The River is an inclusive church and fully affirms LGBTQ+ individuals and relationships. We believe that LGBTQ+ individuals are "fearfully and wonderfully made" (Psalm 139) in the image of God (Genesis 1:27), just as they are.
Practically speaking, this means that there are no restrictions placed on LGBTQ+ individuals when it comes to church participation, membership, volunteering, leading, getting married, being baptized, etc.
We also have programming specifically aimed at supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community:
For more information about any of our programming, please reach out through the Connection Card or email ([email protected]).
Practically speaking, this means that there are no restrictions placed on LGBTQ+ individuals when it comes to church participation, membership, volunteering, leading, getting married, being baptized, etc.
We also have programming specifically aimed at supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community:
- Once a month, we host a social gathering called LGBTQ & Friends Fellowship. It's an evening of food, fellowship, and fun (board games, Nintendo Switch, karaoke, etc.) that usually takes place on the 4th/5th Wednesday from 7:00-9:00pm. Allies are welcome!
- Our Queer LifeGroup currently meets two Monday evenings a month. This group provides a dedicated space for LGBTQ+ folks to come together and discuss topics at the intersection of faith and gender/sexuality/queerness, as well as to support each other in the often challenging journey to navigate that intersection.
- During Pride Month we typically celebrate in a number of ways including hosting a Pride Panel, sending a group to the Pride March, and more!
For more information about any of our programming, please reach out through the Connection Card or email ([email protected]).
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faith misunderstood: when the bible makes you meanWe fully affirm and include the LGBTQ+ community as members, teachers, and leaders in our church, not in spite of the Bible but because of it. To learn a bit about how we approach the Bible and why we believe clarity is kind, we invite you to take a look at this sermon video.
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Following Jesus Out of Our DenominationWhen the denomination we were part of began exerting pressure on member churches to limit the involvement of LGBTQ+ individuals, we made the decision to disaffiliate. Learn more in this 5-minute video.
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