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September 5 - Kindness San Jose
September 5, 2010
Flow Episode 10
August 9, 2010
8/29 - Responding to the Living God - II
August 6, 2010
8/1 - In the Dust of the Rabbi
July 30, 2010
Travel Guide Fall 2010
June 24, 2010
Mark your calendars with key dates and opportunities this fall.
Volunteer Appreciation Video
June 23, 2010
Flow Episode 8
June 21, 2010
7/25 - Beyond Church Walls
June 15, 2010
Coming this fall: The Healing Path
June 7, 2010
Uncover the roots of your relational issues through this life-changing eleven week group offered by Pastor David Alvarez.
Kindness San Jose June 2010
June 7, 2010
Meet our newest staff members!
June 1, 2010
Luke Haythorpe and Steven Hu, read their bios and learn more about them.
May 21st - Welcome Dessert
May 11, 2010
If you have recently starting attending The River or are looking for ways to connect deeper into the life of our church, we invite you on Friday, May 21st to our next Welcome Dessert
Where the Rubber Hits the Road - Vision in Daily Life
April 19, 2010
Easter Celebration
March 30, 2010
Home-ing the Houseless
March 27, 2010
Kindness San Jose
March 3, 2010
Come and join us on Sunday, March 21st, as we love our neighbors in San Jose.
Women's Breakfast
March 3, 2010
Please join us on Saturday, March 20th, for a yummy waffle bar breakfast along with teaching and fellowship together!
Drawing Closer to the Heart of God
March 1, 2010
3/28 - Avarice
February 16, 2010
Parent Vision Seminar
February 11, 2010
Join Kids’ Community Director Jill Bekaert and Lead Pastor Brad Wong as we put a different twist on the parent vision process
VBS Forum
February 11, 2010
If you have participated in helping to lead a Vacation Bible School or are interested in talking about best practices, lessons learned, and upcoming opportunities, come to the VBS Forum
True North Vision Seminar - 1/16 and 1/30
December 17, 2009
Do you feel bombarded, tied down, and spun around by life’s demands? Do you need help discerning the burning “Yes!” of God’s call in your life? Mark your calendar for either of 2 Saturdays in the new year
Hope in a Backpack
December 17, 2009
Christmas Eve Celebration
December 17, 2009
Join us for our 4th annual celebration from 2-4 pm at The River Ministry Center.
FLOW Episode 6: Ted & Steve
December 1, 2009
Watch the latest episode of FLOW highlighting a group of friends gathering to talk about spiritual things. Featuring our very own Ted & Steve!
Homelessness Update
November 18, 2009
Over the past several weeks, our Pastor of Mission Mobilization, Tony Traback, has been hard at work helping our church, other local churches, and our community mobilize to address the impending reduction of emergency shelter beds for the homeless. Read on to find out more about what he has been up to.
The River Takes Action
October 30, 2009
Kindness San Jose - Fall 2009
October 29, 2009
At the River Church Community, we believe that Jesus wants us to be his presence in our local communities, downtown San Jose, and the world. For this reason, we have begun a quarterly missional tradition called Kindness San Jose. Simply, each quarter we are trying to serve our Valley together. It is our way of making sure to honor the way Jesus lived as much as affirm the truth he declared. Come and join us.
Women's and Men's Breakfasts
October 16, 2009
Join us on October 24 for our first Men's Breakfast this ministry year and on November 7 for the first Women's Breakfast
The Rock'in Dock'in Fellowship Night
October 16, 2009
The Dock small group is hosting a fellowship night for the Young Adult community on Wednesday, 10/28, at The River Ministry Center. We’ll have board games, rock band madness, pumpkin carving, and pizza.
Earth Ethics
September 22, 2009
Have you ever wondered how “greening,” recycling bins, climate change, and other contemporary environmental topics might relate to your faith? Earth Ethics is meant to be a gathering where such wonderings are welcome.
Confession Prayer
September 16, 2009
Vision Seminar on Saturday, October 10th
September 15, 2009
Join us for our next Vision Seminar as we look at the story God has been writing in each of our lives.
Kids Community' and Student Ministries BBQ
September 10, 2009
Come sing in the Choir!
September 9, 2009
Interested in singing in the choir in October? Rehearsal is coming up, September 20th! Read more...
