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A Clean Slate in New York
by Rev. Kevin VanHook

Though we often preach redemption, it is not reflected in our laws. For far too long, ...

Resources from Welcoming the Stranger: The Impact of Race on U.S. Immigration Policy and the Call of the Church

Riverside’s Sojourners Ministry and Antiracism Taskforce are preparing this study of racism and the history of ...

Choose hope, not fear!

Members and Friends of The Riverside Church, This year’s election feels a bit like Advent, filled ...

Anti-Racism Task Force Resources

Explore the latest resources and updates from Riverside's Anti-Racism Task-Force.

NYC Council Joint Committee Oversight Hearing on Housing and Reentry

Testimony to NYC Council Joint Committee Oversight Hearing on Housing and Reentry Good afternoon, my name ...

Riverside Lift Every Voice & Vote Campaign

Let's get out the vote! We're working to ensure everyone is heard in NYC, in the ...

Live Justice Now

Live Justice Now is Riverside's ongoing initiative to take action in response to the great need for truth, justice, and compassion in our world. Come learn about the latest justice news, activities, and actions you can take part in.

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Prayers + Petitions: Millennial Leaders Forging the Future Initiative

July 21: Rev. Kevin VanHook speaks at the Faith Communities for Just Reentry rally at Rikers Island.

August 27: Riverside signs onto letters to Gov. Cuomo (PDF) and Mayor de Blasio (PDF) demanding a public database for officers at the Department of CorrectionRead: Faith Communities for Just Reentry Policy Platform (PDF)

Rev. Kevin VanHook comments on the murders of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery:

MSJ Ministries & Initiatives:

Maranatha

Maranatha is committed to serving God by fostering greater understanding and promoting equity for the LGBTQ community.

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Coming Home

Empowers men and women returning to the community from incarceration by providing facilitators, mentors, and other support.

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Beloved Earth

Our environmental justice ministry is dedicated to helping our community be good stewards of our resources and God’s creation.

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Prison Ministry

Arranges and participates in worship services in New York State prisons, supports prisoners in struggles to obtain justice and to re-engage life in community.

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Sojourners

Works with people currently held in detention centers in the U.S., while petitioning for asylum and providing support to those recently released.

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Sharing & Densford Funds

Riverside pledges 10% its annual offering from its members to grassroots and Native American projects locally, nationally, and internationally.

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A Clean Slate in New York
by Rev. Kevin VanHook

Resources from Welcoming the Stranger: The Impact of Race on U.S. Immigration Policy and the Call of the Church

Choose hope, not fear!

Anti-Racism Task Force Resources

NYC Council Joint Committee Oversight Hearing on Housing and Reentry

Riverside Lift Every Voice & Vote Campaign

Live Justice Now

Recent Video

MSJ Ministries & Initiatives:

Maranatha

Coming Home

Beloved Earth

Prison Ministry

Sojourners

Sharing & Densford Funds

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Mission & Social Justice

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Latest Updates

A Clean Slate in New York by Rev. Kevin VanHook

Resources from Welcoming the Stranger: The Impact of Race on U.S. Immigration Policy and the Call of the Church

Choose hope, not fear!

Anti-Racism Task Force Resources

NYC Council Joint Committee Oversight Hearing on Housing and Reentry

Riverside Lift Every Voice & Vote Campaign

Live Justice Now

Recent Video

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MSJ Ministries & Initiatives:

Maranatha

Coming Home

Beloved Earth

Prison Ministry

Sojourners

Sharing & Densford Funds

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A Clean Slate in New York
by Rev. Kevin VanHook