Riverside Presbyterian Church has a heart for mission!We understand that the joyous energy of our worship, music and congregational life together means little unless we extend it beyond our doors and into the world in which we live and work.
Riverside Presbyterian Church is active with our three public neighborhood elementary schools. These photographs are from this year’s Field Day at Central Riverside Elementary, where 460 students participated in 15 different stations of games and activities. As the sticker placed on each child said, “If you had fun, you won”!
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A local church group has reached out to children in a troubled apartment complex by showing the youngsters how to swing for the fences and much more.
For the past six years, Roger Maness of Riverside Presbyterian Church and a group of volunteers have brought the game of baseball to inner city kids with a program called RBI -- reviving baseball in the inner cities.
This year, the group decided to run a weeklong baseball camp at the Cleveland Arms Apartments in Northwest Jacksonville with goal of reviving the sport in the inner city.
For residents of Cleveland Arms the sound of gunfire is not uncommon, but this week people there have been hearing another loud pop -- the crack of a bat striking a ball.
Wednesday, Aug. 27th (9:30 a.m.-12 noon), or Monday, September 15th (6:30-9:00 p.m.) Create spectacular stained glass pieces using fusing and slumping methods. Participants will be able to make one larger three-dimensional work of art (plate, bowl, etc.) and a few smaller pieces (jewelry, etc.). Class fee for materials is a bargain at $35. The courses will be led by Dawn Montgomery and Roger Maness. Call the church office (355-4585) to sign-up. Space is limited.
Monday Night Classes (Sept. 22nd—Nov. 10th) Wednesday Morning Classes (Sept. 3rd—Nov. 12th) Stained Glass resumes, with a choice of either Monday night classes (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.) or Wednesday mornings (10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) Adults and youth (at least Middle School, please) will be able to create stained glass panels using copper foil or lead techniques or tiffany stones, using opaque glass set in cement. Cost of class is only supplies used (usually approximately $40 per semester). New as well as experienced participants are welcome for either set of classes. Call the church office (355-4585) to sign-up. Space is limited.
Late Registration—October 14th until teams are full Practices Begin November 6th and the week to follow Season Begins—Saturday, December 6th Riverside Presbyterian Church and the Yates Family YMCA will again combine for our youth basketball program. The age groups offered are: Girls—Under 8, Under 10, Under 12, Under 14, and 16 and Under* *(if necessary, age groups will be adjusted if needed to field enough teams in any age group) Boys--Under 8, Under 10, Under 12, Under 14, and 16 & Under.
Cost is $75 per player (with a $25 discount for YMCA members). Scholarships are available, based on financial need.
Call or come by the church office if you need a registration form.
Okay, answer these questions. Do you like to get some exercise that is not too strenuous? Do you like to hear good, live music? Do you like to be with people you know and also meet new friends? Do you like to have fun?
If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, please mark your calendar and consider coming to our Folk and Contra Dance. It happens every third Friday of the month in Kissling Hall. Beginning at 7:45 p.m. there is a beginner lesson, followed by the dance at 8 p.m. Although the dances are simple (the steps are walking movements…a small amount of rhythm puts you at the top of the class), there is instruction before every dance.
Most of the dances are done in Contra sets (two lines), but occasional circle sets are also included. Either way, the dances are easy, taught as you go, and no prior dancing is needed. Also, bringing a partner is not required! Come join us for a fun evening, dancing with great instruction to live music! Cost is $7 per person for adults and $3 per person for persons 18 or younger.
Visit www.DanceFlorida.com or call Carole Wetzel at 904-396-1997 for more information.
Please bring a dish and join in the fellowship on Sunday night, September 21st! This all-church social gathering will be at the home of Ron and Pam Roberts (1822 Powell Place) and begins at 7:00 p.m. Their phone number is 388-7465, if you need directions.
What is Riversiders? It is a potluck dinner; it is open to adults of all ages; it is good fellowship; it is fun! What “not” is Riversiders? Riversiders is not a regularly-meeting group. So, invite another Riverside member (or guest), bring a dish, and join in the food, fun, and fellowship!
Riverside is pleased to be able to offer Quilting Classes, which meet on Fridays from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Classes are $50 per month and run continuously – 5 weeks of class and one week off. New students may begin at any time. Call the church office, 355-4585, to sign up or for more information.
If you are interested in quilting, you might also want to check out the 24th Annual Quilt Fest, September 25-27 at the Prime Osborne Center. Over 400 quilts will be on display, along with vendors and food.
A terrific evening of food, fellowship, and fun is being planned for Friday, October 3rd. This event will take place at the church on the main church/school playground (rain plan is for Kissling Hall). The main food will be a Low Country Boil, complete with shrimp, potatoes, smoked sausage, and corn on the cob. There will also be grill options such as hot dogs and hamburgers. There will be numerous opportunities for play for the entire family, including inflatable and other equipment games. Watch the bulletin, Messenger, and church website for more details!
Whether it is going to a restaurant of group choice or dining in someone’s home, Salt Shakers is a great way to meet new friends and cultivate existing friendships! If you would like to be added to a group that meets about once every two months, call the Church Office or Roger Maness (355-4585) to get connected and begin to have fun with Riverside friends old and new!
In an effort to be good stewards in a time where the prices for gas, food, and lodging are all soaring (at least somewhat) out-of-control, we invite you to join us for a new Riverside adventure this fall---Forming Florida Friendships. Each day will be a day trip, returning to Jacksonville each evening for you to sleep in the comforts of your own home. Participants may register for one or more days, or for the entire week. A committee is currently planning the details of this week, so watch the bulletin, Messenger, and church website for full details. Call Bob or Jayne Runnels (374-1913) or Roger Maness (355-4585) if you have suggestions or would like to help plan this new and exciting adventure.
Please bring a dish and join in the fellowship on Sunday night, December 14th! This all-church social gathering will be at the home of Rusty and Kathy Newton (1855 Avondale Circle) and begins at 7:00 p.m. Their phone number is 387-2407, if you need directions.
