Ministries of RPC

Everyone is welcome to our Christmas Celebration this Sunday! 5:00 pm Family Service Projects // making blessing bags 6:00 pm Christmas Dinner in Kissling Hall // please make your reservation ASAP at bit.ly/rpcdec18dinner 7:00 pm Lessons and Carols Service in the Sanctuary with Brass, Choir, and Organ // also available via livestream at www.rpcjax.org/live #rpcjax #jaxchurch #pcusa #lessonsandcarols

The Christmas edition of Riversiders (adult church potluck) was so festive and fun! Join us for the next one! #rpcjax

The third Sunday of Advent. Thank you to all who bought and wrapped gifts for the Caring Tree and stayed after worship to help us organize the gifts for delivery! #rpcjax #pcusa #jaxchurch #advent

Everyone is welcome to our Christmas Eve Services! Join us. Full descriptions of services are available at www.rpcjax.org/calendar #rpcjax #christmasevejax #christmaseve #pcusa #jaxchurch

Dinner Church but make it Kirkin of the Tartans. In recognition of St. Andrew’s Day. Thank you to Will for playing the bagpipes for us! #rpcjax #presbyterianchurch #standrews #pcusa #dinnerchurch

The first Sunday of Advent #rpcjax #rpcyouthjax #pcusa #jaxchurch #advent #presbyterianchurch

Join us 9:00 - 10:30 am for a Church-Wide Advent Celebration on Sunday, November 27 in Bittinger Hall. Make Advent wreaths, sip coffee, assemble Christmas countdown calendars, make Christmas cards and more. Fun for all ages and everyone is invited to join in. #rpcjax #rpcyouthjax #pcusa #jaxchurch #advent

We are thankful for each and every one of you. #rpcjax #rpcyouthjax #thanksgiving #pcusa

The RPC Thanksgiving Dinner is just a few days away! RSVP at rpcjax.org #rpcjax #pcusa #jaxchurch

Join us at RPC on Thursday, November 17 as we host the OneJax Interfaith Thanksgiving Gratitude Service at 6:00 pm. A light reception in Bittinger Hall will follow. Read more and RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/2bsf9cdk

The Presbyterian Women meet monthly for circle meetings, Bible study, a special speaker and luncheon. This month, the Rev. Erin Horne spoke to our Presbyterian Women about the kindness of God. #pw #rpcjax #pcusa

November 13 is Matthew 25 Sunday at Riverside This is a Sunday where we explore our commitment as a Matthew 25 congregation to build congregational vitality, dismantle structural racism, and eradicate systemic poverty. We share this commitment with over 1000 other PC(USA) churches around the country. Jessica Means will preach. Mathew 25 congregations are based on the scripture found in Matthew 25:31-46. Matthew 25:43-45- says " I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not give me clothing, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.’ Then they also will answer, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not take care of you?’ Then he will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.’" #matthew25 #rpcjax #pcusa

This Sunday, November 6, the Choristers (Grades 2-6) will help lead us in worship alongside the Chancel Choir. In recognition of All Saints' Day, we will remember all those we have loved who have gone to be with the Lord. Thank you to our Choristers for leading and participating in worship! #rpcjax #riversidechoristers #pcusa #choristers

The Riverside Trunk-or-Treat was 💯 Thanks to all who participated with their vehicles! 🎃 🐈‍⬛ 🧹 🍬 #rpcjax #pcusa #trunkortreat #jaxchurch

Shiver at the River 🎃 was a lot of spooky fun! #rpcjax #jaxchurch #pcusa

Pastor Lauren, Associate Pastor for Youth and Families ✅ ordained (10/1/22) ✅ installed (10/23/22) All of the stoles were given as gifts for Lauren’s ordination or installation by family, RPC members, “RPC Church Ladies” and Diakonos Solutions. #rpcjax #rpcyouthjax #pcusa

All are welcome...to Shiver at the River! See you for food, spooky games, a costume parade and trunk-or treat on Wednesday, October 26! Interested in helping with the Trunk-or-Treat or spooky games? DM to get on the list!

