Calendar of Events
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Fresh Start
The Seekers Book Study
Living the Liturgy: Insight, questions, and experience
Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew
Open Bible Study (onsite)
Open Bible Study (online)
Sunday Morning Worship
Virtual Coffee Hour
Intermediate-Advanced Biblical Hebrew
Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital
First Sunday Food Collection
Fresh Start
Sundays | 8:30 am – 9:00 am | Zoom (Starting again on Sunday, September 24, 2023) Formerly known as Morning Light, 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 […]
The Seekers Book Study
Sundays at 9AM - 10:30 AM | Online & In person CLICK HERE TO REGISTER The Seeker’s Book Study explores our spiritual side via the reading of books by progressive authors. Carl Jung noted that when religious people move into the middle-age, they struggle with the image of God ‘up there’ in heaven. This class […]
Living the Liturgy: Insight, questions, and experience
Join us online on April 7th, 14th, 28th, and May 5th, 12th from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM for "Living the Liturgy" with UTS Ministerial Intern Ryan Swihart. Explore how liturgical themes impact our lives and vice versa. All are welcome, regardless of prior participation in morning prayer at Riverside, to engage in discussions about […]
Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew
Biblical Hebrew is the language in which Jesus read the Scripture and prayed its Psalms. As true followers of our Lord, we also want to know the language of the Hebrew Scriptures (The Tanakh) that formed His unique rhetoric. The Riverside Church offers you a great opportunity to refine your language Hebrew speech and thought about God. We start by learning the Hebrew script,
Open Bible Study (onsite)
Open Bible Study is a space where people can learn something new about the Bible and discuss the ways this ancient text continues to echo in our world and lives today. This is a space to open our minds to new ideas and ways of seeing the Bible, our world, and ourselves. The group is […]
Open Bible Study (online)
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 […]
Sunday Morning Worship
Our traditional Sunday service follows the lectionary and liturgical calendar and is centered around Scripture, preaching, music, and prayer. Join us at 11:00 AM ET, online or in person. Prelude begins at 10:30 AM ET. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. You can join us for worship on Youtube or by […]
Virtual Coffee Hour
Join us Sunday after worship for a virtual coffee hour where we will connect with one another and talk with the preacher about the sermon we just experienced. Bring your questions, comments, and ideas to this multi-vocal conversation! button:not(.toggle), .button, .faux-button, .wp-block-button__link, .wp-block-file .wp-block-file__button, input, input, input, .bg-accent, .bg-accent-hover:hover, .bg-accent-hover:focus, :root .has-accent-background-color, .comment-reply-link { background-color: […]
Intermediate-Advanced Biblical Hebrew
The Riverside Church presents an excellent opportunity to further develop your proficiency in Biblical Hebrew and enrich your understanding of God as portrayed in the Old Testament. Building upon the foundation of Introductory Hebrew grammar, this class will likely delve into more advanced aspects of the language, such as verb conjugations, syntax, and a deeper […]
Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital
Featuring Charles Semowich, Carillonneur 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. […]
First Sunday Food Collection
FIRST SUNDAY FOOD COLLECTION On first Sundays, consider bringing a few canned goods and other needed items with you to church to support the Riverside Food Pantry. There will be a table placed just below the pulpit for your donations in the Nave (sanctuary). There will also be shopping carts in the narthex (lobby to […]
Sunday 7
Fresh Start
The Seekers Book Study
Living the Liturgy: Insight, questions, and experience
Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew
Open Bible Study (onsite)
Open Bible Study (online)
Sunday Morning Worship
Virtual Coffee Hour
Intermediate-Advanced Biblical Hebrew
Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital
First Sunday Food Collection
Monday, April 8, 2024
Morning Prayer
Art of Movement
Tai Chi
Membership & Parish Life Commission Meeting
Mission & Social Justice Commission Meeting
Worship Commission Meeting
Education Commission Meeting
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 Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […]
Art of Movement
The Wellness Ministry includes exercise opportunities such as Art of Movement, a healthy motion program for older people; Tai Chi, a stress-reduction technique, moving meditation, and path to greater flexibility, strength, and concentration; and Spiritual Retreats, weekend-long, retreat-center-based prayer experiences. Art of Movement In-Person Classes resume on Mondays and Thursdays mornings at 10 a.m. in […]
Tai Chi
Every Monday | 3:00 PM-4:30 PM | Cloister Lounge Although Tai Chi is an exercise system that dates back hundreds of years, it is well-suited for life in the 21st century. Its flowing movements can be regarded as a stress-reduction technique, a moving meditation, and a path to greater flexibility, muscle strength and better concentration. […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monday 8
Morning Prayer
Art of Movement
Tai Chi
Membership & Parish Life Commission Meeting
Mission & Social Justice Commission Meeting
Worship Commission Meeting
Education Commission Meeting
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Morning Prayer
Nominating Committee Meeting
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 Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […]
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.
