Calendar of Events
Sunday, April 21, 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
Men’s Ministry Meeting
Social Services Committee Meeting
Cosmic Walk with Beloved Earth Community
Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital
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 […]
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8:30am - 9:00am
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 […]
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9:00am - 10:00am
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 […]
Men’s Ministry Meeting
Faith and fellowship building and educational programs that help build the church and a more just society. Open to all genders. Third Sundays 1:30 PM. Contact Tunde Aboyade-Cole, mensclass.trc@gmail.com
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.
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1:30pm - 2:30pm
Cosmic Walk with Beloved Earth Community
Join the Beloved Earth Community (BEC) and celebrate Earth Day weekend with us! Join us in person on Sunday, April 21st, for a Cosmic Walk in Assembly Hall anytime between 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM to walk at your own pace and time. Let's come together to honor and connect with our planet. Learn More about […]
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1:30pm - 3:00pm
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. […]
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3:00pm - 3:30pm
Sunday 21
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
Men’s Ministry Meeting
Social Services Committee Meeting
Cosmic Walk with Beloved Earth Community
Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital
Monday, April 22, 2024
Morning Prayer
Art of Movement
Tai Chi
Church Council 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. […]
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.
Monday 22
Morning Prayer
Art of Movement
Tai Chi
Church Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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 Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […]
Tuesday 23
Morning Prayer
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Morning Prayer
Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II
Young Adult Bible Study
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.
Young Adult Bible Study
Participate in Young Adult Bible Study to explore the texts and pray, study scripture, and check in with one another. This class takes place each Wednesday evening except the Space for Grace Wednesdays which is the Wednesday after First Sunday. Contact Education at education@trcnyc.org for more information.
Wednesday 24
Morning Prayer
Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II
Young Adult Bible Study
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Morning Prayer
Art of Movement
Tower League
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 weekly Zoom check-in and exercise. Chair Exercise | 1:30 - 2:00 PM | Zoom Program | 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Zoom For the 2023-2024 season, the Riverside Church Tower League is gathering for monthly in-person luncheons in the South Hall at noon. On the […]
Thursday 25
Morning Prayer
Art of Movement
Tower League
Friday, April 26, 2024
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 Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer for zoom info or Register here to join the meeting through your computer, smartphone, or […]
Friday 26
Morning Prayer
Saturday, April 27, 2024
55th Anniversary of Black Manifesto: A Call to Reparations with Jennifer Jones Austin
Theatre of the Oppressed Uptown | Somatic Abolitionism Training
55th Anniversary of Black Manifesto: A Call to Reparations with Jennifer Jones Austin
Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the Black Manifesto. Join us for an enlightening morning at The Riverside Church on April 27th in 10T or online! Kickstart your day with a selection of coffee, tea, bagels, and toppings available at 10:00 AM. Then, delve into thought-provoking dialogue and action. Engage in discussions led by Dr. Jennifer […]
Theatre of the Oppressed Uptown | Somatic Abolitionism Training
Every fourth Saturday at 1:30pm, Theatre of the Oppressed will gather for the Somatic Abolitionism Training where we will use Applied Theatre and techniques of the Theatre of the Oppressed to search for ways to heal ourselves and others, from the trauma retention of Racialized Trauma. This class takes place in-person only and is open […]