River City Vineyard
River City Vineyard is a faith-based church and community centre in Sarnia-Lambton offering contemporary worship, Christian teaching, and recovery-focused ministries. The organization runs practical outreach programs including a food bank, freestore, community garden, shelter support, and seasonal donation drives. River City Vineyard also hosts community events, fundraisers, and volunteer-led services to support people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. The church emphasizes hope, healing, and equipping Christians for ministry.
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Last updated on Feb 7th, 2026
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Client thank-you post
River City Vineyard posted a warm client thank you on 2026-10-30 that expresses appreciation for being part of someone's journey. The brief message highlights support and community focus, using the hashtag journey to emphasize ongoing progress.
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Congratulatory post for David
River City Vineyard posted a warm congratulations for David on 2026-10-28, celebrating lives changing within the community. The brief social message is upbeat and shareable, reflecting the organization and congregation's support.
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Recorded Sunday Service Available Online
River City Vineyard has posted the recorded Sunday service to YouTube for on demand viewing, with the main video available at the provided link and part 1 of the series linked for context. Watch the service and subscribe to the channel to receive notifications about future uploads.
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Short organizational social greeting post
River City Vineyard posted a short, upbeat social greeting on 2026-10-20 saying "Lots of #miracles happen here :) all the best to you! What a gem!" The message is ideal for sharing or replying with encouragement, and its hashtag invites community engagement.
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YouTube Sunday message announcement
River City Vineyard shared Renee's full Sunday message on YouTube and linked the video at https://youtu.be/DWRGIiW21SA. Messages are usually uploaded within a couple of days, so subscribing to the channel is the best way to make sure you do not miss future talks.
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MONDAY MEAT RAFFLE
Support United Way at the MONDAY MEAT RAFFLE on October 19, 2026 from 4 PM to 6 PM at Paddy Flaherty's Restaurant and Pub. The fast paced event features a draw every 15 minutes, giving you multiple chances to win while contributing to a local charity supported by River City Vineyard.
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Sunday church service reflection
River City Vineyard shared a Sunday reflection celebrating hope and time spent with church family on 2026-10-18. The brief post invites congregation members and visitors to a welcoming, encouraging space focused on fellowship and spiritual renewal.
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Gym ceiling tile fundraiser & dance ticket fundraiser
River City Vineyard is selling $6 raffle tickets to fund a gym ceiling tile and $10 dance tickets for a prize filled event on November 20, 2026. Buy raffle tickets for a chance to win an incredible painting, or get a dance ticket to join the prize drawings and support the fundraiser.
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Charity Takeover Night at Refined Fool
River City Vineyard takes over Refined Fool on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM with Refined Fool donating 15% of food and drink sales. The evening features a 50/50 draw, a silent auction, and live music from the River City band from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with all funds supporting the organization’s ongoing operational costs.
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Refined Fool donation of 15% of sales
River City Vineyard hosts a Charity Takeover Night at Refined Fool on Wednesday, November 4 from 4 to 9 PM, with Refined Fool donating 15% of food and drink sales to support ongoing operational costs. The evening includes a 50/50 draw, a silent auction, and live music from the River City band from 6 to 9 PM.
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Live music by River City band
River City Vineyard hosts a Charity Takeover Night at Refined Fool on November 4, with 15% of food and drink sales donated and a 50/50 draw plus a silent auction. Live music from the River City band plays 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM during the 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM event, making it a great evening to support the organization and enjoy local music.
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Congregation social post sharing double rainbow photos and scripture
River City Vineyard shared congregation photos of a double rainbow on 2026-10-04, pairing the images with Psalm 118:24 and Lamentations 3:22-23 as an invitation to rejoicing and thankfulness. The post captures a simple, shared moment of awe and spiritual reflection for the community.
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Freestore donation guidelines
River City Vineyard updated Freestore donation guidelines, accepting clothing and household items during 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with food donations accepted 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday to Saturday. Donors are asked not to bring stained or damaged clothing, and large items such as furniture, appliances, and mattresses will not be accepted. Follow the posted hours to ensure a smooth drop off.
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River baptism celebration
River City Vineyard celebrated their second river baptism on September 14, 2026, where 10 people were baptized amid worship and thanksgiving. The congregation described the service as a powerful way to close the summer and expressed honor at being part of each person’s journey in Christ.
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River baptism service & follow-up information session
River City Vineyard will hold a riverside baptism service on Sunday, September 13 with an informal noon hour gathering and an invitation to also attend the 10:00 AM Sunday service. On Sunday, September 27 the congregation will host a follow up information session right after the morning service for those baptized and anyone considering baptism.
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Comment-to-win Coffee Culture gift card contest
Comment on the United Way of Sarnia-Lambton post answering What does community mean to you to enter a giveaway running through September 3, 2026. Two winners will each get a $50 Coffee Culture gift card and will be contacted on September 4, 2026; one entry per person, per post.
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Meat raffle fundraising event
River City Vineyard is promoting a meat raffle today at Scroggie's from 4 to 6 PM, with tickets priced three for five dollars or two dollars each. All proceeds support the United Way of Sarnia-Lambton, making this a fast, affordable way to help local organizations.
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Memorial service — Smith Funeral Home
River City Vineyard invites family and friends to a memorial service for Bob at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, with visitation from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM and the service at 1:00 PM on August 22, 2026. The congregation shares condolences with Ann and family and welcomes those who wish to attend.
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Recruiting committee members for nostalgic rewind Y dance
River City Vineyard is recruiting volunteer committee members to plan a nostalgic rewind Y dance and wants to recreate past dances as accurately as possible. Interested history lovers and past Y dance goers are asked to PM River City or call the front desk to get involved.
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Guest speaker announcement: Kin Lancaster
River City Vineyard announces that longtime church member Kin Lancaster is speaking at the congregation's morning gathering on 2026-08-16. The short notice highlights a guest message from an early-era member, check the church for exact service time and any additional details.
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Email impersonation warning
River City Vineyard warns that emails from onlinechurch9474@gmail.com claiming to be George Esser are fraudulent, and that official messages will come only from addresses ending in @rcv.org. Do not reply to the imposter address, and verify any messages by confirming the sender uses the @rcv.org domain.
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Guest Speaker: Kin Lancaster — Sunday Service & Open House
River City Vineyard welcomes guest speaker Kin Lancaster to its Sunday service on August 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM, with an off site Open House for Jolene and Kin on August 15 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Kin is George's first associate pastor and the father of the church's newest pastor Jamie; the community is invited to reconnect or visit and say hello.
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Morning worship band practice
River City Vineyard's morning worship band is practising today ahead of the 10:00 AM church service, an informal rehearsal open to the music team and volunteers. If you are part of the band or want to support the morning worship, arrive at River City Vineyard for a brief warmup before service.
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Wonderful addition announcement
A visitor posted a short, affectionate note on July 30, 2026 saying something was a wonderful addition to River City Vineyard, ending with a heart emoji and the hashtag love. This quick piece of positive feedback signals local enthusiasm for whatever was recently added at the vineyard.
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Commemorative painting for Brian Doerksen
River City Vineyard shared a commemorative painting made by Petra to honor Brian Doerksen, inspired by his Father's House album cover, and destined for the Wellness centre. The post emphasizes a personal connection and places the artwork where the community can reflect.
