Riverside Church Events Archive - Riverside Church

October 2025

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			1 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am 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 Midweek Bible Study: Bible in a Minute Midweek Bible Study: Bible in a Minute Join us for a midweek online Bible study that explores every book of the Bible. Click here to register and join on Zoom. Schedule Date Unit Book Chapters Title Wed, Oct 1, 2025 Unit 1: The Torah Genesis 1-2 Creation Wed, Oct 8, 2025 Unit 1: The Torah Genesis 3-5 The First People Wed, Oct […] Location Online Time 12:30pm - 1:00pm Dinner Church Dinner Church Experience Faith, Family & Fellowship at Dinner Church! Join us for Dinner Church, where food brings us together, faith strengthens us, and community feels like family. Come gather for a shared meal, where everyone can enjoy delicious, healthy food while being mindful of different dietary needs. Together, we'll share in prayer and Bible study as […] Location 9T Time 5:30pm - 8:00pm Intermediate Beginners Biblical Hebrew Intermediate 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 […] Location Zoom Time 5:30pm - 6:00pm 2 more	2 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Personnel & Salary Committee Meeting Personnel & Salary Committee 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 Online Time 6:00pm - 7:30pm Short Circles: A Theology of Bluey with Rev. Jim Keat Short Circles: A Theology of Bluey with Rev. Jim Keat Short Circles are two to three week classes, held on Zoom and led by Riverside clergy and ministerial staff. These classes will allow our Riverside community to connect around various topics and themes, deepening their faith and spirituality, and getting to know one another and the Riverside clergy team. Register Now Location Online Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm	3 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Word @ Night Word @ Night Word @ Night is a Christian Education opportunity to build community while engaging with the Bible in a mildly competitive manner. Designed for all ages and all levels of biblical literacy, this experience allows participants to learn something new about the Bible, share what they already may know while simultaneously forming connections with others. It […] Location 10T Time 6:30pm - 8:30pm	4 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
5 Fresh Start 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. Location N/A Time 8:30am - 9:00am Blessing of the Animals Blessing of the Animals Join us for a special blessing of the animals! We’ll have treats, and if it’s difficult to bring your pets, you’re welcome to bring a picture of them instead. We also invite attendees to bring donations of pet food to support a local animal shelter. Click Here to RSVP Location The Garth Time 9:00am - 10:30am Seekers Book Study 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 […] Location N/A Time 9:00am - 10:30am Adult Confirmation 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 […] Location 320 MLK Time 9:00am - 10:30am 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 Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew 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 […] Location 314 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 11:00am 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 N/A Time 10:00am - 10:45am 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 Virtual Coffee Hour 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 […] Location Online Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm Coffee Hour Coffee Hour Location South Hall Lobby Time 12:30pm - 2:00pm Advanced Biblical Hebrew 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 […] Location 314 MLK & Zoom 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 9 more	6 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Multifaith Monday Vigils: Moral Witness for Democracy Multifaith Monday Vigils: Moral Witness for Democracy Multifaith Mondays: Moral Witness for Democracy Weekly Vigils at Columbus Circle Mondays 5:30-6:00 pm (Gathering at the USS Marine statue on the SW corner of Central Park) Multifaith Monday Vigils serve as a sacred space for collective lament, prophetic resistance and moral clarity in a time of deep division and threat to democratic values If […] Location Columbus Circle Time 5:30pm - 6:00pm	7 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	8 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am 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 Midweek Bible Study: Bible in a Minute Midweek Bible Study: Bible in a Minute Join us for a midweek online Bible study that explores every book of the Bible. Click here to register and join on Zoom. Schedule Date Unit Book Chapters Title Wed, Oct 1, 2025 Unit 1: The Torah Genesis 1-2 Creation Wed, Oct 8, 2025 Unit 1: The Torah Genesis 3-5 The First People Wed, Oct […] Location Online Time 12:30pm - 1:00pm Intermediate Beginners Biblical Hebrew Intermediate 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 […] Location Zoom Time 5:30pm - 6:00pm 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. Space for Grace will occur the Wednesday after Communion Sunday (First Sundays). Location 9T and Online Time 7:00pm - 9:00pm 2 more	9 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Season of Origins Information Session Season of Origins Information Session You're invited to a one-hour Zoom session introducing the Season of Origins, a new justice-centered church season. This session will give an overview of Origins' purpose, weekly themes, theological and biblical foundations, and how a collective of churches, including Riverside, are bringing Origins to life. There will be plenty of time for questions. Hope to […] Location Zoom Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm	10 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	11
