Two Rivers Church

Category: Events

  • TRY Winter Retreat

    TRY Winter Retreat

    CLICK HERE TO RSVP ON FACEBOOK TO THIS EVENT

    Two Rivers Youth (TRY) will have an overnight retreat at Camp Milan on February 20-21. The youth will meet at Two Rivers at 7:00 p.m. to attend the Simpson College Choir Concert. After the concert, Pastor Robb and Brianna Pollock will provide rides to the youth to Camp Milan. All youth involved will need to fill out a special permission form for purpose of getting a ride, and staying overnight at Camp Milan.

    The retreat will include games, food, devotions, and time for reflection. Youth need to bring their own bedding and toiletries. Outdoor activities will be dependent on the weather. The youth will be brought back to Two Rivers on Saturday evening. The details of the weekend will be available soon.

    Volunteers are needed. We are need of one more woman adult who can stay overnight. We are also in need of help with breakfast and lunch on Saturday. If you are interested in helping out with the retreat, please contact the church office as soon as possible.

    All youth at this event must have permission release form signed by their parent/guardian. All youth must RSVP either by going to the Facebook link above or by calling the church office at 309-788-9384. We need to know how many youth are coming so that we have the proper amount of chaperones, rides, and food.

  • Christmas Eve service of candles and carols

    Christmas Eve service of candles and carols

    CHRISTMASEVE F;YERChristmas Eve is a special night.  At 6:30 p.m., we will gather for worship with our Bell Choir, Sanctuary Choir, and Youth Choir. We will sing some traditional Christmas hymns, come to the Lord’s table and share Communion, and relight each of the Advent candles.  Please know that the table of Communion is open to all.  The only requirement to take the bread and the cup is a desire to find God.

    The service will end with the lighting of the Christ Candle. Then that light will be shared with all who gather as we sing “Silent Night, Holy Night.” The lights will be turned down low as we sing, and hold aloft the light of Christ.  Hopefully, when we go home, the light will remain in our hearts.

    Two Rivers Church is at 1820 5th Avenue Rock Island. The parking lot is at the corner of 5th Avenue and 18th Street.  There is an accessible ramp on 19th Street. Get Directions.

  • The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear

    The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear

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    On Sunday, December 21 at 2:00 the people of Two Rivers Church and the Church of Peace will come together for an afternoon of spreading Christmas cheer. We will meet at Two Rivers Church to get organized and practice a couple of songs.

    From Two Rivers, we will go to Fort Armstrong, St. Anthony’s, and Friendship Manor.  These three nursing homes are expecting us to sing a handful of Christmas carols at each location.  After singing, we will finish at Church of Peace and enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies.  The Church of Peace is at the corner of 12th Avenue and 12th Street in Rock Island.

  • Christmas at Two Rivers

    Christmas at Two Rivers

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    Christmas Pot-Luck and Children’s Program.  Sunday, December 14, 5:00 p.m.  We will gather in Epworth Hall for a wonderful meal.  Afterwards, everyone will go upstairs to the sanctuary to sing carols, and enjoy a no-rehearsal Christmas program.  All kids and youth are invited to participate.

    Christmas Carols with the Church of Peace.  Sunday, December 21, 2-5 p.m. Youth and adults are invited to this special time of fellowship and building relationships with our neighbor church, the Church of Peace United Church of Christ.  We will gather at Two Rivers at 2, to practice some songs, then go to a few local nursing homes.  We will finish at Church of Peace for some cookies and hot chocolate.

    Longest Night Service.  For those who struggle at Christmas.  Monday, December 22 from 6-7 p.m.  This service in the sanctuary will be a quiet, reflective time to remember those that struggle at Christmas.  This will be a holy time to recognize that while Christmas can be a joyful time, it can also sharpen the pain of loss.  Holy Communion will be shared.

    Christmas Eve Carols and Candles.  Wednesday, December 24 at 6:30 p.m.  Wonderful music, the Christmas story retold, Holy Communion shared, and the lighting of candles at the singing of “Silent Night.”  Christmas Eve is a unique worship experience.

    Christmas Carols Top Ten. Sunday, December 28 at 9:30 a.m.  All through Advent, people will be invited to vote on their favorite Christmas songs.  On the Sunday after Christmas, we will reveal Two Rivers Church’s Top Ten.