Events
Family Sunday
On Sunday, July 5, we'll gather together for Family Sunday. Kids, students, and adults will all join us in the main service as we worship together and celebrate what God is doing in and through our church family.
No children's programming will be available this Sunday.
8a | 9:30a | 11:15a
We hope you'll make plans to join us!
River Students High School Camp
Our high school students (9–12th grade) are heading to FUGE Camp at the University of Mobile in Alabama! Students will spend the week growing in their faith through worship, Bible study, and meaningful mission experiences, all while building strong friendships and making lasting memories. Lodging, meals, and programming are provided on campus.
Register at signup.therivercc.com!
Baptism Sunday
We love celebrating people walking from death to life and on March 9 we get to do just that! If you would like to be baptized during one of our Sunday morning services, sign-up at signup.therivercc.com!
FAM JAM 2026
Don't miss this unique opportunity for your family to grow together in faith and have a ton of fun along the way!
Fam Jam is a two-night experience designed for families with elementary-aged children, focused on building practical discipleship habits that can make a lasting impact at home. Through engaging activities, family discussions, games, and encouragement, you'll leave equipped to take your next steps together.
July 20–21 | 6-8p
Designed for families with elementary-aged children. The entire family is welcome to participate. Families will stay together throughout the event. No dedicated Pre-K programming will be provided.
Baptism Sunday
We love celebrating people walking from death to life and on August 9 we get to do just that! If you would like to be baptized during one of our Sunday morning services, sign-up at signup.therivercc.com!
Men's Movement
Men of all ages—come enjoy a night of connection with great food, fun games, and encouraging words from fellow men. The River Community Church and Life Church are coming together for MEN’S MOVEMENT. Join us at Life Church Cookeville from 5:30–8p!
Summer Midweek Session
Our Summer Midweek session runs August 12–September 30, with classes meeting every Wednesday from 6–7:30p.
Whether you're looking to grow in your faith, build community, or dive deeper into God's Word, there's a place for you this semester. We have a great lineup of classes for adults, while River Students (5th–12th grade) meet each week for their own midweek gathering.
For families, River Kids Club is available for children in Pre-K through 4th grade, making it easy for the whole family to be part of Midweek together.
Questions? Reach out to paul@therivercc.com.
Find class info and register at midweek.therivercc.com!
Gathering Meet + Greet
Welcome back college students! We are so glad you’re back! Come say hi or introduce yourself on Sunday morning to our Gathering team!
August 16 + 23 // Downstairs after each service!
@thegatheringtn
Gathering Meet + Greet
Welcome back college students! We are so glad you’re back! Come say hi or introduce yourself on Sunday morning to our Gathering team!
August 16 + 23 // Downstairs after each service!
@thegatheringtn
Church-Wide Worship Night
We're kicking off the new school year the best way we know how—gathering together in worship and prayer. We’d love for you to join us.
August 23 // 6p // 1200 Miracle Rd
Camp CKVL: Middle School Camp
CAMP CKVL is back! If you (or your student) have completed 5-8th grade, we want you to join us June 15-18 for the greatest staycation you’ve ever had. Register at signup.therivercc.com!
WinShape Camp
We are SO excited — WinShape Camps is returning to The River this summer! It’s an unforgettable week packed with high-energy games, team competitions, worship, and moments that help kids grow in their faith and friendships.
Spots fill up fast every year, so don’t wait!
Register now and lock in your child’s spot: camp.therivercc.com
Summer will be here before you know it — let’s make it one to remember!
River Students Out of School Bash
School’s out, and we’re celebrating summer the best way we know how! ☀️🎉
River Students is throwing an Out of School Bash on Wednesday, May 27 from 5–8p, and you do not want to miss it. We’ll have food, games, music, giveaways, hangouts, and plenty of summer fun as we kick off the season together.
This is for all Middle School + High School students, so grab your friends and come ready for an incredible night with River Students as we celebrate the start of summer together!
Find more info on Instagram!
55+ Ministry Monthly Gathering
Join us Monday, May 11 at 6p in the West Wing for our monthly potluck! This month’s theme is finger foods and salads, so bring something to share and come ready for a great night of fellowship. It’s also Comedy Night, so expect plenty of laughs along the way! If you have any questions, contact Linwood at linwood@therivercc.com or call the church office.
Baptism Sunday
Interested in being baptized? Let us know by going to signup.therivercc.com!
