Events

Fall Serving | Meal Packing with Humanity Alliance | Minnetrista

Minnetrista | Serve Our Community

Sat, Oct 1, 2022 at 9:00 AM

Join the Minnetrista Campus as we pack meals for those in need with Humanity Alliance. 

Fall Festival | Crosstown

Crosstown | Kids

Sun, Oct 2, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Invite a friend to church and join us after Saturday & Sunday services in our upper (west) parking lot, where we will have fun fall activities for our kids! Parents will be responsible for watching their kids while volunteers facilitate the activities.

Fall Serving | ICCM Life Center | Crosstown

Crosstown | Serve Our Community

Fri, Oct 7, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Join the Crosstown Campus as we serve with the ICCM Life Center

Fall Serving | Operation Christmas Child | Crosstown

Crosstown | Serve Our Community

Tue, Oct 11, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Join us on October 11 at the campus to help build Operation Christmas Child boxes and create a display!

YTH Pizza & God Talk | Crosstown

Crosstown | YTH

Wed, Oct 12, 2022 at 8:45 PM

A once-a-month gathering after YTH on Wednesdays for students to ask Pastor Tyler any question about life, faith and the Bible. Free pizza is provided. no registration is required. 

Marriage Night | Crosstown

Crosstown

Thu, Oct 13, 2022 at 6:30 PM

We would love to have you join us for a Marriage Night on Thursday, October 13th from 6:30-8:30pm! Our guest, Emerson Eggerichs, will be speaking live from the Apple Valley campus, and the message will be streamed to the Crosstown location. 

Marriage Night | Minnetrista

Minnetrista

Thu, Oct 13, 2022 at 7:00 PM

We would love to have you join us for a Marriage Night on Thursday, October 13th from 7-8:30pm! Our guest, Emerson Eggerichs, will be speaking live from the Apple Valley campus, and the message will be streamed to other campuses.

Fall Serving | Teen Challenge | Crosstown

Crosstown | Serve Our Community

Sat, Oct 15, 2022 at 9:00 AM

Crosstown Men, join us for a time to serve Teen Challenge. 

Minnesota Youth Convention

YTH

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

MYC is a 3 session, 2 day event taking place in Rochester, MN. Churches from all across Minnesota come together for this impactful event. 

RVYA Fall

RVYA

Thu, Oct 20, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Doors open at 6:45pm. Event starts at 7:00pm.

Child Dedications | Crosstown

Crosstown | Kids

Sun, Oct 23, 2022 at 9:00 AM

We are happy you are considering dedicating your child at River Valley Church. We currently dedicate children at several times a year.

First, we want to make sure that all parents who are having a child dedicated understand and have the opportunity to ask any questions regarding why we do child dedication instead of an infant baptism. To help answer some of the frequently asked questions, please see the frequently asked questions below. If you have further questions, please let us know and we’ll be happy to connect further.

If this is something you are in agreement with and wish to sign up to have your child dedicated, please complete this registration process and we will contact you with more information to confirm your service time.

Service times for Child Dedications are currently on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Here are some answers to commonly asked questions regarding Child Dedications. For any further questions, please contact Pastor Nick Walker at nick.walker@rivervalley.org 

What is the belief of River Valley Church concerning infant baptism and child dedication?
Following Scripture as our guide, everyone (adult and child) who recognizes their need of a Savior then repents and believes in Christ should be baptized (Acts 2:38, 41; 8:36-38).

In the Bible, there is no record of infants or very young children being baptized. We believe this is because they are not yet able to understand their need for salvation.

Undoubtedly, God places a high priority on children! When asked who is the greatest in the Kingdom of God, Jesus responded, “Unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven.” (Matthew 18:3, NLT)

In Luke 2, the parents of Jesus take Him to the temple “to present Him to the Lord.” (Luke 2:22 Later, the Gospels tell us that little children and infants were brought to Jesus for Him to bless them (Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17). In following this practice, we encourage parents to publicly dedicate their children to the Lord. In dedicating their child, the parents acknowledge the child as a gift from God and vow, before Him and those present, to set a godly example for the child and commit to lead the child to Christ at an early age.

As a child matures and recognizes their need for Salvation, we encourage baptism as a public act of obedience to Scripture and following the example of Jesus Christ.

What should I wear?
River Valley Church is very casual! Feel free to wear jeans and a t-shirt, or whatever you feel most comfortable in. Parents of the dedicated children usually dress up a little more because they will be on the stage during the dedication.

What is the service like?
The service will be a regular River Valley Church weekend service. We begin with music in a time of worship. After a brief welcome the child dedication will take place. A few families will come up on stage. The pastors ask the parents questions about their dedication, pray with them and present them with flowers that represent their lives and roles in their child’s life. Then they will ask the church to pray with the families and commit to help them raise the children being dedicated. After the dedication, the pastor will do a teaching and dismiss the congregation. The entire service lasts about an hour. River Valley Church is associated with the Assemblies of God denomination.

Is there childcare?
We would love for you to bring your kids! They will usually have more fun in the children’s area. When you walk in the front door, head towards the River Valley Kids Family Registration Desk. Tell them you are a visitor and the volunteers will gather some information in the event they need to get a hold of you during the service. You will receive an identification number and the volunteers will direct you to where you can drop your kids off. If your child has a need during the service, your number will appear in the lower portion of the screen to call you back to the children’s area.

Child Dedications | Crosstown

Crosstown | Kids

Sun, Oct 23, 2022 at 11:00 AM

We are happy you are considering dedicating your child at River Valley Church. We currently dedicate children at several times a year.

