Parish Care

We aim to create beloved community by providing our members and community with opportunities for fellowship, pastoral care for every step of life’s journey, and social services for those in crisis.

We offer many opportunities for fellowship in large and small group settings, including study groups, special programs for persons 65+, spiritual retreats, and a variety of support groups. We also provide pastoral care, spiritual guidance, funerals and other services.

Office Hours & Pastoral Care

The Parish Care Ministry has designated hours for any member who may need or wish to meet for pastoral counseling. In addition, there are upcoming events/activities specifically designed to promote healing during these days of challenge and uncertainty. These activities are important to our physical, emotional, and spiritual health, and we would love as many Riverside members as possible to attend. If there is an activity you have a particular interest in and it does not fit within your schedule, please contact the Parish Care office and we will attempt to make additional arrangements.

Parish Care Office Hours

To schedule an appointment with the Minister of Parish Care, click on button below to send an email or dial the corresponding phone number:

Rev. Lynn Casteel Harper, Interim Minister of Parish Care and Director of Social Services, Phone: 212.870.6753  

Email Rev. Casteel Harper

Please email or call to schedule a time for a virtual meeting.

Clergy on Call

Pastoral Care is pleased to offer Clergy on Call when there is a life event or crisis which creates a need for pastoral care outside of regular office hours. Congregants may reach Clergy on Call by calling 212.870.6712, and a member of the clergy will respond as soon as possible.

Clergy on Call is specifically designated for Riverside members experiencing an emergency such as illness, death, accident, or hospitalization, as well as those who urgently require prayer. Please be aware that financial assistance and other social service related calls will not be responded to by Clergy on Call.

For pastoral emergencies during regular office hours, you may contact the Parish Care office at 212.870.6963.

Parish Care Events

10:00 AM

Art of Movement

Thursday, March 28

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12:30 PM

10:00 AM

Art of Movement

Thursday, April 4

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1:30 PM

Tower League

Thursday, April 4

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10:00 AM

Knitters & Crocheters

Saturday, April 6

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12:00 AM

10:00 AM

Art of Movement

Monday, April 8

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3:00 PM

Tai Chi

Monday, April 8

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10:00 AM

Art of Movement

Thursday, April 11

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11:00 AM

Tower League

Thursday, April 11

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10:00 AM

Art of Movement

Monday, April 15

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3:00 PM

Tai Chi

Monday, April 15

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10:00 AM

Art of Movement

Thursday, April 18

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1:30 PM

Tower League

Thursday, April 18

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10:00 AM

Knitters & Crocheters

Saturday, April 20

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10:00 AM

Art of Movement

Monday, April 22

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3:00 PM

Tai Chi

Monday, April 22

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10:00 AM

Art of Movement

Thursday, April 25

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1:30 PM

Tower League

Thursday, April 25

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12:30 PM

B's & P's Bake Sale

Sunday, April 28

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10:00 AM

Art of Movement

Monday, April 29

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3:00 PM

Tai Chi

Monday, April 29

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