12 Fresh Start 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. Location N/A Time 8:30am - 9:00am Seekers Book Study 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 […] Location N/A Time 9:00am - 10:30am Adult Confirmation 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 […] Location 320 MLK Time 9:00am - 10:30am 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 Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew 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 […] Location 314 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 11:00am 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 N/A Time 10:00am - 10:45am 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 Virtual Coffee Hour 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 […] Location Online Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm Coffee Hour Coffee Hour Location South Hall Lobby Time 12:30pm - 2:00pm Advanced Biblical Hebrew 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 […] Location 314 MLK & Zoom Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm B’s & P’s: Planning meeting B’s & P’s: Planning meeting The Business and Professional Women’s Group encourages fellowship between business and professional women while educating the Riverside community about issues unique to women. Through offering cultural, social, and service opportunities, they promote spiritual growth and renewal for the church and community. Location 316 MLK 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 9 more	13 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Multifaith Monday Vigils: Moral Witness for Democracy Multifaith Monday Vigils: Moral Witness for Democracy Multifaith Mondays: Moral Witness for Democracy Weekly Vigils at Columbus Circle Mondays 5:30-6:00 pm (Gathering at the USS Marine statue on the SW corner of Central Park) Multifaith Monday Vigils serve as a sacred space for collective lament, prophetic resistance and moral clarity in a time of deep division and threat to democratic values If […] Location Columbus Circle Time 5:30pm - 6:00pm Membership & Parish Life Commission Meeting Membership & Parish Life Commission Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Online Time 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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 Worship Commission Meeting Worship 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 Online Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm 2 more	14 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am NYC Votes Presentation NYC Votes Presentation NYCVotes Presents: Your Voice. Your Power. Your Vote. Presione aquí para español Make a real impact in your community—starting with your vote. Join NYCVotes for an empowering, bilingual presentation that breaks down everything you need to know about voting in NYC and why your voice at the ballot box truly matters. This session will cover: • How to […] Location Cloister Lobby Time 10:00am - 11:30am Testimonies from Gaza’s Families Testimonies from Gaza’s Families The Riverside Church is honored to co-sponsor “Testimonies from Gaza’s Families,” an important event presented in partnership with the Arab American Institute (AAI) and Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP). We invite you—and members of The Riverside Church community in the Washington, DC area—to join a series of gatherings on October 14–15 that center the […] Location Conference Room of United Methodist Building in Washington DC Time 2:00pm - 4:00pm Nominating Committee Meeting Nominating Committee 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 Online Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm Education Commission Meeting Education 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 Online Time 7:00pm - 8:30pm 2 more	15 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am 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 Midweek Bible Study: Bible in a Minute Midweek Bible Study: Bible in a Minute Join us for a midweek online Bible study that explores every book of the Bible. Click here to register and join on Zoom. Schedule Date Unit Book Chapters Title Wed, Oct 1, 2025 Unit 1: The Torah Genesis 1-2 Creation Wed, Oct 8, 2025 Unit 1: The Torah Genesis 3-5 The First People Wed, Oct […] Location Online Time 12:30pm - 1:00pm Intermediate Beginners Biblical Hebrew Intermediate 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 […] Location Zoom Time 5:30pm - 6:00pm Dinner Church Dinner Church Experience Faith, Family & Fellowship at Dinner Church! Join us for Dinner Church, where food brings us together, faith strengthens us, and community feels like family. Come gather for a shared meal, where everyone can enjoy delicious, healthy food while being mindful of different dietary needs. Together, we'll share in prayer and Bible study as […] Location 9T Time 5:30pm - 8:00pm 3 more	16 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Stewardship Committee Meeting Stewardship Committee 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 Online Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm Budget & Planning Committee Meeting Budget & Planning Committee 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 Online Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm Short Circles: A Theology of Bluey with Rev. Jim Keat Short Circles: A Theology of Bluey with Rev. Jim Keat Short Circles are two to three week classes, held on Zoom and led by Riverside clergy and ministerial staff. These classes will allow our Riverside community to connect around various topics and themes, deepening their faith and spirituality, and getting to know one another and the Riverside clergy team. Register Now Location Online Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm 1 more	17 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	18
