join us for an informational webinar on Ranked Choice Voting in […] Location Online Time 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am 2025 Spring Pop-Up Thrift Shop 2025 Spring Pop-Up Thrift Shop Give Back While You Shop. Empower Change Through Every Sale! Join us for The Riverside Church’s 2025 Spring Clothing Sale, a pop-up thrift shop event where every purchase helps provide critical support to our Social Services programs. From clothing to small household items, discover hidden gems while making a difference in our community! Sale Dates & […] Location South Hall Time 12:00pm - 5:00pm	14 2025 Spring Pop-Up Thrift Shop 2025 Spring Pop-Up Thrift Shop Give Back While You Shop. Empower Change Through Every Sale! Join us for The Riverside Church’s 2025 Spring Clothing Sale, a pop-up thrift shop event where every purchase helps provide critical support to our Social Services programs. From clothing to small household items, discover hidden gems while making a difference in our community! Sale Dates & […] Location South Hall Time 10:00am - 5:00pm
15 Fresh Start Fresh Start Sundays \| 8:30 am – 9:00 am \| Zoom All are welcome to join this intimate early Sunday morning service incorporating light meditation, Scripture reading, and homily. Click here to join Fresh Start Click here to learn how to join Fresh Start from your phone. Location Online Time 8:30am - 9:00am Seekers Book Study Seekers Book Study DESCRIPTION The Seekers is a study group focused on exploring spirituality through books and videos by progressive theologians. As Carl Jung observed, many religious people struggle with traditional images of God as they mature, finding the idea of a deity "up there" in heaven no longer resonates. This class offers fresh perspectives on the divine, […] Location 323 MLK Time 9:00am - 10:00am Seekers Book Study Seekers Book Study The Seekers is a Sunday morning study group that meets from 9:00–10:30 AM in MLK 232 and online. Together, we explore spirituality through the writings and videos of progressive theologians. As Carl Jung observed, many people of faith eventually find that traditional images of God—like a distant deity “up there” in heaven—no longer reflect their […] Location 323 MLK & Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:30am Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study is a space where people can learn something new about the Bible and discuss the ways this ancient text continues to echo in our world and lives today. This is a space to open our minds to new ideas and ways of seeing the Bible, our world, and ourselves. The group is […] Location 20T & Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship Whoever you are: You are safe here. You are loved here. You are invited into full participation in our life together. We welcome, affirm, and celebrate all God’s children, LGBTQIA+. Worship of God is at the center of our life at The Riverside Church and our services reflect the diversity of who we are as […] Location Online Time 11:00am - 12:00pm 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 B’s & P’s Bake Sale B’s & P’s Bake Sale Join us for a delightful bake sale hosted by the Business & Professional Women’s Group immediately following the worship service. Indulge in a variety of delicious treats including cakes, cookies, and more! Please note that we accept cash payments only. Don't miss out on this opportunity to satisfy your sweet tooth while supporting our community! Location South Hall Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Women of the Bible Women of the Bible Location 14T Conference Room Time 1:00pm - 2:00pm 2025 Spring Pop-Up Thrift Shop 2025 Spring Pop-Up Thrift Shop Give Back While You Shop. Empower Change Through Every Sale! Join us for The Riverside Church’s 2025 Spring Clothing Sale, a pop-up thrift shop event where every purchase helps provide critical support to our Social Services programs. From clothing to small household items, discover hidden gems while making a difference in our community! Sale Dates & […] Location South Hall Time 1:00pm - 5:00pm Adjourned Congregational Meeting Adjourned Congregational Meeting Riverside Members are invited to attend an Adjourned Congregational Meeting on Sunday, June 15th at 1:00 PM in Assembly Hall and online. At this meeting, you will have the opportunity to listen to the report and discuss the recommendations from the Weekday School committee, a topic brought forth by members of the Congregation. This meeting […] Location Assembly Hall & Online Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Men’s Ministry Meeting Men’s Ministry Meeting Faith and fellowship building and educational programs that help build the church and a more just society. Open to all genders. Third Sundays 1:30 PM. Contact mensclass.trc@gmail.com Location Multipurpose Room Time 1:30pm - 2:30pm Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital The Riverside Church carillon, built in 1930, was a gift of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in memory of his mother. The worlds’ largest carillon by weight, the Riverside carillon contains 74 cast bronze bells. The Bourdon bell, weighing 40,000 pounds (ringing on the hour) is the largest tuned bell in the world. The bells swing […] Location N/A Time 3:00pm - 3:30pm 9 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. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am 2025 Spring Pop-Up Thrift Shop 2025 Spring Pop-Up Thrift Shop Give Back While You Shop. Empower Change Through Every Sale! Join us for The Riverside Church’s 2025 Spring Clothing Sale, a pop-up thrift shop event where every purchase helps provide critical support to our Social Services programs. From clothing to small household items, discover hidden gems while making a difference in our community! Sale Dates & […] Location South Hall Time 10:00am - 5:00pm Executive Committee Meeting Executive Committee Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Conference Call Time 5:30pm - 6:30pm Multifaith Monday Vigils: Moral Witness for Democracy Multifaith Monday Vigils: Moral Witness for Democracy Multifaith Mondays: Moral Witness for Democracy Weekly Vigils at Columbus Circle Mondays 5:30-6:00 pm (Gathering at the USS Marine statue on the SW corner of Central Park) Multifaith Monday Vigils serve as a sacred space for collective lament, prophetic resistance and moral clarity in a time of deep division and threat to democratic values If […] Location Columbus Circle Time 5:30pm - 6:00pm 1 more	17 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am 2025 Spring Pop-Up Thrift Shop 2025 Spring Pop-Up Thrift Shop Give Back While You Shop. Empower Change Through Every Sale! Join us for The Riverside Church’s 2025 Spring Clothing Sale, a pop-up thrift shop event where every purchase helps provide critical support to our Social Services programs. From clothing to small household items, discover hidden gems while making a difference in our community! Sale Dates & […] Location South Hall Time 9:00am - 1:00pm Embodied Prayer Embodied Prayer Join us for an inclusive dance and movement prayer experience inspired by the principles of sacred dancer Carla De Sola. Each session is led by a different leader, bringing their unique mastery of dance and personal spirituality. Together, we connect through prayer, warm-ups, dance, and reflection in a welcoming environment open to all. Sessions take […] Location MLK 411 Time 6:00pm - 7:30pm Building Committee Meeting Building Committee Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Via Zoom Time 7:00pm - 8:30pm Short Circles: “Heresy Hunters in the Ancient Church” with Rev. Jabe Short Circles: “Heresy Hunters in the Ancient Church” with Rev. Jabe Short Circles are two to three week classes, held on Zoom and led by Riverside clergy and ministerial staff. These classes will allow our Riverside community to connect around various topics and themes, deepening their faith and spirituality, and getting to know one another and the Riverside clergy team. Heresy Hunters in the Ancient Church […] Location Via Zoom Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm 2 more	18 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	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. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	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. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Riverside Yankees Night Riverside Yankees Night Take Me Out to the Ball Game!Show your team spirit and join Riverside Church for a night of baseball! On Friday, June 20 at 7:05 PM, we’re heading to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to watch the New York Yankees take on the Baltimore Orioles. Tickets are limited, so be sure to register soon! We’re […] Location Yankee Stadium in the Bronx Time 7:00pm - 10:00pm	21
22 Fresh Start Fresh Start Sundays \| 8:30 am – 9:00 am \| Zoom All are welcome to join this intimate early Sunday morning service incorporating light meditation, Scripture reading, and homily. Click here to join Fresh Start Click here to learn how to join Fresh Start from your phone. Location Online Time 8:30am - 9:00am Seekers Book Study Seekers Book Study The Seekers is a Sunday morning study group that meets from 9:00–10:30 AM in MLK 232 and online. Together, we explore spirituality through the writings and videos of progressive theologians. As Carl Jung observed, many people of faith eventually find that traditional images of God—like a distant deity “up there” in heaven—no longer reflect their […] Location 323 MLK & Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:30am Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study is a space where people can learn something new about the Bible and discuss the ways this ancient text continues to echo in our world and lives today. This is a space to open our minds to new ideas and ways of seeing the Bible, our world, and ourselves. The group is […] Location 316 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Ecclesia Ministry Ecclesia Ministry Often called "the church without walls,” Ecclesia is a radically open and affirming fellowship who desire is to be in an open community with the poor and marginalized of our society. We share in worship and lunch every month. All welcome to visit and join us. Click here to learn more about Ecclesia Ministry. Location Assembly Hall Kitchen Time 10:00am - 11:00am Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship Whoever you are: You are safe here. You are loved here. You are invited into full participation in our life together. We welcome, affirm, and celebrate all God’s children, LGBTQIA+. Worship of God is at the center of our life at The Riverside Church and our services reflect the diversity of who we are as […] Location Online Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Virtual Coffee Hour Virtual Coffee Hour Join us Sunday after worship for a virtual coffee hour where we will connect with one another and have a sermon talkback with Sunday’s preacher and other Riverside clergy. (Bring your own coffee!) Click the link below to join on Zoom. Join Virtual Coffee Hour Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small […] Location Online Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm 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 Coffee Hour Coffee Hour Location South Hall Lobby Time 12:30pm - 2:00pm Bs & Ps- A Jazzy Spring with Marjorie Eliot Bs & Ps- A Jazzy Spring with Marjorie Eliot Jazz concert with Marjorie and group. The concert will include both old and new jazz favorites. It will provide the congregation (of all backgrounds) with an appreciation and enjoyment of a truly American form of music. It will provide an afternoon of fellowship, enjoyment, and nostalgia.. The attendees will be able to enjoy a performance […] Location 9T Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Courageous Community Debate Conversations: Think. Speak. Transform. Courageous Community Debate Conversations: Think. Speak. Transform. Join us on Sunday, June 22 from 1-3pm in MLK 411 for a community-centered debate event where people of all ages come together for meaningful conversations about today’s most important social and political issues. Through core debate techniques, participants will explore different perspectives, practice respectful dialogue, and build critical thinking skills. Conversations will be guided […] Location 411 MLK Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Social