Tuesday 9
Morning Prayer
Nominating Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Morning Prayer
Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II
Space for Grace
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 Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […]
Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II
Wednesdays, Oct 4 - June 12: Biblical Hebrew offers students an opportunity to explore the foundational language of the Bible and gain insights into the culture and history of ancient Israel. These will be demonstrated in various verses from the Book of Ruth. We start by learning the Hebrew script, its transcription, vocabulary, grammatical rules, and basic syntax. The class is open for beginners and advanced beginners. Its purpose will be to prepare you for a more advanced level that will follow next year.
Space for Grace
Join us for Space for Grace, a monthly in-person and online gathering featuring Gospel music, prayer, preaching, communion, and more. Space for Grace occurs the Wednesday after Communion Sunday (First Sundays). Click here to download the bulletin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri6xl7SlajA
Wednesday 10
Morning Prayer
Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II
Space for Grace
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Morning Prayer
Art of Movement
Tower League
The Bible’s Role in Settler Colonialism: A Focus on Palestine and Beyond
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 Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […]
Art of Movement
The Wellness Ministry includes exercise opportunities such as Art of Movement, a healthy motion program for older people; Tai Chi, a stress-reduction technique, moving meditation, and path to greater flexibility, strength, and concentration; and Spiritual Retreats, weekend-long, retreat-center-based prayer experiences. Art of Movement In-Person Classes resume on Mondays and Thursdays mornings at 10 a.m. in […]
Tower League
Join the Riverside Church Tower League for their monthly in-person bible study and luncheon. Bible Study | 11:00 AM - Noon | 10T Luncheon | Noon - 2 PM | Assembly Hall For the 2023-2024 season, the Riverside Church Tower League is gathering for monthly in-person luncheons in the South Hall at noon. […]
The Bible’s Role in Settler Colonialism: A Focus on Palestine and Beyond
Join us on April 11th at 7:00 PM in the Nave & Online for an illuminating panel discussion featuring Rev. Mitri Raheb, a Palestinian Christian theologian and author of “Decolonizing Palestine: The Land, The People, The Bible,” alongside Dr. Kwok Pui-lan, a distinguished Asian American Feminist Theologian. Together, we will embark on a critical examination […]
Thursday 11
Morning Prayer
Art of Movement
Tower League
The Bible’s Role in Settler Colonialism: A Focus on Palestine and Beyond
Friday, April 12, 2024
Morning Prayer
Word @ Night
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 Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […]
Friday 12
Morning Prayer
Word @ Night
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Riverside Book Club
Riverside Book Club
On Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM- 12:30 AM | online, join the Riverside Church Book Club and the Riverside Mission of Social Justice for a thought-provoking discussion featuring Rev. Mark Charles and his co-authored book, "Unsettling Truths: The Doctrine of Discovery," with Soong-Chan Rah, moderated by Rev. Mira Sawlani-Joyner. Explore how the Bible […]