Riverway
Come as you are to Riverway
Since 2021, Riverway has blended Episcopal tradition and liturgy with elements of contemporary worship. Although we may dress more casually and the atmosphere may be a bit more relaxed, we strive to honor our Lord through every aspect of worship.
For us, the Holy Eucharist is the anchor and crescendo of our weekly service. The hymns we sing, the prayers we pray and the sermon that is preached are all moving us toward the Lord's Table. As a sacramental community rooted in Anglicanism, we believe outward and visible signs - like bread and wine - communicate an inward and spiritual grace.
Come ready to hear the Gospel read and proclaimed, sing with joy and delight, and then receive Christ's Body and Blood as a foretaste of God's eternal promises.
The Rev. R. Wesley Arning
Associate for Riverway and Discipleship Ministries
rwarning@smec.org
346-335-8680
Childcare
Childcare is available in the Children’s Life Center for 6-week-olds through 3-year-olds during the morning worship services from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Sunday.
Christ and the Arts
At St. Martin’s, we intentionally explore how beauty draws us to God. We wrestle with the mysteries of the faith. We long for holy imaginations that increase our capacity to understand and reflect the glory, love and goodness of God. We embrace wonder.
We create space for new expressions of beauty to draw us into those mysteries. With an invitation to pause and allow the Spirit to speak through art, the Parish Life Center Narthex Art Gallery features the abstract expressionist paintings of Joy Hilley, our Artist-in-Residence, and other contemporary visual artists. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, come and see. Let your spirit be refreshed.
Contemporary Music
Under the leadership of Wayne Watson, Director of Contemporary Music, the worship music played during the 11:15 a.m. Riverway Contemporary service has evolved into a unique musical expression performed by some of Houston’s finest musicians.
Music from every genre — from classic hymns to modern worship songs — is arranged especially for Riverway. Whether worshipping through singing or silence, St. Martin’s contemporary worship music allows worshipers to connect with the Lord.