19 Fresh Start 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. Location N/A Time 8:30am - 9:00am Seekers Book Study 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 […] Location N/A Time 9:00am - 10:30am Adult Confirmation 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 […] Location 320 MLK Time 9:00am - 10:30am 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 Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew 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 […] Location 314 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 11:00am 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 N/A Time 10:00am - 10:45am 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 Virtual Coffee Hour 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 […] Location Online Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm Coffee Hour Coffee Hour Location South Hall Lobby Time 12:30pm - 2:00pm Metro IAF NY Mayoral Candidate Accountability Assembly Metro IAF NY Mayoral Candidate Accountability Assembly On June 1, Metro IAF NY leaders met with New York City mayoral candidates to present our vision for the city. That was just the beginning. On October 19, join us as we take the next step—holding the leading candidates accountable for real action on: • Building 100% affordable housing • Fixing NYCHA • Addressing […] Location 91 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY 10027 Time 12:45pm - 5:00pm Advanced Biblical Hebrew 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 […] Location 314 MLK & Zoom Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm B’s & P’s: Computer Hygiene and Device tutorial B’s & P’s: Computer Hygiene and Device tutorial The Business and Professional Women’s Group encourages fellowship between business and professional women while educating the Riverside community about issues unique to women. Through offering cultural, social, and service opportunities, they promote spiritual growth and renewal for the church and community. Fall Computer Hygiene & TutorialPresented by the Riverside Business and Professional Women’s Club Learn […] Location 20T Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Social Services Committee Meeting Social Services Committee 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 5T Conference Room Time 1:15pm - 2:15pm 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 Children’s Sabbath Art Experience Children’s Sabbath Art Experience Location South Hall Time 1:30pm - 3:00pm Men’s Class Men’s Class 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. Location Multipurpose Room Time 1:30pm - 2:30pm 13 more	20 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 10T Time 10:00am - 11:00am Executive Committee Meeting Executive Committee 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 Conference Call Time 5:30pm - 6:30pm Multifaith Monday Vigils: Moral Witness for Democracy Multifaith Monday Vigils: Moral Witness for Democracy Multifaith Mondays: Moral Witness for Democracy Weekly Vigils at Columbus Circle Mondays 5:30-6:00 pm (Gathering at the USS Marine statue on the SW corner of Central Park) Multifaith Monday Vigils serve as a sacred space for collective lament, prophetic resistance and moral clarity in a time of deep division and threat to democratic values If […] Location Columbus Circle Time 5:30pm - 6:00pm 1 more	21 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am NYC Votes Presentation NYC Votes Presentation NYCVotes Presents: Your Voice. Your Power. Your Vote. Presione aquí para español Make a real impact in your community—starting with your vote. Join NYCVotes for an empowering, bilingual presentation that breaks down everything you need to know about voting in NYC and why your voice at the ballot box truly matters. This session will cover: • How to […] Location Cloister Lobby Time 10:00am - 11:30am Building Committee Meeting Building Committee 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 7:00pm - 8:30pm	22 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am 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 Midweek Bible Study: Bible in a Minute Midweek Bible Study: Bible in a Minute Join us for a midweek online Bible study that explores every book of the Bible. Click here to register and join on Zoom. Schedule Date Unit Book Chapters Title Wed, Oct 1, 2025 Unit 1: The Torah Genesis 1-2 Creation Wed, Oct 8, 2025 Unit 1: The Torah Genesis 3-5 The First People Wed, Oct […] Location Online Time 12:30pm - 1:00pm Intermediate Beginners Biblical Hebrew Intermediate 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 […] Location Zoom Time 5:30pm - 6:00pm Dinner Church Dinner Church Experience Faith, Family & Fellowship at Dinner Church! Join us for Dinner Church, where food brings us together, faith strengthens us, and community feels like family. Come gather for a shared meal, where everyone can enjoy delicious, healthy food while being mindful of different dietary needs. Together, we'll share in prayer and Bible study as […] Location 9T Time 5:30pm - 8:00pm 2 more	23 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 330 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Tower League Bible Study Tower League Bible Study Location Christ Chapel Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Tower League Luncheon Tower League Luncheon Location Assembly Hall Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm 1 more	24 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	25 The People’s Agenda Summit The People’s Agenda