awakenings514

~ From Eli Suddarth - Director of Worship & Discipleship

River Valley Community Church is committed to building relationships in the city of Aurora so that through those connections people can experience the love of Jesus Christ. One of the ways we’re working to accomplish this is through our awakenings514 events.

Our first event back in February was a lot of fun. Those who came heard live music, had some good food, and watched a great film all for the purposes of exploring God in popular culture. Our next event will take place In one month at River’s Edge Cafe. We will make use of the cafe space, the deck (hoping for a nice June evening on the river)

and the meeting space of Associates in Family Care (all located at 20 W. Downer in Aurora).

Our plan is to have some great cafe food, we’ll have a DJ mixing out on the deck, and we’ll watch the film Reign Over Me together. All of these elements will focus on the theme for the night “Brokenness.” While this doesn’t sound like a fun topic, it’s one that continues to show up in culture and events that continue to shake our world.

How does the church respond to brokenness? Do people who don’t have a relationship with God see Christ-followers as compassionate towards suffering individuals? Do Christians even see themselves that way? Let’s have this conversation together in the context of community connected by a shared love of culture and a desire to get to know each other and God better.

Join us Friday, June 10th at 6:00 PM at River’s Edge Cafe for food, music, film, and compelling dialogue. The event is free to attend but please be aware that the food at River’s Edge will be for sale.

More information can be found at awakenings514.com or on the awakenings514 facebook page.

Peace.