Nantahala River of Life

It's Good for the Soul

It’s Good for the Soul

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Welcome to the Nantahala River!

  • Fun with Friends
  • Gather at the River
  • Wells in Haiti give Life
  • Find a Quiet Place by the River

Riverside Services

Sunday at 8:30 am

Memorial Weekend – September

The River of Life is an outdoor sanctuary that provides an opportunity for resting and listening to God through natural beauty, an encouraging word, and supportive community. We grow together, we have fun together, and we share in the joy of Jesus. We absolutely mean it when we say, “River of Life is good for the soul.”

The Rev. Wayne Dickert gives the sermon during the River of Life worship service at the Nantahala Outdoor Center near Bryson City, N.C. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Get to Know Us

Over the past 15 years we have welcomed all with love and, when safely possible and permissible, a big hug. Get to know us with the 5-minute video below.

River of Life worship service at the Nantahala Outdoor Center near Bryson City, N.C. Photo by Mike DuBose, Video by Joey Butler, UM News.

What Do We Do?

We offer a weekly service on Sunday at 8:30 am during the summer. Our first gathering is over the Memorial Day weekend and we go through the end of September at the Nantahala Outdoor Center. The last Sunday of every month, we join together for a paddling trip after the service. Having an impact on our world is important to us and so is the water. We weave those passions together by providing clean water and wells in Haiti as our primary serving Mission.

If you can’t make it in person to our services, you can join us on Facebook.

Where Are We Located?

We are based at the Nantahala River, in Western NC, near the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Our Sunday morning services are located on the Nantahala Outdoor Center Campus near the Whitewater Rafting and Kayak Instruction Programs. Visit our Location page for more details.

Terry Cotton is our fabulous greeter and would love to welcome you to the river.

Want to Know More?

Browse our website or visit us on Facebook. Facebook is where we livestream our services and post pictures from our gatherings and events. Visit our Contact page for ways to connect with us and each other. It is also where we post the latest info about events and Haiti initiatives and area activities.

Give to: River of Life

In the Give to: box, in the drop down menu, select River of Life: Wells in Haiti.

In the News

Join us on Facebook.

Sights and sounds of 15 years in ministry by the river.

We have a new location under the Treetop Adventure Course!

Read the article in Rapid Magazine about the River of Life.

Watch the video about the River of Life through the eyes of UM TV

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