River NYC Church - New York (NY)

5 /5 Sooji Kim: Have you ever been disappointed and hurt by the church, afraid that you would be hurt and judged again, but you are still seeking for a loving community and wanting to reconnect with God? Then, you should try this one! I’ve been searching for a church that I can find a supportive and accepting community in New York City for a while. Tried out +10 churches in Manhattan and found the River. It is a place you can ask difficult question without being afraid of getting judged or reprimanded. You don’t have to hide your authentic self. You can discover a new way to approach the faith and realize God’s deep love and presence for you. You can find a very diverse and friendly community and hang out with them during many events. Would highly recommend!

5 /5 Yoon Jae Lee: The River is a great church filled with friendly people and positive uplifting spirituality. Every time I go the I meet friendly people and the sermons are informative and thought provoking. The staff are always there for you to answer any questions and even pray for you. The community is open and affirming so all are welcome here in the presence of God. There is time to socialize after service and mingle with people over lunch. The diversity here is incredible. I highly recommend this church!

5 /5 Jacob E. Miles: Every time that I attend I am so moved by the powerful message of inclusiveness and hope for all people, the warmness and love of the members, and the remarkable diversity among everyone involved with The River. The sermons are smart, practical, and especially relevant for today’s NYC, and the choir is truly spectacular. This church is outstanding and on a mission to love and love and love.

5 /5 Jennifer K: I have been attending the River with my family for over 15 years. This church is for any person looking to grow in their relationship with God, while also being in a welcoming community that centers itself around loving others. Through the years I’ve learned that nothing is more important than spreading God’s love, and this church does that in such an amazing way!

5 /5 Meggie Wang: Have been going to this place for about 6 months consistently now and it has been a very big part of my journey in feeling spiritually healed after the pandemic. I highly recommend this church to people who have been in the church and have a lot of questions about issues like LGBTQ rights, abortion, and theology but feel like they can’t explore them or get them answered in church. This is such an open and inviting place for you to bring your questions about God. The River was how I felt I could keep following Jesus but still find somewhere that will hold space for the way I was growing and hurting as a person.