Faith Formation

April 2025

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Faith Formation

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		1 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	2 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group DATES Wednesdays, September 18, 2024 - June 11, 2025 TIME 10:30AM - 12:00PM LOCATION Room: MLK 321 For more information, education@trcnyc.org Location 321 MLK Time 10:30am - 12:00pm Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II DATES: Wednesdays, October 2, 2024 – June 11, 2025 TIMES: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM LOCATION: Register Here Zoom Link For more information, email education@trcnyc.org. Location Via Zoom Time 5:00pm - 6:30pm Dinner Church Dinner Church Dinner Church Gather, Share, and Grow at Dinner Church Join us for Dinner Church, where faith, fellowship, and a shared meal bring us together. Enjoy a warm, vegetarian dinner while connecting through prayer, Bible study, and meaningful conversation in a welcoming space. To help us plan, please RSVP to Rev. Jabe at jziino@trcnyc.org. Feel free […] Location 9T Library Time 6:30pm - 8:30pm 1 more	3 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	4 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Word @ Night Word @ Night 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 and share what they may already know while simultaneously forming connections with others. […] Location 10T Time 6:30pm - 9:00pm	5 Magnify Your Visual Voice: Calligraphy & Contemplation for Justice Magnify Your Visual Voice: Calligraphy & Contemplation for Justice Your voice, a gift from the Creator, needs to be heard! Whether it is speaking loudly for justice or conveying your love of beauty or a beloved, you are invited to spend a day steeped in calligraphy techniques and contemplative moments as a means of doing justice—visually. We will practice techniques in Italic calligraphy and […] Location 20T Time 9:30am - 2:30pm
6 Seekers Book Study Seekers Book Study DESCRIPTION The Seekers is a study group focused on exploring spirituality through books and videos by progressive theologians. As Carl Jung observed, many religious people struggle with traditional images of God as they mature, finding the idea of a deity "up there" in heaven no longer resonates. This class offers fresh perspectives on the divine, […] Location 323 MLK Time 9:00am - 10:00am Open Bible Study 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 […] Location 316 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew DATES Sundays, October 6, 2024 - June 8, 2025 TIME 9:30AM - 11:00AM LOCATION Room: MLK 314 and Zoom Register Here Zoom Link For more information, education@trcnyc.org Location 314 MLK Time 9:30am - 11:00am ParentConnect ParentConnect Join our vibrant and supportive community at Riverside – ParentConnect! Held from 10:00 am to 10:45 am on Sundays in room MLK 318 & Online, 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 […] Location 318 MLK & Zoom Time 10:00am - 10:45am Virtual Coffee Hour Virtual Coffee Hour Join us Sunday after worship for a virtual coffee hour where we will connect with one another and talk with the preacher about the sermon we just experienced. Bring your questions, comments, and ideas to this multi-vocal conversation! }Join Virtual Coffee Hour Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small groups, videos, and […] Location Online Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Intermediate Biblical Hebrew Intermediate Biblical Hebrew Intermediate Biblical Hebrew DATES Sundays, October 6, 2024 - June 8, 2025 TIME 1:30PM - 4:30PM LOCATION Room: MLK 314 and Zoom Register Here Zoom Link For more information, education@trcnyc.org Location 314 MLK Time 1:30pm - 4:30pm 3 more	7 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	8 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	9 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group DATES Wednesdays, September 18, 2024 - June 11, 2025 TIME 10:30AM - 12:00PM LOCATION Room: MLK 321 For more information, education@trcnyc.org Location 321 MLK Time 10:30am - 12:00pm Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II DATES: Wednesdays, October 2, 2024 – June 11, 2025 TIMES: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM LOCATION: Register Here Zoom Link For more information, email education@trcnyc.org. Location Via Zoom Time 5:00pm - 6:30pm	10 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	11 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	12 Riverside Book Club Riverside Book Club Join the Riverside BookClub monthly for conversation around chosen books. Join us online on Saturday, April 12, at 11:00 AM (ET) for a thought-provoking discussion led by Rev. Jabe Ziino as we explore Out of the Dark Night: Essays on Decolonization by Achille Mbembe. Achille Mbembe is one of the world’s most profound critics of […] Location Zoom Time 11:00am - 12:00pm
