Events

First Saturday Serve | Lakeville

Lakeville | Serve Our Community

Sat, Nov 2, 2024

REGISTRATION:
Click on the links below to signup for your spot.
* Start times and duration vary per opportunity. Please refer to the individual registrations for those details. 

First Saturday Serve | Crosstown

Crosstown | Serve Our Community

Sat, Nov 2, 2024

DECEMBER FIRST SATURDAY SERVE OPPORTUNITIES:

First Saturday Serve | City

City | Serve Our Community

Sat, Nov 2, 2024

REGISTRATION:

Click on the links below to signup for your spot.
* Start times and duration vary per opportunity. Please refer to the individual registrations for those details. 

Holy Spirit Retreat | City

City

Sat, Nov 2, 2024 at 8:30 AM

Holy Spirit Retreat | City Campus | Saturday, November 2nd, from 8:30am-12pm

Holy Spirit Retreat | Crosstown

Crosstown

Sat, Nov 2, 2024 at 8:45 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?

First Saturday Serve | City

City | Serve Our Community

Sat, Nov 2, 2024 at 9:00 AM

REGISTRATION:

Click on the links below to signup for your spot.
* Start times and duration vary per opportunity. Please refer to the individual registrations for those details. 

First Saturday Serve | Lakeville

Lakeville | Serve Our Community

Sat, Nov 2, 2024 at 10:00 AM

REGISTRATION:
Click on the links below to signup for your spot.
* Start times and duration vary per opportunity. Please refer to the individual registrations for those details. 

Angel Tree | Crosstown

Crosstown | Serve Our Community

Saturdays at 4:00 PM

Angel Tree | Lakeville

Lakeville | Serve Our Community

Sundays at 9:00 AM

River Valley YTH | City

City | YTH

Sundays at 11:00 AM

YTH is for students in grades 6-12. We meet during our 11am service on Sunday mornings. We will start by participating in worship together and from there we will split and go to our Minneapolis room where we will have discussion, small groups, and games! 

YTH+ | Crosstown

Crosstown | YTH

Mondays at 6:00 PM

Through YTH+ students will build community and grow deeper in their faith outside of a Wednesday night. We would love for your student to join us for YTH+!

Tuesday Morning Prayer | City

City

Tuesdays at 6:00 AM

Every Tuesday morning from 6-7am our campus will be opening our doors to provide space for you to come and spend intentional time in prayer and seeking God's presence. We believe that as we are setting this time aside every week we are going to see God continue to move and do miraculous things in our church, our city, and in your life! Come join us Tuesday mornings!

Junior Bible Quiz | Crosstown

Crosstown | Kids

Wednesdays at 5:30 PM

Junior Bible Quiz (JBQ) is an exciting ministry geared towards helping children memorize God’s Word in a team environment. Not only will children’s IQ for God’s Word increase, but so will their love for it. Additionally, the friendships they make while competing against other teams throughout the state are priceless. Practices are held weekly at the Campus and competitions are held once a month at an area church.

KidsU | City

City | Kids

Wednesdays at 6:30 PM

Looking for a way for your child to grow in their relationship with God and others? Interested in a place for your child to build friendships, explore God’s word, and form leadership skills? Then KidsU is exactly what you’ve been looking for! Join us each week for tons of fun, friendships, and faith-building activities!
We’ve saved a space just for you! Registration is not required.

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.

KidsU | Crosstown

Crosstown | Kids

Wednesdays at 6:30 PM

Looking for a way for your child to grow in their relationship with God and others? Interested in a place for your child to build friendships, explore God’s word, and form leadership skills? Then KidsU is exactly what you’ve been looking for! KidsU goes through the foundations of the Christian faith. Your child will be inspired by worship, be devoted through teaching and be given an opportunity to respond and apply God’s Word to their everyday lives. With fun games, team challenges, and theme nights, KidsU will be a highlight of each week! We have saved a space just for you! 

Operation Christmas Child Collection Weekend

Serve Our Community

Sat, Nov 9, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Help us give gifts and spread the gospel message through Operation Christmas Child. All filled shoeboxes are due November 9-10, 2024

Child Dedications | Crosstown

Crosstown | Kids

Sat, Nov 9, 2024 at 4:30 PM

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

City | Kids

Sun, Nov 10, 2024 at 9:00 AM

We are so excited to come alongside your family as you dedicate your child/ren on the weekend of November 10/11. 

Child Dedications | Crosstown

Crosstown | Kids

Sun, Nov 10, 2024 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

City | Kids

Sun, Nov 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM

We are so excited to come alongside your family as you dedicate your child/ren on the weekend of November 10/11. 

Child Dedications | Crosstown

Crosstown | Kids

Sun, Nov 10, 2024 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.

Water Baptism Milestone Class | Crosstown

Crosstown | Kids

Wed, Nov 13, 2024 at 6:30 PM

We’ve created this class for you and your child as a first step towards his or her Water Baptism at River Valley Church. We absolutely believe that Water Baptism is important. It’s the next step after a person commits their life to Christ. This class is designed to answer the big questions of Water Baptism: What is Water Baptism? How do I know if my child is ready to be baptized? What should I expect? How can we celebrate Water Baptism as a family?

Men’s | Commit to Discipleship

Men

Sat, Nov 23, 2024 at 8:30 AM

This gathering is a unique opportunity for men of faith to embark on a journey of spiritual growth, deepened fellowship, and renewed purpose found only in Jesus. During ‘Commit to Discipleship,’ you’ll engage in meaningful discussions, worship, and dynamic teachings that will challenge and inspire you. You’ll discover how to translate your faith into action, leading to a more fulfilling and purpose-driven life. This event is not just about gaining knowledge; it’s about taking those vital steps to living out your faith in a practical, impactful way.

Water Baptisms | Crosstown

Crosstown

Sat, Nov 23, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Once you've made a decision to follow Christ, your next step is getting baptized. Baptism is a public declaration of your faith and an act of obedience in your walk with Jesus.

Water Baptisms | Crosstown

Crosstown

Sun, Nov 24, 2024 at 9:00 AM

Once you've made a decision to follow Christ, your next step is getting baptized. Baptism is a public declaration of your faith and an act of obedience in your walk with Jesus.

Water Baptisms | City

City

Sun, Nov 24, 2024 at 9:00 AM

Water Baptism is a public declaration of your faith. 

Water Baptisms | Crosstown

Crosstown

Sun, Nov 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Once you've made a decision to follow Christ, your next step is getting baptized. Baptism is a public declaration of your faith and an act of obedience in your walk with Jesus.

Water Baptisms | City

City

Sun, Nov 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Water Baptism is a public declaration of your faith.

Water Baptisms | City

City

Mon, Nov 25, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Water Baptism is a public declaration of your faith.