Vision Seminar I Pre-work
September 6, 2009
This is the one page handout for people to journal/jot down their story
RiverFest Weekend 2009
August 19, 2009
Our first ever all-church retreat is this weekend at Mission Springs Conference Center!
Community Garden
June 25, 2009
Kindness Silicon Valley
June 23, 2009
Schedule of Kindness Silicon Valley during the second week of July.
Prayer Opportunities this summer
June 23, 2009
Are you interested in learning some new prayer practices? Then check out these opportunities to learn, explore, and engage in prayer this summer.
Flow Episode 4: Amy Gibson
May 20, 2009
Flow Episode 4: Flow is a video series that highlights missional stories at The River. Watch this episode highlighting Amy Gibson's inspiring story of faithfulness and reward as she seeks to serve South African children.
Ladies Book Study, Discussion, and Prayer
May 6, 2009
open to married, engaged, or single women. Join us as we share about the struggles women face and how God desires to bring restoration.
Men's Book Club
April 10, 2009
Men's Book Club beginning based on Dallas Willard's "Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God"
Flow Episode 3
April 6, 2009
Loving San Jose - March 2009
April 5, 2009
Staffing Changes at The River
March 31, 2009
Letter from Brad regarding staffing changes at The River
Loving San Jose
March 17, 2009
On Sunday, March 29th, we are hitting the streets of San Jose to serve and love the community...
Walk the Labyrinth
March 16, 2009
Tired? Confused? Need some direction in your life? Then come to the Ministry Center and walk the labyrinth path, a way for you to discover yourself in discovering God.
Peacemaking Training - March 14
February 27, 2009
Our last scheduled Peacemaking Training is being held on March 14 from 9am - 2pm at the Ministry Center. Having touched upon working through conflict and dialoguing about values differences in previous trainings, our March training will focus on how to serve as a mediator between two parties who are in conflict.
Onling Giving Now Available
February 17, 2009
As a convenience for our attenders, The River has set up an online giving portal using PayPal to process payments. Using PayPal, you can make a donation to The River directly from your bank account or by using a debit or credit card. You can also set up a recurring monthly payment.
The River Gives!
February 14, 2009
The Giving Team recently had the privilege of making several one-time gifts to our ministry friends around the world. These gifts are made from The River's Giving Fund - twenty percent of all gifts to The River are set aside in The River's Giving Fund. Rejoice with us as God takes the resources we give to expand ministry around the world:
Take a Getaway with God at the Lenten Retreat!
February 12, 2009
Friday, Feb. 27 to Saturday, Feb.28. At the Presentation Center in Los Gatos.
A Satisfied d.light customer in Tanzania
February 10, 2009
d.Light, the company that Ned and Dorcas Tozun helped to found recently began selling it's low-cost solar-powered lights to customers in rural Tanzania. Check out this video of a very happy customer.
FLOW Episode 2: Serving an Iraqi Family
January 23, 2009
FLOW is The River's way to share stories of missional engagement by our church body. Watch the just-released second episode!
d.light - Light for the Poor
January 22, 2009
D.light, a startup company dedicated to eradicating kerosene lighting by providing an affordable, high-quality solar LED alternative is being steered by two of our very own - Ned and Dorcas Cheng-Tozun who moved to Shenzhen, China in June to head-up D.light's office there. Ned and Dorcas recently returned to share an update with The River that we are printing below.
River Partner Profiles Now Posted!
January 3, 2009
River Partner Profiles are now posted in the Compassion section of our website
Year-End Letter from Brad
January 2, 2009
Click to read a special year-end letter from Lead Pastor Brad Wong
Advent Retreat Reflections
December 31, 2008
Reflections on the 2008 Advent Retreat by River Members.
The River Ministry Center Closed for the Holidays
December 24, 2008
The River Ministry Center will be closed from December 25 through January 1, re-opening on Friday, January 2. Merry Christmas!
Christmas Eve Celebration
December 18, 2008
Join us from 2 to 4 pm on Wednesday, December 24th for desserts, carols, and a chance to celebrate with your friends at The River.
The River Christmas Catalog 2008
December 15, 2008
This year, The River is providing the Harvest of Hope gift catalog to aid you in your Christmas Season giving. Harvest of Hope is produced by on of The River's international partners, Partners International. Their mission statement is "to create and grow communities of Christian witness in partnership with God's people in the least Christian regions of the world." The River supports Partners' work in North Africa to provide families clean water and aid for disabled children.
