October 2025 at Riverside
09.23.25 | Articles
Virtual What's the Tea- October 5
Online church family- join us on Sunday October 5th on Zoom after worship for tea, coffee, and conversation with Rev. Mia. Bring your questions about the sermons, the vision of Riverside DC, the Bible, the pastor's daily/weekly rhythm and beyond!
Line Dancing Class- October 11
Access Sunday & Guest Preacher Rev. Dr. Milton Keys- October 12
Join us on Sunday October 12th for Access Sunday, as we celebrate the gifts of persons with disabilities and lead the church to become more inclusive and accessible to all.
We will be joined by guest preacher Rev. Dr. Milton Keys. Following the worship service there will be a viewing of Dr. Keys' documentary and talkback in the Multi-purpose room. Plan to join us for a time of refreshments and discussion. You are invited to read Dr. Keys' bio below.
Three words adequately describe the Reverend Doctor Milton Keys: Preacher, Teacher and Producer. Keys uses these three gifts to change the world. Although he was born with cerebral palsy, and a bleak diagnosis, Milton has let nothing stop him from achieving his goals. Despite being given a two-year life expectancy and being supposed to have severe cognitive disabilities, Milton has earned 3 degrees. He has produced and released 13 musical albums, 4 plays, 1 ballet, held 8 youth summits, and completed numerous small projects in the last two and a half decades. As a disability theologian, Dr. Keys has been working to promote the rights of people with disabilities and to create a more inclusive society. His writings and speeches are aimed at inspiring and empowering people to overcome their challenges and to achieve their goals. Keys is the founder and executive director of Advocates Embassy, an organization that helps churches create environments where people with disabilities feel safe, are welcomed, and have access to abundant life. In 2025, AE released Dr. Key’s first book, Finding My Place: A Devotional About Disability and the Human Experience. Dr. Keys is an ambassador from a world without boundaries.
Protein Pantry- October 12
Our Protein Pantry is open to the community on 2nd Sundays from 11:30a-12:30p.
We carry a number of items ranging from cheeses to beans, canned chicken and fish, and more.
Email to gather more information, donate, or volunteer.
Snack & Safe Zone - Wednesdays in October
We are piloting a new program this fall. On Wednesdays from 3-6pm, we will open the church as a safe zone. The space will be open for Jefferson students, specifically, to take shelter off of the streets. To receive more information, scan the QR code above or click here.
Wednesday School: Practicing Hope - WEDNESDAYS IN OCTOBER
What is hope in the face of neofascism? What is hope in a time of genocide? How does Christ teach us to embody hope when our backs are against the wall?
These are the questions Practicing Hope asks. Led by Rev. Mia, with curriculum from Rev. Tabatha Holley, this study encourages communities to cultivate hope that is honest about our current conditions (refugia), hope that is restorative when everything feels urgent (rest), and hope that is possible even when we transgress (repair).
Join Rev. Mia on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, until October 29th. Zoom registration is required, scan QR code above or click here.
Fall Morning Mindfulness - Tuesdays in OCTOBER
Join us for the Fall session of Morning Mindfulness and start your Tuesdays with Rev. Mia on Instagram Live @miashellymac!
This is an opportunity to breathe, to be in virtual community, and to hear a short lesson from Pastor Mia. Can't wake up by 7am? No worries! Pastor Mia leaves the recording up for 24 hours. Catch it at noon. Catch it a night. And be sure to share if something inspires you.
Move Mondays - October 27
Join us as we develop a mountain moving faith movement through spiritual formation practices. This event meets bi weekly on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month at 7:00 pm, not including federal holidays. Use the Zoom link here to join.
