Summer is a time to Pray & play!

This years pray and play has a variety of fun, engaging activities that will get the whole family involved!  View the offerings below and pre-register, some activities sell out fast!  There are many reasons to get involved with the River’s Pray & Play events:

Kick Off SuMMer at our

Church Family Picnic!

Food, fun, fellowship! Rain or Shine.  Bring your friends and fill out the form below to help out and let us know you’re coming.

Join us mondays this summer for our

Weekly Coffee Club

Enjoy a cup of your favorite brew, conversation, and company with Pastor Weston at LuAnn’s Bakery & Cafe in Ellington, Runs Mondays starting at 8am from June 30th – August 11th

Fireworks Spectacular & Community Celebration

july in the sky

July 9th, Evening Hours

Part of our mission’s outreach, join us at Henry Park in Vernon.  Contact Veronica Trudel: veronica@rolcf.net or Rose Daigle: rosewilliamsdaigle@gmail.com for details.

enjoy the outdoors at a

Moonlight kayak

July 10th (Thursday) 8:30pm 

Enjoy a full moon rise at Gerald Park, Coventry (1.5 hours, weather permitting) bring your own kayak, paddle, floatation device, and bug spray (if desired)

Contact Kelley Sutherland: kelleysland1415@gmail.com for details

Enjoy the great american past time

Baseball Outing

Saturday July 19th, 6pm

Have fun with the whole family at a Yard Goats Game in Hartford!  Don’t wait to sign up, tickets are limited! Contact shannon@rolcf.net with questions.

Cost: $10 per ticket

get out on the green for a

Golf Outing

Friday August 1st, 7:30am

Join us for 18 holes of golf followed by lunch at the Cedar Knob Golf course in Somers, CT. Pre-registration is required.  Contact wmbnews@gmail.com with questions.  Fee: $95/pp

fresh mountain air and fun

bear Mountain Hike

Saturday, August 9th

Ready for a nature filled excursion?  Stretch your legs on the annual Bear Mountain Hike in Salsibury, CT with Pastor Weston.  Meet at the church at 6:30am or at the Under Mountain Rd Trailhead parking lot at 8:00am. Contact wmbnews@gmail.com for questions

experience a peaceful paddle

Moonlight kayak

August 9th (8:30pm)

Enjoy a full moon rise at Gerald Park, Coventry (1.5 hours, weather permitting). Bring your own kayak, paddle, life jacket, and bug spray if desired.

Contact Kelley Sutherland: kelleysland1415@gmail.com for details

get ready for some fun with

paint Ball

July 25th

Not for the faint of heart, come experience a few intense rounds of paintball with friends!  Kids, bring your parents!  Contact Dave Brant: davebrant12@gmail.com for details.

sun, sand, & salty ocean air

family beach day

Saturday, August 2nd 10am-1pm

with the MacDonalds!  Bring your own blanket & beach chairs.  Witness Baptisms and enjoy the oceanside as a church family at Hammonasset State Beach. Contact kevin@rolcf.net for details. Click here if you want to be baptized.

Calling all spirited artists!

paint & Praise

Saturday, August 16 12-2pm

Led by Kellyn Trapp, enjoy Worship music, light snacks and refreshments while we paint a beautiful summer print!  Pay and register here: https://tinyurl.com/riveroflifepaint/

We hope to see you at one of our 2025 Pray & Play Summer events!