Women's Breakfast - Jan 10 with Ed Silvoso
December 9, 2008
Please join us for breakfast, worship (with Jamie Wolf!) and fellowship on Saturday, Jan 10 from 9:00-11:30am at the Ministry Center (701 North First St). Our guest speaker will be Ed Silvoso, author of "Women - God's Secret Weapon".
Advent Retreat 2008
December 3, 2008
Tony's Travel Blog Part 4
November 23, 2008
Tony Traback, our Pastor of Mission Mobilization, recently returned from a trip to Honduras and Nicaragua to spend time with our partners there. We are presenting his reflections in a four-part series. This is fourth and final installment reflecting on the end of his trip in Nicaragua.
Travel Guide for Ministry Year 2009
November 18, 2008
The River's Travel Guide is a tool to help you navigate the many opportunities for growth at The River in a way that would be most formative in your walk with Jesus.
Church Financial Update - November 2008
November 11, 2008
Tony's Travel Blog - Part 3
November 10, 2008
Tony Traback, our Pastor of Mission Mobilization, recently returned from a trip to Honduras and Nicaragua to spend time with our partners there. We are presenting his reflections in a four-part series. This is third installment.
Tony's Travel Blog - Part 2
November 10, 2008
Our Pastor of Mission Mobilization, Tony Traback, reflects on his recent trip to visit our partners in Honduras and Nicaragua.
Women's Breakfast Report - Oct 08
November 10, 2008
Kindness San Jose - Giving Thanks by Giving Back
October 29, 2008
Find out how you can participate in a variety of Kindness Projects in November to support some of The River's local partners.
Tony's Travel Blog - Part 1
October 29, 2008
Tony Traback, our Pastor of Mission Mobilization, recently returned from a trip to Honduras and Nicaragua to spend time with our partners there. We are presenting his reflections in a four-part series.
Hospitality Training
October 14, 2008
If you are interested in exploring the spiritual gift of Hospitality, then join us on Saturday, November 8th for this half-day training.
Reconciliation Training
October 13, 2008
Join us on October 18 or 25 for a practical training session on how to participate in"high-stakes" conversations that bring about reconciliation.
The temple of River priests
October 12, 2008
It was magical
October 2, 2008
River attender Ted Wang shares his experience of inviting his teenage cousin to church.
News from Paz y Esperanza - Sept 2008
October 1, 2008
News from our partners in Peru, Paz y Esperanza
Call and Response
October 1, 2008
We are out of free tickets for Sunday's showing, but the movie is playing at Camera 3 all week. Thanks to those of you who came and debriefed with us on Friday!
Church History Comes to Small Groups!
September 28, 2008
For the past year Andy Woodruff has been leading classes on church history to small groups throughout The River.
Men's & Women's Ministries Events
September 19, 2008
Attention men and women of The River! Join us this fall for some events designed especially for you.
More Kindness San Jose Reflections
September 19, 2008
Reflections from Backesto Park by Jill Bekaert
Leadership Community Retreat Report
September 18, 2008
Last weekend River leaders gathered at Camp May-Mac for an inspiring time together.
Leadership Community Retreat 9/12-13
September 10, 2008
The River's Leadership Community retreat starts this Friday. The Church's leaders will be gathering at Camp May-Mac in the Santa Cruz mountains.
Changes That Heal - Begins September 15
September 9, 2008
Join us for a fall book study starting September 15 based on Dr. Henry Cloud's book "Changes That Heal."
BudgetWatchers Starting Sunday 9/7!
September 7, 2008
BudgetWatchers is a fun way for us to encourage each other as we pursue our financial goals. Join us for our first meeting this Sunday!
Missional Stories Blog!
August 7, 2008
Tony Traback, our Pastor of Mission Mobilization has started a new blog chronicling his adventures reaching out to our neighbors. Check it out!
Mark Phifer-Houseman Staff Profile
July 30, 2008
Profile of Mark Phifer-Houseman, our new Pastor of Leadership Development
Tony Traback, Pastor of Mission Mobilization
July 29, 2008
May 2008 Letter from Lead Pastor Brad Wong
Worship Musings: Faith-full Singing
May 4, 2008
A regular feature on Worship at The River by Krista-Dawn Kimsey our Celebration Pastor
Staff Profile: Celebration Pastor Krista-Dawn Kimsey
January 7, 2007
Profile of Celebration Pastor Krista-Dawn Kimsey