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Fri1

Weekday School - Parents' Association
9:15AM - 2:00PM

Bulletin Collating
9:30AM - 11:00AM

African Diaspora Film Festival
In collaboration with ArtMattan Productions

12:00PM - 10:00PM
12:00 p.m. Nightjohn USA, 1996, 103min, drama, English, Charles Burnett, dir. Twelve-year-old Sarny is an ophan being raised by...

Riverside Youth Entrepreneurial Development/R.Y.E.D.
4:30PM - 6:00PM
Students meet on a weekly basis. They are introduced to the basic concepts of entrepreneurship, encouraged to unwrap their gifts and talents for entrepreneurship, and given an opportunity to participa...

Pathfinderz
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Teaches boys in grades 7 - 12 spiritual and cultural strategies that empower them to think more critically about the messages that are set before them and to equip them with the skills to make intelli...

Saving Our Selves (S.O.S)
6:00PM - 8:00PM
The program prepares girls in grade 7 -12 for the transition into young womanhood by increasing their knowledge of self, and preparing them to act as advocates committed to self-care, healthy relation...



Sat2

African Diaspora Film Festival
In collaboration with ArtMattan Productions

2:00PM - 10:00PM
2:00 p.m. When Life is a Dream NY PREMIERE Canada/Haiti, 2005, 52min, documentary, Creole and French with English subtitles, Charle...



Sun3

Childcare
8:30AM - 1:00PM

Morning Light Gathering
9:00AM - 9:30AM

Small Group Classes:
Discovering the Bible:
Old Testament

9:00AM - 10:30AM
For further information, or to register for a Small Group Class, please speak to any leader at the Bible Study Table at Sunday Coffee Hour.

Small Group Classes
That You May Believe: The Gospel of John

9:00AM - 10:30AM
For further information, or to register for a Small Group Class, please speak to any leader at the Bible Study Table at Sunday Coffee Hour.

Small Group Classes
What Jesus Meant by Garry Wills
(The Bible & Beyond Book Group)

9:00AM - 10:30AM
For further information, or to register for a Small Group Class, please speak to any leader at the Bible Study Table at Sunday Coffee Hour.

Small Group Classes
The Bible And Theology II: Who is the Church? Who is Humanity?

9:00AM - 10:30AM
For further information, or to register for a Small Group Class, please speak to any leader at the Bible Study Table at Sunday Coffee Hour.

Youth Church School
9:15AM - 10:45AM
In separate discussion groups, youth in Junior High and Senior High tackle difficult issues as they build community, share sacred Scriptures and discuss the challenges of being a young disciple in the...

Confirmation
9:30AM - 10:45AM
For 7th and 8th grade youth who are preparing for full membership in The Riverside Church, but all youth are welcome. Youth explore topics of Faith, Denominational History (American Baptist/UCC), Hist...

Greening Riverside
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Greening Riverside is lending its support to Upper West Side Computer Recycling Day. Suggested Contribution: $1 per item. Per Scholas, a local nonprofit recycling facility, will be...

Service of Worship
World AIDS Day

10:45AM - 12:00PM
The Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr., preaching. His sermon is entitled "AIDS: Beyond the Cause to the Cure" Hebrew Bible Lesson: Isaiah 38:1-7, 16-20 Gospel Lesson: John 9:1-12

Church Tour
12:15PM - 1:00PM

Voice of Visions
12:30PM - 2:00PM
This program introduces and develops vocal technique, ear training, and basic music reading, and provides an opportunity to minister through song in our worship services.

World AIDS Day
12:30PM - 3:30PM
STOP AIDS. Keep The Promise In honor of World AIDS Day 2006, The Riverside Church joyfully announces the formal Installation of the The Riverside Church HIV/AIDS Ministry. Doors ...

South African Support Group Auction for Habitat for Humanity
1:00PM - 4:30PM
Support Habitat For Humanity South Africa. We will have crafts brought back from South Africa and much more.

African Diaspora Film Festival
In collaboration with ArtMattan Productions

2:00PM - 6:00PM
2:00 p.m. Make it Funky! USA, 2005, 110min, documentary, English, Michael Murphy, dir. Rollicking piano. Infectious horns. Hypnotic drum beat...

Christ Chapel Chamber Series
A Baroque Christmas Sampler

3:00PM - 5:00PM
Bacchanalia Baroque Ensemble Join Laura Thompson, flauto traverso, Arlene Travis, soprano, Gabe Shuford, harpsichord, Andre O’Neil, cello, and guest artists in a sampling of music...

