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	<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><copyright>(c) 2009 All rights reserved.</copyright><itunes:image href="http://riversidedc.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/window.jpg"/><itunes:keywords>Interracial,Christ,Centered,Inclusive,Baptist,Church,Sermons,Howard,University,Divinity,Washington,DC,Oasis,Jesus,God,Michael,Bledsoe</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Riverside Church (www.riversidedc.org) is an interracial, Christ-centered, inclusive church located in Washington, DC.  Dr. Michael Bledsoe, pastor, considers Riverside to an oasis - a tree and a well.  The sermons are brief and uplifting.  No doom and gloom here.  Messages of hope and the love of Jesus Christ.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Riverside Church DC Podcast</itunes:subtitle><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Christianity"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Education"/><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="Philosophy"/></itunes:category><itunes:author>Riverside Church DC</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:email>rsbc@riverside-dc.org</itunes:email><itunes:name>Riverside Church DC</itunes:name></itunes:owner><item>
		<title>Sunday Service for January 1 is Available Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2023 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Sunday service for January 1, 2023 is available here. Rev. McClain shares the word of God this morning with her sermon &#8220;Beginning and Becoming.&#8221; Riverside welcomes visitors both online and in-person and ask that you go here to let us know you were here today. There is also an option to sign up for &#8230; <a href="https://riversidedc.org/sunday-service-for-january-1-is-available-online/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Sunday Service for January 1 is Available Online</span> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>The Sunday service for January 1, 2023 is <a href="/vservice-2023-01-01/">available here</a>. Rev. McClain shares the word of God this morning with her sermon &#8220;Beginning and Becoming.&#8221; </p>



<p>Riverside welcomes visitors both online and in-person and ask that you go <a href="https://riversidedc.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5e17344d552d2e54caa561cb7&amp;id=8deef88da3">here to let us know you were here today</a>. There is also an option to sign up for our weekly newsletter at that link so that you can keep up with the activities of our church.</p>



<p>Congregants and visitors are welcome back to the church sanctuary for Sunday services if they are able to join in-person. Services begin at 10:00 am EST. An online bulletin guides you through the service for those unable to join in person. The service is recorded and also available after the live service has ended. You can also view <a href="/online-sunday-services/">past Sunday services here</a>. Through these online resources, you can continue to connect with God and the Riverside community.</p>
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		<title>Sunday Service for Christmas, December 25 is Available Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2022 14:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Sunday service for December 25, 2022 is available here. Rev. McClain leads an abbreviated service for Christmas. Riverside welcomes visitors both online and in-person and ask that you go here to let us know you were here today. There is also an option to sign up for our weekly newsletter at that link so &#8230; <a href="https://riversidedc.org/sunday-service-for-christmas-december-25-is-available-online/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Sunday Service for Christmas, December 25 is Available Online</span> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>The Sunday service for December 25, 2022 is <a href="/vservice-2022-12-25/">available here</a>. Rev. McClain leads an abbreviated service for Christmas. </p>



<p>Riverside welcomes visitors both online and in-person and ask that you go <a href="https://riversidedc.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5e17344d552d2e54caa561cb7&amp;id=8deef88da3">here to let us know you were here today</a>. There is also an option to sign up for our weekly newsletter at that link so that you can keep up with the activities of our church.</p>



<p>Congregants and visitors are welcome back to the church sanctuary for Sunday services if they are able to join in-person. Services begin at 10:00 am EST. An online bulletin guides you through the service for those unable to join in person. The service is recorded and also available after the live service has ended. You can also view <a href="/online-sunday-services/">past Sunday services here</a>. Through these online resources, you can continue to connect with God and the Riverside community.</p>
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		<title>Sunday Service and Music Program for December 18 and is Available Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2022 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Sunday service for December 18, 2022 is available here. The Riverside Baptist Church Choir shares the spirit of Christmas with the Christmas Music Program. Riverside welcomes visitors both online and in-person and ask that you go here to let us know you were here today. There is also an option to sign up for &#8230; <a href="https://riversidedc.org/sunday-service-for-december-18-is-available-online/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Sunday Service and Music Program for December 18 and is Available Online</span> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>The Sunday service for December 18, 2022 is <a href="/vservice-2022-12-18/">available here</a>. The Riverside Baptist Church Choir shares the spirit of Christmas with the Christmas Music Program. </p>


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<p>Riverside welcomes visitors both online and in-person and ask that you go <a href="https://riversidedc.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5e17344d552d2e54caa561cb7&amp;id=8deef88da3">here to let us know you were here today</a>. There is also an option to sign up for our weekly newsletter at that link so that you can keep up with the activities of our church.</p>



