Riverside Church

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Riverside Church

A new church started simply to love Jesus, to know Him more, to love the people of Lynchburg and to send people to take Jesus’ love to the world.

A Note from Pastor Jim:

Welcome to Riverside Church, a young church with a fresh approach to growing up in Christ. I’m Jim Carter and it’s my privilege to serve the Riverside Church as pastor. My wife, Marcy and I have come to Central Virginia to love people and assist them in finding God’s purpose and place in His great enterprise. It is our hope that you will be encouraged whether you are alrea

dy a part of Riverside or you are looking for a church to call home. The heart behind our mission is that you will find a church family that welcomes you and is willing to walk with you as you grow and discover your place in God’s family. Please browse our site and learn more about who we are and our ministries and events. Life is complex, if not complicated. We believe church should be pure and simple. It is about considering God’s Word and connecting with God’s people in order to complete God’s purpose in our moment in history….simple, pure and joyful. We offer you a thoughtful approach for considering the truths of God’s Word which is our source for walking with the Lord, and then living out these truths in community as we connect and serve together. We welcome you to worship, consider the Word of God, and connect with us and serve….you’ll find it really easy to call this place home.

09/02/2026

We always have a need for volunteers in our children's ministry! If you think this would be a good fit, please find Nicole Marshall or Caroline Echols after our service on Sunday, or you can always message us here for more info!

08/31/2026

Toddler Tuesdays

Join us every 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month for some interactive playtime. Tomorrow we are having Play/Doh Playtime! We'd love to see you there!

10am at Riverside
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08/24/2026

We’re so excited to have John and Jaymee Dawson leading our college students at Riverside!

Beginning September 6, they will be hosting our college students in their home on the first Sunday of each month following the morning service for lunch.

John and Jaymee would love to meet you and get to know you better! If you’re a college student, come connect with them after the service this Sunday. There’s also a sign-up in the lobby with more information.

Have questions or want to learn more? Send us a message here!

We’re looking forward to this new opportunity for our college students to connect and build community together!

08/10/2026

It was great to have Jim Schoffstall bring the message yesterday morning! We are grateful for his willingness to share God’s Word with us and for the support of the Men’s Alliance group he leads here at Riverside. What a great example of men encouraging and serving one another in their faith!

08/09/2026

Ladies Favorite Things Party

Saturday, 2pm at Riverside

Bring 1 New Item $10 or Less to Exchange
(such as a favorite lip glass or hand lotion)

We will provide snacks and everyone leaves with a little something fun!

08/01/2026

Join us for some fun events in August and on Sunday mornings at 10:30am!

Address

2450 Thomas Jefferson Road
Lynchburg, VA
24551

Website

http://riversideforest.org/

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