We've got a great line-up speakers joining us this month:
8/11 - Melinda Jean Louis:  River leader and Board Member and mental health professional
8/18 - Val Snekvik:  Former host of the Blue Ocean Podcast
8/25 - Lydia Shiu:  Pastor of Reservoir Church in Cambridge, MA

Got Lunch plans?  After the services we'll be heading over to Clinton Hall Beer Garden (just around the corner) for a casual post-church hangout.  They have tasty food & drink with free games and a fun atmosphere for adults and kids alike.  You are invited!

Summer is here and, while most groups & classes are on break, there are still LOTS of ways to connect @ the River!

• 7/6 -- Saturday:  Women's Hangout Beach Outing to Jacob Riis Park.
• 7/7 -- Sunday:  All Together - Brunch Church Service @ 10:30AM.
• 7/10 -- Wednesday, Blue Ocean Book Club begins at the Furste's place.
• 7/14 -- Steve Watson from Reservoir Church joins us as a special guest speaker for our Sunday service!
• 7/14, 21 & 28 -- Lunch Outings -- After Sunday services we'll be heading to Clinton Hall Beer Garden for a casual post-church hangout.
• 7/27 -- Serving Those in Need - We're heading to Father's Heart food pantry/soup kitchen in the East Village.
• 8/3 -- River Picnic Party on Long Island @ the Fowler's Place.  Big fun awaits!
• New Web Content Available NOW -- Check out Pastor Perspecitve - Meet Sara

Please fill out a Connection Card on Sunday or email us at mail@riverNYC.org for details.

With the school year winding down, we thought it'd be great to celebrate with some special activities for the kids & youth.  On Sunday, June 30 our Youth will be heading out with Alison for a special treat and our kids will kick-off the summer season with movie and snacks.  Have your children come with a stuffed toy and, if they choose, in pajamas for a "video night" on the 2nd floor with "Ferdinand". 

Easter happened back on April 21  but did you know that, traditionally, Easter is not just a one day celebration but a whole SEASON?  Yep, in the liturgical church calendar it's known as "Eastertide" and it runs for about 50 days between Easter and Pentecost Sunday.  To lean into this special season, we've begun a new sermon series called This Changes Everything!

• John kicked off the series with lessons from the Gospel of Mark (listen here) 
• Then Caroline followed with 2 great sermons about capturing new vision for our lives (listen here).
• Peter Eavis continues on June 2 with a message about Calling.
• Sara has come up with a great "Eastertide Exercise" which is a twist on the daily examen.
• And the RiverKids&Youth are creating masterpieces for our upcoming Pentecost Art Show/Asha Fundraiser on June, 9.