Riversiders was a little spooky! Join us for the next adult potluck on December 11. #rpcjax #jaxchurch #pcusa #potluck

The Riverside Presbyterian Church Basketball League has Registration OPEN for just a few more days! Register at www.rpcbasketball.org by October 16. This league exists to provide a Christian environment for boys and girls in the Greater Jacksonville Area to learn individual and team basketball skills, and to provide a competitive basketball experience which develops self-esteem and confidence, sportsmanship, teamwork and fair play. #rpcjax #rpcyouthjax #rpcbasketball

Don't forget to bring your pledge card to worship on October 9! We will return to the long-held tradition of bringing pledge cards forward during worship. If you’ve pledged online, there will be cards in the pews that say “I pledged online” that you can bring forward during the offertory. Pledge online at rpcjax.org/give #rpcjax #jaxchurch

See you Sunday? Join us for our Halloween edition of Meatballs and Movies on Sunday, October 9. RSVP for dinner: https://bit.ly/oct9rpc

October’s Dinner Church. Join us next month, Wednesday, November 2 at 5:30 pm. #rpcjax #pcusa #jaxchurch #dinnerchurch

ONE RIVERSIDE: United in Christ, Together in Purpose Recently, Josh Bryan shared about this year's theme "One Riverside: United in Christ, Together in Purpose," why he calls Riverside "home" and reminded everyone to bring your pledge card to worship on October 9. Watch the video: https://vimeo.com/756612779 Pledge online: https://bit.ly/rpc2023

Join a Seasonal Small Group now! These 5-week groups will tackle "Big Church Words." What do we mean when we use terms like “reconciliation” and “discernment”? Rich with meaning, unpacking these deep concepts will equip us to better understand the faith we confess. Sign up for a small group at rpcjax.org/adults Small groups begin the week of October 9! #rpcjax #jaxchurch #pcusa

World Communion Sunday ft. The Lord’s Supper artwork painted by RPC members (under the leadership of Kathy Stark). Did you catch any of the different languages Pastors Brian and Sunelle used during the communion liturgy? #rpcjax #worldcommunionsunday

RPC Youth spent a weekend at @camp_montgomery with Presbyterian Youth from 9 different churches around our presbytery. The Rev. Cece Armstrong and Eric Nanz led the retreat as they focused on the theme “When did we see you again?”, based on the text in Matthew 25: 31-46. #rpcyouthjax #rpcjax #campmontgomery

Hurricane Ian Update - For the most up-to-date information, please check our website, www.rpcjax.org Please take care as you prepare for the storm. If you need to get in contact with RPC, you may call (904) 355-4585. Voicemails will be monitored as weather permits. #rpcjax

This past weekend, Pastor Lauren and RPC Youth, Davis, attended the 2023 Montreat Youth Conference Planning Meeting. During this time, they met other planning team members for next summer’s youth conferences, learned more about how the conference works from behind-the-scenes, and worked with all of the planning team members to choose a theme (which will be released in just a few weeks!). They planned, dreamed, and imagined (and they will continue to do so until next summer is here!). Lauren is serving as a co-director by leading those involved with small group and recreation for “Alpha”, the first two weeks of the youth conference. She will be the point person between volunteer planning team members, stage leadership, and Montreat staff. Davis is serving as the youth who is planning the keynote portion of the conference during “Omega”, the last two weeks of the summer. He will work with a variety of teams and people to create a morning experience that is engaging, captivating, and energizing. Lauren and Davis are both so grateful for this opportunity and are also so excited to be with RPC youth in the middle of the summer, during week 3 (one of the “Theta” weeks) of the youth conference. #rpcjax #rpcyouthjax #myc23

All RPC College-Aged Students, Will you join us for the 2023 Montreat College Conference? Spend January 2-5 in the mountains of Montreat with fellow RPC friends as well as hundreds of other college students! Reserve your spot by September 30! https://bit.ly/rpc2023cc #rpcjax #rpcyouthjax #ccm23

Presbyterian Women’s Circle Groups and Salad Luncheon on September 12. #pw #rpcjax #pcusa

Join us next Wednesday for our State of the Communion! We will celebrate the ministries of the past year, and preview the upcoming priorities for ministry in the year ahead. RSVP for dinner: https://bit.ly/dinnersept21

