October 2025
Fresh Start
Sundays | 8:30 am – 9:00 am | Zoom All are welcome to join this intimate early Sunday morning service incorporating light meditation, Scripture reading, and homily. Click here to join Fresh Start Click here to learn how to join Fresh Start from your phone.
Find out more »Seekers Book Study
The Seekers is a study 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 to discover fresh and deeper ways of understanding the divine that speak to a mature and evolving faith. This year, in conversation with One Book, One Riverside, who are reading Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower, we will read…
Find out more »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 open to all and a safe space open to all ideas and questions, so long as they are shared with love. Join us Sunday Mornings…
Find out more »Adult Confirmation
This class invites you into a thoughtful and intentional exploration of your faith journey. Together, we will reflect on the meaning of confirmation, asking not only what are we confirming? but also how does this commitment shape the way we live out our faith each day? Through study, prayer, and conversation, participants will deepen their understanding of Christian tradition, engage with scripture and theology, and discover how their personal experiences connect to the larger story of faith. Whether you are…
Find out more »Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew
Learn to Read and Write Biblical Hebrew Discover the beauty, history, and depth of the Hebrew Bible through engaging courses for every level of learner. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to explore advanced texts, our classes provide the tools to read, write, and understand Biblical Hebrew in a supportive community. Click Here to Register Absolute Beginners Sundays, October 5 – June 14 | 9:30–11:00 AM | 314MLK & ZoomNo experience? No problem. Start with the basics and gain confidence…
Find out more »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 children today. Whether you’re seeking guidance, friendship, or simply a listening ear, you’ll find comfort and encouragement with us. Join us to uplift, inspire, and…
Find out more »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 the body of Christ. All are welcome as we seek to create a beloved community, nourish faith, and transform our world. We are an interdenominational,…
Find out more »Virtual Coffee Hour
Join us Sunday after worship for a virtual coffee hour where we will connect with one another and have a sermon talkback with Sunday’s preacher and other Riverside clergy. (Bring your own coffee!) Click the link below to join on Zoom. Join Virtual Coffee Hour Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small groups, videos, and podcasts.
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Advanced Biblical Hebrew
Learn to Read and Write Biblical Hebrew Discover the beauty, history, and depth of the Hebrew Bible through engaging courses for every level of learner. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to explore advanced texts, our classes provide the tools to read, write, and understand Biblical Hebrew in a supportive community. Click Here to Register Advanced Biblical Hebrew Sundays, October 5 – June 14 | 1:00–4:00 PM | 314MLK & ZoomFor experienced learners ready to dive deeper, this course examines…
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