What's the Tea: October 4

Join us on Sunday, October 4 after worship for tea, coffee, and conversation with the pastor. Bring your questions about the sermons, the vision of Riverside DC, the Bible, the pastor's daily/weekly rhythm, and beyond!

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World Communion Sunday: October 4

Join us as we celebrate World Communion Sunday together.

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Wednesday School- Reading Revelation Rigorously: October 7, 14, 21

Join us for a semester-long study on the Revelation to John. Rev. Mia will lead us in a rigorous study of one of the most controversial books in the Christian biblical canon. 

Do you know that it almost didn’t make it in? Do you know what John’s use of ‘666’ really refers to? Journey with us as we unveil meaning, discover parallels to today’s world, and much more.

Wednesday School will meet on select Wednesdays at 7:00 PM on Zoom. Please register at the Zoom link (or QR code) to access the online event.

We will study 2 chapters per session. Feel free to read the chapters in preparation for the date:

• Oct 7 ~ Ch 7-8
• Oct 14 ~ Ch 9-10
• Oct 21 ~ Ch 11-12
• Nov 4 ~ Ch 13-14
• Nov 11 ~ Ch 15-16
• Nov 18 ~ Ch 17-18
• Dec 2 ~ Ch 19-20
• Dec 9 ~ Ch 21-22

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Access Sunday: October 11

Join us for Access Sunday at Riverside on Sunday, October 11, at 10:00 AM as we celebrate the gifts of persons with disabilities and lead the church to become more inclusive and accessible to all.

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New Member Class: October 13

Join Rev. Mia on Zoom to learn about membership, community, missions, & more at Riverside. Register on Zoom for one of the upcoming meetings.

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Lunch and Learn with the American Baptist Foundation: October 18

Join us on Sunday October 18 after worship for a Lunch and Learn with the American Baptist Foundation. 

Learn about planned giving, our endowment, and how our partner American Baptist Foundation helps churches secure their futures. This event will be hosted by Pastor Mia and Magda Amargos of the American Baptist Foundation.

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Protein Pantry: October 11

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.

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Wednesday Witness: October 7, 14, 21, 28

Riverside will be open as a safe zone for Jefferson Middle School students and youth in the community, as well as anyone who wants to stop by for prayer or snacks on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30 PM. 

This program will run through December 16. The following dates are off due to no school: Nov. 11, Nov. 25.

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Morning Mindfulness: Tuesdays at 7:00 AM

Join us for the Fall session of Morning Mindfulness and start your Tuesdays with Rev. Mia. 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 7 am? 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.

Please note that this event is no longer on Instagram, it is now on Riverside's YouTube channel, live at 7:00 AM.