Christ Chapel Concert Series: A Baroque Christmas Sampler
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Bacchanalia Baroque Ensemble Join Laura Thompson, flauto traverso, Arlene Travis, soprano, Gabe Shuford,, harpsichord, Andre O'Neil, cello, and guest artists i...



Mon4

Weeknight Prayer Service
6:00PM - 7:00PM



Tue5

Qigong
6:30PM - 8:00PM

Annual Silent Night Retreat
6:30PM - 8:00PM
The Annual Advent Silent Night Retreat will take place Tuesday, December 5, at 6:30 in the Wellness Center, led by the Rev. Fanny Erickson. Come into the silence of God’s Mystery of Love by...



Wed6

Weeknight Prayer Service
6:00PM - 8:00PM

NuDance Festival 2006: Choreographers in Creation
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Schedule Choreographers in Creation Get up close and personal with Adia Whitaker and Andrea Woods in an intimate conversation and a behind-the-scene l...

Space For Grace
7:00PM - 9:00PM
The Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr., preaching. His sermon is entitled “Baptism: A Ritual of Repentance, Revelation & Revolution” Scripture Lesson: Luke 3:1-6



Thu7

Weeknight Prayer Service
6:00PM - 7:00PM

Small Group Classes
Basics of Biblical Greek(Study Group)

6:45PM - 8:15PM
Alternate Thursdays. For further information, or to register for a Small Group Class, please speak to any leader at the Bible Study Table at Sunday Coffee Hour.

NuDance Festival 2006
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Performances Errol Grimes Dance Yearning for Autumn is an homage to the fleeting colors and memory of fall. The work is set to the full orchestra version of The Lark ...



Fri8

Bulletin Collating
9:30AM - 11:00AM

Riverside Youth Entrepreneurial Development/R.Y.E.D.
4:30PM - 6:00PM
Students meet on a weekly basis. They are introduced to the basic concepts of entrepreneurship, encouraged to unwrap their gifts and talents for entrepreneurship, and given an opportunity to participa...

Pathfinderz
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Teaches boys in grades 7 - 12 spiritual and cultural strategies that empower them to think more critically about the messages that are set before them and to equip them with the skills to make intelli...

Saving Our Selves (S.O.S)
6:00PM - 8:00PM
The program prepares girls in grade 7 -12 for the transition into young womanhood by increasing their knowledge of self, and preparing them to act as advocates committed to self-care, healthy relation...

Weekday School - Holiday Bazaar set-ip
All day

NuDance Festival 2006
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Performances Jessica Danser “this silence that defeats us” will evoke dark, haunting images of familial relationships through dance-theatre. Communication is thwarted as ...



Sat9

Weekday School - Winter Festival
10:00AM - 3:00PM

NuDance Festival 2006
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Performances Jennifer Archibald Battlegrounds (an excerpt) A staged documentary, inspired and in collaboration with Australian photographer Stephen Dupont, with ...



Sun10

Art Within Prison Walls
1:00AM - 1:00PM
The "Art Within the Prison Walls” Exhibit features Artwork by: Barry Rowe, J.W. McPhail and Peter Black Docent : Barbara Brecht **Artwork Will Be Available for...

Childcare
8:30AM - 1:00PM

Morning Light Gathering
9:00AM - 9:30AM

Small Group Classes:
Discovering the Bible:
Old Testament

9:00AM - 10:30AM
For further information, or to register for a Small Group Class, please speak to any leader at the Bible Study Table at Sunday Coffee Hour.

Small Group Classes
That You May Believe: The Gospel of John

9:00AM - 10:30AM
For further information, or to register for a Small Group Class, please speak to any leader at the Bible Study Table at Sunday Coffee Hour.

Small Group Classes
What Jesus Meant by Garry Wills
(The Bible & Beyond Book Group)

9:00AM - 10:30AM
For further information, or to register for a Small Group Class, please speak to any leader at the Bible Study Table at Sunday Coffee Hour.

Small Group Classes
The Bible And Theology II: Who is the Church? Who is Humanity?

9:00AM - 10:30AM
For further information, or to register for a Small Group Class, please speak to any leader at the Bible Study Table at Sunday Coffee Hour.

Youth Church School
9:15AM - 10:45AM
In separate discussion groups, youth in Junior High and Senior High tackle difficult issues as they build community, share sacred Scriptures and discuss the challenges of being a young disciple in the...

