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Who We Are, What We Believe
We are a Christian community of faith seeking justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly with God.
Open and Affirming
We celebrate and affirm the full inclusion of LGBTQ+ individuals in our church’s life and ministry.
Immigrant Welcoming
We stand in faith with both documented and undocumented immigrants and their families.
Environmental Stewardship
We divest from fossil fuels, reinvest in renewable energy, and actively work to reduce our carbon footprint.
Serving Our Community
We are deeply engaged in local justice efforts, partnering with organizations like:
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The Warming Shelter – Providing support and resources for those experiencing homelessness.
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FISH Food Bank – Addressing food insecurity in our community.
- Somos Uno – Advocating for immigrant rights and dignity.
- Columbia Gorge Climate Action Network – Working toward a sustainable future.
- Our “Cheers” team provides meals, comfort, and assistance to those experiencing illness, aging, new parenthood, or life transitions.
A Legacy in the Gorge
For over 100 years, we have shared God’s extravagant love in the Columbia River Gorge. We are a Christian community that is spiritually alive, intellectually curious, and open to fresh movements of the Spirit.
Riverside is one of more than 5,000 communities of faith in the United Church of Christ (UCC). The UCC has a long history of justice work, from the abolition of slavery to today’s ongoing movements for equality and inclusion.
Visit & Contact Us
317 State Street Hood River, OR
Office Hours | Tues – Fri 10 AM – 2 PM | office@riversideucc.com |
Pastor Vicky Stifter pastor@riversideucc.com | 541.386.1416
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Our weekly newsletter, The Riverside Current covers events in the week ahead at Riverside. The newsletter at the beginning of each month is an expanded news magazine, with a look at the month ahead, as well as profiles and reports from our treasurer and moderator.
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To receive the newsletter, email the church office: office@riversideucc.com
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