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Holy Week at River Oaks
You Are Invited! We invite you to join us at River Oaks Church to celebrate the central event of history: the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ! Whether you have been a Christian for a long time or are exploring what Jesus is all about, you are welcome Read more…
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Spiritual Formation Weekend 3.0
Reformed Theology Bootcamp The third River Oaks Church “Spiritual Formation Weekend” is coming soon! These events are wonderful times to gather as a church family and go deeper on various topics related to theology and the Christian life. This installment will be held April 24-26, 2026, and will focus on Read more…
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VBS 2026: Emerald Crossing!
Register Now for Vacation Bible School! Kids will journey through Ireland’s lush landscapes while exploring the powerful words of Psalm 23. They will learn about the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. Date/time: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM on July 20–24, 2026. Children from pre-k to rising 5th graders are encouraged to participate as campers. Rising 6th to 12th graders are encouraged to register as volunteers. (School volunteer hours are available for Read more…
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Brazil Mission Trip 2026
Continuing our Partnership with Isaiah 61 The Session and Missions Committee of River Oaks is excited to announce that we’ll be sending another short-term mission team to Acaba Mundo (in Belo Horizonte, Brazil), June 4-14, 2026. This will be our third trip to support Isaiah 61 ministries in the favela Read more…
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Men’s & Women’s Bible Studies
Seeking a True King Both the Men’s and Women’s Ministries will be hosting Bible studies this Winter/Spring on the OT book of First Kings. These studies use a simple, Christ-centered approach—observe, interpret, apply—to grow in our knowledge of God and to faithfully apply His Word. Whether you’re new to Bible Read more…
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Membership Class (Spring 2026)
Interested in Joining ROC? Have you been attending River Oaks Church for some time? We would love to invite you to experience the joy of belonging to your local church through church membership. Our new members class is an opportunity to find out more about who we are and what Read more…
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Men’s Retreat 2026
Join us for “Planted” All men are invited to our 2026 men’s retreat on March 13-15, at Lake Yale Conference Center! We look forward to a weekend of teaching, reflection, brotherhood, worship, and time in God’s Word, built around Psalm 1 and what it means to be planted and rooted Read more…
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ROC ON for 2026
ROC … but on Wednesdays! ROC On Wednesday is our mid-week program that provides opportunities for fellowship and biblical teaching opportunities for all ages on Wednesday nights. ROC ON evenings kick-off with a dinner served from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. followed by the different programs from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Childcare Need! In order to serve all the Read more…
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Faithful: A Fall Women’s Event
“My God Does All Things Well” The women of ROC are invited to Faithful: My God Does All Things Well on September 13 from 10am-12:30pm at the church! Come hear a personal testimony of God’s steady hand and faithful work. Rooted in Ephesians 2:10, we’ll be reminded that we are Read more…
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Membership Class (Fall 2025)
Interested in Joining ROC? Have you been attending River Oaks Church for some time? We would love to invite you to experience the joy of belonging to your local church through church membership. Our new members class is an opportunity to find out more about who we are and what Read more…
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2025 Elder & Deacon Nominations
Leading God’s People Scripture teaches that the local church should be led by elders and deacons (Phil 1:1), not just by the senior pastor. This “Presbyterian” form of leadership provides for a plurality of servant-hearted men who are elected by the congregation itself and set apart by God (“ordained”) to Read more…
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Fall Men’s & Women’s Bible Studies
Life as Exiles: 1-2 Peter Both the Men’s and Women’s Ministries will be hosting Bible studies this fall on the first and second letters of the apostle Peter to the churches “in exile” (1 Pet 1:1). These studies use a simple, Christ-centered approach—observe, interpret, apply—to grow in our knowledge of Read more…
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Women’s Summer Book Study
The Envy of Eve Join the ROC women’s ministry this summer for a biweekly book study of The Envy of Eve by Melissa Kruger, exploring how God’s character leads us from envy to lasting contentment. Pick up your book on Amazon, Kindle, or your favorite bookseller. Melissa Kruger is the Read more…
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Mission Trip Report
Brazil 2025 The members of our 2025 Brazil short-term trip presented about their experiences to the congregation on June 29. If you missed it you can watch their report below! Mission trip video report You can also view their presentation (with lots of photos) here! The team members were… We’ll Read more…
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Baby Bottle Campaign 2025
Serving Women and Children in Need One of our favorite annual community support initiatives is joining several other churches in Seminole County to support the Pregnancy Centers in their Baby Bottle Campaign (find out more | watch video). The Pregnancy Centers exist to offer women alternatives to abortion by modeling the love Read more…
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Brazil Mission Trip 2025
Returning to Acaba Mundo The Session and Missions Committee of River Oaks is excited to announce that we’ll be sending another short-term mission team to Acaba Mundo (in Belo Horizonte, Brazil), aiming for summer 2025. We had a fantastic experience in November 2024 through a four-person team, and we are Read more…
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Women’s Brunch and Brushes
Spring Fellowship Event The women of ROC are invited to Brunch and Brushes on June 7 from 9am-12pm at the church! Enjoy a relaxed and creative atmosphere where you can connect with fellow women in the church while painting and sharing brunch. Lauren Theriault will guide us through a DIY painting Read more…