A word from our Rector

Dear Friend of The River,

Exciting things are happening at The River Anglican Church!

About three years ago, River leadership came to realize that our lack of a permanent home and our facility dependence is impacting our ministries. To that end, we formed a Facilities Team to seek God’s leading, to define our facility needs, and to research options for a permanent home for our congregation. 

It quickly became apparent that whatever opportunity God provided for The River would require a substantial financial commitment. 

In 2022, we underwent a Generosity Assessment and Feasibility Study to assist leadership with determining the congregation’s readiness and ability to support a campaign to raise approximately $500,000 for securing a future location. After much prayer and in consideration of the results of this study, leadership of The River decided that the timing was right to move forward with a capital campagin.

Imagine is The River’s three-year initiative  to prepare spiritually and financially for our future. It is not merely a capital campaign, but a movement to encourage faith, right-size our priorities, and prepare for a permanent home. 

Our inspiration for this initiative is Ephesians 3:20: “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us....” 

The River Anglican Church desires to be a place where youth and adults find mentoriship, eduation, safety, and a relationship with Jesus. A place of fellowship and growth for adults and families; where people’s lives are healed, minds renewed, marriages restored, and addictions put to the cross. 

We are asking and imagining for our facility to be both a resource for, and witness to, the New River Valley community.

As a friend of The River Anglican Church, I invite you to journey with us as we step out in faith and prepare to secure a permanent home.

Jonathan Tagg

 

Key Dates for the Imagine initiative !

January 22, 2023

  • 5-week Imagine sermon series begins

January 24-26, 2023

  • Imagine Home Gatherings - Participate in a special one-evening Home Gathering to study scripture, for a time of prayer, and for fellowship with other members of The River congregation. 

January 29-30, 2023

  • Imagine Advance Gifts Meetings - Meetings to hear more about advanced giving to the Imagine capital campaign.

February 19, 2023 - Imagine Challenge Sunday

  • Final week of the 5-week Imagine sermon series - To conclude the 5-week sermon series we will be challenged to seek, over the next few weeks, how God is leading us to participate in the Imagine initiative. Commitment cards will be mailed to each household for your response.

  • Challenge Sunday Celebration - Celebrate with The River family as we anticipate how God will supply “immeasurably more than al we ask or imagine.” Plan now to participate in a special brunch that will be provided in the Fellowship Hall following the service.

February 19 -March 12, 2023

  • Return commitment cards 

March 12, 2023

  • First Fruits Sunday - During worship on this Sunday, we will offer our “first fruit” gifts - the first of our commitments to the three-year Imagine initiative.