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April 2026

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			1 Service Program for Older People (SPOP) Service Program for Older People (SPOP) SPOP is Now at The Riverside Church! We’re excited to announce that the Service Program for Older People (SPOP) is now offering mental health services for adults ages 55 and older at The Riverside Church. Presione aquí para español Services are available Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a bilingual (English/Spanish) clinician on-site. For referrals or to schedule an appointment, […] Location by appoinment only Time 9:00am - 5:00pm Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group The Older Adults French Group meets on Wednesdays from September 24, 2025, through June 6, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM in Room MLK 321. This welcoming group invites older adults to come together to enjoy fellowship while exploring the French language and culture in a supportive and engaging environment. Whether you are interested […] Location 321 MLK Time 10:30am - 12:00pm	2 Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Maundy Thursday Service of Communion, Dinner, and Foot-Washing Maundy Thursday Service of Communion, Dinner, and Foot-Washing Maundy Thursday will be in two stages this year. Come for one service or stay for both services. 5:30 p.m. Service of Communion, Dinner, and Foot-washing (Assembly Hall) A family friendly service that unfolds at the dinner table, to tell of the Last Supper. We will begin at 5:30 in Assembly Hall with a family […] Location Assembly Hall Time 5:30pm - 7:00pm Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service Tenebrae is a traditional service of casting shadows. We will dramatically tell through music and scripture the account of Jesus’ betrayal, arrest, trial, and crucifixion. Please note communion will take place during the 5:30 PM service prior to this service. There will be no communion at the 7:00 PM Tenebrae service. We invite you to […] Location Nave & Livestream Time 7:00pm - 8:30pm	3 A Good Friday Service of Love Made Public A Good Friday Service of Love Made Public On Good Friday, love is made public at the cross—with a Savior who believes, we are to die for. We will gather for The Seven Last Words of Jesus and contemplate the final hours of his life. With scripture, preaching, and embodied practices, we bear witness to a love that does not retreat into silence, […] Location Nave & Livestream Time 12:00pm - 3:00pm	4 Holy Saturday Labyrinth Walk Holy Saturday Labyrinth Walk Join us in Assembly Hall from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET for an experience walking the prayer labyrinth. This tradition offers a unique opportunity to be present with the reality of this holy and silent Saturday, as we find ourselves balanced between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Note: Parking during Holy Week services (Palm […] Location Assembly Hall Time 12:00pm - 3:00pm 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 Canasto, canastoclachi@gmail.com. Location N/A Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Is America Possible? Is America Possible? On Holy Saturday, which marks the 59th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Beyond Vietnam” speech—crafted by historian, activist, and beloved teacher Vincent Harding—we gather with our partners from Union Theological Seminary to ask again the question Harding posed to this nation: Is America Possible? There will be music, dance, and a dramatic multi-voice re-reading […] Location Nave Time 3:00pm - 5:00pm
5 Resurrection Sunday Worship Resurrection Sunday Worship Whoever you are: You are safe here. You are loved here. You are invited into full participation in our life together. We welcome, affirm, and celebrate all God’s children, LGBTQIA+. Worship of God is at the center of our life at The Riverside Church and our services reflect the diversity of who we are as […] Location Online Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Coffee Hour Coffee Hour Coffee Hour on Easter Sunday will be available in Assembly Hall. Location South Hall Lobby Time 12:30pm - 2:00pm Easter Egg Hunt Easter Egg Hunt As we prepare for Easter Sunday at The Riverside Church, we’re looking for volunteers to help make our Easter Egg Hunt on April 5 (After Service–3:00 PM) a fun and memorable experience for our children and families! We need helping hands for: • Egg Preparation: Stuffing eggs before the event. • Event Day Support: Assisting with the […] Location Cloister Lobby, Garth, MPR Time 12:30pm - 3:00pm Easter Brunch ticketed event Easter Brunch ticketed event Join us on Sunday, April 5, immediately after our Resurrection Sunday worship service (approximately 12:30PM to 3:00PM) for a festive Easter Brunch in South Hall. Enjoy a delicious meal with something for everyone, including vegan dishes and desserts. The menu will feature:• Entrées: NY Strip Steak, Turkey with Gravy, BBQ Ribs, Honey-Glazed Ham, and Dressing• Sides: Mashed […] Location South Hall Time 12:30pm - 