After a very busy December the staff enjoyed some rest before coming back to a busy flurry of activity! Clearing and sorting, preparing workshops and performances, drinking lots of tea and setting aside regular times for prayer and reflection have been on the agenda. As we think about the season we are in we look forward to new projects as well as building on relationships formed over many years. We are reminded of Gods incredible generosity and that when we trust God with what we have, He entrusts you with more. So we lean into God further this year, may we learn to release control and live with thankful hearts.

Roger tells his story of when his life was spiralling out of control and recognising that it was faith in Jesus that carried him through when he couldn’t carry himself.

Learn about Open Door’s campaign Arise Africa.

We trust in a God who cares deeply, is gracious and generous and goes with us whatever the storm. We just wanted to say how much we value our incredible supporters who have faithfully supported RPA in prayer and finances and ask you to pray with us as we continue to faithfully deliver projects and plan for this upcoming year.

August was full of summer fun, where RPA has been busy with summer clubs and activities around Birmingham. Read about The Raven’s Club, a summer club that promotes literacy for children, and about ReAct Xtra, a theatre performance club for young people!

July has been a non-stop blur it seems! From rehearsals of our Easter production ready to perform at our Church Big Weekend, to auditions for our new generations production 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' to final workshops in schools and two full on weeks of REACT!

This month, we reflect on a powerful season of ministry, featuring impactful digital healthy relationship workshops for Year 9 students and a heartwarming “Shine Like Saints” event at St. Philip’s Cathedral for Year 6 leavers. Plus, we celebrate our amazing volunteers, share prayer needs, and gear up for a fully-booked ReAct Summer.

Andy tells his story of feeling lost and confused in the midst of debt and finding peace and help at Riverside Church.

From rehearsals and performances outdoors, to many meetings galore we have been planning and preparing for the months ahead! We also celebrate our final performance of Rainbow Fish. It is an exciting season at RPA, read all about it!

An update from Paul and Henri Duncan, working with Agapé in the UK and Europe.

This month has seen us celebrating Easter in style! The warm sun joined us for the preparation and delivery of our performances and half-term club and we can't wait to tell you all we've been up to, so read on!

An update from Steve and Mihaela Jones who are working in Brasov, Romania.

Spring is here! Read about RPA’s brand new Easter show, The Angel Library, and its message about the true meaning of Easter.

Read an update from Elke Hanssmann who works with Operation Mobilisation, a mission agency that exists to contribute to enable people who never had the opportunity to respond to Jesus’s invitation to be reconciled with God, to hear about Jesus and follow him.

Read about Riverside Performing Arts and their creative shows all about internet safety! You can also catch the highlights of the February half-term workshops hosted at Riverside House.

Read about the Lynch Family and their upcoming short-term mission trip to Southeast Asia, as well as how you can support and pray for them.

Riverside Performing Arts reflect on the amazing year of 2024 and share plans for their upcoming half-term workshops.

Read about ICY, a youth training movement seeking to disciple young leaders across Africa in order to equip them to serve their communities.

Riverside Performing Arts prepare for upcoming shows of Cinderella: A Nativity Scene. Read about their preparations for bringing the true meaning of Christmas to schools and churches across Birmingham.

Read the story of Eléna Kappers, who grew up in Riverside Church, studied in Scotland, and who is now working with Operation Mobilisation (OM) to share the good news of Jesus from the deck of a ship.