It Is Okay to Not Be Okay.

Care and Recovery at Riverwood

Grief, anxiety, addiction, broken relationships. If that is your week right now, there is a room here with people who get it and Jesus meets you in it.

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Confidential, Safe, and Open

What to Expect From Care Ministry

You will not be put on the spot, called out, or made to share before you are ready. Every group at Riverwood Chapel in Kent, Ohio is built on two things: the Bible and confidentiality. The goal is healing through Jesus, at whatever pace that takes.

Current Care Ministries

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    Pastoral Care

    If you're feeling lost or burdened, know that you're not alone. We're here to walk with you, to share in your struggles and your triumphs, and to offer the pastoral care that speaks to your soul. Let us join you on your path, offering comfort, guidance, and the peace that comes from knowing someone truly cares.

    CONTACT A PASTOR

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    Care Groups

    In the journey of life, we all face times of challenge, transition, and growth. Our Care Groups are designed to offer support, understanding, and spiritual guidance through these seasons. Whether you're looking for encouragement, healing, or companionship, there's a group that fits your needs. If you're unsure where to begin, Care 101 is the perfect starting point. Dive into a community that's ready to welcome you with open arms. Discover more and find your group on our Care Groups page.

    FIND A CARE GROUP

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    Care 101

    When: Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
    Where: Room 114
    Leader: Kirk McCutcheon

    Care 101 addresses grief, trauma, broken relationships, anxiety, depression, and more. Each week covers a different theme rooted in Scripture. If you are walking through a hard season and want biblical support surrounded by people who will not judge you, this is the room. Jesus meets you in the middle of it.

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    GriefShare

    When: Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
    Where: The Gathering Space
    Leader: Diana Knapp

    Cost: $18 for the GriefShare workbook
    Losing someone you love changes everything. GriefShare is a caring group of people who walk alongside you through that process. Each session stands on its own, so you can join any week without feeling behind. The workbook guides your experience between sessions. Jesus is present in this room, and so are people who know what grief feels like.

    JOIN GRIEFSHARE

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    Families Facing Addiction

    When: Third Saturday of the Month 9:30-11AM
    Where: Room 114
    Leader: Karen Williams

    If you love someone who is an addict and need some support in that journey, please join our Families Facing Addiction group. FFA offers a safe place to be honest about the effects of a loved one's addiction. We provide hope, comfort and direction to the family of the loved one struggling. Shame keeps us isolated and stuck in the problem. The first step towards hope is connection. You are not alone. Come connect with those who are on their own road to recovery from the effects of a loved one's addiction.

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    Veterans Support Group

    When: First Saturday of the Month 8:30AM
    Leader: Scott Nelson

    Join us on the first Saturday of each month for fellowship, encouragement, and connection with other Veteran believers. This is a safe place to share your military experience, your journey of healing, and your story with others who understand.
    Together, we also look for opportunities to show God’s love by serving fellow Veterans and reaching out to our local community through service projects and outreach.

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    Celebrate Recovery

    When: Mondays, 6:30 PM
    Where: The Gathering Space
    Leader: Kirk McCutcheon

    Celebrate Recovery is for anyone carrying a hurt, habit, or hang-up. The evening starts at 6:30 PM with large group worship and a lesson or testimony. Small groups begin at 7:30 PM. CR is confidential and safe. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, anger, addiction, broken relationships, or anything else on the list, you are not alone. Jesus is the foundation of every step in this process.

    Contact: Kirk McCutcheon kirk.mccutcheon@riverwoodchapel.org

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    Cancer Care

    When: Third Sunday of each month, 10:15 AM
    Where: Room 114

    Cancer Care gathers once a month to encourage anyone battling cancer and the people walking that road with them. If you or someone you love is in the fight, this group is here for you. Jesus carries what cancer cannot take.

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Reach Out

You do not need an appointment or a reason to contact the Riverwood team. If you have a question, need prayer, or want to talk through where Jesus is meeting you right now, send a message.

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Life Event Care

We know unexpected things happen.

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    Care Team

    Offering a blend of encouragement and emotional support, our Care Team reaches out with prayers, visits, and conversations over the phone to uplift those in need.

