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River NYC Church River NYC is a diverse, family-friendly, and fully LGBTQ affirming church in Midtown Manhattan.
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River NYC Church is a warm, vibrant, and diverse church in downtown Manhattan that welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, experiences, orientations, and professions.

We have lots of exciting things planned on Sundays in October! From guest preacher Dr. David P. Gushee, to an info meeti...
09/30/2026

We have lots of exciting things planned on Sundays in October! From guest preacher Dr. David P. Gushee, to an info meeting with Safe Families for Children NYC, to our annual All-Church Fall Festival — it's going to be a great month together! Join us for our weekly worship service (at 10:30am) and plan to stick around for a variety of after-service programming.

We can't wait to gather this Saturday with Post-Evangelical Collective friends from the Northeast! If you haven't alread...
09/29/2026

We can't wait to gather this Saturday with Post-Evangelical Collective friends from the Northeast! If you haven't already, please be sure to register through Eventbrite: bit.ly/PECnortheast2026

Our time together will be centered around relationship-building and spiritual exploration as we seek to collectively (re)imagine the future of life-giving, Jesus-centered spirituality. As individuals, as members of local communities, and as contributors to a broader movement, we will consider questions like: Who are we? What are we for? And what are we building?

We will have the opportunity to hear and respond to a talk from noted Christian ethicist, and PEC Wisdom Board member, Dr. David P. Gushee, who will share his perspective on the future of the post-evangelical movement; eat a delicious lunch together from Sahara’s Turkish Cuisine; and have lots of opportunities to get to know one another and connect over shared interests and questions.

It’s going to be a great day and we can’t wait to spend it with you!

" I am inspired by this idea that none of us is responsible for the whole — that, instead, as each one of us tends to ou...
09/29/2026

" I am inspired by this idea that none of us is responsible for the whole — that, instead, as each one of us tends to our part, beautiful possibilities emerge across the entire community." (Alison Noll, 9/27/26)

Watch the full sermon on our YouTube channel: River NYC Church
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-cSCbRIp5c

"There is nowhere that God is not. You and me, and earth and sky, and fields of flowers, and sewage treatment plants, an...
09/22/2026

"There is nowhere that God is not. You and me, and earth and sky, and fields of flowers, and sewage treatment plants, and friend and foe and joy and heartbreak - it’s all somewhere God lives, and all somewhere God hopes and breathes and loves." (Steve Watson, 9/20/26)

Watch the full sermon on our YouTube channel: River NYC Church
https://youtu.be/BlEHC4G_SVg

I wonder if you can recognize what is good in this creation? And what is beautiful? I wonder if you find any mystery in ...
09/17/2026

I wonder if you can recognize what is good in this creation? And what is beautiful?
I wonder if you find any mystery in creation?

Whether you attend the River in person or online, if you consider the River your church home, we'd love to have you part...
09/16/2026

Whether you attend the River in person or online, if you consider the River your church home, we'd love to have you participate in this year's River Census!

At the River, everyone counts, which is why we want you to be counted! We want your voices to be heard so we can know how we can best support you in the year ahead. And we want to provide space for each of us — individually and collectively — to think intentionally about our hopes and dreams for the River in 2027.

In the census packet we’ve included prompts to support your own reflection; a survey to help you share your valuable perspectives; and information around potential ways to engage.

The census period is now open and will run through November 15 — the final Sunday of the Fall sermon series. We have printed copies available at the church and there is also a digital version that you can fill out online.

"As members of the River community we are invited to be both guests - who are fully participating in and enjoying the pa...
09/15/2026

"As members of the River community we are invited to be both guests - who are fully participating in and enjoying the party. And also hosts at the table - who are helping to shape and co-create the communal experience for everyone who attends...It's a vision where veryone matters and each person's presence makes a difference." (Alison Noll, 9.13.26)

Watch the full sermon on our YouTube channel: River NYC Church
https://youtu.be/GftdhApumek

At the River, about 5 to 6 times a year we use a special service format that we call Conversation Church! Instead of hea...
09/04/2026

At the River, about 5 to 6 times a year we use a special service format that we call Conversation Church! Instead of hearing a sermon, we engage with one another through intentional, guided conversations.

So often at church we sit side by side without truly getting to know one another. But during Conversation Church, as we sit around tables and approach conversation as a spiritual practice, we have the opportunity to learn about one another, to deepen connections, and to consider diverse perspectives on life and faith.

As with everything at the River, participation is always by invitation — how much and what you share is up to you!

We'd love for you to join us for Conversation Church this Sunday and in the meantime don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have.

Join us for a day of connection with folks from the Post-Evangelical Collective! Whether you are new to the PEC or have ...
09/03/2026

Join us for a day of connection with folks from the Post-Evangelical Collective! Whether you are new to the PEC or have been engaged for years, we look forward to a day together in New York City.

Our time will be centered around relationship-building and spiritual exploration as we seek to collectively (re)imagine the future of life-giving, Jesus-centered spirituality. As individuals, as members of local communities, and as contributors to a broader movement, we will consider questions like: Who are we? What are we for? And what are we building?

We will have the opportunity to hear and respond to a talk from prominent Christian ethicist, and PEC Wisdom Board member, Dr. David P. Gushee, who will share his perspective on the future of the post-evangelical movement; eat a delicious lunch together from Sahara’s Turkish Cuisine; and have lots of opportunities to get to know one another and connect over shared interests and questions.

It’s going to be a great day and we can’t wait to spend it with you! Tickets are available now on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/PECnortheast2026

We have lots of exciting things planned on Sundays in September! From Conversation Church, to River Cares, to guest prea...
09/02/2026

We have lots of exciting things planned on Sundays in September! From Conversation Church, to River Cares, to guest preacher Steve Watson — it's going to be a month to remember! Join us for our weekly worship service (at 10:30am) and plan to stick around for a variety of after-service programming.

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15 W. 39th Street, 9th Floor
New York, NY
10018

Opening Hours

10:30am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+12127850342

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