Be The Church Day
One of the ways we live out our faith together is through Be the Church Day on Saturday, May 2. This is a day we step beyond the walls to serve our community, partnering with local ministries, caring for Rising Above families, supporting our adopted schools, and meeting practical needs. It is a powerful reminder that the Church is not just a place we gather, it is who we are.
Find your project and sign up at signup.therivercc.com!
Greater: Mother + Daughter Event
Greater, our annual mother/daughter event, is coming up on Friday, April 24! River Kids, River Students, and River Women are coming together to host an evening designed especially for girls (in grades 2-12) and their moms or mentors. The purpose of Greater is to encourage moms and daughters to remember the promise from 1 John 4:4, “the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.”
This year, our theme is Stand Firm based on Ephesians 6. Moms and daughters will both be equipped to step into their Christian identity and stand firm in their Christian values, by putting on the full armor of God and fighting spiritual battles together in Christ. The evening includes good food, powerful worship, biblical teaching, authentic conversation, engaging breakouts, and exciting activities!
We invite you to join us for this intentional time of fun, connection, worship, and encouragement. The cost is $15/person with a $60 family max. Registration closes April 10. Register here!
WinShape Spirit Night at CFA Cookeville
The WinShape Camps Road Crew is rolling into Chick-fil-A Cookeville to celebrate that camp is BACK, and you’re invited!
Come hang out with us for a high-energy afternoon of fun, friends, and all the hype for an unforgettable week of camp. Bring a friend, jump into the excitement, and enjoy some delicious chicken while you’re there.
And here’s the best part. A portion of all purchases that night will go directly toward scholarships for campers, helping more kids experience the life-changing impact of camp this summer.
It’s the perfect chance to get a taste of the fun before summer even starts and make a difference while you’re at it. We can’t wait to see you there!
Spring MDWK Session
Our next midweek session starts on Wednesday, April 8! There will be a handful of classes to choose from, all starting at 6p. Childcare will be provided for 4th grade and under. Check out midweek.therivercc.com for more information and to get signed up. If you have any questions, email paul@therivercc.com.
Easter Weekend Baptisms
We love celebrating people walking from death to life and during all of our Easter services we get to do just that! If you would like to be baptized during one of our services, sign-up at signup.therivercc.com!
Easter Weekend Services
We will be having four identical service on Easter weekend!
Saturday, April 4 at 5p
Sunday, April 5 at 8a, 9:30a, + 11:15a
River Kids + River Students programming will be offered at all services!
Easter Drone Show
Back again—and even better than last year! On Friday, April 3 at 8p, experience the largest narrated drone show of its kind in Tennessee.
Hundreds of drones will illuminate the night sky in a breathtaking display, synchronized to a powerful narration broadcast on Grace 107.7. Through light and sound, the story of Jesus will come to life—celebrating hope, resurrection, and new life.
If you can see the big white cross next to I-40, you’ll have a great view as the drones soar 200 feet above it.
The evening will conclude with a stunning fireworks finale over Prayer Mountain, making for a powerful ending to this unforgettable experience.
Easter Jam
River Kids invites families with kids Birth–4th grade to join us for Easter Jam, a fun and meaningful Easter experience designed for the whole family. We’ll sing songs, play games, laugh together, and hear the Easter story in a way that engages kids and adults alike.
After the program and egg hunt, keep the fun going with bounce houses, games, and lunch for everyone.
Doors open at 8:30a and the event begins at 9a. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
55+ Ministry Gathering
Join us for a potluck, fellowship, and fun at 6p at The River! It’ll be a great evening to share a meal, enjoy time together, and connect with others in our church family.
Bring a favorite dish to share and come ready for a relaxed, joy-filled night together. We’d love to see you there!
If you have any questions, feel free to Linwood at the church office.
River Students Eggstraordinary Easter Quarterly
River Students Eggstraordinary Easter Quarterly is happening Saturday, March 7 from 10a–2p for all 5–8th grade students! It’s going to be an awesome day packed with games, worship, a great speaker, and a hands-on service project right here on campus. Lunch is provided.
Make sure to sign up at signup.therivercc.com by March 5 to save your spot!
SuperBro
Calling all men! Join us as we come together to learn what it means to be a true man of God!
Throwback Worship Night
Throwback Worship Night is a high-energy night of worship happening on the final day of our 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting. We’ll sing well-loved worship songs from the 90s through the 2010s, the ones many of us grew up singing and still know by heart. It’s a chance to celebrate God’s faithfulness, lift our voices freely, and enjoy a night of worship together.
