Events

Press Pause…If you are eager or desperate to press pause on the chaos and grind of life, join us for this unique one-day retreat.  The retreat will provide an opportunity to step away from the chaos, uncertainty, and rhythms of daily life.  Space is limited to 30 participants. Bring your own lunch, but Richwoods will provide snacks and drinks. When:  9-4:30pm...

A place for moms of young children (through elementary school) to find authentic community.  We’ll meet at the church every other Wednesday morning beginning September 8. Childcare is provided through preschool age.  Register by Sept. 1. Fall 2021: Mom Connections Registration Fee* Cost per mom: $25.00 1st child: $15.00, 2nd child: $10.00, 3rd child: $5.00, No cost for...

Join us as we gather to pray on Saturday, September 11 from 9 to 10am. Whether you are brand new to prayer or have been practicing for many years, this is for you. We won't put you on the spot or make you pray out loud. We will start promptly at 9am, so be sure...

All are invited to join us on Sunday, September 19, at 12:15pm for a congregational meeting. We're looking forward to voting to affirm two new elder candidates, Deron Soendlin and Alex Marquis, as well as a vote on a bylaw change.

Join us for The Big Event, Saturday, September 25th from 11am-1:30pm! We haven't had an all-church event since before the pandemic and we're so excited for this event that will be like none other! We're going to be joined by Faire Coffee, Tropical Sno, and Barnyard Discoveries; plus will have a cookout, an all-ages kickball game, and an...

Junior High and High School students are invited to join us for a movie night, Saturday, October 23rd at the church, Junior High - 5-7:30pm & High School - 8-11pm. Doors open 10 minutes before the event. Dress comfortably and bring your favorite chair or beanbag! Popcorn, pizza, and drinks will be provided!

Join us in being joy-filled givers as we fill shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child! These boxes will go around the world to bless children, share the Gospel, and open the door for discipleship! We are partnering with Mt. Hawley Community Church and collectively hope to fill 450 shoeboxes this season! Grab a physical box, fill...

All are welcome to join us and invite your friends and neighbors for a Richwoods Family Christmas Party on Sunday, December 5 from 2-5pm! All are welcome for this open house style party with activities throughout rKids, a hot chocolate bar taking over the commons, and an opportunity to get a professional family photo for...

We are putting together a special, online-only service, for our December 26th worship service. This online service has been planned and prepared with families in mind! You'll want to be sure to block out a little time this upcoming Christmas weekend to worship together as a family!  The service will be available beginning Christmas Eve night...

Junior and Senior High students are invited to join us for our upcoming winter retreats at Menno Haven Camp and Retreat Center in Tiskilwa, IL. The dates for camp for High School are January 14-16, 2022 and for Junior High, January 21-23, 2022. Reserve your student's spot by Dec. 21. Want more info or ready...

What are we aiming for? How do we know what the next right step is? What do we say ‘yes’ and ‘no’ to? Are these questions that you often find your family wrestling through? There are many choices to be made every day, some small and some not so small. We want to invite your...

Starting on Good Friday at 8pm through our Easter services, the people of Richwoods are embarking on a 40-hour Prayer Adventure with Jesus and you are invited! Our hope is to live out our calling to be a prayer saturated church by rejoicing, asking, listening, and surrendering to God together in prayer for our Easter...