The inaugural Dinner Church service! We worshipped, prayed and ate together. What a special experience. Thank you to all who attended this new worship service. Missed it? The next Dinner Church will be on Wednesday, October 5 at 5:30 pm. #rpcjax #jaxchurch #dinnerchurch #5pointsjax #pcusa

Riverside Presbyterian Church is offering a program of free music education for children in grades 2-6. Led by RPC’s Director of Music Ministries and Organist, Mr. Joshua Stafford, our program is modeled on English cathedral choirs, which have been enriching the lives of children for hundreds of years. This program is open and welcoming to children of any or no religious background. Rehearsals occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:00 pm and include a break time with snack. Choristers will build skills in singing, musicianship, music theory, teamwork, and leadership. Rehearsals begin September 13 so don’t delay in signing up at www.rpcjax.org/music #rpcjax #riversidechoristers #choristers #5pointsjax #riversidejax

Rally Day was a blast! Sunday School teachers wore flamingo headbands to help identify them more easily. Children were able to go see their classrooms while adults heard more about the specific classes RPC is offering for the fall. We also recognized and honored Regina Boone (Meals on Wheels Coordinator), Mary Elizabeth Ballentine (Interim Youth Director), and Emily Coll (Youth Ministry Intern) for their service at RPC. Thank you to Windy for making some delicious grits casseroles which were enjoyed by all. Pastor Lauren Scott peached for the first time (at Riverside) later that morning. We hope to see you this fall for a small group, Sunday School class, worship or perhaps all three! #rpcjax #rpcyouthjax #pcusa #jaxchurch

See you Saturday? All adults are invited!

A look into Riverside’s week at Chautauqua Institution, August 13-20, 2022. @chq1874 @stafforganist @mynameisbreannajane #rpcjax #chq2022

Everyone is welcome at Rally Day this Sunday, August 21! Come enjoy breakfast (9:00 am) and explore faith development opportunities for the fall. There will be activities for children and youth, and adults can learn more about Sunday School, small groups, and other ways to re-engage with Riverside this year. During the breakfast, we will also celebrate the time and talents given to RPC by Regina Boone with the Meals on Wheels program and Mary Elizabeth Ballentine and Emily Coll with the Youth Ministry program. We look forward to seeing you! RSVP for breakfast: bit.ly/rallydayrpc Worship will be in person and online at 10:30 am.

Claimed for More: Wholehearted Living When We Are All Out of Sorts 11 women from Riverside and Woodlawn Presbyterian spent this past weekend in the mountains at @montreat Women’s Connection with speaker @sarahbessey #rpcjax #montreat

17 Riversiders arrived at Chautauqua Institution this past Saturday. Between the lectures, worship services, theater performances, ballet / symphony recitals and more there has still been time to eat and drink together and to spend time with Josh! Our group has loved hearing Josh share about his work here as well as the more of the history of Chautauqua. #rpcjax #chq2022

Blessing of the Backpacks God, as we start a new school year, we may have lots of thoughts, emotions and feelings. We may be excited, nervous, happy, uncertain, or some combination of all these things. Help us, we pray, to have peace in our minds and in our hearts as we start this new year. Help us be compassionate toward ourselves, fellow students, teachers and friends. God, bless these students, teachers and administrators and the backpacks and bags they carry. 🎒 🏫 #rpcjax #rpcyouthjax #pcusa

Flat Brian Challenge 11! THE FINAL CHALLENGE! The summer's almost over. Share your favorite Flat Brian photos from this summer. Whether you go to Paris, Publix, or anywhere in between, send your photos to (904) 274-3470 or communication@rpcjax.org #rpcjax #rpcyouthjax #flatbrian #pcusa

Flat Brian saw the beach and the river this past week thanks to our @rpcyouthjax Outdoor Challenge group! #flatbrian #rpcjax #rpcyouthjax

Come Be a Lunch Buddy at West Riverside Elementary School! You will be matched up with a student to meet with once a week during lunchtime. You won’t be tutoring, you will be developing a friendship...by playing games, doing crafts, reading books, or just talking. The principal chooses students who could use some positive attention from an adult. There is an online volunteer application that you will need to fill out. We will be starting back the week of September 19, 2022. RPC has about 20 Lunch Buddies right now. But there is waiting list of students hoping to have a Lunch Buddy this school year! For more information, please email Bud Para or Jean Grant-Dooley. ParaBud@gmail.com jeangrantdooley@gmail.com