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 1:30pm - 2:00pm 2 more	6	7	8 Service Program for Older People (SPOP) Service Program for Older People (SPOP) SPOP is Now at The Riverside Church! We’re excited to announce that the Service Program for Older People (SPOP) is now offering mental health services for adults ages 55 and older at The Riverside Church. Presione aquí para español Services are available Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a bilingual (English/Spanish) clinician on-site. For referrals or to schedule an appointment, […] Location by appoinment only Time 9:00am - 5:00pm Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group The Older Adults French Group meets on Wednesdays from September 24, 2025, through June 6, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM in Room MLK 321. This welcoming group invites older adults to come together to enjoy fellowship while exploring the French language and culture in a supportive and engaging environment. Whether you are interested […] Location 321 MLK Time 10:30am - 12:00pm 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. 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	9 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 Assembly Hall Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm	10	11
12 Congregational Care Team Training Congregational Care Team Training Location 8T Time 9:00am - 9:30am 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 316 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Sunday Morning Worship \| Holy Humor Sunday Sunday Morning Worship \| Holy Humor Sunday Whoever you are: You are safe here. You are loved here. You are invited into full participation in our life together. We welcome, affirm, and celebrate all God’s children, LGBTQIA+. Worship of God is at the center of our life at The Riverside Church and our services reflect the diversity of who we are as […] Location Online Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Coffee Hour Coffee Hour Location South Hall Lobby Time 12:30pm - 2:00pm Special Congregational Meeting Special Congregational Meeting The Church Council is calling a special meeting of the congregation on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM in South Hall and online. The purpose of this meeting is to vote on proposed amendments to the Church’s Bylaws. We need a quorum of 100 members to attend in person in order to proceed, so please plan to attend. Your voice and vote are […] Location N/A Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm 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 3 more	13 Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am	14	15 Service Program for Older People (SPOP) Service Program for Older People (SPOP) SPOP is Now at The Riverside Church! We’re excited to announce that the Service Program for Older People (SPOP) is now offering mental health services for adults ages 55 and older at The Riverside Church. Presione aquí para español Services are available Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a bilingual (English/Spanish) clinician on-site. For referrals or to schedule an appointment, […] Location by appoinment only Time 9:00am - 5:00pm Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group The Older Adults French Group meets on Wednesdays from September 24, 2025, through June 6, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM in Room MLK 321. This welcoming group invites older adults to come together to enjoy fellowship while exploring the French language and culture in a supportive and engaging environment. Whether you are interested […] Location 321 MLK Time 10:30am - 12:00pm	16 Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am From the Standpoint of its Victims: Zionism, Palestine & The American Present From the Standpoint of its Victims: Zionism, Palestine & The American Present Edward Said's landmark 1979 essay, Zionism from the Standpoint of Its Victims, highlighted the importance of critically analyzing Zionism — not only as a political idea for Israeli state-building, but in tandem with the standpoint of those it displaces, dispossesses, and silences as a precondition for its continued existence. He placed the erasure of Palestine […] Location Nave Time 7:00pm - 9:00pm	17	18 “The Milagro Beanfield War” Film by Robert Redford “The Milagro Beanfield War” Film by Robert Redford Join us for a special screening of The Milagro Beanfield War, the heartwarming and spirited classic directed by Robert Redford. Set in a small New Mexican village, this charming comedy-drama follows one man’s bold act of defiance that inspires an entire community to stand up against powerful developers threatening their land and water rights. Rich […] Location 10T Time 2:00pm - 5:00pm
