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				1 Short Circles: “The Spiritual Practice of Remembrance” with Rev. Dr. Leah Fowler Short Circles: “The Spiritual Practice of Remembrance” with Rev. Dr. Leah Fowler "The Spiritual Practice of Remembrance” with Rev. Dr. Leah Fowler October 1, 8, 15 \| 7:00 - 8:00 pm ET \| Zoom October begins with World Communion Sunday, and folds into All Saints Day, which is the first Sunday in November. Communion invites us to remember Jesus by re-membering him, bringing his presence into the […] Location Online Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm	2 Word @ Night Word @ Night Word @ Night will be this Friday, October 2. Come for a dinner and a little friendly competition with Bible Trivia-- and prizes!!-- led by Rev. Charlene Wingate. 6:30-8:00 pm in 10T. Word @ Night is a Christian Education opportunity to build community while engaging with the Bible in a mildly competitive manner. Designed for […] Location 10T Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm	3
4 Discovering the Bible Discovering the Bible Discover the Bible is a 30-session course designed to help you understand the Bible—how it is organized, how it was written, and the historical context behind each book. Throughout the course, you’ll explore key stories and people in the Bible while developing critical skills to: • Ask meaningful questions of the text • Compare one […] Location 320 MLK & Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:30am The Seekers Book Study The Seekers Book Study The Seekers is a study group exploring ways to understand the divine through books and videos by progressive theologians. Carl Jung noted that as religious people move beyond childhood, they may struggle with the image of God “up there” in heaven. This class explores different ways of understanding the divine that may resonate more deeply […] Location 323 MLK & Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:30am Youth Confirmation Class and Experience Youth Confirmation Class and Experience Calling all 8th–12th graders to join Riverside’s Confirmation Class and Experience. Through connection, creativity, and contemplation, confirmands will explore faith, spirituality, worship, service, and social justice while building community with peers, youth advisors, and mentors. Location 8T Time 9:30am - 10:30am Biblical Hebrew – Beginners Biblical Hebrew – Beginners Learn to Read and Write Biblical Hebrew Click Here to Learn More Discover the beauty, history, and depth of the Hebrew Bible through engaging courses for every level of learner. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to explore advanced texts, our classes provide the tools to read, write, and understand Biblical Hebrew in a supportive […] Location 314 MLK Time 9:30am - 10:45am Safe Sanctuary Training (Cancelled) Safe Sanctuary Training (Cancelled) This training will teach appropriate interactions and boundaries with minors, and help to create a roster of adults who can add to the trusted care of Riverside's children and youth. Our Education Team will reach out to you as needed with an invitation to apply for the screening that is required of our volunteers. Please […] Location N/A Time 9:30am - 10:30am ParentConnect ParentConnect Stay tuned for more information. Location 321 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Nursery Nursery Stay tuned for more information. Location Childcare Room off Cloister Lobby Time 10:00am - 1:00pm Rising Voices and Youth Choir Rising Voices and Youth Choir Stay tuned for more information. Location Chapel of the Cross Time 10:00am - 11:00am Biblical Hebrew – Advanced Biblical Hebrew – Advanced Learn to Read and Write Biblical Hebrew Click Here to Learn More Discover the beauty, history, and depth of the Hebrew Bible through engaging courses for every level of learner. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to explore advanced texts, our classes provide the tools to read, write, and understand Biblical Hebrew in a supportive […] Location 314 MLK Time 1:30pm - 4:00pm 6 more	5	6 Church School Teachers Meeting Church School Teachers Meeting Stay tuned for more information. Location Online Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm	7 Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group Stay tuned for more information. Location 321 MLK Time 10:30am - 12:00pm Biblical Hebrew – Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew – Advanced Beginners Stay tuned for more information. Location Online Time 5:00pm - 6:30pm	8 Short Circles: “The Spiritual Practice of Remembrance” with Rev. Dr. Leah Fowler Short Circles: “The Spiritual Practice of Remembrance” with Rev. Dr. Leah Fowler "The Spiritual Practice of Remembrance” with Rev. Dr. Leah Fowler October 1, 8, 15 \| 7:00 - 8:00 pm ET \| Zoom October begins with World Communion Sunday, and folds into All Saints Day, which is the first Sunday in November. Communion invites us to remember Jesus by re-membering him, bringing his presence into the […] Location Online Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm	9	10
