Holiday Events
Sunday, November 24th
- Advent decorating after second service
- Thanksgiving Potluck at 6pm
- Thanksgiving Worship at 7pm
Sunday, December 1st
- Instead of Sunday School there will be an Intergen Advent Event in Fellowship Hall
Monday, December 2nd Through Monday, December 9th
- Scholastic Book Fair
- Books will be available to purchase from 4-6pm on weeknights and during church events
Wednesday, December 4th
- Night in Bethlehem from 6:00-7:15pm
- Dinner served from 5:30-6:30pm
Saturday, December 7th
- Cookie Walk 8:30-11:30am in the Bosshardt Room
- Cookies and other treats will be sold by weight (click here for more info)
Sunday, December 15th
- Christmas program during both worship services
Saturday, December 21st
- Blue Christmas (click here for more info)
- Quiet reflection at 3:30pm
- Worship at 4pm
Tuesday, December 24th Christmas Eve Worship
- Family Service at 3pm
- Praise Service at 4:30pm
- Traditional Service at 8pm
Have A Merry Christmas Season.
All Are Welcome Here!
Located in Burnsville off HWY 13 close to HWY 35 and off HWY 77, River Hills United Methodist Church is a Christian congregation committed to reaching people with the good news of Jesus Christ, teaching and training believers to live as followers of Jesus in daily life, and loving the world for which Christ died, all to the glory of God.
We strive to extend the hospitality of Christ to all and to provide worship settings and a range of ministries that respond to diverse spiritual needs and religious backgrounds. The apostle Paul said, “I become all things to all people, in order that I might win some” (1 Corinthians 9:22). We agree with Paul. The gospel is for everyone, and so is the church.
Our Sunday worship times are as follows. Visit our Worship and Music page for descriptions of each service.
Traditional Worship: Sanctuary, 9:00 am
Praise Worship Service: Sanctuary, 11:05 am
As you explore our site, feel free to contact us at 952-890-2515 or riverhills@riverhillsumc.org with your questions. Our church office is open Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
We hope to see you some Sunday in the near future!

Blue Christmas
Not feeling merry and bright? Join us on Saturday, December 21st (quiet time for reflection at 3:30pm and worship at 4:00pm) for our annual Blue Christmas service. Blue Christmas is a safe space to gather with others and be honest about how you're feeling this holiday...
Cookie Walk
You won’t want to miss River Hills’ Annual Cookie Walk! Christmas cookies will be available for sale Saturday, Dec. 7, 8:30 to 11:30am. We sell cookies by the pound, and proceeds go to River Hills’ mission work. We need both cookie bakers and cookie buyers! Click here...
Do you want to go to the movies?
What? "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" opens at the end of November in movie theaters worldwide, and River Hills UMC wants to invite you to see it with us two days before it opens! Due to generous gifts from our members, we purchased all the seats in one of the...
Preparing for End-of-Life
On several Saturdays this fall, we’ll be hosting guest speakers to talk about end-of-life matters. Invite your friends and family so you can learn together. We'll meet from 9:30-11am in the Bosshardt Room on the following Saturdays: September 21: Alzheimer’s and...
Children & Family Summer Activities
Join us for Summer Fun at River Hills! Click the button at the bottom of the page to sign up! Messy Monday (Grades 2 and up) $10June 10 (Choose morning or afternoon)9:00 am to 12:00 pm 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Mini Messy Monday (3-6 years old) $10June 1710:00 am to 12:00 pm...
You’re Invited: Ramadan Iftar Dinner
Common Good (an interfaith group that meets at River Hills) is continuing to plan events to get to know our Muslim neighbors. We've enjoyed getting to know our friends at the Burnsville Mosque through our recent "Meeting Our Neighbors" events. Whether you've been able...