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Church Family, As we enter this holiday season, we’re reminded once again of the incredible gift of love God has given us through His Son, Jesus Christ. This is a time to reflect on His grace—and to share that same love with others. Ashley and I have experienced, first hand, your incredible kindness and generosity.… Read More »

Hey Ladies! We would love for you to join us for the Women’s Recharge Retreat this Saturday, October 18th! It is NEVER too late to register. Here is what to expect: 8:30 AM – Doors open for breakfast and coffee 9:00 AM – We’ll kick off a morning of worship, fellowship, and fun 1:30 PM – Head home with a heart… Read More »

Hey church! I’ve thought so much about our time together in worship this past Sunday, I’m reminded of the boldness we saw in Acts 23, where Paul declared, “I have lived my life before God in all good conscience up to this day.” That kind of clarity and confidence doesn’t come from perfect circumstances—it comes… Read More »

Church family! We want to take a moment to celebrate and share with you the incredible work God is doing in our Student Ministry. Over the past months, we have not only seen growth in numbers, but more importantly, growth in depth. Students are leaning into God’s Word, asking deeper questions, and showing a genuine… Read More »

Church! Grace and peace to you from God our Father and Jesus Christ. Last week was a really hard one. The Charlie Kirk assassination was a tragedy, not because he was an eliminated conservative voice, but because he was a brother in Christ. So his death is not only a national wound; it is a… Read More »

Hey parents! We know you’ve probably seen the announcements about Parent Dedication coming up, and we wanted to give some clarification. Your child DOES NOT have to be an infant or a young child in order for you to participate in parent dedication. Maybe you’re new to The River and have never been given the… Read More »

Hey church! Whether you’ve been visiting The River for a while, hopped in recently or even if you’ve been coming for years, I want to personally invite you and your family on Sunday, September 14 to do something very special: Jump in the River! It’s essentially a new members class, but more than that, it’s a… Read More »

My amazing Church family! Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Pura Vida! “Pura Vida” means the pure life and is a greeting in Costa Rica. Keep reading. As I sit to write this, my heart is full—with gratitude, with longing, and with hope. I’m sitting in a… Read More »

Hiya Church! This season marks the return of school schedules and familiar routines, but it’s also the reboot of our awesome River Midweek. It’s a time when our church family comes together on Wednesday nights to grow, connect, worship, and walk deeper into the life God has for us. It’s not just a place for… Read More »

Fam! I hope this message finds you well and full of the peace that only God can give. As we approach the final stretch before the new school year kicks off, I wanted to take a moment to share a quick note from my heart. This summer has been filled with so many signs of… Read More »