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An open & Affirming Church in DOWNTOWN manhattan

CURRENTLY MEETING VIRTUALLY!
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Could Faith Make Life Better?​
We all want to live a life that's full of delight, meaning, and fruitful connections.
What if faith could help?
Want to come to a church that welcomes all faiths in Manhattan? Then come for a visit?

join us! 

In-person services are suspended right now, but we are still connecting virtually as a community on Sunday mornings!

Click here to watch our Sunday Service videos on our YouTube channel!

Or, join us at 11:00am EST for a Zoom Watch Party hosted by Lead Pastor Charles Park! Click below for the Zoom link.
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Church with children's ministry in New York City.

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Kids' Programs

We believe Jesus' promise of giving "life in all its fullness" applies not just to adults but also to kids! We believe that God-discovery and self-discovery are intimately intertwined and best nurtured in the context of belonging to a community. We strive to provide a safe space for this kind of exploration, where kids can wonder, explore, and encounter God and Jesus together.  ​
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THE VISION OF THE RIVER

The River is founded upon seven guiding principles. But, like the entire Bible, they are summed up in this one statement:

"Unconditionally love your neighbor as yourself."
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Click to learn our River NYC Church member stories.

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On our Member Stories page, you'll find five short videos of people from the River whose lives have been meaningfully impacted by God and our faith community. These members come from a variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, orientations, professions, and experiences, but all have found a new way to look at God, faith, and community through the River. 
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watch a sermon

Check out our sermon series:
Invisible Beliefs That Shape Life & Country
These are a great place to start when learning about our beliefs, culture as a church and how we aim to create safe space where we can have actual experiences of the living God that make our lives better. 
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Looking for a progressive church in Lower Manhattan? We're it! Come over for a visit.

discover our pastors'  perspectives on faith

Our pastors are committed to helping people of ALL backgrounds grow in connection with Jesus, with others, and with the world around us. Click below to learn more about them and their perspectives on faith.
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10 reason we love the river

We love it here - but don't take our word for it! Hear from our members as they describe in their own words why they love being a part of this fully-inclusive, LGBTQ-affirming community that believes Jesus is good news for everyone of every background.
Church for first time Christians in NYC

Learn about our beliefs

The River is built on the great Christian statements of faith, including the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed. In addition, we are a part of Blue Ocean Faith—a network of like-minded church communities that are pursuing vibrant spirituality in secular settings.  The River is "verified clear" by ChurchClarity.org for women in leadership and full LGBTQ inclusion. 
Read About Our Beliefs
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  • Home
  • About
    • What We’re About
    • What We Believe
    • LGBTQ Inclusion
    • Member Stories >
      • Watch Member Videos
      • Read Faith Stories
    • Pastor Perspectives
    • How We Started
    • Meet Our Staff
  • Virtual Church
    • Virtual Experience
    • What to Expect
    • Get Plugged In
    • Kids, Youth, & Families
  • Connect
    • Contact A Pastor
    • Listen to a Sermon
    • Watch A Sermon
    • Happening This Month
    • Take a Class
    • Try a Lifegroup
    • Join a Sunday Team
    • Serve People In Need
    • Calendar
  • OUR BLOGS
    • The River Blog
    • Families Blog
  • Give