Middle and high school students (5th-12th grade) and their families are invited to join us on Wednesday, August 5, for our River Students Open House! Come meet our leaders, connect with other students and families, explore the student spaces, and hear what's ahead for the new semester. Whether you're brand new to River Students or have been part of the ministry for years, we'd love to welcome you as we kick off an exciting year together.

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!

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!

Want to be baptized? Go to signup.therivercc.com to let us know!

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!

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.

Interested in being baptized? Let us know by going to signup.therivercc.com!

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, 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!

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!

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.

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!

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 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!

Calling all men! Join us as we come together to learn what it means to be a true man of God!

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!

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

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.

Want to be baptized? Head over to signup.therivercc.com to be baptized in December during one of our Sunday morning services!

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!