Riverside Church Events Archive - Riverside Church

January 2023

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1 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 Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship Our traditional Sunday service follows the lectionary and liturgical calendar and is centered around Scripture, preaching, music, and prayer. Join us at 11:00 am ET, online or in person. Prelude begins at 10:45 am ET. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. You can join us for worship on Youtube or by […] Location Online Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Virtual Coffee Hour Virtual Coffee Hour Join us Sunday after worship for a virtual coffee hour where we will connect with one another and 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 Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital Featuring Charles Semowich, Carillonneur The Riverside Church carillon, built in 1930, was a gift of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in memory of his mother. The worlds’ largest carillon by weight, the Riverside carillon contains 74 cast bronze bells. The Bourdon bell, weighing 40,000 pounds (ringing on the hour) is the largest tuned bell in the world. […] Location N/A Time 3:00pm - 3:30pm 2 more	2 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 am ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	3 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 am ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	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 Beginner Biblical Hebrew II Beginner Biblical Hebrew II The course is designed to assist students in acquiring the basic principles of Hebrew grammar, to give participants a practical knowledge of how biblical Hebrew words, especially verbs, are formed so that they can be analyzed and translated to help people understand the richness of the Old Testament in its original language. Location Via Zoom Time 5:00pm - 5:00pm Grace Notes Grace Notes Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 pm ET for Grace Notes, a midweek online gathering for inspiration, renewal, introspection, and reflection. Click here for the link to join Location Zoom Time 7:00pm - 7:30pm	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 Tower League Tower League For the 2022-2023 season, we are gathering for monthly in-person luncheons in the South Hall at noon. On the other Thursdays of the month, we are meeting over Zoom from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Please contact Rev. Lynn Casteel Harper, Minister of Older Adults, for more information via email or by calling 212.870.6753. Location N/A Time 2:00pm - 3:00pm Personnel & Salary Committee Meeting Personnel & Salary Committee Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Online Time 6:00pm - 7:30pm	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 Children and Youth Movie Night: Avatar: The Way of Water Children and Youth Movie Night: Avatar: The Way of Water Jan 6: Regal Union Square. Parents are responsible for dropping off children and youth. If your child (5th grade and younger) will be in attendance please consider signing up as a chaperone. Location N/A Time 7:00pm - 7:00pm	7
8 Fresh Start Fresh Start Formerly known as Morning Light, all are welcome to join this intimate early Sunday morning service incorporating light meditation, Scripture reading, and homily. Click here for the link to join Location Via Zoom Time 8:30am - 9:00am Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Lent Series – Sundays I 9:30 am – 10:30 am Location 330 MLK Time 9:30am - 10:30am Beginner Biblical Hebrew I Beginner Biblical Hebrew I Always wanted to learn Biblical Hebrew? There's never been a better time to immerse yourself in a Biblical Hebrew class. The program is suitable for absolute beginners who want to learn the Biblical Hebrew language (the spoken and written language for most of the Old Testament). In this course, you will master Location N/A Time 9:30am - 11:00am Church Nursery Open Church Nursery Open Riverside Church Nursery: Babies and toddlers are not too young to start learning about God’s love for them. The nursery is open every Sunday from 10:30-12:30 during worship staffed by trained nursery workers. For location please see an usher or security guard. Location N/A Time 10:30am - 12:30pm Limitless – Children & Youth Service Limitless – Children & Youth Service Limitless is a worship service that serves our children and youth, from 1st through 12th grades. The service includes activities, storytelling, liturgy, and music. We are looking for someone who knows how to lead singing in a joyful, engaging way that appeals to children and youth. The songs we sing are distinctive because they are […] Location 9T Time 10:30am - 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. Join us at 11:00 am ET, online or in person. Prelude begins at 10:45 am ET. