Whether it’s been years since you’ve stepped in a church, you’re just looking for something a little different, or you’ve never walked through a church door – we know how intimidating it can be to visit a church.
Everyone has a unique faith journey, and we’d love to be a part of yours.
Our vision is simple: to be a welcoming community, in service to others, compelled by God’s grace. That grace drives everything we do, from how we gather and worship, to how we care for one another, to how we serve our community on campus, in Austin, and around the world.
Our mission is to meet people in the mess — the bruised, battered, broken, or just plain bored – and walk with them toward healing, hope, and wholeness. We’re here to reclaim what’s been lost, restore what’s been wounded, and rebuild what’s been broken, all for the cause of Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God.
No matter who you are or what you believe, you are welcome here.
Our community is built on five core pillars:
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We believe in living out love through action—meeting needs, lifting burdens, and being the hands and feet of Jesus to those who need it most.
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Life is better together. We create space for authentic connection and real relationships across all walks of life.
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Families come in many different shapes and sizes – from one child to many, and from nuclear to blended to adopted to extended to single-parent. Here at Riverbend, we believe God has perfectly pieced together your family and its unique, idiosyncratic personalities for a purpose, and we want to help cultivate that purpose.
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We’re all on a unique faith journey. Wherever you are on your faith spectrum, we want to meet you where you’re at and help you grow.
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We believe that art is an extension of our faith and a reflection of our Creator. We gather to celebrate God’s goodness through music, teaching, prayer, and communion, seeking to honor and glorify God through artistic expressions.