Loving Our Community
Nov
19
to Dec 29

Loving Our Community

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There are two different ways we want to serve our community this Christmas season. We are going to provide Christmas gifts to a family in need and provide food pantry items for the food pantry Riverbend will soon be operating. To learn more about both of these opportunities and to see a list of desired items, click HERE. Please email Sam at sam@riverbendonline.org with questions.

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Child Dedication
Dec
8
9:00 AM09:00

Child Dedication

We are having a Child Dedication on December 8th and would love to have you participate! A Baby/Child Dedication is a ceremony in which believing parents, make a commitment before the Lord to submit a child to God's will and to raise that child according to God's Word and God's ways. If you are ready to take the step toward dedicating your child, you can sign up HERE.

If you have any questions at all, please contact Pastor Chris at chris@riverbendonline.org

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Gingerbread House Decorating
Dec
8
12:00 PM12:00

Gingerbread House Decorating

Join us after the 11am Gathering on Sunday, December 8th to decorate Gingerbread Houses.  This event is for all ages and will be led by the two-time Gingerbread House decorating champion, Robbin Hunsberger!

We will have pizza and drinks.  It will be $2 per person for lunch and $10 per house you would like to make!  The cost includes the Gingerbread house as well as all the materials to decorate it. Click HERE to register.

The deadline to register for the event is Sunday, December 1st.

Email Sam at sam@riverbendonline.org with any questions. 

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The Climb Christmas City Scavenger Hunt
Dec
28
10:00 AM10:00

The Climb Christmas City Scavenger Hunt

  • 81 East North Street Bethlehem, PA, 18018 United States (map)
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Teens can explore the neighborhood of our new church home and compete in a scavenger hunt from the Christmas City at Christmastime. Meet at the parking lot of the new church at 81 E North St at 10am. There will be an adult leader to accompany each group during the scavenger hunt. Email Drew Dolan at drewjdolan@gmail.com with questions.

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The Climb SnoGlo Retreat
Jan
24
to Jan 26

The Climb SnoGlo Retreat

SnoGlo is an exciting, spiritually challenging, all-inclusive winter retreat for your middle school and high school youth groups. Held at Pinebrook Bible Conference in the Pocono Mountains, each weekend consists of solid biblical teaching, worship, and activities that encourage youth to grow in their walk with the Lord and connect with other youth.

The cost is $140 per student. Please complete registration by October 27th. Payment is not due at time of registration. Use THIS LINK register. Please contact Drew at drewjdolan@gmail.com with questions or text 610-628-1050.

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Lehigh Valley Night To Shine 2025
Feb
7
5:00 PM17:00

Lehigh Valley Night To Shine 2025

Night To Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience centered on God's love for people with special needs, ages 14 and over.

You can click HERE to learn more about the event.

Will you pray with us as the event approaches? This week please be praying for our honored guests and volunteers. In our prayer time we are focusing on Psalm 139:13-14 which says, “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

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Foundations For the Valley Dessert Social
Nov
17
5:30 PM17:30

Foundations For the Valley Dessert Social

Are you new to Riverbend or were unable to attend the banquet last fall? We would love to share with you how God is moving in our community and preparing a new church home for us! Join us on Sunday, November 17th for a Dessert Social to learn more about Foundations for the Valley. If you’d like to receive an invitation to this event, please email Emily Price at emily@riverbendonline.org.

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Riverbend 101
Nov
10
12:00 PM12:00

Riverbend 101

Riverbend 101 is an in depth look into Riverbend's beliefs and ultimate heartbeat. This 60+ minute class is intended for those who are in step with Riverbend's vision and would like to take the step toward church membership. Lunch and childcare will be provided. Click HERE to register.

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Baptisms
Nov
10
9:00 AM09:00

Baptisms

We will be having baptisms on Sunday, November 10th during the Gathering. If you are ready to be baptized, you can fill out an application HERE. If you have questions or would like to talk to a Pastor, please email Chris at chris@riverbendonline.org.

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CoJourners: A Framework for Missional Living
Oct
19
to Nov 2

CoJourners: A Framework for Missional Living

  • Riverbend Community Church (map)
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Join us this fall for a conversation called CoJourners: a Framework for Missional Living, where we’ll be having a series of discussions on what it looks like to join Jesus in His work of reconciling people to Himself through the Gospel of his grace. We will learn together what it looks like to intentionally engage others with Jesus’ love in the spaces we live, learn, work, and play…This is a 2 day event, October 19th and November 2nd.

To sign up or find out more info please email Matt Kay at matthew.kay@cru.org

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The Climb Bonfire
Oct
18
6:30 PM18:30

The Climb Bonfire

The Climb is our youth ministry for students in 6th grade through 12th grade. Join us for a fun night at the Schwarze’s house. We will have a bonfire, play capture the flag and more! Contact Drew at drewjdolan@gmail.com for more info.