<p>Congregants and visitors are welcome back to the church sanctuary for Sunday services if they are able to join in-person. Services begin at 10:00 am EST. An online bulletin guides you through the service for those unable to join in person. The service is recorded and also available after the live service has ended. You can also view <a href="/online-sunday-services/">past Sunday services here</a>. Through these online resources, you can continue to connect with God and the Riverside community.</p>
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		<title>Sunday Service for December 11 is Available Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2022 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Sunday service for December 11, 2022 is available here. Rev. McClain shares the word of God this morning with her sermon &#8220;.&#8221; Riverside welcomes visitors both online and in-person and ask that you go here to let us know you were here today. There is also an option to sign up for our weekly &#8230; <a href="https://riversidedc.org/sunday-service-for-december-11-is-available-online/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Sunday Service for December 11 is Available Online</span> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>The Sunday service for December 11, 2022 is <a href="/vservice-2022-12-11/">available here</a>. Rev. McClain shares the word of God this morning with her sermon &#8220;.&#8221; </p>



<p>Riverside welcomes visitors both online and in-person and ask that you go <a href="https://riversidedc.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5e17344d552d2e54caa561cb7&amp;id=8deef88da3">here to let us know you were here today</a>. There is also an option to sign up for our weekly newsletter at that link so that you can keep up with the activities of our church.</p>



<p>Congregants and visitors are welcome back to the church sanctuary for Sunday services if they are able to join in-person. Services begin at 10:00 am EST. An online bulletin guides you through the service for those unable to join in person. The service is recorded and also available after the live service has ended. You can also view <a href="/online-sunday-services/">past Sunday services here</a>. Through these online resources, you can continue to connect with God and the Riverside community.</p>
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		<title>Sunday Service for December 4 is Available Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2022 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Sunday service for the second Sunday of Advent, December 4, 2022, is available here. Rev. McClain shares the word of God this morning with her sermon &#8220;Hidden Figures.&#8221; Riverside welcomes visitors both online and in-person and ask that you go here to let us know you were here today. There is also an option &#8230; <a href="https://riversidedc.org/sunday-service-for-december-4-is-available-online/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Sunday Service for December 4 is Available Online</span> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>The Sunday service for the second Sunday of Advent, December 4, 2022, is <a href="/vservice-2022-12-04/">available here</a>. Rev. McClain shares the word of God this morning with her sermon &#8220;Hidden Figures.&#8221; </p>



<p>Riverside welcomes visitors both online and in-person and ask that you go <a href="https://riversidedc.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5e17344d552d2e54caa561cb7&amp;id=8deef88da3">here to let us know you were here today</a>. There is also an option to sign up for our weekly newsletter at that link so that you can keep up with the activities of our church.</p>



<p>Congregants and visitors are welcome back to the church sanctuary for Sunday services if they are able to join in-person. Services begin at 10:00 am EST. An online bulletin guides you through the service for those unable to join in person. The service is recorded and also available after the live service has ended. You can also view <a href="/online-sunday-services/">past Sunday services here</a>. Through these online resources, you can continue to connect with God and the Riverside community.</p>
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		<title>Sunday Service for November 27 is Available Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2022 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Sunday service for November 27, 2022 is available here. Rev. McClain shares the word of God this morning with her sermon &#8220;Creation Awaits.&#8221; Riverside welcomes visitors both online and in-person and ask that you go here to let us know you were here today. There is also an option to sign up for our &#8230; <a href="https://riversidedc.org/sunday-service-for-november-27-is-available-online/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Sunday Service for November 27 is Available Online</span> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>The Sunday service for November 27, 2022 is <a href="/vservice-2022-11-27/">available here</a>. Rev. McClain shares the word of God this morning with her sermon &#8220;Creation Awaits.&#8221; </p>



<p>Riverside welcomes visitors both online and in-person and ask that you go <a href="https://riversidedc.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5e17344d552d2e54caa561cb7&amp;id=8deef88da3">here to let us know you were here today</a>. There is also an option to sign up for our weekly newsletter at that link so that you can keep up with the activities of our church.</p>



<p>Congregants and visitors are welcome back to the church sanctuary for Sunday services if they are able to join in-person. Services begin at 10:00 am EST. An online bulletin guides you through the service for those unable to join in person. The service is recorded and also available after the live service has ended. You can also view <a href="/online-sunday-services/">past Sunday services here</a>. Through these online resources, you can continue to connect with God and the Riverside community.</p>
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		<title>Sunday Service for November 20 is Available Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2022 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Sunday service for November 20, 2022 is available here. Rev. McClain shares the word of God this morning with her sermon &#8220;Shifting to Gratitude.&#8221; Riverside welcomes visitors both online and in-person and ask that you go here to let us know you were here today. There is also an option to sign up for &#8230; <a href="https://riversidedc.org/sunday-service-for-november-20-is-available-online/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Sunday Service for November 20 is Available Online</span> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>The Sunday service for November 20, 2022 is <a href="/vservice-2022-11-20/">available here</a>. Rev. McClain shares the word of God this morning with her sermon &#8220;Shifting to Gratitude.&#8221; </p>



