Down by the Riverside

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This Advent and Christmas season, honor the loved ones in your life by lifting up their ...

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Ash Wednesday Service

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Short Circles: “Circle of Grace” with Rev. Charlene Wingate

Short Circles are two to three week classes, held on Zoom and led by Riverside clergy ...

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Hands Off NYC Community Workshop

Join our Hands Off NYC partners for a community event.  The day will help people learn ...

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Lunar New Year Celebration

Join us on Sunday, February 22 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM in South Hall for ...

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The Inspirational Choir: We Need Healing

Hard times are not new, yet we rise each morning to face another day. Under the ...

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Midweek Bible Study

Join us for a midweek online Bible study that explores every book of the Bible. Click ...

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Intergenerational Communion Education Workshop

How do we understand the meanings of Communion? This experiential, child and youth-friendly workshop will help ...

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Speak Peace into Power: Advocacy Training with Action Corps

Join Action Corps for an advocacy training for Riversiders on how to get your elected officials ...

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Crown and Cross: A Passion Sunday Concert

Experience the Passion of Christ brought vividly to life by The Riverside Choir, Soloists, and Orchestra. ...

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Recital: Rooted

Two voices, many homelands. Vocalists Matt Krenz and Liz Lang invite you on a genre-spanning musical ...

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Spring Concert and Family Luncheon

Enjoy an afternoon of music and fellowship as we celebrate Riverside’s young musicians. The Rising Voices ...

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Organ Recital: Stephen Tharp

Artist in Residence Stephen Tharp performs a solo recital on the historic organ at The Riverside ...

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Summer Organ Series: Nathaniel Gumbs

Organist Dr. Nathaniel Gumbs, Director of Music at The Riverside Church, offers a recital as part ...

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Summer Organ Series: Ahreum Congdon

Ahreum Congdon, Director of Music & Organist at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth, TX, offers ...

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Summer Organ Series: Christopher Houlihan

Christopher Houlihan, College Organist, Director of Chapel Music, and Artist-in-Residence at Trinity College in Hartford, CT, ...

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The Father, The Son, and The Godfather: Music of JS. Bach, CPE Bach, Telemann

Join House of Time on a musical exploration of an extended family of geniuses: Johann Sebastian ...

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Summer Organ Series: Paul Byssainthe, Jr.

Paul Byssainthe, Jr., Associate Organist at The Riverside Church, offers a recital as part of our ...

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Summer Organ Series: Renée Anne Louprette

Renée Anne Louprette, Assistant Professor of Music and College Organist at Bard College, offers a recital ...

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Worship, Music & The Arts

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 the body of Christ. All are welcome as we seek to create a beloved community, nourish faith, and transform our world.

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Sunday Morning Worship

Every Sunday at 11:00 am ET. Prelude begins at 10:30 am ET.

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The Word Made Fresh

The Word Made Fresh is a weekly video Bible study that explores an upcoming lectionary text ...

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Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recitals

Sakura Park is the best place to enjoy Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recitals.

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The Inspirational Choir: We Need Healing

Hard times are not new, yet we rise each morning to face another day. Under the ...

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The 47th Annual English Handbell Festival

The Riverside Ringers host a weekend gathering of bell choirs from throughout the region, combining forces ...

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Crown and Cross: A Passion Sunday Concert

Experience the Passion of Christ brought vividly to life by The Riverside Choir, Soloists, and Orchestra. ...

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Recital: Rooted

Two voices, many homelands. Vocalists Matt Krenz and Liz Lang invite you on a genre-spanning musical ...

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Spring Concert and Family Luncheon

Enjoy an afternoon of music and fellowship as we celebrate Riverside’s young musicians. The Rising Voices ...

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Organ Recital: Stephen Tharp

Artist in Residence Stephen Tharp performs a solo recital on the historic organ at The Riverside ...

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The Father, The Son, and The Godfather: Music of JS. Bach, CPE Bach, Telemann

Join House of Time on a musical exploration of an extended family of geniuses: Johann Sebastian ...

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Summer Organ Series: Nathaniel Gumbs

Organist Dr. Nathaniel Gumbs, Director of Music at The Riverside Church, offers a recital as part ...

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Summer Organ Series: Ahreum Congdon

Ahreum Congdon, Director of Music & Organist at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth, TX, offers ...

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Summer Organ Series: Christopher Houlihan

Christopher Houlihan, College Organist, Director of Chapel Music, and Artist-in-Residence at Trinity College in Hartford, CT, ...

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Summer Organ Series: Paul Byssainthe, Jr.

Paul Byssainthe, Jr., Associate Organist at The Riverside Church, offers a recital as part of our ...