Confirmation
9:30AM - 10:45AM
For 7th and 8th grade youth who are preparing for full membership in The Riverside Church, but all youth are welcome. Youth explore topics of Faith, Denominational History (American Baptist/UCC), Hist...

Service of Worship
10:45AM - 12:00PM
The Riverside Church School Christmas Pageant. Denise Weber, director. The Rev. Dr. R. Scott Colglazier, presiding. His meditation is entitled “Getting Ready for Something Specia...

Church Tour
12:15PM - 1:00PM

Voice of Visions
12:30PM - 2:00PM
This program introduces and develops vocal technique, ear training, and basic music reading, and provides an opportunity to minister through song in our worship services.

The Way
12:45PM - 2:30PM
A non-judgmental fellowship open to all college and young adults who are journeying along the Christian path. Lunch is served and new members and friends are always welcome. For more inform...

"Human Rights and the Christian Response"
1:00PM - 3:00PM
The ‘Talking God’s Justice’ Series at Riverside continues on International Human Rights Day with: "Human Rights and the Christian Response" The entire law is summed up in a singl...

Latinos/as Christmas Celebration & Service of Worship
1:00PM - 4:30PM
Guest preacher: The Rev. Dr. David Traverso, Ph.D Presbyterian clergy, scholar and co-founder of Latinos/as@Riverside. His sermon is entitled: “A Cry in the Desert: Immigration Crisis and t...

A Smile From the Baby Jesus
2:00PM - 4:00PM
A young boy’s belief is challenged in this original musical featuring Dr Glory’s Youth Theatre. For more Info call 212 870-6784



Mon11

Weeknight Prayer Service
6:00PM - 7:00PM



Tue12

Qigong
6:30PM - 8:00PM



Wed13

Weeknight Prayer Service
6:00PM - 8:00PM

Space For Grace
7:00PM - 9:00PM
The Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr., preaching. His sermon is entitled "Tis the Season for Singing" Scripture Lesson: Zephaniah 3: 14-20 With special guest, with Marvis Martin...



Thu14

Weekday School - Hanukkah Celebration
10:30AM - 2:00PM

Weeknight Prayer Service
6:00PM - 7:00PM

Christmas Party With A Purpose
6:00PM - 10:00PM
You’re invited to the New Members Christmas Party with a Purpose. This year’s party, whose theme is Salsa and Soul, is a wonderful opportunity for all Riversiders and their guests to gather for an eve...



Fri15

Bulletin Collating
9:30AM - 11:00AM

Riverside Youth Entrepreneurial Development/R.Y.E.D.
4:30PM - 6:00PM
Students meet on a weekly basis. They are introduced to the basic concepts of entrepreneurship, encouraged to unwrap their gifts and talents for entrepreneurship, and given an opportunity to participa...

Pathfinderz
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Teaches boys in grades 7 - 12 spiritual and cultural strategies that empower them to think more critically about the messages that are set before them and to equip them with the skills to make intelli...

Saving Our Selves (S.O.S)
6:00PM - 8:00PM
The program prepares girls in grade 7 -12 for the transition into young womanhood by increasing their knowledge of self, and preparing them to act as advocates committed to self-care, healthy relation...

The Nutcracker Ballet
8:00PM - 10:00PM
In collaboration with MOONEY/COOLEY DANCE Experience the magic of this timeless children’s ballet, telling the story of one little girl’s enchanted Christmas with dancing soldiers, life-siz...



Sat16

The Nutcracker Ballet
3:00PM - 5:00PM
In collaboration with MOONEY/COOLEY DANCE Experience the magic of this timeless children’s ballet, telling the story of one little girl’s enchanted Christmas with dancing soldiers, life-siz...

The Nutcracker Ballet
8:00PM - 10:00PM
In collaboration with MOONEY/COOLEY DANCE Experience the magic of this timeless children’s ballet, telling the story of one little girl’s enchanted Christmas with dancing soldiers, life-siz...



Sun17

Childcare
8:30AM - 1:00PM

Morning Light Gathering
9:00AM - 9:30AM

Small Group Classes:
Discovering the Bible:
Old Testament

9:00AM - 10:30AM
For further information, or to register for a Small Group Class, please speak to any leader at the Bible Study Table at Sunday Coffee Hour.

Small Group Classes
That You May Believe: The Gospel of John

9:00AM - 10:30AM
For further information, or to register for a Small Group Class, please speak to any leader at the Bible Study Table at Sunday Coffee Hour.