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Game Day Sunday
Sep
29
10:30 AM10:30

Game Day Sunday

It’s Riverbend’s birthday! We are looking forward to celebrating another year of ministry with a gathering and a cookout to follow! Wear your favorite sports attire and get ready to celebrate all that God has done this year. If you’d like to bring a side dish to share, you can sign up HERE.

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Work Day at the New Building!
Sep
28
8:30 AM08:30

Work Day at the New Building!

  • 81 East North Street Bethlehem, PA, 18018 United States (map)
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We are excited to be settling on our new property in Bethlehem in just a few weeks! In order to do the work required for the certificate of occupancy, we are having a Riverbend work day on Saturday, September 28th from 8:30am-2pm. If you are interested in helping please contact Hunter at hunter@riverbendonline.org

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Night to Shine Bingo and Basket Raffle Fundraiser
Sep
21
1:00 PM13:00

Night to Shine Bingo and Basket Raffle Fundraiser

  • East Greenville Fire Company (map)
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Join us for a Lehigh Valley Night to Shine fundraiser bingo and basket raffle on Sat, Sept 21st at 1pm (doors open at 11:30am). The event will take place at the East Greenville Fire Company. 401 Washington St. East Greenville, PA.

Tickets $25, seats are limited. Includes 20 regular games. Additional packages and specials will be available for purchase. Food and baked goods will also be available to purchase.

For more information and tickets go to www.lehighvalleynighttoshine.org/bingo

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Serve Erie Missions Trip
Sep
20
to Sep 21

Serve Erie Missions Trip

Sarah Devaney is organizing a team of people for “Serve Erie” that is taking place Sept 20-21. There are a variety of serving opportunities that include landscaping, construction projects, general maintenance projects (painting, cleaning, repairs, etc.), helping at a food/clothing pantry, and evangelizing through a car wash, block party, or homeless visits at encampments. They will be serving with three local churches and the local rescue mission to build and strengthen their relationships in the Erie community, the poorest area in PA. Their desire is to be available to the community and help them see the love of Christ through these projects, interactions, and the local churches. You can learn more about the event HERE.

If you are interested in joining the team, please email Sarah at dsdevaney@gmail.com.

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The Vine Women’s Workshop
Sep
7
9:00 AM09:00

The Vine Women’s Workshop

Join the Vine Calvary Chapel and learn how to put on the mind of Jesus and create healthy rhythms of rest with Lauren Gaines. Lauren is the author and creator of Inspired Motherhood. Lauren will help women to learn how to harness the mind, get off the hamster wheel of stress and create healthy rhythms to live a biblical purpose-filled life! You can register for the event HERE. There will be a potluck breakfast.

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VBS
Aug
5
to Aug 8

VBS

We will be hosting a 3 day VBS this year, August 5th-7th, from 9am-12pm. Thursday, August 8th at 6pm, we will have a family celebration to end our time together! VBS is for children ages 3 (potty-trained) through 5th grade. We can’t wait to see you there!

Registration is now closed.

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Riverbend 101
Jun
23
12:00 PM12:00

Riverbend 101

Riverbend 101 is an in depth look into Riverbend's beliefs and ultimate heartbeat. This 60+ minute class is intended for those who are in step with Riverbend's vision and would like to take the step toward church membership. Lunch and childcare will be provided. Click HERE to register.

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Priority One Men's Event-IMPACT
Jun
7
to Jun 8

Priority One Men's Event-IMPACT

IMPACT will equip you to become a fearless influencer for Jesus in your world. We know that you want to be a force for good in your family, church, workplace, and community. We also know that the best way to do that is by making followers of Jesus that make more followers of Jesus. But it seems that most men have a hard time answering these two questions: What is my plan for making disciples? Is my plan working? Join us to learn how to answer these two questions and become the disciple-maker that God created you to be.

Steve Sonderman will be leading this event. It will take place Friday, June 7th from 6:30pm-9:00pm and Saturday June 8th from 8:30am-3:30 pm. You can register for the event HERE.

For more information, please contact Eric DeWire at ericdewire@gmail.com

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Faith Night at the Iron Pigs
Jun
7
5:45 PM17:45

Faith Night at the Iron Pigs

FAITH NIGHT WITH THE IRON PIGS
Friday, June 7th
Gates open at 5:45 and game starts at 7:05

Are you ready for Faith Night with the Iron Pigs?!

Riverbend Church will be joining other churches from the area in celebrating Faith Night at the ballpark! The IronPigs will be taking on the Buffalo Bisons! There will also be pre-game worship music from Riverbend and Ebenezer’s worship teams!

$12 per ticket
- Section 119
- $2 ballpark credit
- Enjoy the pre and post-game activities

Get tickets here!!

Any questions, feel free to email edward.hanna@cru.org

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Riverbend Community Church
795 Roble Rd
Allentown, PA 18109

 

Questions? Reach out by
info@riverbendonline.org or text (610) 595-9156‬

Gatherings held Sunday at 9 and 11 AM