13 Seekers Book Study Seekers Book Study DESCRIPTION The Seekers is a study group focused on exploring spirituality through books and videos by progressive theologians. As Carl Jung observed, many religious people struggle with traditional images of God as they mature, finding the idea of a deity "up there" in heaven no longer resonates. This class offers fresh perspectives on the divine, […] Location 323 MLK Time 9:00am - 10:00am Open Bible Study 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 […] Location 316 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew DATES Sundays, October 6, 2024 - June 8, 2025 TIME 9:30AM - 11:00AM LOCATION Room: MLK 314 and Zoom Register Here Zoom Link For more information, education@trcnyc.org Location 314 MLK Time 9:30am - 11:00am ParentConnect ParentConnect Join our vibrant and supportive community at Riverside – ParentConnect! Held from 10:00 am to 10:45 am on Sundays in room MLK 318 & Online, 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 […] Location 318 MLK & Zoom Time 10:00am - 10:45am Virtual Coffee Hour Virtual Coffee Hour Join us Sunday after worship for a virtual coffee hour where we will connect with one another and talk with the preacher about the sermon we just experienced. Bring your questions, comments, and ideas to this multi-vocal conversation! }Join Virtual Coffee Hour Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small groups, videos, and […] Location Online Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Harmony in Motion Harmony in Motion Join us at Riverside for an exciting and enriching free music program, ‘Harmony In Motion,’ tailored for children & families on Sundays from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm! Our dynamic Piano, Ukulele, and Percussion lessons celebrate diversity and creativity, welcoming students of all backgrounds and skill levels to explore their musical passions. Led by an experienced instructor Min. Heelee Velez (Piano), Ms. Evelyn […] Location N/A Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Beyond Chibok: Centering Survivors’ Voices & Understanding What More Needs to Be Done Beyond Chibok: Centering Survivors’ Voices & Understanding What More Needs to Be Done Join us on Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 1–4 PM to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the abduction of the Chibok Girls by Boko Haram. This event highlights the ongoing struggle for the nearly 100 girls still in captivity, alongside thousands of other women and children affected by conflict in Nigeria. Themed “Beyond Chibok: Centering […] Location 411 MLK & Online Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm Intermediate Biblical Hebrew Intermediate Biblical Hebrew Intermediate Biblical Hebrew DATES Sundays, October 6, 2024 - June 8, 2025 TIME 1:30PM - 4:30PM LOCATION Room: MLK 314 and Zoom Register Here Zoom Link For more information, education@trcnyc.org Location 314 MLK Time 1:30pm - 4:30pm 5 more	14 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Education Commission Meeting Education Commission Meeting Always contact the Commission/Committee in advance to confirm meeting dates, times, and room locations, especially for meetings that fall on holidays and during the summer. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. Location Online Time 7:00pm - 8:30pm	15 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	16 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group DATES Wednesdays, September 18, 2024 - June 11, 2025 TIME 10:30AM - 12:00PM LOCATION Room: MLK 321 For more information, education@trcnyc.org Location 321 MLK Time 10:30am - 12:00pm Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II DATES: Wednesdays, October 2, 2024 – June 11, 2025 TIMES: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM LOCATION: Register Here Zoom Link For more information, email education@trcnyc.org. Location Via Zoom Time 5:00pm - 6:30pm Dinner Church Dinner Church Dinner Church Gather, Share, and Grow at Dinner Church Join us for Dinner Church, where faith, fellowship, and a shared meal bring us together. Enjoy a warm, vegetarian dinner while connecting through prayer, Bible study, and meaningful conversation in a welcoming space. To help us plan, please RSVP to Rev. Jabe at jziino@trcnyc.org. Feel free […] Location 9T Library Time 6:30pm - 8:30pm 1 more	17 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	18 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	19
20 Virtual Coffee Hour Virtual Coffee Hour Join us Sunday after worship for a virtual coffee hour where we will connect with one another and talk with the preacher about the sermon we just experienced. Bring your questions, comments, and ideas to this multi-vocal conversation! }Join Virtual Coffee Hour Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small groups, videos, and […] Location Online Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Easter Egg Hunt Easter Egg Hunt As we prepare for Easter Sunday at The Riverside Church, we’re excited to host our Easter Egg Hunt on April 20 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, and we would love your help in making it a wonderful experience for our children and families. We are looking for volunteers to assist with: • Stuffing the eggs […] Location Meet at Cloister Lounge Time 12:30pm - 3:00pm	21 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	22 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	23 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group DATES Wednesdays, September 18, 2024 - June 11, 2025 TIME 10:30AM - 12:00PM LOCATION Room: MLK 321 For more