We are a community of believers who are passionate about sharing the love of Jesus and helping others grow in their faith.
RIVERS is a different kind of church — one where you can truly come as you are. Don’t worry about what you’re wearing or where you’re at in life.
We’re far more concerned with your real, everyday needs. Every week, we open the Bible to explore how God’s Word speaks to your relationships, your purpose, your parenting, your finances — your whole life.
We know we might be too loud for some, or a little too bold for others. That’s okay. We’re not here to be polished — we’re here to be real. We’re not about religion or rules. We’re about sharing truth, grace, and biblical principles that lead to freedom and transformation.
We’re a community shaped by the inclusive heart of God and the life of Jesus. A place where people are met with love, not judgment. A place to heal, grow, and discover what it means to follow Jesus in a way that’s authentic and life-changing.
We don’t have it all together. We don’t have all the answers. But we believe in walking together — with grace, with honesty, and with hope.
So whatever season you’re in — single, married, or somewhere in between — you already belong.
RIVERS is a place that is full of hospitality. So, no matter how you’re feeling, excited or inspired, lost, tired or stranded, look for the NEXT STEPS area and you will find hope and a new experience of community.
We know that you’re not alone in wanting a new experience. That’s why RIVERS exists. We all needed to experience a different kind of church and a very real irreligious Jesus. Regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey, we want you to know that we’re a community of followers of Jesus Christ, that are committed to live by faith, to be known by love and to be a voice of hope.
RIVERS is also a multi-cultural and dynamic gathering of people from varying experiences and places. We encourage you to check us out and see for yourself why this is a place where you can belong before you believe! Your spiritual journey of following Jesus Christ will be challenged, but you will be accepted as you are and encouraged to journey at your own pace.
RIVERS has a strong commitment to a multi-sensory arts style. Each Sunday in our gatherings our team of Artisans offer an experience that emphasizes the arts by using theatre, storytelling, humour, multimedia, film, live musical performances and dance. Each Sunday we meet for worship, and relevant messages that connect with our every day lives as we face the issues of our day and culture.
Every Sunday in the middle or at the end of our gathering we stop for a refreshment break we call the after party. With snacks and coffee we reconnect with old friends and make new one’s as well. This is a great opportunity to experience how welcoming RIVERS can be and what it can offer you beyond the Sunday gathering experience.
Kid’s Connection, Route 56 and Uprising covers preschool to High School and its available every Sunday. Our teachers and volunteers are all screened and trained. We also have an amazing kid specific facility dedicated for our use at RIVERS. We operate our own Daycare during the week in a separate building that is connected to the church. This facility its available to us during the week and on Sundays for our ministries.
To be a church that lives by faith, is known by love and is a voice of hope.
We believe the church exists to declare the name of Jesus and together build a sacred space called home for the many who do not have one.
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Romans 14:1,4,12,22
Pastor Lorenzo DellaForesta is the Founder & Lead Pastor at RIVERS Church. He is married to Michelle and they have 2 children, Josiah and Kayliah. Lorenzo has a Masters Degree in Religion from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. He is also a certified and accredited Pro Sports Chaplain, as well as a Life & Mindset Coach.
