Riverside Weekly Actions
Multifaith Mondays: Moral Witness for Democracy
Mondays | 5:30pm – 6:00pm | Columbus Circle
Join Us for Weekly Vigils at Columbus Circle
Mondays | 5:30–6:00 PM
(Gather at the USS Maine Statue, SW corner of Central Park)
Multifaith Monday Vigils create a sacred space for collective lament, prophetic resistance, and moral clarity in a time of deep division. If nothing else, we can stand together, bear witness, and commit to justice—even when the path is uncertain.
As M. Gessen reminds us, “Autocratic power requires the degradation of moral authority.” By gathering, we choose to reinforce and strengthen moral authority, countering isolation and overwhelm.
We look forward to standing with you.
Sponsors Include:
The Interfaith Center of New York
Union Theological Seminary
The Jewish Theological Seminary
Episcopal Diocese of New York
The Riverside Church
T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights
The BeaconNYC4o
Join Us for a Press Conference: Stand Against Hindu Supremacy in NYC
Tuesday, July 15 | 12:00 pm | City Hall Steps
Join Hindus for Human Rights for a critical press conference calling on Mayor Eric Adams to withdraw his endorsement of a July 16 event featuring Kajal Hindustani—a known Hindu supremacist who has incited violence against Muslims and Christians. As people of faith committed to justice and dignity for all, we must speak out against bigotry in any form. The press conference will take place Tuesday, July 15 at 12 noon, at the City Hall steps. We must work together to reject hate and stand in solidarity with our South Asian siblings under threat.
Summer Course: All Power to the People – A School for Socialism
Thursdays| July 15-August 21 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Online or In-person
Join a six-week hybrid summer course (July 15–August 21) exploring how we can organize a better society—one that prioritizes people and planet over profit and war. Through collective study, discussion, and action, participants will analyze current crises, learn from revolutionary movements, and build a vision for a just future rooted in working-class power. No prior experience required—everyone is welcome! Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 PM ET, online or in-person at The People’s Forum (NYC).
“John Lewis Good Trouble Lives On” Event
Thursday, July 17 | 5:30-7:00 pm | 125th St & Amsterdam Ave (SE Corner)
Come honor the legacy of Rep. John Lewis and his call to make “good trouble” for justice! On Thursday, July 17 from 5:30–7:00 PM, gather with us at the southeast corner of 125th St. and Amsterdam Ave—the same site of our local “No Kings” action. We’ll lift up voices for democracy, dignity, and community power in the spirit of Lewis’ lifelong work.
For more info, contact Dana Minaya at 646-842-5623 or danaminaya@yahoo.com. All are welcome. Bring your signs, your spirit, and your courage for good trouble!
Let’s make our voices heard—one call at a time
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