Faith Formation

October 2026

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Faith Formation

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				1 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location N/A Time 8:00am - 8:30am	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 education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location N/A Time 8:00am - 8:30am 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 N/A 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 N/A 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 N/A 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 N/A Time 9:30am - 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 N/A 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 N/A 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 N/A Time 10:00am - 11:00am Nursery Nursery Stay tuned for more information. Location N/A Time 10:00am - 1:00pm Rising Voices and Youth Choir Rising Voices and Youth Choir Stay tuned for more information. Location N/A Time 10:00am - 11:00am 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 N/A Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm 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 N/A Time 1:30pm - 4:00pm 8 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 education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location N/A Time 8:00am - 8:30am	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 education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location N/A Time 8:00am - 8:30am Church School Teachers Meeting Church School Teachers Meeting Stay tuned for more information. Location N/A Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm	7 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location N/A Time 8:00am - 8:30am Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group Stay tuned for more information. Location N/A Time 10:30am - 12:00pm Biblical Hebrew – Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew – Advanced Beginners Stay tuned for more information. Location N/A Time 5:00pm - 6:30pm	8 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location N/A Time 8:00am - 8:30am	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 education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location N/A Time 8:00am - 8:30am	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 N/A 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 N/A 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 N/A 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 N/A 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 N/A Time 9:30am - 10:30am Nursery Nursery Stay tuned for more information. Location N/A Time 10:00am - 1:00pm Rising Voices and Youth Choir Rising Voices and Youth Choir Stay tuned for more information. Location N/A Time 10:00am - 11:00am Youth Group Sunday Church School Youth Group Sunday Church School Stay tuned for more information. Location N/A Time 11:30am - 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 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 N/A Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm 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 N/A Time 1:30pm - 4:00pm 7 more	12 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location N/A Time 8:00am - 8:30am Education Commission Education Commission Stay tuned for more information. Location N/A Time 7:00pm - 8:30pm	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 education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location N/A Time 8:00am - 8:30am 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 N/A Time 7:00pm - 8:30pm	14 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location N/A Time 8:00am - 8:30am Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group Stay tuned for more information. Location N/A Time 10:30am - 12:00pm Biblical Hebrew – Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew – Advanced Beginners Stay tuned for more information. Location N/A 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 N/A Time 5:00pm - 9:00pm 1 more	15 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location N/A Time 8:00am - 8:30am	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 education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location N/A Time 8:00am - 8:30am	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 N/A 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 N/A 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 N/A 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 N/A Time 9:30am - 10:45am ParentConnect ParentConnect Stay tuned for more information. Location N/A Time 10:00am - 11:00am Nursery Nursery Stay tuned for more information. Location N/A Time 10:00am - 1:00pm Rising Voices and Youth Choir Rising Voices and Youth Choir Stay tuned for more information. Location N/A Time 10:00am - 11:00am 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 N/A Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Women of the Bible Women of the Bible Stay tuned for more information. Location N/A 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 N/A 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 N/A Time 1:30pm - 4:00pm 8 more	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 education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location N/A 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 education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location N/A Time 8:00am - 8:30am	21 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location N/A Time 8:00am - 8:30am Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group Stay tuned for more information. Location N/A Time 10:30am - 12:00pm Biblical Hebrew – Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew – Advanced Beginners Stay tuned for more information. Location N/A 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 N/A Time 5:00pm - 9:00pm 1 more	22 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location N/A Time 8:00am - 8:30am	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 education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location N/A Time 8:00am - 8:30am Youth Group Gym Night Youth Group Gym Night Stay tuned for more information. Location N/A Time 5:00pm - 7:00pm	24
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 N/A 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 N/A 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 N/A 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 N/A 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 N/A Time 9:30am - 10:30am ParentConnect ParentConnect Stay tuned for more information. Location N/A Time 10:00am - 11:00am Nursey Nursey Stay tuned for more information. Location N/A Time 10:00am - 1:00pm Rising Voices and Youth Choir Rising Voices and Youth Choir Stay tuned for more information. Location N/A Time 10:00am - 11:00am Youth Group Sunday Church School Youth Group Sunday Church School Stay tuned for more information. Location N/A Time 11:30am - 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 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 N/A Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm 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 N/A Time 1:30pm - 4:00pm 8 more	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 education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location N/A 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 education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location N/A Time 8:00am - 8:30am	28 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location N/A Time 8:00am - 8:30am Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group Stay tuned for more information. Location N/A Time 10:30am - 12:00pm Biblical Hebrew – Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew – Advanced Beginners Stay tuned for more information. Location N/A 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 N/A Time 5:00pm - 9:00pm 1 more	29 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location N/A Time 8:00am - 8:30am	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 education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location N/A Time 8:00am - 8:30am	31 Harvest Festival Harvest Festival Stay tuned for more information. Location N/A Time 12:00pm - 3:00pm

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