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Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

August 16, 2026

11:00 AM

Preacher: Rev. Charlene A. Wingate

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August 2026

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						1 Advocacy Training Advocacy Training Lobby Training 101: Get in the Room and Make Change Saturday, August 1 at 1:00 PM ET \| New York City, Upper West Side Join members of NIAC Action New York, Peace Action New York State, Just Foreign Policy, and Action Corps for an interactive training designed to help New Yorkers turn their voices into […] Location 9T Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2 The Seekers Book Study The Seekers Book Study We will continue meeting throughout the summer, except for June 28 and July 26. The Seekers is a discussion group that explores spirituality through the works of progressive theologians and thoughtful writers. As Carl Jung once observed, many people outgrow the childhood image of God as someone “up there” in heaven. This class invites participants […] Location 323 MLK & Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:00am 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 Informal Congregational Meeting Informal Congregational Meeting The Riverside Church congregation is invited to an Informal Congregational Meeting on Sunday, August 2, immediately following worship. As we continue exploring Riverside's future, this gathering will offer an opportunity for conversation, reflection, and discernment about our shared calling in this moment. Together, we will consider the opportunities before us, reflect on what is most […] Location south hall & zoom 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 3 more	3	4	5	6	7	8
9 The Seekers Book Study The Seekers Book Study We will continue meeting throughout the summer, except for June 28 and July 26. The Seekers is a discussion group that explores spirituality through the works of progressive theologians and thoughtful writers. As Carl Jung once observed, many people outgrow the childhood image of God as someone “up there” in heaven. This class invites participants […] Location 323 MLK & Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:00am 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 Stories of Shared Resilience: Exploring the history of New York City’s Chinatown Stories of Shared Resilience: Exploring the history of New York City’s Chinatown A Six-Part Community Conversation Series RSVP HERE What happens when we stop studying communities in isolation and start listening to one another? This summer, The Riverside Church invites you to Stories of Shared Resilience, a six-Sunday public conversation series exploring the history of Chinatown, Manhattan through documentary film, panel discussions, and community storytelling. Beginning each […] Location 9T Time 1:00pm - 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 3 more	10	11	12 Adjourned Annual Meeting Adjourned Annual Meeting Sunday, September 13 South Hall and Via Zoom Members Only Stay tuned for more details. Location south hall & zoom Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm	13	14	15
16 The Seekers Book Study The Seekers Book Study We will continue meeting throughout the summer, except for June 28 and July 26. The Seekers is a discussion group that explores spirituality through the works of progressive theologians and thoughtful writers. As Carl Jung once observed, many people outgrow the childhood image of God as someone “up there” in heaven. This class invites participants […] Location 323 MLK & Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:00am 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 Stories of Shared Resilience: Exploring the history of New York City’s Chinatown Stories of Shared Resilience: Exploring the history of New York City’s Chinatown A Six-Part Community Conversation Series RSVP HERE What happens when we stop studying communities in isolation and start listening to one another? This summer, The Riverside Church invites you to Stories of Shared Resilience, a six-Sunday public conversation series exploring the history of Chinatown, Manhattan through documentary film, panel discussions, and community storytelling. Beginning each […] Location 9T Time 1:00pm - 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 Men’s Class Men’s Class Location Multipurpose Room Time 1:30pm - 2:30pm 4 more	17	18	19	20	21	22
23 The Seekers Book Study The Seekers Book Study We will continue meeting throughout the summer, except for June 28 and July 26. The Seekers is a discussion group that explores spirituality through the works of progressive theologians and thoughtful writers. As Carl Jung once observed, many people outgrow the childhood image of God as someone “up there” in heaven. This class invites participants […] Location 323 MLK & Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:00am 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 Stories of Shared Resilience: Exploring the history of New York City’s Chinatown Stories of Shared Resilience: Exploring the history of New York City’s Chinatown A Six-Part Community Conversation Series What happens when we stop studying communities in isolation and start listening to one another? This summer, The Riverside Church invites you to Stories of Shared Resilience, a six-Sunday public conversation series exploring the history of Chinatown, Manhattan through documentary film, panel discussions, and community storytelling. Beginning each week with […] Location 9T Time 1:00pm - 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 3 more	24 Flow: Finding God in Every Drop Summer Camp Flow: Finding God in Every Drop Summer Camp Dive into Summer Camp 2026! Summer Camp is currently at full capacity, but we do have a waitlist! If a spot becomes available, we’ll reach out to families on the waitlist. Join us for a week of stories, creativity, friendship, and big questions. This summer, we’ll explore the theme of water, discovering how it reveals […] Location Multiple Rooms in MLK Time 9:00am - 3:00pm	25	26	27	28	29
30 The Seekers Book Study The Seekers Book Study We will continue meeting throughout the summer, except for June 28 and July 26. The Seekers is a discussion group that explores spirituality through the works of progressive theologians and thoughtful writers. As Carl Jung once observed, many people outgrow the childhood image of God as someone “up there” in heaven. This class invites participants […] Location 323 MLK & Zoom Time 9:00am - 10:00am 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 Stories of Shared Resilience: Exploring the history of New York City’s Chinatown Stories of Shared Resilience: Exploring the history of New York City’s Chinatown A Six-Part Community Conversation Series What happens when we stop studying communities in isolation and start listening to one another? This summer, The Riverside Church invites you to Stories of Shared Resilience, a six-Sunday public conversation series exploring the history of Chinatown, Manhattan through documentary film, panel discussions, and community storytelling. Beginning each week with […] Location 9T Time 1:00pm - 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 3 more	31

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