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Riverside Presbyterian Church
Worship
Sunday Services
We welcome one and all to our congregation and our worship life, regardless
of your previous religious affiliation. At RPC you will find a church family that
seeks to understand their lives in relation to God's love and direction. We
seek that understanding through worship, where we gather to pray, to sing,
and to hear God's word. In our congregation we welcome all ages to worship.
Sunday morning worship is at 10:00. Sunday School classes are available for
all ages during the months of September to May. Childcare is available
beginning at 8:45 a.m. Samples of recent sermons are available for download.
Blessing of the Animals
On Sunday, July 25, we will celebrate a Blessing of the Animals. If it is not
raining on Sunday morning, we will be worshipping God outdoors and we will
welcome all reasonably well-behaved pets. If it is raining, worship will be held
indoors without pets. So, please check the weather Sunday morning. If it’s
clear, please note:
- Bring a pet (bring provisions for your pet as well)
- Bring your own seating--lawn chairs or blanket.
- Bring sunglasses and dress casually
A Taste of Riverside Churches
On September 19, the Covenant of Churches will celebrate its 25th
anniversary. On that day, we are asking all parishioners who are not in a
leadership/responsible position to visit a church other than their home church.
Choirs, liturgists, ushers, fellowship hosts, etc. will remain at their home
churches in order to give visitors a fairly accurate “taste” of what a typical
Sunday would feel like. However, other parishioners are encouraged to
choose another church within the Covenant of Churches to visit. The
Covenant of Churches includes Ascension Lutheran Church of Riverside,
Christ Presbyterian Church of North Riverside, Mater Christi Catholic Church
of North Riverside, Riverside Presbyterian Church of Riverside, St. Mary
Catholic Church of Riverside, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Riverside, Saints
Peter and Paul Lutheran Church of Riverside, and United Methodist Church of
Riverside. What better way to celebrate 25 years of working together
harmoniously as sisters and brothers in Christ?
Worship Preview
July 25 Genesis 1:1-31 “Blessing of the Animals” What is the value that
animals have from God’s perspective? Today we will worship outdoors and we
will bless the animals who come to worship with a brief prayer and laying on of
hands. If it rains, please do not bring animals, as we will move worship indoors.
We’ll also have some VBS recap.
August 1 Hosea 11:1-11 “What Is God’s Love?”
What image of God do we envision when we think of how God loves us? What
is Christian “contemplation?” Today is also a Communion Sunday.
August 8 Guest Preacher Richard Engstrom will lead our worship this day
while Pastor Scott is away.
August 15 Luke 12:49-56 “Higher Education”
God calls us to a relationship and a loyalty that is even stronger than the bond
we have with our own family members. Today is Higher Education Sunday, so
we will recognize those who are starting a new semester in some Higher
Education environment.
August 22 Luke 13:10-17 “Jesus the Criminal”
Does Jesus show more interest in strictly following the rules, or in showing
mercy that heals broken relationships? Today we will celebrate an infant
baptism.
August 29 Luke 14:1, 7-14 “The Art of Self-Promotion”
What is the place of “prestige” within the family of God? What sort of
“rankings” do we have within our church family life—real or imagined?
Presbyterian Worship at the British and Scottish Homes
Every first Sunday at 1:30, residents gather at the British Home for worship led
by the Deacons. Every third Sunday at 2:00 p.m., residents and guests at the
Scottish Home enjoy a worship service led by our Pastor Scott. All are
welcome at both services.
Music Ministry
Music is a vital part of worship at RPC. All members of the church take part in
our music ministry: singing hymns, chants, and spirituals as a congregation.
Our musical offerings to God are a reflection of our praise and worship. The
arts and religious faith together create the power and capacity to lift the
human spirit and articulate the mysticism of the eternal God. See Music for
more information about opportunities to participate in our Music Ministry.
Liturgists
The Worship Committee has recently adopted new policies for the Liturgist
(formerly "participating elder"). The new Liturgist need not be an elder. The
Liturgist now has nothing to invent--all words will be written by Scott and need
only be read with feeling. Also, those words will not include any difficult
Hebrew or Greek names since the Liturgist is no longer reading the Scripture
lesson. So, it's a much easier job and it's now open to ANYONE. If you would
be willing to take a turn at Liturgist, please contact Martha Heine.
Weddings
We understand that a wedding is a religious event. For information about
having your wedding at RPC, refer to our Wedding Guide.
Flowers for Worship
We welcome your gift of flowers to enhance worship. Flowers may be donated
in memory of a loved one, in remembrance of a special occasion, to the glory
of God or for a celebration you wish to recognize. A sign up poster is outside
the main office where you may sign up for a particular Sunday, or you may
contact the church office. There are two arrangements and you may take one
or both home with you, or the deacons will deliver the bouquets to sick
members, shut-ins and to families with new babies. The cost for the flowers is
$50.
