Our 10am service is a contemporary worship service built around worship, prayer and God's word.
We aim to make worship meaningful and intimate; our prayer times expectant and faith filled; and the word speak into our lives in relevant and authentic ways.
We follow the service with something we call the 'meeting after the meeting' where we gather in the Cafe and sometimes on the grounds to chat and connect with each other. Riverside desires to be a community where all belong and all are accepted.
Questions you may have:-
How long does the service last?
- The service generally lasts for about one and a quarter hours, finishing around 11:15am.
What version of the Bible do you use?
- We appreciate the contemporary and easily read New Living Translation so that is what we use in Church but whatever version you are most comfortable with. We love it when people bring their own Bibles.
What is the worship like?
- We are contemporary in our worship style, but this is more to do with the musicians God has blessed us with at this point in time. Our focus is on worship rather than style, so we use whatever suits the atmosphere or the message. Our dream is to have worship of every shade and hue as we grow so all will bring honour to our Lord.
What about my children?
- We provide activities for children to do alongside their parents at the 10am service and children remain the responsibility of their parents during this time. The cafe and sensory room are available during this service and as always we have facilities for nursing mums and a fully equipped change area.
Where do I park?
- Parking is available on the Church grounds and we'd love new comers to park at the front where you'll be met by one of our friendly greeting team..
Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions.
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Building Hire Information
We do offer the building and its various rooms for hire for both one off events and regular bookings (term/year etc), unfortunately we no longer hire out the building for birthday parties.
For more information about suitability, availability and rates please call Kate Smyth on 85234844
Food and Emergency Relief
If you need help with food, please come into Riverside between 9am and 2pm, Monday - Friday.
Alternatively call 85234844 and we will do our very best to help you.
Please don't be afraid to come and see us, you will be more than welcome and valued, everyone belongs at Riverside.
Moneycare Gawler
Moneycare is The Salvos free and confidential financial counselling service, offering in-person or phone assistance to anyone in South Australia.
We encourage anyone looking to improve their financial situation to reach out to their local Moneycare for support.
Of particular concern at this time is the impact of payday loans and rent deferrals, which have been increasingly used during the pandemic, and have potential for severe consequences in the long term.
People often turn to payday lenders when they are in a time of financial crisis, which has been the case for so many this year through COVID-19. Moneycare financial counsellors can be powerful advocates on your behalf if you are in debt. If anyone has been stung by payday loans, or is considering obtaining one, reach out to Moneycare. We are here to help.
For more information or to contact The Salvation Army’s free and confidential Moneycare service, please call the Moneycare Intake Service Line: 1800 722 363 or 1800 007 007.