We are living in a very unstable world today! There are constant examples of  threats of violence impacting our children’s schools, our places of worship, our areas of recreation, and for many officers in our justice system threats to their families even at their homes.

WHAT HAS GONE WRONG TO CREATE SUCH CONFLICT AND VIOLENCE?

We will explore that question this Sunday as we explore the many ways that a succession of traumatic events and apparently irresponsible leadership responses have created an atmosphere where many good ordinary people feel they are being victimized by powers outside of their control. It turns out that such social unrest existed  when Jesus was among us.and gave his rather unexpected response! It may in fact create a context for healing!

JOIN US IN-PERSON OR ONLINE

We hope that everyone will use good judgment and continue to respect those who prefer to keep their masks on and practice social distancing. We will still provide hand sanitizer at the entrances and a mask upon request.  We encourage you to stay home when feeling ill and to join us for service on one of our online formats. We have appreciated your support during this challenging time.

Streaming On

Live Streaming and Photography Notice

When you enter a First Congregational Church of Riverside (also known as FCC Riverside) service or event, you will be entering an area where photography, video and audio recording or live streaming may occur.

First Congregational Church of Riverside  takes photographs and/or makes audio and/or video recordings of members involved in church related activities. Staff and/or participants may use such photographs or video records to recall activities or participants. In addition, such photographs and audio/visual recordings may be used in FCC Riverside’s publication and marketing materials to let others know of our ministries, and/or streaming and website hosting of services.

By entering the church or event premises, you consent to photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for live streaming, promotional purposes, inclusion on web sites, and/or any other purpose by FCC Riverside. You release FCC Riverside, its clergy, employees, laity, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, and/or publication of photographs, computer images, video and/or sound recordings.

By entering the service or event premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition, streaming, webcasting, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by FCC Riverside or the person or entity designated to do so by FCC Riverside. If at anytime you find a photo or video on our website or YouTube channel that you prefer to have removed for privacy or safety reasons, please contact the office.

If you prefer not to be recognized on camera, the back row inside the church are not within viewing distance of a camera and Communion will typically be only on a wide-shot where it will be difficult to recognize congregants.

You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the church or event.

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