Riverside Church Events Archive - Riverside Church

January 2026

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				1	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	3 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
4 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 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 11:30am - 12:30pm Coffee Hour Coffee Hour Location South Hall Lobby Time 12:30pm - 2:00pm Practicing Sabbath Practicing Sabbath On first Sundays after worship, we Practice Sabbath as a community. There will be no all-church programming on first Sundays, with the exception of the Rising Voices Concert in May. Programming before worship will continue on all Sundays unless otherwise noted. We will have lunch available for purchase in South Hall, as always. Location South Hall Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm 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 7 more	5 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 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Tower League Bible Study on Zoom Tower League Bible Study on Zoom Click Here to Join Zoom Location N/A Time 11:00am - 12:00pm 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	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	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 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 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. 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 2 more	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 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 1 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	10 The Weekday School Open House The Weekday School Open House We warmly invite you to visit The Weekday School on Saturday, January 10th from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM for our Open House. Come explore our classrooms, meet our faculty, and see what makes The Weekday School such a special place for early childhood education. Please register at The Weekday School Interested in a tour of Weekday? - The Weekday […] Location The Riverside Church Time 11:00am - 1:00pm
11 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 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 11:30am - 12:30pm 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 Bs & Ps Birthday Celebration 2026 Bs & Ps Birthday Celebration 2026 You are all invited to join the Riverside Church Business and Professional Women Club as we celebrate our 96th birthday. Please come and celebrate with us. We look forward to seeing you there! Sunday, January 11, 2026. 1:00PM to 3:00PM. Room 9T. Location 9T Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm African Fellowship Meeting African Fellowship Meeting Location 316 MLK Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Thunderbirds Dance Workshop Thunderbirds Dance Workshop Theatre of the Oppressed, in collaboration with the Thunderbirds, invites you to a Dance Workshop on Sunday, January 11, after worship at 1:00 PM in MLK 411. Through dance and storytelling, participants will experience and learn about Native American culture in an engaging and meaningful way. Location 411 MLK Time 1:00pm - 2:30pm 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 Maranatha Monthly Meeting Maranatha Monthly Meeting Location Multipurpose Room Time 1:30pm - 2:30pm 11 more	12 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 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Tower League Bible Study on Zoom Tower League Bible Study on Zoom Click Here to Join Zoom Location N/A Time 11:00am - 12:00pm 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, Care, & Parish Life Commission Meeting Membership, Care, & 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 North Star Bible Study North Star Bible Study North Star Bible Study is a welcoming space for young people who are ready to go deeper in their faith, seeking direction, grounding, and inspiration through the life and teachings of Jesus. Together, we explore scripture, ask big questions, and grow in community as we discern what it means to follow Christ in our everyday […] Location N/A Time 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 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 7:00pm - 8:30pm 5 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 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	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 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 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 Library Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm 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 Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Tower League Meeting Tower League Meeting Click Here to Register Location Online Time 1:30pm - 3:30pm 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 2 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	17
18 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 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: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday Sunday Morning Worship: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday Worship Highlights: Guest Preacher: Rev. Rashad Raymond Moore, PhD, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Crown Heights in Brooklyn, NY Dr. Rashad Raymond Moore, PhD is a pastor, philosopher, and preacher dedicated to unveiling and repositioning the role of tradition and ritual in historically Black institutions through […] Location Nave & Online Time 11:00am - 12:00pm MLK NOW 2026: A Prophetic Witness for Our Time MLK NOW 2026: A Prophetic Witness for Our Time Sunday, January 18, 2026 \| The Riverside Church \| New York City (Onsite and online free event) At a moment when the hard-won gains of the Civil Rights Movement are under renewed threat, The Riverside Church calls the city and the nation to remember, recommit, and rise. MLK NOW 2026 is not simply a commemoration […] Location Nave & South Hall Time 11:00am - 4:30pm 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 11:30am - 12:30pm 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 Women of the Bible Women of the Bible Location Meditation Chapel Time 1:00pm - 2:00pm Lift Every Voice: A Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Tribute Lift Every Voice: A Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Tribute Event details: Date: Sunday, January 18th 2026 Time: 1 pm - 2:00 pm Location: 9T Overview: Riverside is honored to welcome the children