Riverside Church

V for Victory

rsbc@riverside-dc.org (Riverside Church DC) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:03:29 PST

One of the things I planned for on our recent trip half way across the world was what I would read. I went well-armed with biographies of Chang Kai Shek (since I’d be visiting Taiwan, I wanted to understand the Generalissimo), Winston Churchill (because I thought it would round out a study of World War [...]

Rev. Countess Cooper Named Chaplin for US Air Force

rsbc@riverside-dc.org (Riverside Church DC) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:06:23 PST

On March 7, 2010, Chaplain, Colonel Robert Marciano recognized Reverend Countess Cooper for her dedication to this country in being named one of the newest members of the Chaplain Corps of the US Air Force. Rev. Cooper has served as featured devotional leader and at Riverside for the past 3 years. Not only [...]

Helping to Stop Hunger

rsbc@riverside-dc.org (Riverside Church DC) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:27:11 PST

For the past three years, Riverside Church has led churches in SW DC in the CROP walk, raising money to stop hunger. The next walk will take place in May. We need persons who are willing to walk, support and organize. If you are interested, please let Pastor Bledsoe know. CROP is not our church’s [...]

Sunday’s Coming!

rsbc@riverside-dc.org (Riverside Church DC) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:54:15 PST

Worship with us this Sunday at 10 a.m. Pastor Bledsoe returns to the pulpit, preaching on the topic, “Jesus Was A Traveler.” You can prepare by bookmarking your bibles to John chapter 1 and 2. It is also communion Sunday and the Riverside Ensemble will be singing, led by Countess and Kevin. Speaking of Countess, [...]

Kelley Safe in Taiwan After Quake

rsbc@riverside-dc.org (Riverside Church DC) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:08:04 PST

Kelley Bledsoe, Fulbright Fellow and daughter of Pastor and Mrs. Bledsoe, is safe in Taiwan after an earthquake of 6.4 hit near the city of Kaohsiung where she lives. She called to say she is safe and thus far no signs of damage. She and her roommates felt the quake at their apartment building but [...]

Sacred Journeys

rsbc@riverside-dc.org (Riverside Church DC) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:16:12 PST

Standing within the immensity of the Beijing Airport, I was amazed...

American Baptist Prayer Service for the Poor

rsbc@riverside-dc.org (Riverside Church DC) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:05:14 PST

Title: American Baptist Prayer ServiceLocation: Riverside ChurchDate: 2010-03-04 Prayer for the Poor Service. There will be a Prayer for the Poor Worship Service on Thursday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at Riverside Church, 680 I Street, SW, Washington, D.C. All are invited to participate in this service of worship, praise, and prayer. Share on Facebook

Time to Spring Forward

rsbc@riverside-dc.org (Riverside Church DC) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:00:06 PST

Title: Time to Spring Forward Description: Spring Ahead and set your clocks one hour ahead Sunday, March 14th. Date: 2010-03-14 Share on Facebook

Pastor and Melinda are safe

rsbc@riverside-dc.org (Riverside Church DC) — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:57:34 PST

Pastor Bledsoe and Melinda safely left Hawaii just prior to the issuance of a tsunami warning. Pstr will be back in the pulpit on the first Sunday of March. Please support your church and enjoy a vibrant message from Dr. Ron Hopson, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Howard University School of Divinity on Sunday, [...]

Chinese New Year Celebration 2/21/10

rsbc@riverside-dc.org (Riverside Church DC) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:49:42 PST

The Chinese Lunar New Year, the Year of the Tiger (4708), is upon us and that means it’s time for the annual DC Chinatown parade between 2 pm and 5 pm on Sunday, February 21, including the lion and dragon dances and the lighting of the five story high firecracker at 3:45 pm. The Chinatown [...]