Small Group Classes
What Jesus Meant by Garry Wills
(The Bible & Beyond Book Group)

9:00AM - 10:30AM
For further information, or to register for a Small Group Class, please speak to any leader at the Bible Study Table at Sunday Coffee Hour.

Small Group Classes
The Bible And Theology II: Who is the Church? Who is Humanity?

9:00AM - 10:30AM
For further information, or to register for a Small Group Class, please speak to any leader at the Bible Study Table at Sunday Coffee Hour.

Youth Church School
9:15AM - 10:45AM
In separate discussion groups, youth in Junior High and Senior High tackle difficult issues as they build community, share sacred Scriptures and discuss the challenges of being a young disciple in the...

Confirmation
9:30AM - 10:45AM
For 7th and 8th grade youth who are preparing for full membership in The Riverside Church, but all youth are welcome. Youth explore topics of Faith, Denominational History (American Baptist/UCC), Hist...

Service of Worship
10:45AM - 12:00PM
The Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr., preaching. His sermon is entitled “Mary’s Wisdom about Giving Birth” Hebrew Bible lesson: Micah 5:2-4 Gospel Lesson: Luke 2:1-7

Church Tour
12:15PM - 1:00PM

Voice of Visions
12:30PM - 2:00PM
This program introduces and develops vocal technique, ear training, and basic music reading, and provides an opportunity to minister through song in our worship services.

Candlelight Carol Festival
3:30PM - 5:30PM
The Annual Riverside Christmas Concert. The Riverside Choir, Soloists, and Instrumentalists. The riverside Chamber Singers. The Riverside Ringers. The Riverside Inspirational C...

Candlelight Carol Festival
6:00PM - 8:00PM
The Annual Riverside Christmas Concert. The Riverside Choir, Soloists, and Instrumentalists. The riverside Chamber Singers. The Riverside Ringers. The Riverside Inspirational C...



Mon18

Weeknight Prayer Service
6:00PM - 7:00PM



Tue19

Qigong
6:30PM - 8:00PM



Wed20

Weeknight Prayer Service
6:00PM - 8:00PM

Space For Grace
7:00PM - 9:00PM
The Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr., preaching. His sermon is entitled "My Christmas Wish for You" Scripture Lesson: Luke 1:39-55

Handel'
7:30PM - 9:00PM

Handel's Messiah
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Harry Bicket, Conductor Dominique Labelle, Soprano Stephanie Blythe, Mezzo-Soprano Bruce Ford, Tenor Neal Davies, Bass-Baritone Westminster Symphonic Choir, Joe Mill...



Thu21

Weekday School - CLOSED
1:00AM - 1:00AM

Weekday School - Christmas Tableau -- Half Day
10:00AM - 12:00PM

Weeknight Prayer Service
6:00PM - 7:00PM

Small Group Classes
Basics of Biblical Greek(Study Group)

6:45PM - 8:15PM
Alternate Thursdays. For further information, or to register for a Small Group Class, please speak to any leader at the Bible Study Table at Sunday Coffee Hour.

Handel's Messiah
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Harry Bicket, Conductor Dominique Labelle, Soprano Stephanie Blythe, Mezzo-Soprano Bruce Ford, Tenor Neal Davies, Bass-Baritone Westminster Symphonic Choir, Joe Mill...



Fri22

Weekday School - CLOSED
1:00AM - 1:00AM

Bulletin Collating
9:30AM - 11:00AM

Jesus' Birthday
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Last year as I watched the results of Hurricane Katrina I knew that we must do something. Although a feeling of helplessness had overtaken me I knew that “we can do all things through Christ who stre...

Riverside Youth Entrepreneurial Development/R.Y.E.D.
4:30PM - 6:00PM
Students meet on a weekly basis. They are introduced to the basic concepts of entrepreneurship, encouraged to unwrap their gifts and talents for entrepreneurship, and given an opportunity to participa...

Pathfinderz
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Teaches boys in grades 7 - 12 spiritual and cultural strategies that empower them to think more critically about the messages that are set before them and to equip them with the skills to make intelli...

Saving Our Selves (S.O.S)
6:00PM - 8:00PM
The program prepares girls in grade 7 -12 for the transition into young womanhood by increasing their knowledge of self, and preparing them to act as advocates committed to self-care, healthy relation...