Everyone is invited!
River Students High School Winter Retreat
High school students are invited to join us for Winter Retreat 2026 in Gatlinburg! This weekend is all about building community, having fun, and growing in our faith together. We’ll spend intentional time in Bible studies at the cabins, enjoy a trampoline park on Saturday, and stop by The Island before heading home on Sunday.
We’ll be staying at Wayfloy Mountain Village near Gatlinburg. The cost is $80 for the weekend (plus money for two meals on the road). Payment is due by January 29, with flexible options available, including split payments or weekly payments if needed.
For more info or to register, go to signup.therivercc.com!
Winter MDWK Session
Our next midweek session starts on Wednesday, January 21! There will be a handful of classes to choose from, all starting at 6p. Childcare will be provided for 4th grade and under. Check out midweek.therivercc.com for more information and to get signed up.
If you have any questions, email paul@therivercc.com.
Gathering Meet + Greet
College Students & Young Adults! Looking for a place to build community and discover your God-given purpose? Our College & Young Adult ministry, The Gathering, is designed to help you grow in both. We’re kicking off our winter/spring semester this Tuesday night (January 20) with a worship service at 7p, and if you’re 18–25, you’re invited to come and be part of what God is doing through The Gathering.
Plus, on January 18, after the 9:30a and 11:15a services, we’ll be hosting a Meet & Greet in Conference Rooms C/D where you can connect with Gathering leadership and staff.
Follow us on Instagram! @thegatheringtn
River Students Middle School Winter Retreat
Middle School Winter Retreat is a two-day experience designed for 5th–8th graders to grow in their faith, build friendships, and start the new year strong. Join us on Friday, January 16 from 6–9p and Saturday, January 17 from 10a–8p for worship, messages, small groups, games, fellowship, and plenty of food and fun.
All drop-off and pick-up will take place at The River Community Church, and this is not an overnight event. Students will enjoy dinner on Friday and lunch, a snack, and dinner on Saturday, plus an off-campus service project on Saturday afternoon. Register today at signup.therivercc.com.
Christmas Eve Services
This Christmas season, The River invites you to our special Christmas Eve services on December 24 at 2:30p and 4p. We’ll share in communion, sing by candlelight, and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas together. We hope you’ll gather your family and celebrate the season with us!
Please note that there will be no children's programming during the Christmas Eve services.
The church office will be closed from December 24 through January 1.
Baptism Sunday
Want to be baptized? Head over to signup.therivercc.com to be baptized in December during one of our Sunday morning services!
River Students Middle School Christmas Event
On December 12, from 6–10p, all 5th–8th graders are invited to a FREE Christmas celebration packed with worship, a Christmas message, games, a movie, dinner, hot cocoa, dessert, and more. Come in your coziest Christmas PJs or your best red-and-green outfit, and don’t forget to bring a friend. Please RSVP at signup.therivercc.com so we can plan for you!
Sidewalk Prophets - Great Big Family Christmas
The Great Big Family Christmas has become a beloved holiday tradition for families across the country, featuring Sidewalk Prophets’ powerful hits, original Christmas songs, and timeless holiday classics, along with heartfelt surprises that make every performance a one-of-a-kind, memory-making experience for all ages. Each night also carries a mission: the tour has raised and distributed over $300,000 to bless families and individuals in need within local communities. Come enjoy a joy-filled Christmas concert, beloved songs, special moments, and a mission-driven finale—bring your friends, your family, even a stranger. This Christmas, we’re all part of the Great Big Family, celebrating together.
Purchase tickets here.
Thanksgiving Worship + Baptism Night
Our annual worship and baptism night is coming soon! We hope you’ll join us on November 23 at 6p for a night of worshipping together through music and baptisms! If you are interested in being baptized, go to signup.therivercc.com.
River Men | At the Fire
Join us for a night around the fire with great food, real conversations, and the kind of community that sharpens your faith. Whether you’re new to The River or have been here for years, this one-night event is the perfect chance to connect with other men, share stories, and grow together.
Impact Celebration Breakfast
Join us on Saturday, November 8, from 9–11a for a pancake breakfast celebrating all God has done through our 2025 Impact Trips!
You’ll hear short stories from each team and get a first look at our 2026 trip opportunities. Plus, anyone who signs up for a 2026 trip in November will receive a 10% discount. Come be inspired and discover how you can be part of God’s mission around the world!
RSVP today at signup.therivercc.com before spots fill up.