Our Church

Oakmont:
Riverside Community Church (RCC) is located in the beautiful town of Oakmont, Pennsylvania, a suburban community northeast of Pittsburgh on the Allegheny River.

We at RCC are committed to serving the needs of every individual. We endeavor to do this by providing a balanced ministry of Biblical preaching, heartfelt worship, sound Christian training and loving friendships. RCC is a caring church and there are many ways to be involved in fulfilling your life's purpose of serving God by serving others as the Holy Spirit enables you.

Finding a church home is one of the most important things you can do. In a society where people are often separated from family and friends, where isolation is becoming the rule rather than the exception, it's nice to know that there's a place you can be loved, accepted and forgiven; where you can receive God's help as well as be a helper; where people are important and involved in making a difference in our world; where you can feel at home. You are cordially invited to visit and see if this is the place for you.

Mills:
Riverside Community Church is one church meeting in two locations.  In addition to the traditional site in Oakmont there is a second worship site on Sundays in the Cinemark Theaters at the Pittsburgh Mills. The services, which begin at 9:30 AM with doughnut and coffee, are currently being held in Theater #11 and last about an hour and 15 minutes with singing, creative arts and a message on the movie screen. We also offer ministry to children from newborn through grade 6 during the service. Please come and join us. We’ve got a seat for you!

Historical Background:
Riverside Community Church was a church planting effort of the Southwest Pennsylvania Section of the Assemblies of God. Formerly known as Penn Hills Assembly of God, meeting in the Masonic Hall, the church was established in August 1986.

Two years later the Reverend Bill Ellis was asked to come to Penn Hills, and in November 1988 was installed as the first full-time pastor. From the faithfulness of a small core of people, God continued to bless and increase the church. In June 1993 the former Riverside Presbyterian Church facility was purchased and the name changed to Riverside Community Church.