We welcome one and all to our congregation and our worship life, regardless
of your previous religious affiliation. At RPC you will find a church family that
seeks to understand their lives in relation to God's love and direction. We
seek that understanding through worship, where we gather to pray, to sing,
and to hear God's word. In our congregation we welcome all ages to worship.
Sunday morning worship is at 10:00. Sunday School classes are available for
all ages during the months of September to May. Childcare is available
beginning at 8:45 a.m. Samples of recent sermons are available for download.
Blessing of the Animals
On Sunday, July 25, we will celebrate a Blessing of the Animals. If it is not
raining on Sunday morning, we will be worshipping God outdoors and we will
welcome all reasonably well-behaved pets. If it is raining, worship will be held
indoors without pets. So, please check the weather Sunday morning. If it’s
clear, please note:
- Bring a pet (bring provisions for your pet as well)
- Bring your own seating--lawn chairs or blanket.
- Bring sunglasses and dress casually
A Taste of Riverside Churches
On September 19, the Covenant of Churches will celebrate its 25th
anniversary. On that day, we are asking all parishioners who are not in a
leadership/responsible position to visit a church other than their home church.
Choirs, liturgists, ushers, fellowship hosts, etc. will remain at their home
churches in order to give visitors a fairly accurate “taste” of what a typical
Sunday would feel like. However, other parishioners are encouraged to
choose another church within the Covenant of Churches to visit. The
Covenant of Churches includes Ascension Lutheran Church of Riverside,
Christ Presbyterian Church of North Riverside, Mater Christi Catholic Church
of North Riverside, Riverside Presbyterian Church of Riverside, St. Mary
Catholic Church of Riverside, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Riverside, Saints
Peter and Paul Lutheran Church of Riverside, and United Methodist Church of
Riverside. What better way to celebrate 25 years of working together
harmoniously as sisters and brothers in Christ?
Worship Preview
July 25 Genesis 1:1-31 “Blessing of the Animals” What is the value that
animals have from God’s perspective? Today we will worship outdoors and we
will bless the animals who come to worship with a brief prayer and laying on of
hands. If it rains, please do not bring animals, as we will move worship indoors.
We’ll also have some VBS recap.
August 1 Hosea 11:1-11 “What Is God’s Love?”
What image of God do we envision when we think of how God loves us? What
is Christian “contemplation?” Today is also a Communion Sunday.
August 8 Guest Preacher Richard Engstrom will lead our worship this day
while Pastor Scott is away.
August 15 Luke 12:49-56 “Higher Education”
God calls us to a relationship and a loyalty that is even stronger than the bond
we have with our own family members. Today is Higher Education Sunday, so
we will recognize those who are starting a new semester in some Higher
Education environment.
August 22 Luke 13:10-17 “Jesus the Criminal”
Does Jesus show more interest in strictly following the rules, or in showing
mercy that heals broken relationships? Today we will celebrate an infant
baptism.
August 29 Luke 14:1, 7-14 “The Art of Self-Promotion”
What is the place of “prestige” within the family of God? What sort of
“rankings” do we have within our church family life—real or imagined?
Presbyterian Worship at the British and Scottish Homes
Every first Sunday at 1:30, residents gather at the British Home for worship led
by the Deacons. Every third Sunday at 2:00 p.m., residents and guests at the
Scottish Home enjoy a worship service led by our Pastor Scott. All are
welcome at both services.
Music Ministry
Music is a vital part of worship at RPC. All members of the church take part in
our music ministry: singing hymns, chants, and spirituals as a congregation.
Our musical offerings to God are a reflection of our praise and worship. The
arts and religious faith together create the power and capacity to lift the
human spirit and articulate the mysticism of the eternal God. See Music for
more information about opportunities to participate in our Music Ministry.
Liturgists
The Worship Committee has recently adopted new policies for the Liturgist
(formerly "participating elder"). The new Liturgist need not be an elder. The
Liturgist now has nothing to invent--all words will be written by Scott and need
only be read with feeling. Also, those words will not include any difficult
Hebrew or Greek names since the Liturgist is no longer reading the Scripture
lesson. So, it's a much easier job and it's now open to ANYONE. If you would
be willing to take a turn at Liturgist, please contact Martha Heine.
Weddings
We understand that a wedding is a religious event. For information about
having your wedding at RPC, refer to our Wedding Guide.
Flowers for Worship
We welcome your gift of flowers to enhance worship. Flowers may be donated
in memory of a loved one, in remembrance of a special occasion, to the glory
of God or for a celebration you wish to recognize. A sign up poster is outside
the main office where you may sign up for a particular Sunday, or you may
contact the church office. There are two arrangements and you may take one
or both home with you, or the deacons will deliver the bouquets to sick
members, shut-ins and to families with new babies. The cost for the flowers is
$50.
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116 Barrypoint Road
Riverside, Illinois 60546
Riverside, Illinois 60546