19 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 316 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship Whoever you are: You are safe here. You are loved here. You are invited into full participation in our life together. We welcome, affirm, and celebrate all God’s children, LGBTQIA+. Worship of God is at the center of our life at The Riverside Church and our services reflect the diversity of who we are as […] Location Online Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Coffee Hour Coffee Hour Location South Hall Lobby Time 12:30pm - 2:00pm B’s & P’s Bake Sale B’s & P’s Bake Sale Location South Hall Lobby Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Earth Day Cosmic Walk Earth Day Cosmic Walk Join our online community in celebrating creativity and care for our planet! We’re inviting children to submit original artwork inspired by the theme “Taking Care of the Earth.” 🎨 Share your vision of a greener, kinder world 📩 Send submissions to: canastoclachi@gmail.com 📅 Deadline: April 16, 2026 Selected artwork will be proudly featured near the Cosmic […] Location South Hall Time 12:30pm - 2:30pm 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 Men’s Class Men’s Class Location Multipurpose Room Time 1:30pm - 2:30pm 5 more	20 Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 10T Time 10:00am - 11:00am	21	22 Service Program for Older People (SPOP) Service Program for Older People (SPOP) SPOP is Now at The Riverside Church! We’re excited to announce that the Service Program for Older People (SPOP) is now offering mental health services for adults ages 55 and older at The Riverside Church. Presione aquí para español Services are available Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a bilingual (English/Spanish) clinician on-site. For referrals or to schedule an appointment, […] Location by appoinment only Time 9:00am - 5:00pm Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group The Older Adults French Group meets on Wednesdays from September 24, 2025, through June 6, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM in Room MLK 321. This welcoming group invites older adults to come together to enjoy fellowship while exploring the French language and culture in a supportive and engaging environment. Whether you are interested […] Location 321 MLK Time 10:30am - 12:00pm	23 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 Assembly Hall Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm “The Encampments” Film Screening & Discussion “The Encampments” Film Screening & Discussion Palestine Circle of The Riverside Church and members of the Columbia Student Union will host a screening of The Encampments — a documentary witness to the student protest movement that swept Columbia University and campuses across the world. This April marks the 2nd anniversary of the Columbia University encampments. This gathering is a timely opportunity […] Location N/A Time 6:00pm - 9:00pm 1 more	24	25 Theatre of the Oppressed Uptown Ministry Theatre of the Oppressed Uptown Ministry 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 N/A Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm
26 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 316 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship Whoever you are: You are safe here. You are loved here. You are invited into full participation in our life together. We welcome, affirm, and celebrate all God’s children, LGBTQIA+. Worship of God is at the center of our life at The Riverside Church and our services reflect the diversity of who we are as […] Location Online Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Coffee Hour Coffee Hour Location South Hall Lobby Time 12:30pm - 2:00pm 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 Brunch with Jazz Legend Cyrus Chestnut Brunch with Jazz Legend Cyrus Chestnut Come enjoy a soulful Sunday of world-class music, complete with a delicious brunch! Join us for an unforgettable Jazz Brunch with legendary pianist Cyrus Chestnut, whose signature style that blends gospel, classical, and straight-ahead jazz. With a career spanning decades, Cyrus Chestnut has earned acclaim from critics and peers alike for his soulful, virtuosic performances […] Location Assembly Hall & Online Time 3:00pm - 4:30pm 2 more	27 Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am	28	29 Service Program for Older People (SPOP) Service Program for Older People (SPOP) SPOP is Now at The Riverside Church! We’re excited to announce that the Service Program for Older People (SPOP) is now offering mental health services for adults ages 55 and older at The Riverside Church. Presione aquí para español Services are available Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a bilingual (English/Spanish) clinician on-site. For referrals or to schedule an appointment, […] Location by appoinment only Time 9:00am - 5:00pm Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group The Older Adults French Group meets on Wednesdays from September 24, 2025, through June 6, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM in Room MLK 321. This welcoming group invites older adults to come together to enjoy fellowship while exploring the French language and culture in a supportive and engaging environment. Whether you are interested […] Location 321 MLK Time 10:30am - 12:00pm	30 Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am

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