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 open to all and a safe space open to all ideas and questions, so long as they are shared with love.
Participate in Open Bible Study to look at the texts that will be preached that Sunday as we pray, study scripture, and check in with one another. This class takes place each Sunday morning at 9:30 am ET in two separate but simultaneous spaces: MLK 316 and on Zoom. Contact Education at education@trcnyc.org for more information.
We will begin the year with a special 6 week book study, reading and discussing Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism. This conversation will inform and empower us as we move towards the 2024 election, able to better navigate and respond to Christian nationalism and it’s theological and political implications. These sessions will be led by Riverside clergy, culminating in an afternoon conversation with Rev. Dr. Brian Kaylor on Sunday, October 27, one of the authors of the book.
September 29, 2024 | Baptizing America: Christian Nationalism in Context (chs 1-3) |
October 6, 2024 | Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Brought Church to State (chs 4-6) |
October 13, 2024 | Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Brought State to Church (chs 7-9) |
October 20, 2024 | Baptizing America: Living in the Nation Mainline Protestants Built (chs 10-12) |
October 27, 2024 | Baptizing America: Final thoughts and questions with Rev. Dr. Brian Kaylor |
Prepare for Bible Study on Sunday by watching The Word Made Fresh
with Rev. Adriene Thorne and Rev. Jim Keat!