First, we want to make sure that all parents who are having a child dedicated understand and have the opportunity to ask any questions regarding why we do child dedication instead of an infant baptism. To help answer some of the frequently asked questions, please see the frequently asked questions below. If you have further questions, please let us know and we’ll be happy to connect further.

If this is something you are in agreement with and wish to sign up to have your child dedicated, please complete this registration process and we will contact you with more information to confirm your service time.

Service times for Child Dedications are currently on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Here are some answers to commonly asked questions regarding Child Dedications. For any further questions, please contact Pastor Nick Walker at nick.walker@rivervalley.org 

What is the belief of River Valley Church concerning infant baptism and child dedication?
Following Scripture as our guide, everyone (adult and child) who recognizes their need of a Savior then repents and believes in Christ should be baptized (Acts 2:38, 41; 8:36-38).

In the Bible, there is no record of infants or very young children being baptized. We believe this is because they are not yet able to understand their need for salvation.

Undoubtedly, God places a high priority on children! When asked who is the greatest in the Kingdom of God, Jesus responded, “Unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven.” (Matthew 18:3, NLT)

In Luke 2, the parents of Jesus take Him to the temple “to present Him to the Lord.” (Luke 2:22 Later, the Gospels tell us that little children and infants were brought to Jesus for Him to bless them (Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17). In following this practice, we encourage parents to publicly dedicate their children to the Lord. In dedicating their child, the parents acknowledge the child as a gift from God and vow, before Him and those present, to set a godly example for the child and commit to lead the child to Christ at an early age.

As a child matures and recognizes their need for Salvation, we encourage baptism as a public act of obedience to Scripture and following the example of Jesus Christ.

What should I wear?
River Valley Church is very casual! Feel free to wear jeans and a t-shirt, or whatever you feel most comfortable in. Parents of the dedicated children usually dress up a little more because they will be on the stage during the dedication.

What is the service like?
The service will be a regular River Valley Church weekend service. We begin with music in a time of worship. After a brief welcome the child dedication will take place. A few families will come up on stage. The pastors ask the parents questions about their dedication, pray with them and present them with flowers that represent their lives and roles in their child’s life. Then they will ask the church to pray with the families and commit to help them raise the children being dedicated. After the dedication, the pastor will do a teaching and dismiss the congregation. The entire service lasts about an hour. River Valley Church is associated with the Assemblies of God denomination.

Is there childcare?
We would love for you to bring your kids! They will usually have more fun in the children’s area. When you walk in the front door, head towards the River Valley Kids Family Registration Desk. Tell them you are a visitor and the volunteers will gather some information in the event they need to get a hold of you during the service. You will receive an identification number and the volunteers will direct you to where you can drop your kids off. If your child has a need during the service, your number will appear in the lower portion of the screen to call you back to the children’s area.

River Valley YTH | Minnetrista

Minnetrista | YTH

Wednesdays at 6:30 PM

You were created for a greater purpose. Your greatest wish is to be used to accomplish something significant. You dream, you imagine, and you can actually see your purpose become realities because of the abilities that God has placed inside of you. You are made to be fulfilled, engaged and to cast out all fears, doubts and uncertainties so that you can stand out and rise up to be the person you were created to be.

We strive to see students of every age discover who they are in Jesus Christ. We know that this discovery will lead you to walk in the God-given power of the Holy Spirit and will allow you to radically change your culture.

Youth meets Wednesdays nights for a time of deep worship, dynamic messages, and powerful events. We believe that students, more than any other age group, need to connect with a real God who can relate to them in a real world.

River Valley YTH | Crosstown

Crosstown | YTH

Wednesdays at 6:30 PM

You were created for a greater purpose. Your greatest wish is to be used to accomplish something significant. You dream, you imagine, and you can actually see your purpose become realities because of the abilities that God has placed inside of you. You are made to be fulfilled, engaged and to cast out all fears, doubts and uncertainties so that you can stand out and rise up to be the person you were created to be.

We strive to see students of every age discover who they are in Jesus Christ. We know that this discovery will lead you to walk in the God-given power of the Holy Spirit and will allow you to radically change your culture.

Youth meets Wednesdays nights for a time of deep worship, dynamic messages, and powerful events. We believe that students, more than any other age group, need to connect with a real God who can relate to them in a real world.

Holy Spirit Retreat | Minnetrista

Minnetrista

Sat, Oct 29, 2022 at 8:30 AM

Have you ever wondered who the Holy Spirit is? Or what he does? Or why he is important to your faith? We believe the full power of the Holy Spirit is necessary to fulfill God’s plan and purpose for our lives. What could happen when you invite the Holy Spirit to fill you and lead your life in a new way? Join us for a half-day event with practical teaching and an invitation to experience the baptism in the Holy Spirit.

Holy Spirit Retreat | Crosstown

Crosstown

Sat, Oct 29, 2022 at 8:45 AM

Candypalooza

Kids

Sun, Oct 30, 2022 at 9:00 AM

Childcare | Crosstown

Crosstown | Kids

Mondays at 9:30 AM

Childcare will be offered for on-campus small groups this season at a limited capacity. Registration will be required for each child individually and will be open on a first come, first serve basis. Registration will secure a spot in childcare for the whole season of your small group. Again, when registering for childcare this season, we are asking that you keep in mind that spots are limited.

Childcare | Minnetrista

Minnetrista | Kids

Mondays at 6:00 PM

Childcare will be offered for on-campus small groups this season! 

Childcare | Crosstown

Crosstown | Kids

Mondays at 6:30 PM

Childcare will be offered for on-campus small groups this season at a limited capacity. Registration will be required for each child individually and will be open on a first come, first serve basis. Registration will secure a spot in childcare for the whole season of your small group. Again, when registering for childcare this season, we are asking that you keep in mind that spots are limited.