<p>Riverside welcomes visitors both online and in-person and ask that you go <a href="https://riversidedc.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5e17344d552d2e54caa561cb7&amp;id=8deef88da3">here to let us know you were here today</a>. There is also an option to sign up for our weekly newsletter at that link so that you can keep up with the activities of our church.</p>



<p>Congregants and visitors are welcome back to the church sanctuary for Sunday services if they are able to join in-person. Services begin at 10:00 am EST. An online bulletin guides you through the service for those unable to join in person. The service is recorded and also available after the live service has ended. You can also view <a href="/online-sunday-services/">past Sunday services here</a>. Through these online resources, you can continue to connect with God and the Riverside community.</p>
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		<title>Sunday Service for November 13 is Available Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2022 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Sunday service for November 13, 2022 is available here. Rev. McClain shares the word of God this morning with her sermon &#8220;We Are Not Done Yet.&#8221; Riverside welcomes visitors both online and in-person and ask that you go here to let us know you were here today. There is also an option to sign &#8230; <a href="https://riversidedc.org/sunday-service-for-november-13-is-available-online/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Sunday Service for November 13 is Available Online</span> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>The Sunday service for November 13, 2022 is <a href="/vservice-2022-11-13/">available here</a>. Rev. McClain shares the word of God this morning with her sermon &#8220;We Are Not Done Yet.&#8221; </p>



<p>Riverside welcomes visitors both online and in-person and ask that you go <a href="https://riversidedc.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5e17344d552d2e54caa561cb7&amp;id=8deef88da3">here to let us know you were here today</a>. There is also an option to sign up for our weekly newsletter at that link so that you can keep up with the activities of our church.</p>



<p>Congregants and visitors are welcome back to the church sanctuary for Sunday services if they are able to join in-person. Services begin at 10:00 am EST. An online bulletin guides you through the service for those unable to join in person. The service is recorded and also available after the live service has ended. You can also view <a href="/online-sunday-services/">past Sunday services here</a>. Through these online resources, you can continue to connect with God and the Riverside community.</p>
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		<title>Sunday Service for November 6 is Available Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2022 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Sunday service for November 6, 2022 is available here. Rev. McClain shares the word of God this morning with her sermon &#8220;Surrounded.&#8221; Riverside welcomes visitors both online and in-person and ask that you go here to let us know you were here today. There is also an option to sign up for our weekly &#8230; <a href="https://riversidedc.org/sunday-service-for-november-6-is-available-online/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Sunday Service for November 6 is Available Online</span> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>The Sunday service for November 6, 2022 is <a href="/vservice-2022-11-06/">available here</a>. Rev. McClain shares the word of God this morning with her sermon &#8220;Surrounded.&#8221; </p>



<p>Riverside welcomes visitors both online and in-person and ask that you go <a href="https://riversidedc.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5e17344d552d2e54caa561cb7&amp;id=8deef88da3">here to let us know you were here today</a>. There is also an option to sign up for our weekly newsletter at that link so that you can keep up with the activities of our church.</p>



<p>Congregants and visitors are welcome back to the church sanctuary for Sunday services if they are able to join in-person. Services begin at 10:00 am EST. An online bulletin guides you through the service for those unable to join in person. The service is recorded and also available after the live service has ended. You can also view <a href="/online-sunday-services/">past Sunday services here</a>. Through these online resources, you can continue to connect with God and the Riverside community.</p>
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		<title>Sunday Service for October 30 is Available Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Sunday service for October 30, 2022 is available here. Rev. McClain shares the word of God this morning with her sermon &#8220;In-Breaking and Breaking Out.&#8221; Riverside welcomes visitors both online and in-person and ask that you go here to let us know you were here today. There is also an option to sign up &#8230; <a href="https://riversidedc.org/sunday-service-for-october-30-is-available-online/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Sunday Service for October 30 is Available Online</span> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>The Sunday service for October 30, 2022 is <a href="/vservice-2022-10-30/">available here</a>. Rev. McClain shares the word of God this morning with her sermon &#8220;In-Breaking and Breaking Out.&#8221; </p>



<p>Riverside welcomes visitors both online and in-person and ask that you go <a href="https://riversidedc.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5e17344d552d2e54caa561cb7&amp;id=8deef88da3">here to let us know you were here today</a>. There is also an option to sign up for our weekly newsletter at that link so that you can keep up with the activities of our church.</p>



<p>Congregants and visitors are welcome back to the church sanctuary for Sunday services if they are able to join in-person. Services begin at 10:00 am EDT. An online bulletin guides you through the service for those unable to join in person. The service is recorded and also available after the live service has ended. You can also view <a href="/online-sunday-services/">past Sunday services here</a>. Through these online resources, you can continue to connect with God and the Riverside community.</p>
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