    If you need any of the following Life Event Care, or something not listed here please either call the office at 330.678.7000 or contact us.

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    Card Ministry

    With a heart for encouragement, our Card Ministry sends out thoughtful cards to uplift members of our church community. If you know someone in a nursing home or a rehabilitation facility who could use a cheerful note, let us brighten their day with a heartfelt card. Get in touch to learn more about how we can send a ray of sunshine their way.

    CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A NAME TO THE CARD MINISTRY

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    Meals Team

    For those facing tough times outside of a Life Group, our Meals Team steps in to provide comforting meals. Whether it’s welcoming a new baby, recuperating from surgery, enduring a lengthy illness, or mourning a loss, we're here to support you with nourishing meals.

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    Funeral Luncheon Team

    In times of loss, our Funeral Luncheon Team offers solace through the provision of meals. From preparation to serving to cleanup, our dedicated team members are here to ease the burden of the day, allowing families to focus on remembering their loved ones.

Standing With You in Prayer

Prayer Ministry

Prayer is at the heart of everything Riverwood does. Sunday Morning Prayer Partners serve alongside the worship team, praying for the service, the teaching, and the people in the room. Worship Center Prayer Partners serve during the 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM volunteer shifts for anyone who wants to bring a need before Jesus with someone standing beside them.

If you need prayer during the week, send a request through the form below. Someone on the care team will reach out.

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Food Pantry

Fridays | 10:30am-1:30pm

Guests are invited to come pick up food every 30 days.

Donate to the Food Pantry – pick up food tags at the Ministry Information Counter in the Foyer on the first and second Sundays of the month. When you have food items ready to donate, use the cart in the office airlock during the week or in the center airlock on Sunday mornings. Thank you for your support of Riverwood’s Food Pantry!

Beginning Fri, July 11th the Food Pantry will be moving to a choice pantry model. Opening the Cafe & letting people shop for themselves rather than pre-packaged bags.

Pick up if located at our center main entrance.

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Skilled Project Request

Do you need help with a simple project at home?

Our projects team was created to provide assistance to single mothers, widows, veterans, the elderly or those with physical limitations; priority will be given to Riverwood attendees but if they are available, they are willing to share the love of Christ with community members in need. They are a group of Riverwood volunteers with skilled handymen who have experience to provide labor for home owners in need of home maintenance and repairs.

Project Request Form
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    Nursing Home Care

    The Nursing Home team ministers to residents in local senior living facilities by conducting Sunday services, doing Scripture reading, musical worship, Bible study, and prayer. Members of the team spend time with residents to bring encouragement and the love of Christ. The Nursing Home team is also involved in monthly activities such as helping with parties, music events, and crafts.

    (The transportation aspect of the team takes residents to and from their rooms to the church service twice a month.)

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    Financial Assistance

    If you are seeking assistance with rent, utilities, shelter, or another major need, please fill out the form below. A Riverwood staff member will reach out to you via phone or email within 5–7 business days to request additional information and discuss next steps.

    Please note that we are NOT equipped for crisis situations (example - we cannot help in eviction situations), and assistance takes a minimum of 14 days and up to 1 month to process. If you need emergency assistance, please call 211 to be connected to the appropriate resources. We are also only able to provide assistance to residents of Portage and Summit counties. If you live outside of this area, please call 211 to be referred to agencies and organizations in your area.

    REQUEST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

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We Will Come to You

Rides to Riverwood

Getting to church should not be the thing that stops you. Riverwood has volunteer drivers who will pick you up on Sunday morning. Rides covers Kent and areas west of Main Street in Ravenna for the 9:00 and 10:15 AM services. New riders need to call by Friday at 5:00 PM to reserve a spot for that Sunday.

Phone: 330-678-7000 ext 5

Rooted Since 1991

Rooted Since 1991

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Every care and support group exists because Jesus meets people in their hardest moments. You do not need to have it together to walk through the door.

The People Behind Care Ministry

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You Do Not Have to Do This Alone

Take the First Step

The hardest part is walking through the door. Pick the group that fits where you are right now and show up. Jesus is already there, and so is a seat with your name on it.

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