Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Youth Council Chair - Victoria Webb
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Youth Discussion Group
Youth Discussion Group for grades 7-12 meets on Sunday mornings at 10:30am in the youth room, lower hall. Please join us.
Youth Group
Youth Group for grades 7-12 meets twice a month on Saturday night for various social activities including bowling, games, Christmas sleep over, wallyball, swimming and many more.
Confirmation
Confirmation is for youth in grade 7-12 who wish to reaffirm their baptism. This is a two year program that meets on Wednesday nights from 6:30pm to 8:30pm starting in September and ending at Easter.
Christian Student Bursary
Concordia High School is offering one full tuition bursary to a Christian student from the Edmonton area who is entering grade 10 at Concordia High School. The student must be nominated by the pastor or a congregational leader, must demonstrate financial need, and must be active in the congregation. The bursary is renewable for up to three years. The congregation must nominate potential recipients. For details, contact the Concordia High School Office at 780-479-9391 or e-mail deifert@concordia.ab.ca
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Children's Ministry
Each week the children are inivited to come downstairs
after the faith focus time to explore biblical stories and themes with
one another. We have begun to use the Rotation model. Each
rotation has a different theme and the children move each week to a
different workshop which explores the theme. Some of the workshops that the children go to include games,story telling, bread making and drama. Members of the Congregation
are encouraged to share their gifts as workshop leaders or shepherds.
The shepherds are assigned to a different age group to be an assistant
to the children.
Age groups:
- nursery
- 3- and 4-year-olds
- kindergarten and grade 1
- grades 2/3/4
- grades 5/6
David Smith = Music Director, 780-430-7275
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Sacred music is not an adjunct to worship. Although it may tell a story, although it may repeat or reinforce scripture, and although it may, at times, be a pleasant interlude or entertainment, music has a far more significant and primary role to fulfill in our spiritual life. Words appeal to our intellect, but music can reach our heart and nourish our soul. Music can make it possible for the human spirit to become closer to that most enigmatic aspect of our Triune God, the Holy Spirit.
Choir
Director: David Smith - 780-430-6877 - E-Mail
Accompanist: Mitchell Cox
We have rehearsals every Thursday at 7:30 pm.
Join us for a wonderful opportunity to share in the spiritual
leadership and growth of Riverbend United. {New members (youth to
seniors) welcome throughout the year.}
- Added benefits
- Guaranteed seating at all services.
- No worries what to wear on Sunday mornings.
9:00am
Ensemble
We are singers leading the music ministry at the early worship
service. One rehearsal is held each week, organized to accommodate the
schedules of the group. Chairs available for new singers. Contact David
Smith.
Riverbend Ringers Handbell Choir
Director: Lois Samis Lund - 780-430-7275
Rehearsals: Mondays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm in the Sanctuary
A handbell choir for adults. Anyone interested in joining the
Riverbend Ringers Handbell Choir. Contact Lois Samis Lund for further
information
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Let’s Do Outreach!
Outreach presents many
opportunities for people in our congregation to become involved in very
practical activities.
Moms & Babies Shower
Outreach is planning to hold a Moms’ and Babies’ Shower on Mother’s Day. For the last several years we have asked people to bring personal care and other items for moms, and food, diapers, clothes, toys or other items for babies to the church on Mother’s Day. These items are delivered to Bissell Centre, which is constantly in need of things for moms and their babies. Remember, too, that you can always bring such items and leave them in the Narthex.
Sandwiches for BissellWe'd like to remind everyone that Bissell Centre feeds lunch every weekday to hundreds of inner city residents so they need lots of sandwiches. If you would like to donate, just make a loaf of freezable sandwiches (Yes- mayonnaise does freeze, as do cheese slices, but not lettuce) and put them in the freezer in the fridge downstairs. These are collected weekly and delivered to Bissell.I
Worship Services at Riverbend Retirement CentreWorship services are held the second Wednesday of each month at the Riverbend Retirement Centre. Volunteers are always more than welcome to attend the service and spend some time visiting with the residents. Contact the office at 780-430-7275.
Worship Services at Grandview
On the third Sunday of each month, we conduct a worship service for residents at Grandview Extended Care Centre. Volunteers are needed at 2:00pm to help residents to the service at 2:30pm. Contact Aleta Clarke 780-438-7275.
Mission & Service Birthday/Anniversary Offering
If you celebrated a birthday or anniversary during the month, you are invited to make a donation on the last Sunday of the month. When we donate to the M&S Fund, the United Church is able to carry forward national and global ministry.
What is the Mission & Service Fund?
- The generosity of people in over 3,700 congregations keeps local churches going. We also pool some of our money across Canada in a unified Mission and Service Fund to finance programs and services provided by the whole United Church. Since The United Church of Canada began in 1925, generous Canadians have contributed hundreds of millions of dollars to the M&S Fund. Within the next few years, that total figure will exceed 1 billion dollars!
- The Mission and Service Fund money, given by many individuals and many congregations, is what allows the United Church of Canada to be a national church, a Canadian church. Staff salaries, regional and national events that bring people together across the country - all of these things are available because of the M&S Fund. Without M&S, we would not be! The United Church receives no government funding, is not supported by United Way of Canada, phonathons or television advertising campaigns. We are totally dependent on the generosity of people who worship with us and give to M&S.
- Mission and Service. It's what we do. It's the work of the Church. It's what Jesus asked us to do. It's our way of participating in the healing of a broken and hurting world. For The United Church of Canada, it's what we do and how we do it.
Chair: Diana Kemp
Parish Nurse: Joanne Olson
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When to call the Parish Nurse
- If you or a family member is sick
- If you don’t understand something your doctor has told you
- If you are concerned about your parents, children, family members or friends
- If you are lonely
- If you are feeling overwhelmed
- If you or someone you know is going for surgery
- If you are dealing with a loss or death
- If you are in need of prayer
- If you are struggling with a relationship
- If you are looking for ways to improve your health
- If you need someone to listen
Service of Healing
Loss of a loved one, loss of a relationship, and significant change in our personal lives — we grieve for many different reasons. Anyone who would like to join in a special service of healing is welcome. We invite you to bring family and friends who may also be in need. Contact church office at 780-430-7275.
Health Education
Various health education opportunities are available throughout the year. Examples of our past events include:
- CPR and First Aid Training
- Memory Booster Sessions
- Healthy Eating
- The Sacred Gift of Grand parenting
- Enduring Power of Attorney & Personal Directives
- Community Safety
- Participation in Senior Housing Forum
- Youth Dealing With Stress
- Raising Preadolescents in High Risk Times
- Healthy Relationships
Appointments
If you have a health concern and would like to discuss it
with the Parish Nurse, you may leave a message for her at the church
office.
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