Flat Brian Challenge 10! Pastor Brian comes from Colorado, a state with no beaches. Show Flat Brian how great the beach is. As always, document your travels with Flat Brian. Whether you go to Paris, Publix, or anywhere in between, send your photos to (904) 274-3470 or communication@rpcjax.org #rpcjax #rpcyouthjax #flatbrian #pcusa

From Montreal to Jacksonville to Denver, Flat Brian had a great week out in the world! Basilicas, backyards, and even his childhood bedroom 😆 Flat Brian is currently taking in the sights at Outdoor Challenge. #rpcjax #rpcyouthjax

Isn’t it funny how a trip just two weeks ago feels like it was months and months ago? We know our youth are missing their time at Montreat! Throwback to a morning hike up Lookout at Montreat. #rpcjax #rpcyouthjax #myc22 #pcusa

Join us for a Blessing of the Backpacks on Sunday, August 7 at 10:30 am worship. Children ages preK to college as well as teachers and other school / administrative staff are invited to bring their backpacks to worship for a blessing for the new school year. #rpcjax #rpcyouthjax

Flat Brian Challenge 9 Summer is a great time for picnics. Take Flat Brian on a picnic (even if it's just in your yard - or in your living room!). As always, document your travels with Flat Brian. Whether you go to Paris, Publix, or anywhere in between, send your photos to (904) 274-3470 or communication@rpcjax.org #rpcjax #rpcyouthjax #flatbrian #pcusa

Flat Brian met many of your pets this week (varying degrees of affection for Flat Brian have been expressed) and even had time for trips to Wyoming and the beach! #rpcjax #flatbrian #pcusa

Summer Book Club - It's a wrap! A story of racial transformation brought together nearly 20 adults over the course of three weeks to participate in Riverside's Summer Book Club. This year's title, "Cousins: Connected through slavery, a Black woman and a White woman discover their past and each other" allowed readers to personally experience the different journeys taken by Phoebe Kilby and Betty Kilby Baldwin to ultimately reach a place of "common grace." Through their authentic storytelling, the participants learned more about generational trauma and the importance of supporting personal healing as part of addressing broad-scale racial injustice. Special thanks to our neighbors at Riverside Park Methodist Church for joining the weekly discussions! First photo: During the Book Club's opening night, members of both Riverside and Park Methodist were excited to welcome their respective traveling pastors (Flat Brian and Portable Pastor Emily) to the group. #rpcjax #pcusa #flatbrian

Thank you for your generosity! We are so proud to support the work of @fonkoze #rpcjax #pcusa #fonkoze #shouldertoshoulder

This past Sunday some of our youth, along with Lauren Scott, led the congregation in a “body prayer” they learned at Montreat Youth Conference the previous week. Thank you, @rpcyouthjax

Challenge #8 Pastor Brian has two dogs. Show us what your own pets think of Flat Brian. Send your photos to (904) 274-3470 or communication@rpcjax.org #rpcjax #flatbrian #pcusa

Challenge 7 gave us a very meta experience with Pastor Brian AND Flat Brian hiking a mountain with our high school youth at Montreat. Thanks for showing us things that seems like a mountain to Flat Brian! #rpcjax #rpcyouthjax #flatbrian

Thank you to @rpcyouthjax for leading us in our weekly devotional while in Montreat this week. #myc22 #rpcjax #rpcyouthjax

Flat Brian Challenge #7 Our youth are in Montreat this week, in the mountains of North Carolina. Since Flat Brian is so short, many things can seem like a mountain to him. Show us one! Send your photos to (904) 274-3470 or communication@rpcjax.org #rpcjax #flatbrian #pcusa #PCUSA #myc22

Flat Brian Challenge 6 was to take a photo of Flat Brian with your favorite American symbol. Thanks to all who submitted photos for this challenge! Challenge 7 will be posted later today (Sunday) and was also in the bulletin this morning. #rpcjax #flatbrian #pcusa