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. You can join us for worship on Youtube or by […] Location Online Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Virtual Coffee Hour Virtual Coffee Hour Join us Sunday after worship for a virtual coffee hour where we will connect with one another and 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 Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. For more information, please email Jeremiah Drake. Location Multipurpose Room Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm Intermediate Biblical Hebrew Intermediate Biblical Hebrew During the course, students will focus on reading biblical texts and using lexicons and grammar tools to understand and translate the Biblical Hebrew verbal tense system. The Hebrew grammatical topics are studied within the framework of selected texts such as Deuteronomy, Exodus, and Leviticus and the students read scriptures in the original Hebrew language. The texts used are all taken from the Bible without modifications. Location N/A Time 1:00pm - 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 N/A Time 3:00pm - 3:30pm 7 more	9 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 am ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Mission & Social Justice Commission Meeting Mission & Social Justice Commission Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Via Zoom Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm Membership & Parish Life Commission Meeting Membership & Parish Life Commission Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Online Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm Worship Commission Meeting Worship Commission Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Online Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm Education Commission Meeting Education Commission Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Online Time 7:00pm - 8:30pm 2 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. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Nominating Committee Meeting Nominating Committee Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Online Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm	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 Beginner Biblical Hebrew II Beginner Biblical Hebrew II The course is designed to assist students in acquiring the basic principles of Hebrew grammar, to give participants a practical knowledge of how biblical Hebrew words, especially verbs, are formed so that they can be analyzed and translated to help people understand the richness of the Old Testament in its original language. Location Via Zoom Time 5:00pm - 5:00pm Grace Notes Grace Notes Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 pm ET for Grace Notes, a midweek online gathering for inspiration, renewal, introspection, and reflection. Click here for the link to join Location Zoom Time 7:00pm - 7:30pm	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 Tower League Tower League Join us for an in-person luncheon at noon-2 p.m. in Assembly Hall! For the 2022-2023 season, we are gathering for monthly in-person luncheons in the South Hall at noon. On the other Thursdays of the month, we are meeting over Zoom from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Please contact Rev. Lynn Casteel Harper, Minister of Older Adults, for more […] Location Assembly Hall Time 12:30pm - 2:00pm Writing Social Media & Justice Writing Social Media & Justice Riverside Writing Group will kick off our 5th writing justice series on "Writing Social Media & Justice," calling out the dangers of Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, & Instagram in our first session on Thursday, January 12, 2023, from 6:30pm-7:30pm via Zoom. COME WRITE Justice with us, sharing our views on how social media can too easily spread misinformation that impedes, disrupts, or even silences justice. Location Via Zoom Time 6:30pm - 7:30pm	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 Siblings Night Out: Girls and Nonbinary Youth Siblings Night Out: Girls and Nonbinary Youth Jan 13: Join us for an intimate night out in New York City--- community building, connection, and laughs. Let's build connections with each other, a space to be free and affirmed with others. Location N/A Time 6:00pm - 9:00pm	14 Riverside BookClub Riverside BookClub Jan 14: Riverside Book Club will discuss Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African Americans, 1619-2019 By Ibraham X. Kendi Location Zoom Time 11:00am - 12:00pm
15 Fresh Start Fresh Start Formerly known as Morning Light, all are welcome to join this intimate early Sunday morning service incorporating light meditation, Scripture reading, and homily. Click here for the link to join Location Via Zoom Time 8:30am - 9:00am Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Lent Series – Sundays I 9:30 am – 10:30 am Location 330 MLK Time 9:30am - 10:30am Beginner Biblical Hebrew I Beginner Biblical Hebrew I Always wanted to learn Biblical Hebrew? There's never been a better time to immerse yourself in a Biblical Hebrew class. The program is suitable for absolute beginners who want to learn the Biblical Hebrew language (the spoken and written language for most of the Old Testament). In this course, you will master Location N/A Time 9:30am - 11:00am Church Nursery Open Church Nursery Open Riverside Church Nursery: Babies and toddlers are not too young to start learning about God’s love for them. The nursery is open every Sunday from 10:30-12:30 during worship staffed by trained nursery workers. For location please see an usher or security guard. Location N/A Time 10:30am - 12:30pm Limitless – Children & Youth Service Limitless – Children & Youth Service Limitless is a worship service that serves our children and youth, from 1st through 12th grades. The service includes activities, storytelling, liturgy, and music. We are looking for someone who knows how to lead singing in a joyful, engaging way that appeals to children and youth. The songs we sing are distinctive because they are […] Location 9T Time 10:30am - 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. Join us at 11:00 am ET, online or in person. Prelude begins at 10:45 am ET. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. If you know someone who does not have access to […] 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!) 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 Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. For more information, please email Jeremiah Drake. Location Multipurpose Room Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm Intermediate Biblical Hebrew Intermediate Biblical Hebrew During the course, students will focus on reading biblical texts and using lexicons and grammar tools to understand and translate the Biblical Hebrew verbal tense system. The Hebrew grammatical topics are studied within the framework of selected texts such as Deuteronomy, Exodus, and Leviticus and the students read scriptures in the original Hebrew language. The texts used are all taken from the Bible without modifications. Location N/A Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm Teach-In, Act Out! A Forum on Faith and Freedom Teach-In, Act Out! A Forum on Faith and Freedom Jan 15: After worship on MLK Sunday, join us to learn how we can turn our faith into action. Location South Hall & Online Time 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital Featuring Charles Semowich, Carillonneur The Riverside Church carillon, built in 1930, was a gift of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in memory of his mother. The worlds’ largest carillon by weight, the Riverside carillon contains 74 cast bronze bells. The Bourdon bell, weighing 40,000 pounds (ringing on the hour) is the largest tuned bell in the world. […] Location N/A Time 3:00pm - 3:30pm 9 more	16 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 am ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am 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	17 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 am ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am #CleanSlateNY Advocacy Day #CleanSlateNY Advocacy Day Jan 17: Riverside is partnering with Children's Defense Fund for #CleanSlateNY Advocacy Day! Now is the time to end perpetual punishment for 2.3 million New Yorkers who are shackled by their convictions and face barriers to jobs, housing and education. #CleanSlateNY must pass this session. Location N/A Time 11:00am - 11:00am Building Committee Meeting Building Committee Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location 20T Time 6:00pm - 7:30pm Ordination Committee Meeting Ordination Committee Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Online Time 6:45pm - 8:00pm 1 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 Beginner Biblical Hebrew II Beginner Biblical Hebrew II The course is designed to assist students in acquiring the basic principles of Hebrew grammar, to give participants a practical knowledge of how biblical Hebrew words, especially verbs, are formed so that they can be analyzed and translated to help people understand the richness of the Old Testament in its original language. Location Via Zoom Time 5:00pm - 5:00pm Space for Grace Space for Grace Join us for Space for Grace, a monthly in person and online gathering featuring Gospel music, prayer, preaching, communion, and more. Location 9T Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm	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 Tower League Tower League For the 2022-2023 season, we are gathering for monthly in-person luncheons in the South Hall at noon. On the other Thursdays of the month, we are meeting over Zoom from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Please contact Rev. Lynn Casteel Harper, Minister of Older Adults, for more information via email or by calling 212.870.6753. Location N/A Time 2:00pm - 3:00pm Stewardship Committee Meeting Stewardship Committee Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Online Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm Budget & Planning Committee Meeting Budget & Planning Committee Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Online Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm Writing Social Media & Justice Writing Social Media & Justice Riverside Writing Group will kick off our 5th writing justice series on "Writing Social Media & Justice," calling out the dangers of Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, & Instagram in our first session on Thursday, January 12, 2023, from 6:30pm-7:30pm via Zoom. COME WRITE Justice with us, sharing our views on how social media can too easily spread misinformation that impedes, disrupts, or even silences justice. Location Via Zoom Time 6:30pm - 7:30pm 2 more	20 Jesus in the Flesh: 2023 Spiritual Retreat Jesus in the Flesh: 2023 Spiritual Retreat Jan 20-22: Join us on the annual Riverside Spiritual Retreat at Mariandale Retreat Center in Ossining, NY. Location Mariandale Retreat Center in Ossining, NY Time 12:00am - 11:59pm 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	21 Jesus in the Flesh: 2023 Spiritual Retreat Jesus in the Flesh: 2023 Spiritual Retreat Jan 20-22: Join us on the annual Riverside Spiritual Retreat at Mariandale Retreat Center in Ossining, NY. Location Mariandale Retreat Center in Ossining, NY Time 12:00am - 11:59pm
