In 2001, Pastor Bruce and Sharon Gritter felt led to leave their church in Abbotsford, B.C. to start The River in Edmonton. Riverbend/Terwillegar was chosen as a site for the new church for several reasons including it's rapidly growing population. In the fall of 2002, several families from other Edmonton churches joined them and the vision of a church for people unfamiliar with church was born. After a year of preparation, The River held its grand opening worship service on September 28th, 2003 in the gym of George H. Luck Elementary School. The church continues to grow and serve the Riverbend/Terwillegar community.
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The River Community Church
In 2001, Pastor Bruce and Sharon Gritter felt led to leave their church in Abbotsford, B.C. to start The River in Edmonton. Riverbend/Terwillegar was chosen as a site for the new church for several reasons including it's rapidly growing population. In the fall of 2002, several families from other Edmonton churches joined them and the vision of a church for people unfamiliar with church was born. After a year of preparation, The River held its grand opening worship service on September 28th, 2003 in the gym of George H. Luck Elementary School. The church continues to grow and serve the Riverbend/Terwillegar community.