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Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 22, 2024

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7 First Sunday Food Collection First Sunday Food Collection FIRST SUNDAY FOOD COLLECTION On first Sundays, consider bringing a few canned goods and other needed items with you to church to support the Riverside Food Pantry. There will be a table placed just below the pulpit for your donations in the Nave (sanctuary). There will also be shopping carts in the narthex (lobby to […] Location Nave Time 12:00am - 11:59pm Open Bible Study (onsite) Open Bible Study (onsite) 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 Time 9:30am - 10:30am ParentConnect ParentConnect Join our vibrant and supportive community at Riverside – ParentConnect! Held from 10:00 am to 10:45 am on Sundays in room MLK 318 & Online, ParentConnect celebrates diversity, open-mindedness, and acceptance, creating a safe space for meaningful conversations and connections. Our group focuses on fostering understanding, empathy, and mutual respect, empowering parents/ parent guardians to navigate the joys and challenges of raising […] Location 318 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 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 2 more	8	9 The King of Instruments Summer Organ Series: Michael Hey The King of Instruments Summer Organ Series: Michael Hey Organist Michael Hey of Marble Collegiate Church performs on Riverside’s famed Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ as part of the annual King of Instruments Summer Organ Series. The program will feature works by Maurice Ravel, Modest Mussorgsky, and others. This concert will be preceded by a Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial Carillon recital, played by Charles Semowich of […] Location Nave Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm	10	11	12	13
14 Open Bible Study Series Led by Rev. Dr. Andrea C. White Open Bible Study Series Led by Rev. Dr. Andrea C. White The Cross and its Womanist Interpretations: A Matter of Life and Death Please join us as we delve into the heart of the Christian faith, centered around the pivotal event of Christ’s death on the cross. Symbolically, the cross poses a profound scandal. How can an instrument of imperial power, designed for the execution of […] Location N/A Time 9:30am - 10:30am ParentConnect ParentConnect Join our vibrant and supportive community at Riverside – ParentConnect! Held from 10:00 am to 10:45 am on Sundays in room MLK 318 & Online, ParentConnect celebrates diversity, open-mindedness, and acceptance, creating a safe space for meaningful conversations and connections. Our group focuses on fostering understanding, empathy, and mutual respect, empowering parents/ parent guardians to navigate the joys and challenges of raising […] Location 318 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 Harmony In Motion Harmony In Motion Join us at Riverside for an exciting and enriching free music program, ‘Harmony In Motion,’ tailored for children in Kindergarten to 6th grades on Sundays from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm! Our dynamic piano and Ukulele lessons celebrate diversity and creativity, welcoming students of all backgrounds and skill levels to explore their musical passions. Led by an experienced instructor Min. Heelee Velez (piano) […] Location 316 MLK Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Planning for a Good Goodbye: Death Cafe Planning for a Good Goodbye: Death Cafe Join us at Riverside for our in-person "Planning for a Good Goodbye" Sunday series July 14, 21, 28, 2024 at 1:30PM. This series aims to offer comfort and guidance in navigating death and life beyond it. Here's what we have planned: July 14: Death Cafe - Please join us for a discussion of death […] Location South Hall Time 1:30pm - 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 3:00pm - 3:30pm 3 more	15	16 The King of Instruments Summer Organ Series: Nicole Keller The King of Instruments Summer Organ Series: Nicole Keller Organist Nicole Keller of the University of Michigan performs on Riverside’s famed Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ as part of the annual King of Instruments Summer Organ Series. The program will feature works by J.S. Bach, Nadia Boulanger, Florence B. Price, and others. This concert will be preceded by a Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial Carillon recital, played […] Location N/A Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm	17	18	19	20
21 Open Bible Study Series Led by Rev. Dr. Andrea C. White Open Bible Study Series Led by Rev. Dr. Andrea C. White The Cross and its Womanist Interpretations: A Matter of Life and Death Please join us as we delve into the heart of the Christian faith, centered around the pivotal event of Christ’s death on the cross. Symbolically, the cross poses a profound scandal. How can an instrument of imperial power, designed for the execution of […] Location N/A Time 9:30am - 10:30am ParentConnect ParentConnect Join our vibrant and supportive community at Riverside – ParentConnect! Held from 10:00 am to 10:45 am on Sundays in room MLK 318 & Online, ParentConnect celebrates diversity, open-mindedness, and acceptance, creating a safe space for meaningful conversations and connections. Our group focuses on fostering understanding, empathy, and mutual respect, empowering parents/ parent guardians to navigate the joys and challenges of raising […] Location 318 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship Our traditional Sunday service follows the lectionary and liturgical calendar and is centered around Scripture, preaching, music, and prayer. Join us at 11:00 AM ET, online or in person. Prelude begins at 10:30 AM ET. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. You can join us for worship on Youtube or by […] Location Online Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Harmony In Motion Harmony In Motion Join us at Riverside for an exciting and enriching free music program, ‘Harmony In Motion,’ tailored for children in Kindergarten to 6th grades on Sundays from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm! Our dynamic piano and Ukulele lessons celebrate diversity and creativity, welcoming students of all backgrounds and skill levels to explore their musical passions. Led by an experienced instructor Min. Heelee Velez (piano) […] Location 316 MLK Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Planning for a Good Goodbye: Preparing Your Own Obituary Planning for a Good Goodbye: Preparing Your Own Obituary Join us at Riverside for our in-person "Planning for a Good Goodbye" Sunday series July 14, 21, 28, 2024 at 1:30PM. This series aims to offer comfort and guidance in navigating death and life beyond it. Here's what we have planned: July 14: Death Cafe - Please join us for a discussion of death […] Location 20T & Online Time 1:30pm - 3:00pm 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 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 4 more	22	23 The King of Instruments Summer Organ Series: Clark Wilson The King of Instruments Summer Organ Series: Clark Wilson Renowned organist and silent film accompanist Clark Wilson of the Ohio Theatre accompanies the 1920 silent Western romance film The Mark of Zorro on Riverside’s famed Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ as part of the annual King of Instruments Summer Organ Series. Based on the 1919 novel The Curse of Capistrano, The Mark of Zorro follows the […] Location N/A Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm	24 Sunset Soiree Sunset Soiree Join the Riverside community on Wednesday, July 24, at 6:30 PM on the 8th floor MLK Terrace for an evening of food, friendship, and conversation. We will gather with the Peace Islands Institute, a Muslim community in NYC, to build connections across different cultures and faiths. Enjoy a beautiful summer evening with delicious food, engaging […] Location MLK 8th Floor Terrace Time 6:30pm - 8:30pm	25	26	27
28 Open Bible Study Series Led by Rev. Dr. Andrea C. White Open Bible Study Series Led by Rev. Dr. Andrea C. White The Cross and its Womanist Interpretations: A Matter of Life and Death Please join us as we delve into the heart of the Christian faith, centered around the pivotal event of Christ’s death on the cross. Symbolically, the cross poses a profound scandal. How can an instrument of imperial power, designed for the execution of […] Location N/A Time 9:30am - 10:30am ParentConnect ParentConnect Join our vibrant and supportive community at Riverside – ParentConnect! Held from 10:00 am to 10:45 am on Sundays in room MLK 318 & Online, ParentConnect celebrates diversity, open-mindedness, and acceptance, creating a safe space for meaningful conversations and connections. Our group focuses on fostering understanding, empathy, and mutual respect, empowering parents/ parent guardians to navigate the joys and challenges of raising […] Location 318 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Revival at Riverside: Rev. Dr. Jennifer Carner Revival at Riverside: Rev. Dr. Jennifer Carner This summer, Riverside is going into revival! For four Sundays, in the spirit of old-time church revivals, we will feature guest preachers and special music during our morning worship services. Revivals are a time for the church to gather in worship, be refreshed, restored, renewed, and revived. They offer encouragement and spiritual strength, enabling us […] Location Nave Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Harmony In Motion Harmony In Motion Join us at Riverside for an exciting and enriching free music program, ‘Harmony In Motion,’ tailored for children in Kindergarten to 6th grades on Sundays from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm! Our dynamic piano and Ukulele lessons celebrate diversity and creativity, welcoming students of all backgrounds and skill levels to explore their musical passions. Led by an experienced instructor Min. Heelee Velez (piano) […] Location 316 MLK Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Planning for a Good Goodbye: Fill Out New York Advanced Directives Planning for a Good Goodbye: Fill Out New York Advanced Directives Join us at Riverside for our in-person "Planning for a Good Goodbye" Sunday series July 14, 21, 28, 2024 at 1:30PM. This series aims to offer comfort and guidance in navigating death and life beyond it. Here's what we have planned: July 14: Death Cafe - Please join us for a discussion of death […] Location 20T & Online Time 1:30pm - 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 3:00pm - 3:30pm 3 more	29	30 The King of Instruments Summer Organ Series: Alan Montgomery The King of Instruments Summer Organ Series: Alan Montgomery Interim Director of Music Alan Montgomery performs on Riverside’s famed Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ as part of the annual King of Instruments Summer Organ Series. The program will feature works by Camille Saint-Saëns, Max Reger, J.S. Bach, and others. This concert will be preceded by a Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial Carillon recital, played by Lynnli Wang […] Location N/A Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm	31

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