22 Jesus in the Flesh: 2023 Spiritual Retreat Jesus in the Flesh: 2023 Spiritual Retreat Jan 20-22: Join us on the annual Riverside Spiritual Retreat at Mariandale Retreat Center in Ossining, NY. Location Mariandale Retreat Center in Ossining, NY 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 Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Lent Series – Sundays I 9:30 am – 10:30 am Location 330 MLK Time 9:30am - 10:30am Beginner Biblical Hebrew I Beginner Biblical Hebrew I Always wanted to learn Biblical Hebrew? There's never been a better time to immerse yourself in a Biblical Hebrew class. The program is suitable for absolute beginners who want to learn the Biblical Hebrew language (the spoken and written language for most of the Old Testament). In this course, you will master Location N/A Time 9:30am - 11:00am Church Nursery Open Church Nursery Open Riverside Church Nursery: Babies and toddlers are not too young to start learning about God’s love for them. The nursery is open every Sunday from 10:30-12:30 during worship staffed by trained nursery workers. For location please see an usher or security guard. Location N/A Time 10:30am - 12:30pm Limitless – Children & Youth Service Limitless – Children & Youth Service Limitless is a worship service that serves our children and youth, from 1st through 12th grades. The service includes activities, storytelling, liturgy, and music. We are looking for someone who knows how to lead singing in a joyful, engaging way that appeals to children and youth. The songs we sing are distinctive because they are […] Location 9T Time 10:30am - 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. Join us at 11:00 am ET, online or in person. Prelude begins at 10:45 am ET. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. You can join us for worship on Youtube or by […] Location Online Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Virtual Coffee Hour Virtual Coffee Hour Join us Sunday after worship for a virtual coffee hour where we will connect with one another and 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 Adults Monthly Fellowship Brunch Young Adults Monthly Fellowship Brunch Join the young adults ministry for our monthly fellowship brunch at the church after worship. Brunches are free and open to all young adults and friends! Bring a friend and join in good food, conversation and fellowship! Location 9T Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. For more information, please email Jeremiah Drake. Location Multipurpose Room Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm Riverside Poetry Group Riverside Poetry Group The Riverside Church Poetry Group was founded in the late 1970's by Dr. Leo Thorne, Marjorie and Joel Horton as the John Donne/George Herbert Religious Poetry Society of The Riverside Church. Over time as the types of poetry shared and discussed became more inclusive of subjects, forms and the poetry of cultures worldwide, the group became the "The Riverside Church Poetry Group." Typically, the sessions are guided by themes; however, programs of individual favorites have been scheduled simply for enjoyment and/or discussion. Invited poets have engaged the group in sessions of writing and sharing of inspired outcomes. When time allowed, the group engaged in both discussion of themed offerings as well as writing from prompts. Attendance has ranged from 9 to 16 and sessions have been examples of wonderful fellowship with members providing Location N/A Time 1:00pm - 2:30pm Intermediate Biblical Hebrew Intermediate Biblical Hebrew During the course, students will focus on reading biblical texts and using lexicons and grammar tools to understand and translate the Biblical Hebrew verbal tense system. The Hebrew grammatical topics are studied within the framework of selected texts such as Deuteronomy, Exodus, and Leviticus and the students read scriptures in the original Hebrew language. The texts used are all taken from the Bible without modifications. Location N/A Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm Christ Chapel Chamber Series: Chinese New Year Christ Chapel Chamber Series: Chinese New Year Jan 22: Join acclaimed Singaporean musician and composer Phoon Yu and friends, as they celebrate the Lunar New Year with songs and pieces celebrating the influence of Eastern culture in the West. Location Christ Chapel Time 2:00pm - 2:00pm Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital Featuring Charles Semowich, Carillonneur The Riverside Church carillon, built in 1930, was a gift of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in memory of his mother. The worlds’ largest carillon by weight, the Riverside carillon contains 74 cast bronze bells. The Bourdon bell, weighing 40,000 pounds (ringing on the hour) is the largest tuned bell in the world. […] Location N/A Time 3:00pm - 3:30pm 11 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. 