Summit Notice: Date & Location Change The People’s Agenda 2025 has been moved to Saturday, October 25 (instead of Saturday, September 6). It will now take place in the Assembly Hall (instead of South Hall). Click Here to Register This day-long gathering will bring together organizations, movement leaders, faith leaders, and community members for panels, workshops, […] Location Assembly Hall Time 10:00am - 5:00pm Theatre of the Oppressed Theatre of the Oppressed This dynamic ministry uses theatre as a tool for empowerment, inviting participants to explore real-life struggles and imagine new possibilities for justice and liberation. Rooted in techniques developed in Brazil, Theatre of the Oppressed helps individuals recognize their own power and agency within systems and institutions—and equips them to take action for social and political […] Location Via Zoom Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm
26 Fresh Start 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. Location N/A Time 8:30am - 9:00am Seekers Book Study 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 […] Location N/A Time 9:00am - 10:30am Adult Confirmation 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 […] Location 320 MLK Time 9:00am - 10:30am 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 Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew 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 […] Location 314 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 11:00am 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 N/A Time 10:00am - 10:45am Sunday Morning Worship & Sermon Talkback Sunday Morning Worship & Sermon Talkback 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 This bake sale is hosted by the Business & Professional Women’s Group after worship service. Cakes, cookies and more. Cash only. The Business and Professional Women’s Group encourages fellowship between business and professional women while educating the Riverside community about issues unique to women. Through offering cultural, social, and service opportunities, they promote spiritual growth and […] Location South Hall Lobby Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Ecclesia Ministry Ecclesia Ministry Often called "the church without walls,” Ecclesia is a radically open and affirming fellowship who desire is to be in an open community with the poor and marginalized of our society. We share in worship and lunch every month. All welcome to visit and join us. Click here to learn more about Ecclesia Ministry. Location Assembly Hall Kitchen Time 12:50pm - 2:00pm Advanced Biblical Hebrew 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 […] Location 314 MLK & Zoom 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 Sunday Dancing Sunday Dancing Shake off some steam, move your body, and have fun!Join Susheela Varky for an afternoon of BollyX, a high-energy dance workout set to Bollywood music. Think Zumba—with a Bollywood twist! This intergenerational class is designed with adaptations for all ages and abilities, making it a joyful and welcoming space for everyone. Bring a friend and […] Location South Hall Time 1:30pm - 2:30pm 10 more	27 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 330 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Multifaith Monday Vigils: Moral Witness for Democracy Multifaith Monday Vigils: Moral Witness for Democracy Multifaith Mondays: Moral Witness for Democracy Weekly Vigils at Columbus Circle Mondays 5:30-6:00 pm (Gathering at the USS Marine statue on the SW corner of Central Park) Multifaith Monday Vigils serve as a sacred space for collective lament, prophetic resistance and moral clarity in a time of deep division and threat to democratic values If […] Location Columbus Circle Time 5:30pm - 6:00pm Church Council Meeting Church Council 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 Online Time 6:30pm - 8:30pm 1 more	28 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	29 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am 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 Midweek Bible Study: Bible in a Minute Midweek Bible Study: Bible in a Minute Join us for a midweek online Bible study that explores every book of the Bible. Click here to register and join on Zoom. Schedule Date Unit Book Chapters Title Wed, Oct 1, 2025 Unit 1: The Torah Genesis 1-2 Creation Wed, Oct 8, 2025 Unit 1: The Torah Genesis 3-5 The First People Wed, Oct […] Location Online Time 12:30pm - 1:00pm Intermediate Beginners Biblical Hebrew Intermediate 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 […] Location Zoom Time 5:30pm - 6:00pm Dinner Church Dinner Church Experience Faith, Family & Fellowship at Dinner Church! Join us for Dinner Church, where food brings us together, faith strengthens us, and community feels like family. Come gather for a shared meal, where everyone can enjoy delicious, healthy food while being mindful of different dietary needs. Together, we'll share in prayer and Bible study as […] Location 9T Time 5:30pm - 8:00pm 3 more	30 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 330 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am	31 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email education@trcnyc.org for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am HarvestFest HarvestFest Things get a little spooky at The Riverside Church on Halloween, but there’s plenty of sweetness and fun for everyone who dares to join! Families, children, and friends are invited to come in costume and enjoy a playful Halloween adventure through our historic Nave, followed by festive activities, games, and treats to take home. Join […] Location Meet at Claremont Entrance Time 3:00pm - 5:00pm

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