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Israel’s Sacred Inheritance Conference
Join us August 8–10 for a conference centered on Israel’s Sacred Inheritance: An Enduring Promise for Christians Today. Together, we’ll explore the unshakable covenant God made with Israel, His enduring faithfulness through generations, and what it means for the Church today. This weekend will feature teaching from special guest speaker Samuel Whitefield. Come expectant to encounter God’s Word in a fresh way and be strengthened in understanding His eternal purposes!
Schedule
Friday
7PM worship
7:30-8:30 Session
Saturday
9-10:15AM Session
10:30-11:45AM Session
12-12:30PM Q&A
Sunday Morning
10AM Sermon
Sunday Evening
7PM Session with Young Adults
Youth Progressive Dinner
Join us for a progressive meal on August 16th from 4-9 PM! We’ll meet at the church at 4 PM to carpool and then hit up a few houses around town for food and fun. We’ll finish the night at Pastor Mark & Mary’s with a campfire, Bible study, and s’mores! 🔥🍫 Parents, pick-up is at the church at 9 PM. Don’t miss out—come hungry and ready for a good time!
Pop-Up Church
We’re excited to invite you to our Pop-Up Church event happening August 23rd, 5-7PM at Tonsler Park (500 Cherry Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903)! We’ll gather for testimonies, a worship service, and ice cream & a drawing for fun prizes at the end! Bring your friends, family, and anyone who could use some encouragement and connection!
Celebrate Recovery 5 Year Anniversary
Celebrating 5 years of Celebrate Recovery this September!! Join us in the RiverStone sanctuary on Monday, September 1st at 6PM to celebrate with a meal, worship, and fellowship.
Community Worship Gathering
This Sunday, July 27th at 6PM, you're invited to an evening of worship at Southside Church of God! Come experience a meaningful time of praise, reflection, and community as we gather together in faith and with worship. All are welcome and we’d love to see you there!
Marriage Workshop
When: July 18-19, 2025
Where: RiverStone Church
Why: Because Marriages Matter!
Cost: 75.00 Per Couple (cost includes: the Prepare & Enrich assessment, feedback material, workbooks, continental breakfast and lunch). This workshop has a limited space of 6 couples. First come first serve- so get registered ASAP.
Who’s invited: All married couples no matter where you are in your marriage or how long you’ve been married.
Marriage Enrichment is an ongoing formational process that shapes and strengthens the marriage to build healthy families, the bedrock of a healthy society. Your marriage can be a powerful witness to your family, church, neighborhood, and community of the love of Christ and His bride. Does your marriage display love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control? Do you enjoy your spouse? Do you see growth opportunities?
This Prepare Enrich 2 Day Workshop is designed to strengthen and enrich your marriage in an engaging conversational learning environment with other couples. While no two marriages are the same, as Christian couples we are all navigating the seas of marital oneness in Christ, so why not share the voyage with friends!
For registration and further details such as the workshop schedule and more information about the Prepare & Enrich Assessment go to www.riverstonechurch.net click on events, or contact: Mark Miller @ (619) 249-6386; marksnarrative@gmail.com or Mary Miller @ (619) 249-9853; magpiemadness@gmail.com.
Journey Home Group Leadership Equipping Course
Journey home groups are a special place, in the homes of congregants, that build deepening relationships in the context of God’s presence while at the same time cultivating a rich environment in which God’s word shapes and transforms our lives.
Launching June 22nd from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. A six week -Sunday evenings- equipping course will walk interested and potential journey group leaders, host home leaders, and Group Administrators through the basics of understanding the Biblical role of groups, group dynamics, leading a group, and lastly, the vision and mission of groups at RiverStone. If you are interested in leading a group…GET REGISTERED.
Rick Whittier Special Speaker
We’re honored to welcome Bishop Rick Whitter of the Church of God on June 22nd at 10AM. Come join us as he shares the Word! It’s going to be a special time of worship, fellowship, and encouragement!
Striking Fire: Submerged Youth Camp
July 19–20! Join us for an unforgettable weekend of faith, fun, and fellowship at Camp Shenandosh Springs in Madison, VA. Open to boys and girls in 5th–12th grade, the cost is just $35. Come ready to dive into God’s Word, worship under the stars, and enjoy some serious outdoor adventure. Don’t forget your Bible, towel, journal, pen, bathing suit, extra clothes, closed-toe shoes, tent, sleeping bag, and flashlight!
VBS
Get ready for an unforgettable week at Vacation Bible School! Kids from K5 through 5th grade are invited to join us June 16–20 for five days packed with exciting games, powerful Bible stories, worship, crafts, and tons of fun. It’s a week where faith comes to life and friendships grow. Invite your friends and mark your calendar!
6-8:30PM, Monday through Friday!
