River Oaks Community Church

River Oaks Community Church is a registered Canadian nonprofit Christian church located in Oakville, Ontario. Established in 1994, it operates under the business registration number 836537274RR0001 and is affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. The church serves the surrounding communities of Burlington, Milton, Mississauga, and Oakville, offering a welcoming and inclusive environment for worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth[4].

Mission and Vision

The church’s mission is to cultivate fully devoted followers of Christ who know God and make Him known. Its vision is encapsulated by the guiding principle: "Love God. Love each other. Love our neighbour." This vision shapes the church’s dynamic worship services, community outreach programs, and overall ministry efforts.

Core Values

River Oaks Community Church is centered on three core values that direct its activities:

• Connect: Fellowship with God and the church family.
• Grow: Discipleship and personal spiritual growth in Christ.
• Serve: Active service through the Holy Spirit in the community.

These values promote a lifelong faith journey and encourage members to extend their faith's impact beyond the church walls[2].

Services and Programs

Worship Services

The church holds regular Sunday worship services starting at 10:30 AM, featuring praise and worship music, Bible-based sermons, and fellowship time. Services are designed to be accessible and meaningful to people of all ages, including regular celebrations of communion and water baptisms[1].

Children and Youth Ministry

River Oaks Community Church places strong emphasis on nurturing children's faith through Sunday School programming. After participating in worship with their families, children from infancy through Grade 8 are invited to join age-appropriate groups:

• Kindle Kids (ages 0 to Junior Kindergarten)
• Sparks (Senior Kindergarten to Grade 4)
• Ignite (Grades 5 to 8)

These programs are led by dedicated volunteers who create a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for faith development[1].

Governance and Legal Status

The church operates as a registered charity under Canadian law and is governed by a Deacon Board elected annually each October. Funding for its operations and programs is primarily derived from donations[4].

Community Engagement

Situated at 2435 Munns Avenue in Oakville, River Oaks Community Church offers fully accessible facilities and serves a broad area including adjacent towns. It maintains a commitment to inclusivity and outreach, engaging with diverse populations in its region through various community programs and support services[4][5].

River Oaks Community Church remains dedicated to fostering a transformational spiritual experience through worship, discipleship, and community service, inviting all individuals to join its journey of faith and fellowship.

[1] https://riveroakschurch.ca [2] https://riveroakschurch.ca/about-river-oaks-church/ [3] https://www.youtube.com/@roccoakville [4] https://www.hipinfo.ca/record/OAK2863 [5] https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.river_oaks_community_church.e5cd5998249ad8210b94e7e0345b45fc.html