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Welcome to The River! First Time Guests are encouraged to click that "First Time" button and share a little bit about yourself. We have a free gift at The Welcome Desk when you complete that form.
If God spoke to you today while on campus during the message or worship, we encourage you to click "Message Response" and talk to us about it!
COFFEE WITH THE PASTOR
Campus vision meetings will be held throughout May and June so you have a direct opportunity to talk with The River Church Lead Pastor Matthew Trexler on the vision and direction of our church. Sign up today, these will be valuable opportunities to take the next step in ownership here at The River Church!
SERVE DAY '25
Jump in and make a difference on Saturday, July 12 as The River Church joins with churches around the world to make a global impact at the local church level! If you know someone who has a project need, home repair, painting, yard work, etc... they can submit that application request now. Sign up to be a part of the Dream Team, put on that red shirt, and make a difference!
Be sure to select the "Serve Day" option on the Projects Finder to see the opportunities available on Saturday, July 12.
SUMMER BLAST REGISTRATION
Summer Blast 2025 is on July 14th-16th, from 6pm-8pm at The River. We invite all kids, kindergarten through incoming 5th graders to join the party!
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Welcome to The River! Parking is available on the north by Lincoln Fields, on the south and east just off 9th Street, and on Lenfesty Avenue to the west.
THE WELCOME DESK
First Time? You will want to know where the Welcome Desk is right in the heart of The Cove just outside the Worship Center.
FREE COFFEE BAR
The Cove Coffee Bar features free coffee, hot chocolate, and other beverages.
OUR STORY
Check out the Our Story Wall just outside The Gathering Place in The Cove. Restrooms available in this area.
THE GATHERING PLACE
Found on the west end of the building just off The Cove and Worship Center, The Gathering Place hosts meetings, classes, and groups such as Growth Track and Baptism Class.
WORSHIP CENTER
Get here early, because we pack the house to Worship with all we have each Sunday! If you have children, you can check them into River Kids (birth-5th grade) or Bridge Students for Middle School Mornings (6th-8th).
RIVER CAFE
Need breakfast or some premium roast? The River Cafe has you covered with all money going right back into ministries that serve our community.
FAMILY CHECK IN
Just inside the Family Lobby, is our New Family Check-In and plenty of kiosks to get your kiddos ready for a tremendously fun time in River Kids!
FAMILY LOBBY
Head east as you enter the main entrances, and you will find tons of family fun in the Family Lobby! If you are serving at The River you can also find Dream Team Central… a room exclusively for our amazing volunteers.
MOTHERS ROOM
Did you know that we have a Mother’s Room with a television so you can care for your newborn, while not missing a single minute of the message from inside the Worship Center. The Mother’s Room is in the Family Lobby right before you enter River Kids.
KIDS RESTROOMS
Look for the green and yellow! Kids restrooms are just past the Family Lobby as you’re heading down toward your classroom.
WHICH WAY?
The River Kids Worship is straight ahead along with our Pre-Teen area, and if you turn right you’ll head down toward our amazing Bridge Student Ministry.
KIDS WORSHIP
This is a large room because we have tons of energy for our elementary kids during their own activities, lessons, and worship fun!
BRIDGE ENTRANCE
Students can check in, or be dropped off at our Student Entrance located on the southeast side of the building. Check out Middle School Mornings on Sundays during each of the services at 8:30, 10:00, and 11:30am. High School Nights is for grades 9-12th and happens on Sunday evenings.
BRIDGE WORSHIP
Yep, it’s gonna get loud! Students enjoy their own worship center lead by our young communicators and musicians in The Bridge!
GAME ROOM
Enjoy snacks, video games, ping-pong, foosball, and more every Sunday morning!
Get The River App!
The River App gives you access to interactive notes while you watch, personalized help with your spiritual journey in "My River," and much more!
Need "Assistive Listening"? We have it!
Download the Listen Everywhere App while at The River (Marion Campus)
iOS | Google Play | Android
Listen Everywhere allows you to automatically connect your assistive listening or mobile device to our live audio stream on campus for an enhanced listening experience.