April 2025 at Riverside

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    On Tuesday and Thursday at 7am, join us for Morning Mindfulness with Rev. Mia on Instagram Live (@miashellymac).

    April 17 6:30 pm


    On Maundy Thursday, Riverside Baptist and Christ United Methodist will gather with St. Augustine's Episcopal for a 90-minute service and meal. Rev. Mia will sing. Join us at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church at 6:30pm as we fellowship with our neighbors.

    Address
    555 Water St. SW
    Washington, DC 20024


    April 18 4:00 pm

    On Good Friday, Rev. Mia invites you to join her for a SW neighborhood cleanup. We will meet at the church by 4:00 pm and begin walking up 7th Street toward I Street. We invite you to bring gloves or a trash picker. Trash bags will be provided.

    Route: We will go up I Street to 3rd Street, make a right and come back down M Street toward Maine Ave.

    Email   for more information.


    April 20

    Join us this Resurrection Sunday for the launch of our Eastertide Sermon Series: Resurrection City.

    9:45 am Musical Prelude | 10:00 am Worship Service Begins


    April 20 & April 27

    Our 3rd and 4th Sundays Children's Corner offers a space for our children to engage their faith with their peers. On 3rd Sundays, we offer Sermon Watch and Talk Back with Miss Rachelle. The kids stream the second half of service, watch the sermon alongside creative activities, and then discuss. On 4th Sundays, we offer a 30-minute children's centered worship and creativity experience led by Rachelle Nelson. The children engage in a planned lesson curated by the leader. If you are interested in serving as a volunteer (you will not be needed every month) or if you have questions about this new program, please email  . Background checks are required for volunteers over 18.


    April 25 6:30-8:30 pm

    We invite you to Game Night, back by popular demand!

    Join us on Friday, April 25, 2025 in our Nelson Multipurpose Room for evening of FUN! Bring your favorite game or play one from our available collection. We’ll provide dinner or you can bring your own. RSVP preferred.

    RSVP by emailing Min. Jonathan J. Holley - 


    April 30, 2025 6:30-7:30 pm

    Join us for a hands-on gardening workshop made for our community—learn to plant fresh fruits and herbs, no yard or experience needed.

    Please RSVP for this free event here: https://sofreshswt.eventbrite.com

    Starting With Today x Riverside Baptist Church

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    Join us for a Service of Lament and Courage that will take place on April 6, 2025 at 4pm at People's Congregational Church in NW DC, put on by the United Church of Christ. We invite all to attend this service that will hold space for the grief we are enduring, specifically that of federal workers and those adjacent workers who have been affected by the recent layoffs. Childcare will be provided.

    If you are an active or retired federal employee in need of care, community, or resources, please email me at  . There are support groups specifically catering to federal employees of faith that are facilitated by my clergy peers.

    Resources for Impacted Federal Workers DC
    For VA
    For MD


    Join us for The deConstruction Zone: an evening of bible and God-talk led by Pastor Mia M. McClain | Topic: Romance & Relationships

    This is a space:

    • For those questioning their faith
    • For those reexamining their beliefs
    • For those who need a word for today and a hope for tomorrow

    Many of us have found ourselves in the space of deconstruction at some point in our lives. It is a point where we start to wonder if the things we've been taught to believe about the world, about ourselves, and perhaps, even about God are true. For those who've been harmed by religious institutions and those who have turned away from or been turned off by the church, we aim to provide a space for your questions, for your wrestling, and for unraveling. It is our hope that we may be a spiritual haven for your exploration, education, and imagination.

    *Garage parking will be unavailable. There is street parking on Maine Ave, on I Street, on 6th Street, on H street, and on G street. We are easily accessible by train and by bus.

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