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.

Illustration: eight people sitting around a table sharing a meal

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