Services Committee Meeting Social Services 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 5T Conference Room Time 1:15pm - 2:15pm Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital The Riverside Church carillon, built in 1930, was a gift of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in memory of his mother. The worlds’ largest carillon by weight, the Riverside carillon contains 74 cast bronze bells. The Bourdon bell, weighing 40,000 pounds (ringing on the hour) is the largest tuned bell in the world. The bells swing […] Location N/A Time 3:00pm - 3:30pm 9 more	23 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Multifaith Monday Vigils: Moral Witness for Democracy Multifaith Monday Vigils: Moral Witness for Democracy Multifaith Mondays: Moral Witness for Democracy Weekly Vigils at Columbus Circle Mondays 5:30-6:00 pm (Gathering at the USS Marine statue on the SW corner of Central Park) Multifaith Monday Vigils serve as a sacred space for collective lament, prophetic resistance and moral clarity in a time of deep division and threat to democratic values If […] Location Columbus Circle Time 5:30pm - 6:00pm Church Council Meeting Church Council Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location 20T & Online Time 6:30pm - 8:30pm	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. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	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. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Dinner Church Dinner Church Dinner Church Gather, Share, and Grow at Dinner Church Join us for Dinner Church, where faith, fellowship, and a shared meal bring us together. Enjoy a warm, vegetarian dinner while connecting through prayer, Bible study, and meaningful conversation in a welcoming space. To help us plan, please RSVP to Rev. Jabe at jziino@trcnyc.org. Feel free […] Location 9T Library Time 6:30pm - 7:30pm	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. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	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. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	28 Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed Location Multipurpose Room Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm
29 Pride Breakfast Pride Breakfast Celebrate PRIDE SUNDAY at The Riverside Church — Sunday, June 29 Start your day at 8:00 AM with the Maranatha Annual Pride Breakfast in Room 9T. Enjoy delicious food, lively music, and meaningful connection as we honor the recipients of this year’s Pride Scholar Awards. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online or in […] Location 9T Time 8:00am - 10:45am Fresh Start Fresh Start Sundays \| 8:30 am – 9:00 am \| Zoom All are welcome to join this intimate early Sunday morning service incorporating light meditation, Scripture reading, and homily. Click here to join Fresh Start Click here to learn how to join Fresh Start from your phone. Location Online Time 8:30am - 9:00am Seekers Book Study Seekers Book Study The Seekers is a Sunday morning study group that meets from 9:00–10:30 AM in MLK 232 and online. Together, we explore spirituality through the writings and videos of progressive theologians. As Carl Jung observed, many people of faith eventually find that traditional images of God—like a distant deity “up there” in heaven—no longer reflect their […] Location 323 MLK & Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:30am Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study is a space where people can learn something new about the Bible and discuss the ways this ancient text continues to echo in our world and lives today. This is a space to open our minds to new ideas and ways of seeing the Bible, our world, and ourselves. The group is […] Location 316 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship Whoever you are: You are safe here. You are loved here. You are invited into full participation in our life together. We welcome, affirm, and celebrate all God’s children, LGBTQIA+. Worship of God is at the center of our life at The Riverside Church and our services reflect the diversity of who we are as […] Location Online Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Virtual Coffee Hour Virtual Coffee Hour Join us Sunday after worship for a virtual coffee hour where we will connect with one another and have a sermon talkback with Sunday’s preacher and other Riverside clergy. (Bring your own coffee!) Click the link below to join on Zoom. Join Virtual Coffee Hour Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small […] Location Online Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm 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 Coffee Hour Coffee Hour Location South Hall Lobby Time 12:30pm - 2:00pm 2025 Pride March 2025 Pride March Register Now for The Riverside Church’s 2025 Pride March Join The Riverside Church as we proudly take part in the 2025 New York City Pride Parade, celebrating love, justice, and the full inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community. Sign up to walk with the Riverside float and stand alongside a community committed to joy, solidarity, and […] Location March route begins at 25th street and 5th Ave Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital The Riverside Church carillon, built in 1930, was a gift of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in memory of his mother. The worlds’ largest carillon by weight, the Riverside carillon contains 74 cast bronze bells. The Bourdon bell, weighing 40,000 pounds (ringing on the hour) is the largest tuned bell in the world. The bells swing […] Location N/A Time 3:00pm - 3:30pm Ordination Celebration: Min. Derrick T. Jordan Ordination Celebration: Min. Derrick T. Jordan Riverside Church Family, you are warmly invited to celebrate the ordination of Min. Derrick T. Jordan to the Gospel Ministry on Sunday, June 29, at 3:00 p.m in the Nave. A reception will follow at 5:00 pm in 9T. You must RSVP for the reception by clicking the button below. RSVP for the Reception […] Location Nave Time 3:00pm - 6:00pm 8 more	30 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am

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