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Summer Organ Series: Renée Anne Louprette

Renée Anne Louprette, Assistant Professor of Music and College Organist at Bard College, offers a recital ...

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Be Still and Go

Listen to Riverside’s popular devotional podcast.

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Upcoming Worship

Sunday Morning Worship

Sunday, February 22

11:00 AM

Online

Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital

Sunday, February 22

1:30 PM

Multifaith Monday Vigils: Moral Witness ...

Monday, February 23

5:30 PM

Columbus Circle

Online Lent Service

Wednesday, February 25

7:00 PM

Online

Intergenerational Communion Education Workshop

Saturday, February 28

10:00 AM

Assembly Hall

Sunday Morning Worship

Sunday, March 1

11:00 AM

Online

Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital

Sunday, March 1

1:30 PM

Multifaith Monday Vigils: Moral Witness ...

Monday, March 2

5:30 PM

Columbus Circle

Space for Grace

Wednesday, March 4

7:00 PM

9T and Online

Sunday Morning Worship

Sunday, March 8

11:00 AM

Online

Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital

Sunday, March 8

1:30 PM

Multifaith Monday Vigils: Moral Witness ...

Monday, March 9

5:30 PM

Columbus Circle

Online Lent Service

Wednesday, March 11

7:00 PM

Online

Sunday Morning Worship

Sunday, March 15

11:00 AM

Online

Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital

Sunday, March 15

1:30 PM

Multifaith Monday Vigils: Moral Witness ...

Monday, March 16

5:30 PM

Columbus Circle

Mission & Social Justice

Mission & Social Justice

Mission & Social Justice

“Justice is love correcting that which revolts against love.” -Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Upcoming Mission & Social Justice Events

1:00 PM

Beloved Earth Community

Saturday, August 1

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1:00 PM

Beloved Earth Community

Saturday, September 5

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1:00 PM

Beloved Earth Community

Saturday, October 3

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Education & Faith Formation

Education & Faith Formation

The Riverside Church exists to nourish and grow the faith of everyone who comes to us seeking to know God. The programs of our Faith Formation ministry will help you explore your faith, ask challenging questions about life, and grow closer to God and one another.

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Upcoming Faith Formation Events

8:00 AM

Morning Prayer

Thursday, February 19

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8:00 AM

Morning Prayer

Friday, February 20

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9:30 AM

Open Bible Study

Sunday, February 22

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11:30 AM

Virtual Coffee Hour

Sunday, February 22

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1:30 PM

8:00 AM

Morning Prayer

Monday, February 23

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6:00 PM

North Star Bible Study

Monday, February 23

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8:00 AM

Morning Prayer

Tuesday, February 24

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8:00 AM

Morning Prayer

Wednesday, February 25

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10:30 AM

Older Adults French Group

Wednesday, February 25

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8:00 AM

Morning Prayer

Thursday, February 26

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8:00 AM

Morning Prayer

Friday, February 27

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9:30 AM

Open Bible Study

Sunday, March 1

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11:30 AM

8:00 AM

Morning Prayer

Monday, March 2

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8:00 AM

Morning Prayer

Tuesday, March 3

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8:00 AM

Morning Prayer

Wednesday, March 4

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10:30 AM

8:00 AM

Morning Prayer

Thursday, March 5

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8:00 AM

Morning Prayer

Friday, March 6

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9:30 AM

Open Bible Study

Sunday, March 8

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12:30 PM

8:00 AM

Morning Prayer

Monday, March 9

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6:00 PM

Parish Care & Social Services

Parish Care offers pastoral support to the congregation and community, including our Social Services programs, Tower League programs and events, weddings, funerals, and more.

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Upcoming Parish Care Events

11:30 AM

Virtual Coffee Hour

Sunday, February 22

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11:30 AM

12:30 PM

12:30 PM

Virtual Coffee Hour

Sunday, March 15

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12:30 PM

Virtual Coffee Hour

Sunday, March 22

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12:30 PM

Virtual Coffee Hour

Sunday, March 29

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12:30 PM

12:30 PM

Virtual Coffee Hour

Sunday, April 12

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12:30 PM

Virtual Coffee Hour

Sunday, April 19

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12:30 PM

Virtual Coffee Hour

Sunday, April 26

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12:30 PM

12:30 PM

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12:30 PM

Stewardship & Development

Stewardship & Development

Christian stewardship is not just about how we use our money, it’s about how we live our lives in communion with God and each other.

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Online Ministries & Digital Media

When we can’t gather in person, we gather online. Explore our livestreamed Sunday worship and original video content, and listen to our latest podcasts to connect with others and cultivate faith and justice in your life.

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Community Initiatives