What Will Happen When You Arrive?
When you step off the elevator into the River, you can expect to be:
- Warmly welcomed by a member of the Host Team.
- Offered a program and a name tag.
- Directed to the pastry table and drink stations (coffee, tea, and water).
- Invited to drop off any kids/youth at our Nursery, RiverKids, and RiverYouth programs.
- Asked to grab a seat in the Sanctuary area that looks comfortable to you.
what are services like?
The service will begin at 10:30am, will last about 60-75 minutes, and will typically follow this format:
We generally observe Communion once a month. At the River, Communion is open to anyone who would like to participate. This is a reflection of our conviction that all are welcome at God’s table, without exception. We use Communion cups that include a wafer and juice.
From time to time, we mix things up and hold a special service using a different format! Some recent examples include our Easter Celebration, Advent Visio Divina Service, All-Church Christmas Celebration, Earth Day Service, and Conversation Church.
- We will start by singing some songs together. You can see recent setlists here.
- There will be an opportunity to say hello to one another.
- Staff and community members will share some announcements about goings-on at the River.
- The speaker of the day will give a sermon, lasting about 15-25 minutes. You can listen to recent sermons here.
- There will be about 15 minutes to respond to what we've just heard with music, prayer, reflection, and/or communion.
We generally observe Communion once a month. At the River, Communion is open to anyone who would like to participate. This is a reflection of our conviction that all are welcome at God’s table, without exception. We use Communion cups that include a wafer and juice.
From time to time, we mix things up and hold a special service using a different format! Some recent examples include our Easter Celebration, Advent Visio Divina Service, All-Church Christmas Celebration, Earth Day Service, and Conversation Church.
accessibilty Information
Our meeting space, on the 9th Floor, can be reached by elevator and is wheelchair accessible.
In the entryway, a cart with sensory tools is available for anyone who needs them.
The church has three all-gender restrooms (with external sinks). There is also a fourth all-gender ADA restroom that is wheelchair accessible, has a sink inside the room, and that includes a baby changing table.
Our services are conducted in English. During the sermon portion of the service, we offer access to a translation program that interprets and captions speech simultaneously, in your choice of 25 languages, on your own device. For access, please scan the QR code in the entryway (in person) or via the livestream (virtual).
American Sign Language interpreting is available upon request (please give at least 1-2 weeks notice by emailing [email protected]).
If you have any questions/concerns about accessibility, please email Alison (at [email protected]).
In the entryway, a cart with sensory tools is available for anyone who needs them.
The church has three all-gender restrooms (with external sinks). There is also a fourth all-gender ADA restroom that is wheelchair accessible, has a sink inside the room, and that includes a baby changing table.
Our services are conducted in English. During the sermon portion of the service, we offer access to a translation program that interprets and captions speech simultaneously, in your choice of 25 languages, on your own device. For access, please scan the QR code in the entryway (in person) or via the livestream (virtual).
American Sign Language interpreting is available upon request (please give at least 1-2 weeks notice by emailing [email protected]).
If you have any questions/concerns about accessibility, please email Alison (at [email protected]).
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