Handel's Messiah
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Harry Bicket, Conductor Dominique Labelle, Soprano Stephanie Blythe, Mezzo-Soprano Bruce Ford, Tenor Neal Davies, Bass-Baritone Westminster Symphonic Choir, Joe Mill...



Sat23

Handel's Messiah
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Harry Bicket, Conductor Dominique Labelle, Soprano Stephanie Blythe, Mezzo-Soprano Bruce Ford, Tenor Neal Davies, Bass-Baritone Westminster Symphonic Choir, Joe Mill...



Sun24

Childcare
8:30AM - 1:00PM

Morning Light Gathering
9:00AM - 9:30AM

Youth Church School
9:15AM - 10:45AM
In separate discussion groups, youth in Junior High and Senior High tackle difficult issues as they build community, share sacred Scriptures and discuss the challenges of being a young disciple in the...

Confirmation
9:30AM - 10:45AM
For 7th and 8th grade youth who are preparing for full membership in The Riverside Church, but all youth are welcome. Youth explore topics of Faith, Denominational History (American Baptist/UCC), Hist...

Service of WorshipLast "Official" Sermon from Dr. Forbes!
10:45AM - 12:00PM
The Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr., preaching. His sermon is entitled “Giving God All the Glory” Hebrew Bible Lesson: Psalm 96:1-13 Gospel Lesson: Luke 2:1-20 This is...

Church Tour
12:15PM - 1:00PM

Voice of Visions
12:30PM - 2:00PM
This program introduces and develops vocal technique, ear training, and basic music reading, and provides an opportunity to minister through song in our worship services.

The Way
12:45PM - 2:30PM
A non-judgmental fellowship open to all college and young adults who are journeying along the Christian path. Lunch is served and new members and friends are always welcome. For more inform...

Christmas Eve Services
4:00PM - 10:00PM
Service for Children & Families, 4:00 p.m. until 6 p.m. Lessons & Carols Service, 8:00 p.m. until 10 p.m. Free.



Mon25

Weekday School - CLOSED
1:00AM - 1:00AM

Weeknight Prayer Service
6:00PM - 7:00PM



Tue26

Weekday School - CLOSED
1:00AM - 1:00AM

Qigong
6:30PM - 8:00PM



Wed27

Weekday School - CLOSED
1:00AM - 1:00AM

Weeknight Prayer Service
6:00PM - 8:00PM



Thu28

Weekday School - CLOSED
1:00AM - 1:00AM

Weeknight Prayer Service
6:00PM - 7:00PM



Fri29

Weekday School - CLOSED
1:00AM - 1:00AM

Bulletin Collating
9:30AM - 11:00AM

Riverside Youth Entrepreneurial Development/R.Y.E.D.
4:30PM - 6:00PM
Students meet on a weekly basis. They are introduced to the basic concepts of entrepreneurship, encouraged to unwrap their gifts and talents for entrepreneurship, and given an opportunity to participa...

Pathfinderz
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Teaches boys in grades 7 - 12 spiritual and cultural strategies that empower them to think more critically about the messages that are set before them and to equip them with the skills to make intelli...

Saving Our Selves (S.O.S)
6:00PM - 8:00PM
The program prepares girls in grade 7 -12 for the transition into young womanhood by increasing their knowledge of self, and preparing them to act as advocates committed to self-care, healthy relation...



Sun31

Youth Church School
9:15AM - 10:45AM
In separate discussion groups, youth in Junior High and Senior High tackle difficult issues as they build community, share sacred Scriptures and discuss the challenges of being a young disciple in the...

Confirmation
9:30AM - 10:45AM
For 7th and 8th grade youth who are preparing for full membership in The Riverside Church, but all youth are welcome. Youth explore topics of Faith, Denominational History (American Baptist/UCC), Hist...

Service of Worship
10:45AM - 12:00PM
The Rev. Dr. R. Scott Colglazier, preaching. His sermon is entitled – “God is in the Growing" Hebrew Bible Lesson: I Samuel 1:18-20, 26 Gospel Lesson: – Luke 2:41-52

Voice of Visions
12:30PM - 2:00PM
This program introduces and develops vocal technique, ear training, and basic music reading, and provides an opportunity to minister through song in our worship services.

Watchnight Service
10:00PM - 12:00PM
New Year's Eve Service. Carillon recital, 10:00 p.m. Dionisio Lind, carillonneur. Organ recital, 10:30 p.m. Christopher Johnson, organist. The Rev. Dr. R. Scott Co...



 
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