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	24 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 am ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	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 Beginner Biblical Hebrew II Beginner Biblical Hebrew II The course is designed to assist students in acquiring the basic principles of Hebrew grammar, to give participants a practical knowledge of how biblical Hebrew words, especially verbs, are formed so that they can be analyzed and translated to help people understand the richness of the Old Testament in its original language. Location Via Zoom Time 5:00pm - 5:00pm Grace Notes Grace Notes Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 pm ET for Grace Notes, a midweek online gathering for inspiration, renewal, introspection, and reflection. Click here for the link to join Location Zoom Time 7:00pm - 7:30pm	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 Tower League Tower League For the 2022-2023 season, we are gathering for monthly in-person luncheons in the South Hall at noon. On the other Thursdays of the month, we are meeting over Zoom from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Please contact Rev. Lynn Casteel Harper, Minister of Older Adults, for more information via email or by calling 212.870.6753. Location N/A Time 2:00pm - 3:00pm Writing Social Media & Justice Writing Social Media & Justice Riverside Writing Group will kick off our 5th writing justice series on "Writing Social Media & Justice," calling out the dangers of Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, & Instagram in our first session on Thursday, January 12, 2023, from 6:30pm-7:30pm via Zoom. COME WRITE Justice with us, sharing our views on how social media can too easily spread misinformation that impedes, disrupts, or even silences justice. Location Via Zoom Time 6:30pm - 7:30pm	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	28
29 Fresh Start Fresh Start Formerly known as Morning Light, all are welcome to join this intimate early Sunday morning service incorporating light meditation, Scripture reading, and homily. Click here for the link to join Location Via Zoom Time 8:30am - 9:00am Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Open Bible Study Lent Series – Sundays I 9:30 am – 10:30 am Location 330 MLK Time 9:30am - 10:30am Beginner Biblical Hebrew I Beginner Biblical Hebrew I Always wanted to learn Biblical Hebrew? There's never been a better time to immerse yourself in a Biblical Hebrew class. The program is suitable for absolute beginners who want to learn the Biblical Hebrew language (the spoken and written language for most of the Old Testament). In this course, you will master Location N/A Time 9:30am - 11:00am Church Nursery Open Church Nursery Open Riverside Church Nursery: Babies and toddlers are not too young to start learning about God’s love for them. The nursery is open every Sunday from 10:30-12:30 during worship staffed by trained nursery workers. For location please see an usher or security guard. Location N/A Time 10:30am - 12:30pm Limitless – Children & Youth Service Limitless – Children & Youth Service Limitless is a worship service that serves our children and youth, from 1st through 12th grades. The service includes activities, storytelling, liturgy, and music. We are looking for someone who knows how to lead singing in a joyful, engaging way that appeals to children and youth. The songs we sing are distinctive because they are […] Location 9T Time 10:30am - 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. Join us at 11:00 am ET, online or in person. Prelude begins at 10:45 am ET. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. You can join us for worship on Youtube or by […] Location Online Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Virtual Coffee Hour Virtual Coffee Hour Join us Sunday after worship for a virtual coffee hour where we will connect with one another and 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 Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This ministry uses theatre as a means of empowering participants to become actors in movements for social and political change. Originating in Brazil, this technique teaches participants about their power and agency within institutions and systems. For more information, please email Jeremiah Drake. Location Multipurpose Room Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm Intermediate Biblical Hebrew Intermediate Biblical Hebrew During the course, students will focus on reading biblical texts and using lexicons and grammar tools to understand and translate the Biblical Hebrew verbal tense system. The Hebrew grammatical topics are studied within the framework of selected texts such as Deuteronomy, Exodus, and Leviticus and the students read scriptures in the original Hebrew language. The texts used are all taken from the Bible without modifications. Location N/A Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Afternoon Game Day Youth Afternoon Game Day Jan 29: Join us for a time for the youth to get together and play games while in community. 7th - 12th grade Location Youth Room Time 1:30pm - 1:30pm Riverside Choir Benefit Cabaret Riverside Choir Benefit Cabaret Jan 29: Join us for this benefit cabaret, featuring Christopher Judd, Master of Ceremonies. Location N/A Time 2:00pm - 2:00pm Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital Featuring Charles Semowich, Carillonneur The Riverside Church carillon, built in 1930, was a gift of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in memory of his mother. The worlds’ largest carillon by weight, the Riverside carillon contains 74 cast bronze bells. The Bourdon bell, weighing 40,000 pounds (ringing on the hour) is the largest tuned bell in the world. […] Location N/A Time 3:00pm - 3:30pm 9 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. Bruce Lamb for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	31 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 am ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email 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

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