Flat Brian had an active week of travel! In line with this past week's challenge related to camping, Flat Brian spent some time with RPC children at Montgomery Center as well as camp-like activities like hiking, eating, swimming and more! Thanks for sharing your photos of Flat Brian out in the world. As always, document your travels with Flat Brian. Whether you go to Paris, Publix or anywhere in between, send your photos to communication@rpcjax.org #rpcjax #rpcyouthjax #flatbrian #pcusa

Watermelon seed spitting was a hit at the Summer Sizzler. There were many worthy contenders but in the end, Pastor Sunelle took home the title! #rpcjax

The Summer Sizzler was so good it needed more than one post. #rpcjax

The rain couldn’t stop the Summer Sizzler!

Flat Brian Challenge #6 Independence Day is July 4. Take a picture of Flat Brian with your favorite American symbol. Send your photos to (904) 274-3470 or communication@rpcjax.org #rpcjax #flatbrian #pcusa # PCUSA

Throwback to TEN summers ago on Outdoor Challenge! Who can you spot in this photo from ODC 2012?? #tbt #rpcyouthjax #rpcjax

Flat Brian Challenge #5 Some RPC kids are at Camp Montgomery this week. Take a photo of Flat Brian doing something you do at camp - like making s’mores, telling ghost stories, swimming in the lake, or doing arts and crafts. Send your photos to (904) 274-3470 or communication@rpcjax.org #rpcjax #flatbrian #pcusa

Flat Brian Challenge #4 was to take a photo of Flat Brian with your dad, or someone who is like a dad to you. Thanks to all who sent in photos this past week. And, as always, regardless of the challenge, take photos of Flat Brian wherever you go! ps- Check out the last photo to meet Portable Pastor Emily, the pastor at our neighbor church, Riverside Park United Methodist! Challenge #5 will be posted Monday morning. Send your photos to (904) 274-3470 or communication@rpcjax.org #rpcjax #flatbrian #pcusa

VBS week was so much fun! Thank you to all of our volunteers and staff for making it such a great week to be kind, be loved, be you. 💛💗🧡 #rpcjax #rpcyouthjax @rpcyouthjax

Many worship-goers folded origami doves to contribute to the Pentecost art installation. We are so grateful for the leadership of Kathy Stark to include so many in these beautiful installations! #rpcjax #pentecost #pcusa #liturgicalart

There's something for everyone at Riverside's Summer Sizzler! Kids and families can enjoy an inflatable water slide and watermelon seed spitting contest on the sports field from 4:00 to 6:00. Our traditional Patriotic Concert, featuring the Bold City Brass, will begin at 5:00. We'll all gather in Kissling Hall for a fried chicken dinner at 6:00, and then the youth will meet in the Youth House for a pre-Montreat icebreaker. 4:00 - 6:00 Rice Sports Field Inflatable Water Slide, Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest 5:00 Sanctuary Patriotic Concert 5:00 Youth House Pre Montreat Trip Icebreaker 6:00 Kissling Auditorium Fried Chicken Dinner #rpcjax

Many Riversiders attended the "Race Cards" hosted by Riverside Park United Methodist Church (next door) a few weeks ago. Race Cards goal? "...to facilitate honest, authentic discussion around race in a way that is accessible to everyone." Learn more about the Race Cards at 904ward.org/racecards/ #rpcjax @904wardjax

Today is Juneteenth (Freedom Day), the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on June 19, 1865 that Union soldiers, led by Maj. Gen Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Juneteenth was established as a federal holiday in 2021. In observance of this important holiday, our office will be closed today. We will reopen on Tuesday, June 21 at 8:30 am. #rpcjax #pcusa #juneteenth

This past week's Flat Brian Challenge was to show us your favorite way to stay cool with Flat Brian. Flat Brian had a busy week with plenty of travel as well as time staying cool with ice cream and pool time. Reminder, this week's challenge is to take a photo of Flat Brian with your dad or someone who is like a dad to you. Send your photos to (904) 274-3470 or communication@rpcjax.org #rpcjax #flatbrian

Flat Brian Challenge #4 Father’s Day is June 19. Take a photo of Flat Brian with your dad, or someone who is like a dad to you. Send your photos to (904) 274-3470 or communication@rpcjax.org #rpcjax #flatbrian #pcusa