Father's Day
Happy Father’s Day! Coming up on Sunday, June 15th, let’s honor the fathers in our lives and our Heavenly Father together. Join us for worship at 10am, and our Spanish service at 1pm. The Duley’s will be sharing with us stories from the Dominican Republic during the service as well! ‘The righteous man walks in his integrity, blessed are his children after him.’ – Proverbs 20:7
World 24:14 Conference
Join us for the World 24:14 Conference on Sunday, June 8th at 6PM, an evening focused on the persecuted Church and the urgent mission to see the gospel reach every people group. Light refreshments will be provided. More info to come soon!
Joint Service
Join us on Sunday, June 1st for a special joint service with our English and Spanish congregations! After service we’ll enjoy a time of fellowship afterward with a meal together. The church will be providing hamburgers and hot dogs—please bring a side dish or dessert to share. It’s going to be a beautiful time of unity, worship, and community. We’d love to see you there!
Baptism Sunday
Baptism is a public declaration of your faith in Jesus and a beautiful step of obedience in your walk with Him. If you’ve recently given your life to Christ or are ready to take this next step, we’d love to celebrate with you! Baptisms will take place on Sunday, May 18th, and if you’d like to be baptized, please fill out the form below!
Pop Up Church
Join us May 17th at Tonsler Park for a pop up church service in the community! Free food provided and a drawing for prizes at the end! If you’re interested in helping bring this together, please contact mark@riverstonechurch.net!
Mother's Day
Mother’s Day is coming up on May 11th! “Her children rise up and call her blessed and her husband also, and he praises her saying, “Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” Let’s honor the mothers in our lives! Join us for service at 10AM and/or the Spanish service at 1PM!
Multi CHurch Gathering
Join us on April 27th for a special Multi-Church Gathering at Commonwealth Community Church in Crozet, featuring Pastor Robert as the guest speaker. This will be a powerful time of unity, worship, and encouragement as churches come together to seek God’s presence and grow in faith. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the wider body of Christ and be refreshed in community. "Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture." — Psalm 100:3
Good Friday
The church will be open all day for prayer! However, we will have a dedicated service remembering Jesus’ death at 7pm.
Seder Meal
Coming up soon on April 17th, more details to come soon! Early bird registration available below!
Pop Up Church Outreach Meeting
For those who are interested, there will be a meeting about the pop-up church outreach happening directly after church on March 30th.
Men & Boys Chili Cook Off
All men and boys are invited to attend this chili cook off! Make and bring your best chili recipe to win! Contact Adam Downing for more info: (540) 422-5292. Please sign up below!
Community Worship & Prayer
On Friday, March 21, from 7-10 pm, we will have worship, devotion, and prayer at 3012 Berkmar Drive, Charlottesville, VA. Gather in unity with area believers for encounter with God! We are gathering with one purpose: to lift up the name of Jesus! Our community prayer gathering is led by local worship teams and prayer leaders for the purpose of gathering in John 17 unity as the regional body of Christ.
Schedule:
7:00 - Worship - Riverstone Worship Team
7:45 - Devotional & Prayer - Pastor Robert McCready
8:15 - Worship - Dwelling Place Worship Team
9:30 - Devotional & Prayer - Jon Quesenberry
RiverStone's 5 Year Anniversary
Everyone, mark your calendars for March 7th-9th! We have so many fun things going on that weekend to celebrate what God has done through RiverStone. March 7th is a Mission’s Banquet Night, March 8th is a Worship and Testimony Night, and March 9th, we will have a bilingual service and a reception afterwards! Please make plans to join us for this exciting milestone! 🥳
**For the Mission’s Banquet, we do need you to register. To the right is a link that will take you to the registration form! Thank you!
Galentine's Day
Ladies 14 years old to young adulthood are invited on Saturday Feb 22nd from 11am-1pm for a time of fellowship, Q&A, a craft, and food hosted by RiverStone’s “Mommy and Me” ladies group!
Please RSVP online by Friday Feb 14th so we can pray and prepare for you!
Mission's Night with Wayne Wozniak
We are excited to welcome Wayne Wozniak to join us on Wednesday evening, January 22nd. Wayne and his wife, Phyllys, are dedicated missionaries serving in Peru. Wayne will be sharing powerful insights and stories from his ministry. We encourage everyone to gather with us in the Sanctuary to hear from him and be inspired by the incredible work God is doing through his mission. Don’t miss this special opportunity!
21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
From January 12th to February 1st, we as a church will hold a time of prayer and fasting to start off our year.
Christmas Eve Service
On Christmas Eve, December 24th from 5-6PM, we will have a service to honor our Savior Messiah’s birth and remember what this season is truly all about!
Journey Groups Registration Period
From December 24th, 2024 to January 11th, 2025, registration will be open for Journey Groups!
Women's Christmas Fellowship
Ladies of all ages are invited to attend a time of Christmas Fun, Food, and Fellowship on Saturday, December 21st from 11AM-2PM. Come ready to enjoy some needed fellowship time, tasty food, and make an ornament to take home for your Christmas tree or give away as a gift. Please sign up so we can prepare accordingly. Childcare provided for children 4 years of age and younger. We look forward to seeing you there!