Riverside United Methodist Church

08/30/2026

08/27/2026

What is sibling rivalry? What can we learn from Jacob and Esau about it and about reconciliation when there has been conflict? To hear more, join us this Sunday, August 30 at 9:15 am, in person or on Facebook Live (also recorded for later viewing).

08/26/2026

Praying!

Join us in prayer for those impacted by devastating flash flooding along the border of Nepal and Tibet today. We pray especially for the families and loved ones of those who have died or remain missing, and for those who have lost their homes and livelihoods.

As first responders assist survivors and search for the missing, UMCOR stands ready to support the response efforts of United Mission Nepal and other partners in the region.

To support our responses to this and other international disasters, give here: bit.ly/umcoridr

08/26/2026

Yard sale, Saturday, August 29, 9 am - 12:30 pm. Lots of items for all ages, bake sale, hot dogs, and more!

08/22/2026

The Clothing Barn will be open again on September 5th: 9am - 11am
We are now accepting donations of gently used and new clothing. Donations can be dropped off on September 5th while the Barn is open. Or contact us to make other arrangements.
Please do NOT drop off bags of clothing at other times.

Riverside UMC Clothing Barn : 9 Main Street, Porter

08/16/2026

Ever fall asleep in church? Come and join us on Sunday, August 23 (9:15 in person or on Facebook Live or watch the recording later). Find out what happened to Eutychus while the Apostle Paul was preaching. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

08/15/2026

More prayers needed for another situation.

Please join us in prayer for the people of eastern Indonesia impacted by a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake today. Several large-scale aftershocks caused damage in other regions across the country as well.

At least 47 people have died, hundreds have been injured, and thousands of residents have been displaced from their homes. Disruptions to communications outages and damage to roadways have complicated search and rescue efforts, especially in remote villages.

UMCOR is in communication with our partners in the region, including the Methodist Church in Indonesia, and we stand ready to support their efforts to provide immediate relief to those in need.

08/14/2026

Keeping them all in prayer.

Join us in prayer for those impacted by historic levels of flash flooding and severe storms across multiple states in the Midwest United States this week, including Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, and Ohio. Widespread evacuations, damage to homes and businesses, and multiple deaths have been reported, with several areas still under flood watch today.

UMCOR is in close communication with the affected annual conferences, and we stand ready to support their response efforts as they care for their communities in need.

Looking for a way to help?
🛐 Pray for those who lost their homes and livelihoods.
🤲 Give to support our U.S. relief and recovery efforts: https://bit.ly/umcorusdr
🦺 Explore ERT volunteer opportunities through your local annual conference.
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