Mission &amp; Social Justice

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	1	2 Book Launch: “The False White Gospel,” with author Jim Wallis Book Launch: “The False White Gospel,” with author Jim Wallis Join us on April 2nd at 7:00 PM in the Nave and online for the book launch of "The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith, and Re-founding Democracy" by Jim Wallis. This groundbreaking work challenges the prevalent issue of Christian Nationalism and advocates for embracing authentic faith to restore democracy. Through a […] Location Nave Time 7:00pm - 8:30pm	3	4	5	6 Beloved Earth Community Beloved Earth Community Beloved Earth Community calls the Riverside community to protest the climate crisis and care for the Earth through educational programs, greening the church, changing our lifestyles, and courageous political action. For meeting information, contact David King, davidking1098@gmail.com and Claudia Canasta, canastaclachi@gmail.com. Location N/A Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm
7	8 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	9	10	11 The Bible’s Role in Settler Colonialism: A Focus on Palestine and Beyond The Bible’s Role in Settler Colonialism: A Focus on Palestine and Beyond Join us on April 11th at 7:00 PM in the Nave & Online for an illuminating panel discussion featuring Rev. Mitri Raheb, a Palestinian Christian theologian and author of “Decolonizing Palestine: The Land, The People, The Bible,” alongside Dr. Kwok Pui-lan, a distinguished Asian American Feminist Theologian. Together, we will embark on a critical examination […] Location Nave & Online Time 7:00pm - 8:30pm	12	13
14 Maranatha Meeting Maranatha Meeting Maranatha seeks to foster greater understanding and equity for LGBTQI people and their allies. Components include service, advocacy, scholarships and special events: Second Sunday after worship, September-June. Contact Reggie Evans with any questions. Location Multipurpose Room Time 1:30pm - 2:30pm Justice in a Multifaith Society with Dr. Shirin Shifaie and Rev. Dr. Peter Choi Justice in a Multifaith Society with Dr. Shirin Shifaie and Rev. Dr. Peter Choi Join us on April 14th at 1:30 PM in South Hall and online with Dr. Shirin Shafaie and Rev. Dr. Peter Choi for an enlightening discussion on "Generous Dialogue in an Age of Religious Violence." Explore the vital task of building bridges across religious divides to promote justice and inclusivity. Delve into the intricacies of inter-religious […] Location South Hall Time 1:30pm - 2:30pm African Fellowship Meeting African Fellowship Meeting African Fellowship Meeting \| Sunday, April 14, 2024 \| 2:45 PM - 3:45PM \| 311 MLK Location 311 MLK & Online Time 2:45pm - 3:45pm	15	16	17	18	19	20 Movie Night with Beloved Earth Community Movie Night with Beloved Earth Community Join the Beloved Earth Community (BEC) to celebrate Earth Day weekend! Join us virtually on Zoom on Saturday, April 20, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM for a screening of the 2011 film Journey of the Universe, followed by a Q&A with the BEC. Click Here to Join Zoom to Watch Movie DATE & TIME […] Location Via Zoom Time 7:00pm - 9:00pm
21 Men’s Ministry Meeting Men’s Ministry Meeting Faith and fellowship building and educational programs that help build the church and a more just society. Open to all genders. Third Sundays 1:30 PM. Contact Tunde Aboyade-Cole, mensclass.trc@gmail.com Location Multipurpose Room Time 1:30pm - 3:00pm Cosmic Walk with Beloved Earth Community Cosmic Walk with Beloved Earth Community Join the Beloved Earth Community (BEC) and celebrate Earth Day weekend with us! Join us in person on Sunday, April 21st, for a Cosmic Walk in Assembly Hall anytime between 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM to walk at your own pace and time. Let's come together to honor and connect with our planet. Learn More about […] Location N/A Time 1:30pm - 3:00pm	22	23	24	25	26	27 55th Anniversary of Black Manifesto: A Call to Reparations with Jennifer Jones Austin 55th Anniversary of Black Manifesto: A Call to Reparations with Jennifer Jones Austin Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the Black Manifesto. Join us for an enlightening morning at The Riverside Church on April 27th in 10T or online! Kickstart your day with a selection of coffee, tea, bagels, and toppings available at 10:00 AM. Then, delve into thought-provoking dialogue and action. Engage in discussions led by Dr. Jennifer […] Location 10T & Online Time 10:00am - 1:00pm Theatre of the Oppressed Uptown \| Somatic Abolitionism Training Theatre of the Oppressed Uptown \| Somatic Abolitionism Training Every fourth Saturday at 1:30pm, Theatre of the Oppressed will gather for the Somatic Abolitionism Training where we will use Applied Theatre and techniques of the Theatre of the Oppressed to search for ways to heal ourselves and others, from the trauma retention of Racialized Trauma. This class takes place in-person only and is open […] Location Multipurpose Room Time 1:30pm - 3:00pm
28 Prison Ministry Prison Ministry Advocacy and outreach on behalf of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people, their families and their communities. Fourth Sundays 1:30 PM Contact Jacqueline McLeod, jacqueline1943@aol.com or Sheila Rule, resiliencemultimedia@verizon.net Our Mission Statement The Riverside Church Prison Ministry is an organization of volunteers that conducts advocacy and outreach programs on behalf of people in prison, their families and the […] Location 323 MLK Time 1:30pm - 2:30pm	29	30

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