Who we are
Whether you are looking for a church to call home, or just exploring the Christian faith, you are very welcome at Riverside Church.
Riverside Church is a vibrant and friendly church and community facility situated on the Thanet Way at Whitstable.
Situated in a newly converted warehouse complex, next to all major transport hubs, we have the latest in modern venue and technology design available to hire. In the week we run fun and adventurous activities for children and young people.
Our main Sunday service begins at 10:30 and everyone is welcome. There is no dress code and it's free. We aim to finish by 12:00 and then there are refreshments in our new cafe facility.
If you are new our helpful welcome team are there to assist you and ensure you feel at home and have a great time. We hope to see you soon.
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Riverside Church is a vibrant and friendly church and community facility situated on the Thanet Way at Whitstable.
Situated in a newly converted warehouse complex, next to all major transport hubs, we have the latest in modern venue and technology design available to hire. In the week we run fun and adventurous activities for children and young people.
Our main Sunday service begins at 10:30 and everyone is welcome. There is no dress code and it's free. We aim to finish by 12:00 and then there are refreshments in our new cafe facility.
If you are new our helpful welcome team are there to assist you and ensure you feel at home and have a great time. We hope to see you soon.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Simon & Keely Bateson Â
Leader Position:
Senior Pastors Â
Phone:
Leader Email:
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Riverside Church Service Times
Weekly Events at Riverside
MONDAYS:
Coffee Drop-in - social time for seniors. Seated exercises included at 11:AM
10AM - 12PM
Stitch 'n' Chat - sewing club
2PM - 4PM
TUESDAYS:
TOTS @ Riverside - parents & toddler group
10AM - 11:30AM
THURSDAYS:
Energize - childrens' club for Reception to Year 5
4:30PM - 6PM
Elevate - youth club for Years 6 to 8
7PM - 8:15PM
Fuze - youth club for Year 9+
8PM - 9:15PM
It's been more than 7 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
MONDAYS:
Coffee Drop-in - social time for seniors. Seated exercises included at 11:AM
10AM - 12PM
Stitch 'n' Chat - sewing club
2PM - 4PM
TUESDAYS:
TOTS @ Riverside - parents & toddler group
10AM - 11:30AM
THURSDAYS:
Energize - childrens' club for Reception to Year 5
4:30PM - 6PM
Elevate - youth club for Years 6 to 8
7PM - 8:15PM
Fuze - youth club for Year 9+
8PM - 9:15PM
It's been more than 7 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Local outreach & community activities
Community Activities at Riverside
NHS Whitstable & Tankerton Pulmonary Care
A series of rolling programmes run by the NHS which help those with respiratory problems.
Mondays & Thursdays 9AM - 3:30PM
Pilates
An exercise group to enhance well being, health and relaxation run by a qualified teacher.
Mondays 9:30AM - 10:30AM
Tuesdays 6PM - 7PM
Slimming World
A UK-based weight loss organisation. Slimming World's members follow a 'Food Optimising' eating plan, take moderate activity through its 'Body Magic' programme, and have group support to enable maximum weight loss.
Tuesdays 3:30PM - 9PM
Wednesdays 5:30PM – 9:30PM
Carers Support
An opportunity to meet other Carers and a Carer Support Worker. Meeting in the lower lounge for coffee.
3rd Tuesday of each month 2PM - 4PM
Whitstable Warblers
All age singing group run by Living Lively Organisation.
Thursdays 2PM – 3:30PM
Medway and Kent Partnership Trust
An Alzheimers support group run by the NHS for people living with Alzheimers and their families.
Fridays 10 - 12PM on 30 September, 7 October, 14 October, 21 October Â
NHS Whitstable & Tankerton Pulmonary Care
A series of rolling programmes run by the NHS which help those with respiratory problems.
Mondays & Thursdays 9AM - 3:30PM
Pilates
An exercise group to enhance well being, health and relaxation run by a qualified teacher.
Mondays 9:30AM - 10:30AM
Tuesdays 6PM - 7PM
Slimming World
A UK-based weight loss organisation. Slimming World's members follow a 'Food Optimising' eating plan, take moderate activity through its 'Body Magic' programme, and have group support to enable maximum weight loss.
Tuesdays 3:30PM - 9PM
Wednesdays 5:30PM – 9:30PM
Carers Support
An opportunity to meet other Carers and a Carer Support Worker. Meeting in the lower lounge for coffee.
3rd Tuesday of each month 2PM - 4PM
Whitstable Warblers
All age singing group run by Living Lively Organisation.
Thursdays 2PM – 3:30PM
Medway and Kent Partnership Trust
An Alzheimers support group run by the NHS for people living with Alzheimers and their families.
Fridays 10 - 12PM on 30 September, 7 October, 14 October, 21 October Â
Other information
"There is not in the world a kind of life more sweet and delightful than that of a continual conversation with God".
Brother Lawrence
Brother Lawrence
Riverside Church listing was last updated on the 30th of November, 2016