information, education@trcnyc.org Location 321 MLK Time 10:30am - 12:00pm Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II DATES: Wednesdays, October 2, 2024 – June 11, 2025 TIMES: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM LOCATION: Register Here Zoom Link For more information, email education@trcnyc.org. Location Via Zoom Time 5:00pm - 6:30pm Dinner Church Dinner Church Dinner Church Gather, Share, and Grow at Dinner Church Join us for Dinner Church, where faith, fellowship, and a shared meal bring us together. Enjoy a warm, vegetarian dinner while connecting through prayer, Bible study, and meaningful conversation in a welcoming space. To help us plan, please RSVP to Rev. Jabe at jziino@trcnyc.org. Feel free […] Location 9T Library Time 6:30pm - 8:30pm 1 more	24 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	25 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	26 Everybody’s Night Everybody’s Night You are invited to Everybody’s Night, a gathering for all ages—kids, youth, adults, and everyone in between! We’ll start with a shared meal, followed by a couple of group activities to bring us together. Then, choose your own adventure with a variety of fun stations: arts & crafts, Legos, board games, dominoes, and more. Whether you’re feeling […] Location 10T Time 6:00pm - 8:00pm
27 Seekers Book Study Seekers Book Study DESCRIPTION The Seekers is a study group focused on exploring spirituality through books and videos by progressive theologians. As Carl Jung observed, many religious people struggle with traditional images of God as they mature, finding the idea of a deity "up there" in heaven no longer resonates. This class offers fresh perspectives on the divine, […] Location 323 MLK Time 9:00am - 10:00am Open Bible Study 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 […] Location 316 MLK & Zoom Time 9:30am - 10:30am Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew Absolute Beginners Biblical Hebrew DATES Sundays, October 6, 2024 - June 8, 2025 TIME 9:30AM - 11:00AM LOCATION Room: MLK 314 and Zoom Register Here Zoom Link For more information, education@trcnyc.org Location 314 MLK Time 9:30am - 11:00am ParentConnect ParentConnect Join our vibrant and supportive community at Riverside – ParentConnect! Held from 10:00 am to 10:45 am on Sundays in room MLK 318 & Online, 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 […] Location 318 MLK & Zoom Time 10:00am - 10:45am Virtual Coffee Hour Virtual Coffee Hour Join us Sunday after worship for a virtual coffee hour where we will connect with one another and talk with the preacher about the sermon we just experienced. Bring your questions, comments, and ideas to this multi-vocal conversation! }Join Virtual Coffee Hour Click here to see all of Riverside's online ministries, small groups, videos, and […] Location Online Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Harmony in Motion Harmony in Motion Join us at Riverside for an exciting and enriching free music program, ‘Harmony In Motion,’ tailored for children & families on Sundays from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm! Our dynamic Piano, Ukulele, and Percussion lessons celebrate diversity and creativity, welcoming students of all backgrounds and skill levels to explore their musical passions. Led by an experienced instructor Min. Heelee Velez (Piano), Ms. Evelyn […] Location N/A Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Intermediate Biblical Hebrew Intermediate Biblical Hebrew Intermediate Biblical Hebrew DATES Sundays, October 6, 2024 - June 8, 2025 TIME 1:30PM - 4:30PM LOCATION Room: MLK 314 and Zoom Register Here Zoom Link For more information, education@trcnyc.org Location 314 MLK Time 1:30pm - 4:30pm 4 more	28 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	29 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am	30 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM ET Join Riverside clergy and congregants as we gather online for a time of prayer. Share your prayer requests and hold our community, neighborhood, nation, and the world in prayer. Please email Rev. Jabe Ziino or Minister Heelee Velez for zoom info or visit here to join the meeting through […] Location Online Time 8:00am - 8:30am Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group Older Adults French Group DATES Wednesdays, September 18, 2024 - June 11, 2025 TIME 10:30AM - 12:00PM LOCATION Room: MLK 321 For more information, education@trcnyc.org Location 321 MLK Time 10:30am - 12:00pm Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II Advanced Beginners Biblical Hebrew II DATES: Wednesdays, October 2, 2024 – June 11, 2025 TIMES: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM LOCATION: Register Here Zoom Link For more information, email education@trcnyc.org. Location Via Zoom Time 5:00pm - 6:30pm Dinner Church Dinner Church Dinner Church Gather, Share, and Grow at Dinner Church Join us for Dinner Church, where faith, fellowship, and a shared meal bring us together. Enjoy a warm, vegetarian dinner while connecting through prayer, Bible study, and meaningful conversation in a welcoming space. To help us plan, please RSVP to Rev. Jabe at jziino@trcnyc.org. Feel free […] Location 9T Library Time 6:30pm - 8:30pm 1 more

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