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We have in-person services, including our children’s ministry rKids and Sunday worship at 9:00 am & 11:00 am. We also stream live online at 9:00 am.

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Cortney Rixner

Children's Ministry Director

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Favorite Books: I am a shameless bookworm, so various books, across all different genres, hold a piece of my heart. I am currently sweet on The Women and The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, but The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris and Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens will always be memorable reads for me. About 10 years ago, Shauna Niequist rocked my world and sent me on a new path with her book, Present Over Perfect. And frankly, as far as I am concerned, it will never be the wrong day to read Charlotte’s Web out loud to my kids all over again.

Favorite Childhood Possession: “Kee Kee,” my (now threadbare) baby blankie

Favorite TV Show:Friends, Ted Lasso and Jeopardy!

Favorite Movie: The Holiday 

If you had to eat one food at every meal going forward, what would it be? Hmmm… Fuji Apples or, ALL THE VEGETABLES!

Dream Vacation: Amalfi Coast of Italy

Disney Spirit Character: Belle, of course! We both love the color yellow, read loads of books and have a knack for finding beauty in the most beastly circumstances.

Movie or TV title that best describes your life: Would it be wrong to say The Hunger Games? Asking for a friend. Haha!

How do you like your coffee? Never empty! Coffee and kindness are essentials.

A little more about Cortney: 

Cortney was born and raised in Northern California, and although she misses the Pacific Ocean, abundant fresh produce, and the San Francisco Giants, she has found a happy home for herself right here in Central Illinois. She and her husband, Matt, have been blessed with three amazing children, Kaiden (22,) Kaylie (16) and Calum (12.) Cortney’s greatest calling has been raising her unique kiddos however, for the past 8 years she has found immense joy teaching preschool. Cortney and Matt share an entrepreneurial spirit; together they thrive as local restaurateurs. In her free time, Cortney loves to drink coffee, do yoga, read a good book, and snuggle in a cozy blanket with her puppy, Clara Elizabeth. Likewise, Cortney likes to take long walks in the sunshine and cook yummy, nourishing meals for her family. Cortney and her crew like to indulge in musical theatre, enjoy live music and hit sporting events every chance they get! Cortney revels in a good adventure; she feels alive exploring any town, city or country that she has never been to before.   If you’re looking for Cortney around Richwoods, keep your eye on the kids, she can almost always be found amongst them.

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