Well that isn't something you see every day... ☠️ This week, our sanctuary is being fumigated to remove our unwelcomed termite guests from the building. Don't worry, the sanctuary will be ready to go before Sunday! This week, Flat Brian had some new outfits made for him and then to round it out, here's a few photos we didn't have room to post last week. Flat Brian visited DESC with our Summer in the City group, a great covered bridge in Indiana and even visited the Session meeting at church last night. ❗️There's just a few more days to get your photos in for this week's challenge: Pastor Brian stays cool by drinking iced coffee. Show us your favorite way to stay cool with Flat Brian. 🧊 ☀️ 🕶 Send your photos to (904) 274-3470 or communication@rpcjax.org #rpcjax #flatbrian

Meatballs & Movies was a blast! People of all ages came for dinner in Bittinger Hall before breaking off for a Montreat meeting, nursery time or to watch The Goonies. Thank you to Windy for such a delicious dinner! #rpcjax #meatballsandmovies #pcusa #rpcyouthjax

Flat Brian Challenge #3 Pastor Brian stays cool by drinking iced coffee. Show us your favorite way to stay cool with Flat Brian. Take a photo of Flat Brian with someone you love. Send your photos to (904) 274-3470 or communication@rpcjax.org

Flat Brian's second week took him all over. Flat Brian... - cooked dinner at Sulzbacher - served with Summer in the City - met new people including people our Riversiders love - attended music class during VBS - watched the jubilee - went to Boone Park with some tiny Riversiders - ate breakfast in Amsterdam - hung out with Michael on RPC's campus - was dropped off at the airport for another adventure Flat Brian Challenge #3 will be posted on social media on Monday! Challenges will also be in the bulletin each Sunday and in the weekly email each Wednesday. As always, document your travels with Flat Brian. Whether you go to Paris, Publix or anywhere in between, send your photos to (904) 274-3470 or communication@rpcjax.org #rpcjax #rpcyouthjax #flatbrian

Child of God, you are welcome here. The month of June is #pridemonth, a time for us to make sure the #LGBTQ community knows they are welcomed, accepted, and loved by God and us. May the abundant love of God be present in each of us today and every day. #rpcjax #pride #pcusa

Be loved. Be kind. Be you. 💛💗🧡 It’s already Day 4 of Vacation Bible School and Summer in the City. It is so wonderful to have our campus full of children, youth volunteers, music, and service. @rpcyouthjax #rpcjax #pcusa #rpcyouthjax

Led by Kathy Stark, the Pentecost doves took flight in the Sanctuary on Saturday evening before Pentecost worship the following morning. Thank you to our installation team for all of your hard work. #rpcjax #pentecost #pcusa #jaxchurch

Flat Brian Challenge #2 This is VBS week! The theme is Compassion Camp: Be Loved, Be Kind, Be You. Take a photo of Flat Brian with someone you love. Send your photos to (904) 274-3470 or communication@rpcjax.org #rpcjax

Pentecost worship 🔥 🕊 06.05.22 #rpcjax #pentecost #pcusa

Flat Brian had a great first week out in the world! He experienced all kinds of leisurely breakfasts (Challenge #1) as well as Memorial Day celebrations, study sessions, hikes and even a central Indiana farm. Keep an eye out for our next post which will have Challenge #2 and, as always, document your travels with Flat Brian. Whether you go to Paris, Publix or anywhere in between, send your photos to (904) 274-3470 or communication@rpcjax.org #rpcjax

The Memorial Day Meet Up - brisket, sweet tea, a wonderful host and a great afternoon with some of our church family!

Flat Brian, Challenge #1 School-age kids long to sleep in during the first week of summer. Take a photo of Flat Brian enjoying a leisurely breakfast. Text photos to (904) 274-3470 or email to communication@rpcjax.org Remember, you can always pick up a Flat Brian in the narthex or in the church office.

