December 2019
Through small group discussions, this three-week series seeks to help us renew the spirit of Advent. Through interrogating the Scriptures, music, paintings and other forms of art centered upon Advent, we seek to reimagine the anticipation of the birth of Jesus in the first century. We explore how the Holy Spirit working through us in Advent can create joyful and hopeful prospects for our future as children of God. Register at trcnyc.org/smallgroups Facilitator: Hsien-yu Wang and Rev. Bruce
Find out moreNYC’s next mass youth-led climate strike and rally will be held on December 6th outside New York City Hall at City Hall Park to coincide with the UN COP25 climate conference in Madrid, Spain. Our church’s youth and young people worldwide made the strike in September a profound moment in our collective campaign for climate justice. Join us for this next step — the work is far from over. Please contact David Black at dblack@trcnyc.org for more information on what to expect and how you can link up with other Riversiders including our Beloved Earth Community on the day of the strike.
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All Riverside Young Adults are invited to our annual Christmas Party. We’ll have an ugly sweater contest, dinner, music, and great fellowship. All young adults are asked to bring a canned food item to donate to the Riverside Church Food Pantry as a donation.
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Join the Beloved Earth Community for a screening of the movie “The True Cost”, a documentary film directed by Andrew Morgan that focuses on fast fashion, mainly exploring the life of low-wage workers in developing countries. The screening will be followed by a discussion concerning the working conditions in this three-trillion-dollar garment manufacturing industry and what each of us can do to make a difference.
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For one Saturday we invite you to stop everything to spend a few hours with your church family and be blessed. Rediscover the joy of Advent in community, fellowship, and centering activities. This event is free and for all adults. Lunch is provided. To register, please visittrcnyc.org/adventretreat/
Find out moreThe Riverside Church once again offers an impressive production for its annual Christmas Pageant, presented by Riverside’s Rising Voices and Cherub Choir during worship on the Second Sunday of Advent. Each year, the children, parents and directors spend many months rehearsing the music, dancing, and acting for the pageant. Our talented youth will delight you with their artistic retelling of the story of the birth of Jesus.
Find out moreLove the season of Advent and the gift market from last year? Well, good news! The Grateful Gift Markets are back! Come out and wander through the gift market in support of the different ministries powered by The Riverside Church through an interactive gift market every Sunday during the Advent season. All proceeds from every gift will support Riverside ministries in full.
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Join Rueben Martinez and Rev. Jim Keat for The Digital Cathedral, a class where you will learn about a specific aspect of technology or digital media that will help you engage more with The Riverside Church and the world around you. Half of the sessions spend time focusing on a specific topic or theme (see below). Every session has space for help with specific tech related questions or problems you have. Laptops will be available for participants but you can also bring your own device! February 10 | 20T | open session March 10 | 411 MLK | Digital Discipleship at Riverside April 14 | 411 MLK | open sessions May 12 | 411 MLK | Social Media 101: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram June 9 | 20T | open sessions July 14 | 9T | Podcasts, YouTube, Livestream, oh my! August 11 | 411 MLK | open sessions September 8 | 411 MLK | Social Media 201: Facebook [...]
Find out moreRiverside Sunday Suppers are an opportunity to sit across the table from people whose faces you may only recognize from the passing of the peace, share a meal, and make our church feel just a bit smaller, a little more tightly knit together. Dinners will be offered once a month. RSVP’s on a first come first serve basis. Hosted by Geraldine Howard & Carol White Register at trcnyc.org/sundaysupper
Find out moreCelebrate Christmas with Tower League’s annual luncheon celebration, featuring good food, fellowship, and caroling. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Prison Ministry. Please make your reservation no later than Dec. 8 with Rev. Lynn Harper lharper@trcnyc.org; or with Ms. Elza Sharpe at Tower League on Thursday. The cost is $20 per person. Financial assistance is available.
Find out moreJoin S&D and the prison ministry as we continue this wonderful tradition with a night of gathering, food, and fellowship. During this gift collection event and celebration that benefits the Children’s Aid Society and local prisons around this holiday time, there’ll be food, music, activities/crafts and the opportunity to socialize with congregation members of all ages. Entry is free with one unwrapped and a nonviolent toy or at $5 per adult and $3 for kids under 6 and $20 for a family of 5 or more. Additionally, be on the lookout for collection boxes after worship to make a wonderful toy donation for this cause. Email snwakibu@trcnyc.org for questions.
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Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in the Nave. This longstanding tradition at The Riverside Church has become an essential part of Christmas in New York City. This service of music and light combines carillon, organ, harp, and all of the choirs of The Riverside Church, culminating in a ritual sharing of candlelight illuminating the Nave. Musical prelude begins at 3:30 p.m.
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