The River: Downstream

This week we are finding out what it means to be God's New People as noted in the contemporary testimony.

This week we are sharing stories from our 2024 trip to Zambia before diving in to the manifesto from Luke 4.

We're delving into the structure and function of our partnership with Zambia including where our financial contributions are going, and what those programs look like in practice.

This week we're asking 2 guests how they arrived at their affirming position around the complexities of the HSR. What contributed to their experiences? There is a list of resources that will be available in currents later this week, for your interest!

This week we begin our journey into the Gospel of Luke with chapters 1 and 2. God's plan is always in motion even if we can't see it yet, and this is true even at the beginning of Jesus' story!

Come learn how we discern God in scripture during a message for all ages. There are quite a few announcements this week so make sure you're up to date with what's happening with us.

What is sexual orientation? Where does it come from? What are the biological and experiential aspects of it?

This episode is a part of our ongoing discussions regarding the human sexuality report (HSR) put out by our denomination. Come learn how this document interacts with our values at The River.

How does Barbie find parallels with Deborah's story in the chapters of Judges.

This week we learn about pride, and how coming together is so important through the vibrant story of Encanto!

This week we learned about how the Holy Spirit works in God's plan for us before breaking out into groups to understand what that means in an individual context, the church context, and the context of the larger world.