The River Community Church

About Us

Your partners in life!

Why do we call ourselves The River Community?
We believe that churches ought to flow like a river and not sit motionless like a lake. People that step into a lake generally exit from the same place they entered. But when a person enters a river they will always exit from a different place; which means that they have experienced movement by the current. Our goal is to move people further along their spiritual journey than when they first entered The River.

Vibe: Casual, Down to Earth, Spirit-filled, Friendly, Multigenerational, Lots of kids, Lively

Programs: Community Service, Social Justice, Faith and Work, Addiction/Recovery, Young Adults, Youth Group, Missions, Nursery, Food Pantry, Children's Ministry

Music: Passionate Reverent, Traditional Hymns, Contemporary, Hillsong-style

Denomination: Foursquare

Size: Medium

Language: English, Spanish, Vietnamese

Founded: 2005

Contact

Phone

(805) 648-7955

Website

http://www.therivercommunity.org

Social

Our Services

Sunday

09:00am: The River Cafe is open from 9:15 prior to our 10:00 AM gathering time. Please join us for some freshly baked goods, healthy snacks and refreshments. Our coffee bar is available to serve you fresh gourmet coffee with your choice of flavored creamers. Our service begins at 10:00 AM every Sunday. Our nursery is available at 9:30 AM. We have classes for elementary school & middle school aged students. Please feel free to dress comfortably. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Yet taking that first step of faith can involve uncertainty. What if it’s the wrong path? What if I slip? What—or who—will I find at the end? At The River Community we’re exploring the path laid out through God’s word—come join us this Sunday! You’ll find great music, Biblical teaching and fellow travelers to walk with you on your journey! If you feel that the course you are on or the course your children are on may need a different direction, please enter The River.

What to Expect

What are services like?
I must warn you by saying that The River Community is against religion and we are against conformity. We believe in relationships and in sharing life. The River Community is not “seeker sensitive”. You will not get a sugar coated view of the gospel; you will receive the unvarnished truth. “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:32(NIV)

What is the community like?
mission statement The purpose of The River is to serve all walks of life, a place where all can feel welcomed. This is an environment where anyone can come and not feel threatened whether you read the Bible on a daily basis or have never even opened one. The River is a place where one can serve as well as be served. A location where one can learn about Jesus Christ and then share Him. Our vision is “Partnering with others to help them enhance their quality of life.” We believe God has created and gifted ALL people and our purpose is to equip them in order to live out God’s purpose for their life. The goal is to move people further along their journey with Jesus Christ than when they first entered The River.

What if I'm not a Christian?
Core Values Loyalty – We will never give up on you. As long as you are willing, we will be your partners in life. Salvation – We believe that everyone has the choice to choose salvation. We are committed to bridging the gap between people and God. Relationships– We know that our families are a gift from God and our goal is to partner with them in having a strong and healthy household. Compassion – We believe that everyone needs a place to grow spiritually without fear of being judged. Our doors are open for all who choose to walk through them. Personal Development– We are a community of servers that are committed to help others in developing their God-given vision.