Summer can be a tough time to stay connected to our church family. School is out, the sun is hot, and the Jaguars season seems a million years away. If only there was a way to take a little piece of church with you….. Now there is! Introducing Flat Brian, your personal pocket pastor. You can pick up a Flat Brian in the narthex on Sunday mornings or in the church office. You can take Flat Brian on all your summer adventures, whether you’re headed to Paris or Publix. Each week over the summer, we’ll provide a Flat Brian photo challenge for members to complete. Text your snaps to (904) 274-3470 or email them to communication@rpcjax.org and be featured on the church’s social media accounts.

Thank you to all who planned or attended the special weekend with our Haitian visitors from @fonkoze. The reception on Saturday, May 21 and the special Sunday School class on May 22 were a great success! Marie-Claire Dorcely and Rachel Pierre-Champagne were welcomed so graciously by Riverside. Thank you! #rpcjax #fonkoze

We are so proud of this group of newly promoted (to novice) Choristers! Choristers is a free music education for grades 2-6. For more information, please email music@rpcjax.org. #rpcjax #riversidechoristers

Youth musicians on the alto saxophone, baritone saxophone and the organ during our Youth Sunday service. #rpcjax #rpcyouthjax #youthsunday

Join us this Sunday (10:30 am) as we celebrate and promote our Choristers. These Choristers became “Probationers” in the fall of 2021 and spring of 2022. After months of hard work and weekly rehearsals they will be come “Novices.” We hope you will join us as we recognize them during the service. #rpcjax #riversidechoristers

Youth Sunday 2022. #rpcjax #rpcyouthjax #pcusa

The Confirmation Class of 2022. We are so proud of you! #rpcjax #rpcyouthjax @rpcyouthjax #confirmationclass2022 #pcusa

Thank you to our youth for leading us in worship this past Sunday. We are so grateful for you! #rpcjax #pcusa #youthsunday #jaxchurch

See you there? Riversiders is back! Join the Community Life Committee at Riversiders on May 15! All adults are invited to come to this adult potluck on Sunday, May 15 at 5:30 p.m in the Ortega area (hosted by Judy Fackler, address details below). Bring a dish to share and enjoy this time of fellowship! >Nursery for young children will be provided at the church, register here: https://bit.ly/nurserymay15 >Click on this link for the address: https://bit.ly/riversiders

Cold Brew/ hot coffee / a mug of java... Hot or Iced, whatever you call it, we've got it! See you after Sunday worship in Bittinger Hall for caffeine and a catch up. #rpcjax #jaxchurch #coldbrewcoffee #pcusa

See you there? Riversiders is back! Join Windy and Jason at Riversiders on May 15! All adults are invited to come to this adult potluck on Sunday, May 15 at 5:30 p.m in the Ortega area (address details below). Bring a dish to share and enjoy this time of fellowship! >Nursery for young children will be provided at the church, register here: https://bit.ly/nurserymay15 >Click on this link for the address: https://bit.ly/riversiders

We love you and think you're fabulous! Thanks to the Riversiders who helped with race setup and then stood at the RPC table for the @jasmynjax Strides for Pride 5K in Riverside last week. #JASMYN #rpcjax #pcusa #welovejax #5pointsjax

Young Adult Salad Night SUCCESS. The success being a wonderful group of people, a gorgeous evening / location and, not one repeat salad for our potluck-style meal! The next young adult event will be on May 21. More info will be shared soon. #rpcjax #pcusa #youngadultpotluck #jaxchurch

A few weeks ago, Riversiders were given the opportunity to write a note of prayer, encouragement and support to Ukrainians. These will be given to Ukrainian refugees through a contact the church has through RPDS. Many of you have asked how you can financially help. If you would like to provide financial support for those affected by the war in Ukraine, there are two ways to give: Donate to the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Fund. Add a comment to indicate you would like your donations to go to Ukraine. Go to: pma.pcusa.org/donate/make-a-gift/gift-info/DR000156/ Give directly to Ukrainian refugees through a contact the church has through RPDS. This money will go to refugees as they cross the border into Romania to help with basic needs, like clothing, gas, food etc. Go to: onrealm.org/rpcjax/-/form/give/now and change "Fund" to "Ukraine Relief Fund." #ukrainerelief #rpcjax #pcusa #pda #presbyteriandisasterassistance

Palm Sunday Processional #rpcjax #palmsunday #pcusa

Moments before the palm processional this past Sunday! #rpcjax #pcusa #palmsunday