March 2026

Calendar of Events

Life Of The Community

Name: A Good Friday Service of Love Made Public
Start: 2026-04-03T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-03T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Nave & Livestream

Calendar of Events
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1 Practicing Sabbath Practicing Sabbath On first Sundays after worship, we Practice Sabbath as a community. There will be no all-church programming on first Sundays, with the exception of the Rising Voices Concert in May. Programming before worship will continue on all Sundays unless otherwise noted. We will have lunch available for purchase in South Hall, as always. Location South Hall 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 1:30pm - 2:00pm	2 Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Multifaith Monday: Witness to Democracy Multifaith Monday: Witness to Democracy Multifaith Mondays: Witness to 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 we […] Location Columbus Circle Time 5:30pm - 6:00pm	3	4 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. Schedule of Worship & Preachers: Space for Grace will occur the Wednesday after Communion Sunday (First Sundays). October 8, 2025: Rev. Adriene Thorne November 5, 2025: Rev. Derrick T. Jordan December 10, […] Location 9T and Online Time 7:00pm - 9:00pm	5 Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am	6	7
8 Business and Professional Women’s Meeting Business and Professional Women’s Meeting Location 316 MLK & Online Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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 1:30pm - 2:00pm The Good Goodbye The Good Goodbye The Good Goodbye is a three-part series looking at how to prepare for death. We will look at the difficult topic of our own deaths and be given emotional support, look at planning your own funeral service, writing your own obituary as well as your own eulogy. We will also look at advance directives, hospice […] Location 20T Time 1:30pm - 3:30pm The Inspirational Choir: We Need Healing – RESCHEDULED The Inspirational Choir: We Need Healing – RESCHEDULED Hard times are not new, yet we rise each morning to face another day. Under the direction of Nedra Olds Neal, The Inspirational Choir offers an uplifting concert, reflecting on life’s trials and celebrating the grace and hope of God that guides us. Download the Program ARTISTS The Inspirational Choir; Nedra Olds Neal, conductor DATE, […] Location Nave & Livestream Time 3:00pm - 4:30pm 1 more	9 Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Multifaith Monday: Witness to Democracy Multifaith Monday: Witness to Democracy Multifaith Mondays: Witness to 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 we […] Location Columbus Circle Time 5:30pm - 6:00pm North Star Bible Study North Star Bible Study North Star Bible Study is a welcoming space for young people who are ready to go deeper in their faith, seeking direction, grounding, and inspiration through the life and teachings of Jesus. Together, we explore scripture, ask big questions, and grow in community as we discern what it means to follow Christ in our everyday […] Location N/A Time 6:00pm - 7:00pm	10	11 Breaking Bread Together: An Interfaith Iftar Breaking Bread Together: An Interfaith Iftar Join us for an evening of friendship and food. On the evening of Wednesday, March 11, we will gather with our Muslim friends from Peace Islands NY to share an Iftar meal during the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a sacred time of prayer, reflection, and generosity. From sunrise to sunset, Muslims fast as […] Location Assembly Hall Time 6:30pm - 9:00pm	12 Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Tower League Bible Study Tower League Bible Study Location 10T Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Tower League Luncheon Tower League Luncheon Location 9T Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm	13	14 Palestine Circle — Truth Under Fire: A Conversation with Hind Khoudary Palestine Circle — Truth Under Fire: A Conversation with Hind Khoudary Event sponsored in part by Riverside's Palestine Circle OVERVIEW A conversation on the Palestinian struggle for justice, journalism, witness testimony from Gaza and reporting the truth amid a genocide. Join Hind Khoudary in conversation with Séamus Malekafzali and Ahmed Zidan for an urgent conversation on journalism under siege and the extraordinary sacrifices made by Gazan reporters to document the truth. As […] Location 411 MLK & Online Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm
15 The Good Goodbye The Good Goodbye The Good Goodbye is a three-part series looking at how to prepare for death. We will look at the difficult topic of our own deaths and be given emotional support, look at planning your own funeral service, writing your own obituary as well as your own eulogy. We will also look at advance directives, hospice […] Location 20T Time 1:30pm - 3:30pm 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 The 47th Annual English Handbell Festival The 47th Annual English Handbell Festival The Riverside Ringers host a weekend gathering of bell choirs from throughout the region, combining forces to perform a glorious concert under the leadership of guest conductor Kathleen Ebling Shaw. As always, the performance will be a sight to behold and will fill the nave with splendor! Come early for a carillon prelude beginning at 3:00 […] Location Nave & Livestream Time 4:00pm - 5:30pm	16 Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Multifaith Monday: Witness to Democracy Multifaith Monday: Witness to Democracy Multifaith Mondays: Witness to 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 we […] Location Columbus Circle Time 5:30pm - 6:00pm	17	18	19 Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Resistance Sing-In Resistance Sing-In Doors Open at 6:00 PM; Event 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Resistance Sing-In: Lift Your Voice for Justice The poet Khalil Gibran once wrote, “Music is the language of the spirit.” In times of uncertainty, many communities are rediscovering the power of song. Across the country, people are gathering to sing in the streets for justice, resilience, […] Location Nave Time 6:00pm - 8:00pm	20	21
22 Thunderbirds Pow Wow Spring Equinox Thunderbirds Pow Wow Spring Equinox Program of Riverside's Theatre of the Oppressed Uptown Ministry The Spring Pow-Wow is a traditional celebration held by many Indigenous communities to mark the end of winter and the beginning of spring. It is a time to gather in community — to dance, sing, feast, and reconnect with both old and new friends. The gathering […] Location South Hall Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm Celebrating Art Songs & Jazz by African American Women Composers Celebrating Art Songs & Jazz by African American Women Composers Join us for an inspiring afternoon of music as the B’s and P’s present a special concert in celebration of Women’s Day. “Celebrating Art Songs and Jazz by African American Women Composers” highlights the important contributions of African American women to both classical art song and jazz traditions. Featuring soprano Cathy C. Smith and pianist […] Location 9T Time 1:00pm - 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 1:30pm - 2:00pm	23 Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Multifaith Monday: Witness to Democracy Multifaith Monday: Witness to Democracy Multifaith Mondays: Witness to 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 we […] Location Columbus Circle Time 5:30pm - 6:00pm North Star Bible Study North Star Bible Study North Star Bible Study is a welcoming space for young people who are ready to go deeper in their faith, seeking direction, grounding, and inspiration through the life and teachings of Jesus. Together, we explore scripture, ask big questions, and grow in community as we discern what it means to follow Christ in our everyday […] Location N/A Time 6:00pm - 7:00pm	24	25	26 Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Tower League Bible Study Tower League Bible Study Location 10T Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Tower League Luncheon Tower League Luncheon Location 9T Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm	27	28
29 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 conversation with Rev. Adriene Thorne and Rev. Jim Keat about the future of online programs and events. We are eager to hear from you! Join Virtual Coffee Hour Click here to see all of Riverside's […] Location Online 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 1:30pm - 2:00pm The Good Goodbye The Good Goodbye The Good Goodbye is a three-part series looking at how to prepare for death. We will look at the difficult topic of our own deaths and be given emotional support, look at planning your own funeral service, writing your own obituary as well as your own eulogy. We will also look at advance directives, hospice […] Location 20T Time 1:30pm - 3:30pm Crown and Cross: A Passion Sunday Concert Crown and Cross: A Passion Sunday Concert Experience the Passion of Christ brought vividly to life by The Riverside Choir, Soloists, and Orchestra. Johann Sebastian Bach’s Palm Sunday cantata Himmelskönig, sei willkommen, ushers in Holy Week with reverent joy, while Margaret Bonds’ Simon Bore the Cross — once thought to be lost — offers a poignant reflection on Christ’s suffering and sacrifice […] Location Nave & Livestream Time 3:00pm - 4:30pm 1 more	30 Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Multifaith Monday: Witness to Democracy Multifaith Monday: Witness to Democracy Multifaith Mondays: Witness to 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 we […] Location Columbus Circle Time 5:30pm - 6:00pm	31

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