Upcoming events.
Thrive Conference
Thrive is a Youth & Young Adult conference. It is located in Rockford Illinois at City First Church. This is an amazing conference where students are put into an environment where they can experience the presence of God in a way they never have before. We have seen life change happen at this conference. Down below you will see the schedule of the conference, also included is time of departure on Friday which is 1pm and time of return which is on Saturday around 10:30pm. The price of the conference pays for ticket into conference and food for Saturday. Students will need to bring money for food for Friday night dinner. All other meals will be covered either at the conference or at the hotel. They will also want to bring money for snacks and if they would like to buy anything else. If you have any questions please contact Pastor Josh at josh.forsberg@riversidepeoria.com. Hope to see your student come with us to Thrive Conference this year.
To sign up visit: https://riversidepeoria.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3036173
Baptism Sunday
Join us on one of our favorite Sundays of the year! Baptism Sunday happening at both 9 & 11AM services!
Fridgegiving
We’re excited for our Fridgegiving event, where we invite all our guests to come and enjoy a Thanksgiving meal in our lower level. We can’t wait!
If you’d like to serve you can sign up at our Resource Wall on Sunday!
Child Dedications
Join us at 9 & 11am for Child Dedications! We’re honored to have so many families committing to raise their children in the way of Christ. Come and join us to support and stand with our families!
Abandon 2026
Riverside YTH students, you don't want to miss our annual retreat called Abandon. It's going to be an amazing weekend of worship, teaching, small groups, games, and FUN. We'll spend the weekend together at Little Galilee Christian Camp in Clinton, Illinois.
Students will meet at Riverside on Friday, January 30th. Check-in starts at 4:30, dinner will be served at 5:00, and we'll hit the road at 5:45. We are scheduled to be back at the church around 1:00 on Sunday, February 1st.
Students will need to bring a Bible, a notebook/journal, clothes, toiletries, a towel, a pillow, and bedding or a sleeping bag.
Early bird registration will run through the end of December 1st for $50. After that date, the registration price will be $79, and then on December 28th the price will jump to $99. Registration will close on January 11th at Midnight.
If you have questions or for more information contact Pastor Josh at Josh.Forsberg@riversidepeoria.com.
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat is back! We would love to invite you to host your vehicle at this year's Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 26! Limited spots are available, so be sure to register today!
This is a FREE, fun, family-friendly event. Candy will be provided for you if you run out! We'd love to know your car theme when registering your vehicle! This way we can make sure we don't have repeating themes. Please try to stay away from anything spooky, too! There will be a prize for best trunk! It'll be such a great event and we hope you'll join us!
To host a trunk visit: https://riversidepeoria.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3176758
Riverside Young Adults
If you are between 18-35 join us for our Young Adults meetup! This day we will be having a Chili Cook-Off! You’ll be able to try from a variety of Chilis and we will crown a victor at the end of the night! Come join us to fellowship, make new friends, and hear an encouraging word from one of our members!
Join our community on Church Center: https://riversidepeoria.churchcenter.com/groups/connect-groups/young-adults
Child Dedications
Join us at 9 & 11am for Child Dedications! We’re honored to have so many families committing to raise their children in the way of Christ. Come and join us to support and stand with our families!
Baptism Sunday
Join us on one of our favorite Sundays of the year! Baptism Sunday happening at both 9 & 11AM services!
Midweek Activities Begin!
Midweek Activities start back up on August 20th, 2025! Join us in one of our four classes that we are offering! You don’t want to miss the opportunity to grow in your faith, and make new connections with our church family.
To sign up visit www.riversidepeoria.com/midweek
Birthday Sunday!
We are celebrating 25 years in the heart of the city! Join us for this very special Sunday as we honor our beginnings and ultimately celebrate all that is to come. Our youth will be moving to two services this Sunday as well! We hope to see you there at 9 & 11 am!
Young Adult Bonfire
Join us for our monthly Young Adult meet up! If you are between the ages 18-35 then you are invited! We’ll be having some fellowship over a bonfire, and hearing a message from one of our members! Join us on Church Center for the address!