Groups & ministries

Church gets smaller when you sit in a circle.

Small groups meet in homes, cafés and on Zoom, eight to fourteen people at a time. They share a meal, talk about Sunday’s message and look after each other. Find one that fits your week.

All groups

Ministries

Where Riverbend shows up during the week

Riverbend Kids

Birth to 5th grade · Sundays

Bible stories told well, songs with actions, crafts and a lot of snacks, at both Sunday gatherings. Every room has two background-checked adults and a secure check-in.

• Nursery and preschool rooms
• Elementary large and small groups
• Kids’ craft mornings
• Family movie nights

Led by June Whitaker, Kids Director

Riverbend Youth

Grades 6–12 · Wednesdays 6:30 pm

Dinner, a ridiculous game, worship and small groups split by grade. Plus a summer camp, a winter retreat and a serve week in Kansas City.

• Wednesday Youth Night in the Loft
• Grade-based small groups
• Summer camp at Lake Perry
• Parent nights each semester

Led by Marcus Bell, Youth Director

Care & Riverbend Pantry

Every day, and Saturdays 9–12

A meal train after a new baby, surgery or loss; hospital visits; grief and recovery groups; and a client-choice food pantry open to anyone in Douglas County.

• Meal train and visits
• Grief and recovery groups
• Counselling referrals and help with costs
• Riverbend Pantry, no questions asked

Led by Hannah Brooks and Ruth Aldana

Music & Arts

Rehearsals Thursdays 7 pm

The band and choir lead Sundays, and the open Thursday rehearsal is for anyone who wants to sing or play, whatever their level. Artists help shape our seasons and spaces.

• Band and community choir
• Sound, lights and livestream teams
• Visual artists’ collective
• Songwriting workshops