Next Steps

When you’ve decided to consider The River your church home, or even if you haven’t yet decided and would like to learn more, we invite you to take the next steps. The River offers several “paths” to deepen your faith, to discover how to live out your faith, and to get to know more about the church. The steps on these paths are not always linear. You can enter from multiple points and move between the pathways as depicted in the diagram below. The steps are offered in individual classes or small groups scheduled multiple times a year. Check Upcoming Events for class dates and registration links.

  • Discipleship Pathway - The River’s Discipleship Pathway is a journey to strengthen us as disciples of Jesus through a structured, practical, and relational process.This 15-week series of consists of 5 weeks focused on each of the three parts of our mission to “Know, Follow, and Share Jesus, together.” The Pathway is offered as a small group beginning each September and again in February.

  • The “Membership” pathway has two classes:

    • River 101 is an introduction to The River including what we believe, our Anglican affiliation, a brief history of our church, and how we are structured and operate.

    • River 102 focuses on what it means to be a member of our local church.

      You do not need to pursue membership to take River 101, however, River 101 and River 102 are required for those desiring to become members.

  • The “Anglican” pathway also has two classes:

    • Anglicanism 101 is a look at why we do what we do in worship for anyone new to liturgy or anyone who just wants to learn more about the Anglican tradition.

    • Anglicanism 102 is a deeper look at Anglicanism and preparation for Confirmation. You are not required to pursue Confirmation in order to take Anglicanism 101, however, Anglicanism 102 is required for those pursing Confirmation.

      Anglicanism 101 is not required but is highly recommended for anyone who is new to Anglicanism before pursing Confirmation.


Ready to take the next step?

Let us know your interest in taking the next step by filling out the form linked below, even if it is only to request more information about the pathways or the steps.