from the Metropolitan Chapter of Jack and Jill of America for a special talent showcase for our older adults, "Lift Every Voice: A Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Tribute." During the program, […] Location 9T Time 1:00pm - 2:30pm 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 11 more	19 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 Tower League Bible Study on Zoom Tower League Bible Study on Zoom Click Here to Join Zoom Location N/A Time 11:00am - 12:00pm 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	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 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 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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	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 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 Midweek Bible Study 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 N/A Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm 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 Library Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm 3 more	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 Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 10T Time 10:00am - 11:00am Tower League Meeting Tower League Meeting Click Here to Register Location Online Time 1:30pm - 3:30pm	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	24 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
25 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 (Virtual Only) Seekers Book Study (Virtual Only) WEATHER ALERT: This event will be taking place online only due to severe weather conditions. 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 […] Location N/A Time 9:00am - 10:30am Open Bible Study (Virtual Only) Open Bible Study (Virtual Only) WEATHER ALERT: This event will be taking place online only due to severe weather conditions. 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 […] Location 316 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew (Virtual Only) Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew (Virtual Only) WEATHER ALERT: This event will be taking place online only due to severe weather conditions. 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 […] Location 314 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 11:00am ParentConnect (Virtual Only) ParentConnect (Virtual Only) WEATHER ALERT: This event will be taking place online only due to severe weather conditions. 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, […] Location N/A Time 10:00am - 10:45am Sunday Morning Worship (Virtual Only) Sunday Morning Worship (Virtual Only) WEATHER ALERT FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2026: A significant snowstorm is expected to impact New York City this coming weekend, with the most severe conditions anticipated on Sunday. Current forecasts are calling for up to 16 inches of snow. Out of an abundance of caution and care for our members, worship will be held virtually […] 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 11:30am - 12:30pm CANCELED: Coffee Hour CANCELED: Coffee Hour WEATHER ALERT: This event is canceled due to severe weather conditions. Location South Hall Lobby Time 12:30pm - 2:00pm CANCELED: Ecclesia Ministry CANCELED: Ecclesia Ministry WEATHER ALERT: This event is canceled due to severe weather conditions. 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 […] Location 9T Kitchen Time 12:50pm - 2:00pm Advanced Biblical Hebrew (Virtual Only) Advanced Biblical Hebrew (Virtual Only) WEATHER ALERT: This event will be taking place online only due to severe weather conditions. 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 […] Location 314 MLK & Zoom Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm Business and Professional Women’s Meeting (Virtual Only) Business and Professional Women’s Meeting (Virtual Only) WEATHER ALERT: This event will be taking place online only due to severe weather conditions. Location 316 MLK & Online Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm CANCELED: Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital CANCELED: Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital WEATHER ALERT: This event is canceled due to severe weather conditions. 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) […] Location N/A Time 1:30pm - 2:00pm CANCELED: Make Our Garden Grow: The Riverside Choir Benefit Cabaret CANCELED: Make Our Garden Grow: The Riverside Choir Benefit Cabaret WEATHER ALERT: This event is canceled due to severe weather conditions. Members of The Riverside Choir present their annual benefit concert, Make Our Garden Grow! Inspired by Riverside's 2025-2026 theme, Planting Seeds, this year's intimate choir cabaret will feature a bouquet of songs and choruses about nurturing, growing, and blossoming. Join Master of Ceremonies Christopher […] Location Assembly Hall Time 2:00pm - 3:30pm 10 more	26 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 CANCELED: Art of Movement CANCELED: Art of Movement WEATHER ALERT: This event is canceled due to severe weather conditions. Location 10T Time 10:00am - 11:00am Tower League Bible Study on Zoom Tower League Bible Study on Zoom Click Here to Join Zoom Location N/A Time 11:00am - 12:00pm 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 North Star Bible Study North Star Bible Study North Star Bible Study is a welcoming space for young people who are ready to go deeper in their faith, seeking direction, grounding, and inspiration through the life and teachings of Jesus. Together, we explore scripture, ask big questions, and grow in community as we discern what it means to follow Christ in our everyday […] Location N/A Time 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 3 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	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 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 Midweek Bible Study 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 N/A Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm 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 Library Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm 3 more	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 Art of Movement Art of Movement Location 411 MLK Time 10:00am - 11:00am Tower League Meeting Tower League Meeting Click Here to Register Location Online Time 1:30pm - 3:30pm	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	31

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