Small Groups

The Seekers is a study group searching for ways to understand the divine through reading books and watching videos by progressive theologians.

Carl Jung noted that when religious people move beyond childhood, they struggle with the image of God ‘up there’ in heaven. This class explores different ways to understand the divine that resonate better for those who have gone beyond the God image of our younger selves.

Our next book: Jesus and John Wayne by Kristien Kobes du Mez.

Sundays | Sep 13 – Jun 27 | 9:00 AM | MLK 323 & Zoom

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Discover the Bible is a 30-session course designed to help you understand the Bible—how it is organized, how it was written, and the historical context behind each book.

Throughout the course, you’ll explore key stories and people in the Bible while developing critical skills to:

• Ask meaningful questions of the text

• Compare one biblical text with another

• Understand the historical context of each book

• Discern what meaning to draw from these ancient words

Whether you are devout or a doubter, a scholar or a seeker, just beginning your journey or someone who has grown up flipping through the pages of the Bible and wanting to understand more, you are welcome in this class.

Teaching Team: Eugene Melino and Olna Sojourn will serve as the teaching team for the year.

Sundays| Sep 27 – May 23 | 9:00AM | MLK 320 & Zoom
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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 before worship. Contact Education at education@trcnyc.org for more information.

Sundays | Sep 27 –  Jun 27 | 9:30AM | MLK 316 & Zoom
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Explore the stories, experiences, and perspectives of women in the Bible through conversation, reflection, and study.

Third Sundays | October 18 | 1:00–2:00 PM | Meditation Chapel

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

Wednesdays |12:30 PM | Zoom
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Short Circles are two to three week classes, held on Zoom and led by Riverside clergy and ministerial staff. These classes will allow our Riverside community to connect around various topics and themes, deepening their faith and spirituality, and getting to know one another and the Riverside clergy team.

Next up: “The Spiritual Practice of Remembrance” with Rev. Dr. Leah Fowler
October 1, 8 & 15

Thursdays  | 7:00 PM | Zoom
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ParentConnect celebrates diversity, open-mindedness, and acceptance, creating a safe space for meaningful conversations and connections. Our group focuses on fostering understanding, empathy, and mutual respect, empowering parents/ parent guardians to navigate the joys and challenges of raising children today. Whether you’re seeking guidance, friendship, or simply a listening ear, you’ll find comfort and encouragement with us. Join us to uplift, inspire, and grow together in faith and fellowship. We look forward to welcoming you into our loving community!

All parents and parent guardians are invited to ParentConnect. There are no age requirements or restrictions for your children—everyone is welcome!

First Sundays | October 4 | 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM | MLK 318 & Online
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Word @ Night is a Christian Education opportunity to build community while engaging with the Bible in a mildly competitive manner. Designed for all ages and all levels of biblical literacy, this experience allows participants to learn something new about the Bible, share what they already may know while simultaneously forming connections with others. It is uniquely designed to expand people’s idea of what christian education and intergenerational community building could look like.

Friday, Oct 2 | 6:00 PM | 10T
For more information, email Rev. Charlene Wingate at cwingate@trcnyc.org.

Youth Confirmation begins on October 4, with an info class on September 27 at 1 pm.  This class is for teens in 8^th grade and older, as a chance to more deeply explore Christian practices and stories, ask questions, push back, and find where their voice connects in the larger faith

Sundays | Oct 4 – May 5 | 9:30 AM | 8T
Please reach out to klin@trcnyc.org with any questions. See full course listings and registration links below.

Biblical Hebrew is the language in which Jesus read the Scripture and prayed its Psalms. As true followers of our Lord, we also want to know the language of the Hebrew Scriptures (The Tanakh) that formed His unique rhetoric. The Riverside Church offers you a great opportunity to refine your language Hebrew speech and thought about God. We start by learning the Hebrew script, its transcription, vocabulary, grammatical rules, and basic syntax. These will be demonstrated in various verses from the Old Testament (Tanakh). The class is open for absolute beginners with no knowledge of Biblical Hebrew.

Sundays | Oct 4 – Jun 27 | 9:30 AM | MLK 314 & Zoom
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Biblical Hebrew offers students an opportunity to explore the foundational language of the Bible and gain insights into the culture and history of ancient Israel. These will be demonstrated in various verses from the Book of Ruth. We start by learning the Hebrew script, its transcription, vocabulary, grammatical rules, and basic syntax. The class is open for beginners and advanced beginners. Its purpose will be to prepare you for a more advanced level that will follow next year.

Wednesdays | Oct 7 – Jun 30 | 5:00 PM | Zoom
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The Riverside Church presents an excellent opportunity to further develop your proficiency in Biblical Hebrew and enrich your understanding of God as portrayed in the Old Testament. Building upon the foundation of Introductory Hebrew grammar, this class will likely delve into more advanced aspects of the language, such as verb conjugations, syntax, and a deeper exploration of biblical vocabulary. The class is open for both advanced beginners and intermediate levels. Its purpose will be to prepare you for a more advanced level that will follow next year.

Sundays | Oct 4 – Jun 27 | 1:30 PM | MLK 314 & Zoom
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