11 Discovering the Bible Discovering the Bible Discover the Bible is a 30-session course designed to help you understand the Bible—how it is organized, how it was written, and the historical context behind each book. Throughout the course, you’ll explore key stories and people in the Bible while developing critical skills to: • Ask meaningful questions of the text • Compare one […] Location 320 MLK & Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:30am The Seekers Book Study The Seekers Book Study The Seekers is a study group exploring ways to understand the divine through books and videos by progressive theologians. Carl Jung noted that as religious people move beyond childhood, they may struggle with the image of God “up there” in heaven. This class explores different ways of understanding the divine that may resonate more deeply […] Location 323 MLK & Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:30am Biblical Hebrew – Beginners Biblical Hebrew – Beginners Learn to Read and Write Biblical Hebrew Click Here to Learn More Discover the beauty, history, and depth of the Hebrew Bible through engaging courses for every level of learner. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to explore advanced texts, our classes provide the tools to read, write, and understand Biblical Hebrew in a supportive […] Location 314 MLK Time 9:30am - 10:45am Youth Confirmation Class and Experience Youth Confirmation Class and Experience Calling all 8th–12th graders to join Riverside’s Confirmation Class and Experience. Through connection, creativity, and contemplation, confirmands will explore faith, spirituality, worship, service, and social justice while building community with peers, youth advisors, and mentors. Location 8T Time 9:30am - 10:30am Nursery Nursery Stay tuned for more information. Location Childcare Room off Cloister Lobby Time 10:00am - 1:00pm Rising Voices and Youth Choir Rising Voices and Youth Choir Stay tuned for more information. Location Chapel of the Cross Time 10:00am - 11:00am Youth Group Sunday Church School Youth Group Sunday Church School Stay tuned for more information. Location 8T Time 11:30am - 1:00pm Biblical Hebrew – Advanced Biblical Hebrew – Advanced Learn to Read and Write Biblical Hebrew Click Here to Learn More Discover the beauty, history, and depth of the Hebrew Bible through engaging courses for every level of learner. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to explore advanced texts, our classes provide the tools to read, write, and understand Biblical Hebrew in a supportive […] Location 314 MLK Time 1:30pm - 4:00pm 5 more	12 Education Commission Education Commission Stay tuned for more information. Location Online Time 7:00pm - 8:30pm	13	14 Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group Stay tuned for more information. Location 321 MLK Time 10:30am - 12:00pm Biblical Hebrew – Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew – Advanced Beginners Stay tuned for more information. Location Online Time 5:00pm - 6:30pm Dinner Church Dinner Church Dinner Church is a time for young adults to make and share dinner together, and to dive into Bible study and what it means to be a progressive Christian in our day and age. Join us between 4:30 and 5:00 pm to help with cooking, or show up at 5:30 pm for dinner. RSVP for […] Location 9T Library, 9T Kitchen Time 5:00pm - 9:00pm	15 Short Circles: “The Spiritual Practice of Remembrance” with Rev. Dr. Leah Fowler Short Circles: “The Spiritual Practice of Remembrance” with Rev. Dr. Leah Fowler "The Spiritual Practice of Remembrance” with Rev. Dr. Leah Fowler October 1, 8, 15 \| 7:00 - 8:00 pm ET \| Zoom October begins with World Communion Sunday, and folds into All Saints Day, which is the first Sunday in November. Communion invites us to remember Jesus by re-membering him, bringing his presence into the […] Location Online Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm	16	17
18 Discovering the Bible Discovering the Bible Discover the Bible is a 30-session course designed to help you understand the Bible—how it is organized, how it was written, and the historical context behind each book. Throughout the course, you’ll explore key stories and people in the Bible while developing critical skills to: • Ask meaningful questions of the text • Compare one […] Location 320 MLK & Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:30am The Seekers Book Study The Seekers Book Study The Seekers is a study group exploring ways to understand the divine through books and videos by progressive theologians. Carl Jung noted that as religious people move beyond childhood, they may struggle with the image of God “up there” in heaven. This class explores different ways of understanding the divine that may resonate more deeply […] Location 323 MLK & Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:30am Biblical Hebrew – Beginners Biblical Hebrew – Beginners Learn to Read and Write Biblical Hebrew Click Here to Learn More Discover the beauty, history, and depth of the Hebrew Bible through engaging courses for every level of learner. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to explore advanced texts, our classes provide the tools to read, write, and understand Biblical Hebrew in a supportive […] Location 314 MLK Time 9:30am - 10:45am ParentConnect ParentConnect Stay tuned for more information. Location 321 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Nursery Nursery Stay tuned for more information. Location Childcare Room off Cloister Lobby Time 10:00am - 1:00pm Rising Voices and Youth Choir Rising Voices and Youth Choir Stay tuned for more information. Location Chapel of the Cross Time 10:00am - 11:00am Youth Group Sunday Church School Youth Group Sunday Church School Stay tuned for more information. Location 8T Time 11:30am - 1:00pm Women of the Bible Women of the Bible Stay tuned for more information. Location Meditation Chapel Time 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children’s Sabbath Art Workshop Children’s Sabbath Art Workshop The Children's Sabbath Intergenerational Art Workshop is a continuation of the youth-led worship service. Families and their children are invited to tell the stories of their spiritual growth and formation through art. Location 10T Time 1:30pm - 3:00pm Biblical Hebrew – Advanced Biblical Hebrew – Advanced Learn to Read and Write Biblical Hebrew Click Here to Learn More Discover the beauty, history, and depth of the Hebrew Bible through engaging courses for every level of learner. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to explore advanced texts, our classes provide the tools to read, write, and understand Biblical Hebrew in a supportive […] Location 314 MLK Time 1:30pm - 4:00pm 7 more	19	20	21 Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group Stay tuned for more information. Location 321 MLK Time 10:30am - 12:00pm Biblical Hebrew – Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew – Advanced Beginners Stay tuned for more information. Location Online Time 5:00pm - 6:30pm Dinner Church Dinner Church Dinner Church is a time for young adults to make and share dinner together, and to dive into Bible study and what it means to be a progressive Christian in our day and age. Join us between 4:30 and 5:00 pm to help with cooking, or show up at 5:30 pm for dinner. RSVP for […] Location 9T Library, 9T Kitchen Time 5:00pm - 9:00pm	22	23 Youth Group Gym Night Youth Group Gym Night Stay tuned for more information. Location stone gym Time 5:00pm - 7:00pm	24 Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed Led by Jeremiah Drake, Theatre of the Oppressed is a theatrical form aimed at empowering marginalized communities through interactive performances. It encourages audience participation to explore social issues, challenge power structures, and rehearse ways to enact change. Jeremiah uses techniques like Forum Theatre, where spectators intervene and propose solutions, to allow for creative, collective problem-solving. […] Location Multipurpose Room Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm
25 Discovering the Bible Discovering the Bible Discover the Bible is a 30-session course designed to help you understand the Bible—how it is organized, how it was written, and the historical context behind each book. Throughout the course, you’ll explore key stories and people in the Bible while developing critical skills to: • Ask meaningful questions of the text • Compare one […] Location 320 MLK & Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:30am The Seekers Book Study The Seekers Book Study The Seekers is a study group exploring ways to understand the divine through books and videos by progressive theologians. Carl Jung noted that as religious people move beyond childhood, they may struggle with the image of God “up there” in heaven. This class explores different ways of understanding the divine that may resonate more deeply […] Location 323 MLK & Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:30am Biblical Hebrew – Beginners Biblical Hebrew – Beginners Learn to Read and Write Biblical Hebrew Click Here to Learn More Discover the beauty, history, and depth of the Hebrew Bible through engaging courses for every level of learner. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to explore advanced texts, our classes provide the tools to read, write, and understand Biblical Hebrew in a supportive […] Location 314 MLK Time 9:30am - 10:45am Youth Confirmation Class and Experience Youth Confirmation Class and Experience Calling all 8th–12th graders to join Riverside’s Confirmation Class and Experience. Through connection, creativity, and contemplation, confirmands will explore faith, spirituality, worship, service, and social justice while building community with peers, youth advisors, and mentors. Location 8T Time 9:30am - 10:30am ParentConnect ParentConnect Stay tuned for more information. Location 321 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Nursey Nursey Stay tuned for more information. Location Multipurpose Room Time 10:00am - 1:00pm Rising Voices and Youth Choir Rising Voices and Youth Choir Stay tuned for more information. Location Chapel of the Cross Time 10:00am - 11:00am Youth Group Sunday Church School Youth Group Sunday Church School Stay tuned for more information. Location 8T Time 11:30am - 1:00pm Biblical Hebrew – Advanced Biblical Hebrew – Advanced Learn to Read and Write Biblical Hebrew Click Here to Learn More Discover the beauty, history, and depth of the Hebrew Bible through engaging courses for every level of learner. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to explore advanced texts, our classes provide the tools to read, write, and understand Biblical Hebrew in a supportive […] Location 314 MLK Time 1:30pm - 4:00pm 6 more	26	27	28 Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group Stay tuned for more information. Location 321 MLK Time 10:30am - 12:00pm Biblical Hebrew – Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew – Advanced Beginners Stay tuned for more information. Location Online Time 5:00pm - 6:30pm Dinner Church Dinner Church Dinner Church is a time for young adults to make and share dinner together, and to dive into Bible study and what it means to be a progressive Christian in our day and age. Join us between 4:30 and 5:00 pm to help with cooking, or show up at 5:30 pm for dinner. RSVP for […] Location 9T Library, 9T Kitchen Time 5:00pm - 9:00pm	29	30	31 Harvest Festival Harvest Festival Stay tuned for more information. Location Nave, South Hall, SH Lobby, MPR, Garth, Back of Cloister Lobby Time 12:00pm - 3:00pm

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