Our mission

Mission is at the heart of who we are. As a church family rooted in Marlow, we believe faith is something we live out — not just on Sundays, but in practical love, generous service, and meaningful partnerships both locally and globally. Our mission flows in three directions: from our town, to our town, and beyond our town.

Mission in

We actively serve people in our local community through practical care, partnership, and presence.

  • Patches Field — “Food for Thought”
    Supporting a local residential housing project for older people through shared meals, friendship, and conversation..
  • Whycome
    A welcoming community lunch in High Wycombe for people experiencing homelessness or facing difficult life circumstances.
  • River Life
    A supportive and friendly parent/ grandparent /carer and-baby/ toddler group creating connection and encouragement for families in Marlow.
  • One Can Trust
    Partnering with a local food bank to support individuals and families facing food poverty.
  • Churches Together in Marlow
    Working alongside other local churches to serve our wider community with unity and shared purpose.
  • Lighthouse Marlow
    Supporting a vibrant summer club for children, creating fun, friendship, and faith-filled experiences for local families.

Mission to

We also encourage and equip our church community to look beyond ourselves by supporting trusted mission partners making a difference around the world.

  • Medair
    Providing life-saving humanitarian aid in crisis zones and fragile communities.
  • Chosen through World Vision
    Empowering children and communities to break cycles of poverty through child sponsorship chosen by the child.

Mission from

Our heart for mission extends globally through long-term partnership and personal connection.

  • Seeds of Promise — Malawi
    Our overseas partner works to alleviate poverty by equipping people with entrepreneurial skills, enabling individuals and families to build sustainable futures.

This partnership is deeply relational. We have shared in successful visits to Malawi and continue to support Seeds of Promise through:

  • Training visits
  • Ongoing encouragement
  • Fundraising and practical support

Together, we are investing in dignity, opportunity, and lasting change.

A Mission for Everyone

Mission isn’t just something we support — it’s something we join. Every member of our community is invited to play their part through giving, serving, praying, fundraising, or simply showing up for people who need love and hope.

Whether across the street or across the world, we believe small acts of faithfulness can make a big difference.

Mission is love in action.

RCM.
Loving God.
Loving Others.
Bringing Hope.

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Registered Office: River Church, 1 Meadlake Place, Egham, Surrey TW20 8HE
Registered Charity Number: 1146525

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