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The River

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Are you looking for a Church in the vicinity of Amsterdam? The River is a fast-growing, international and modern church in the Amsterdam area. We would like to invite you to visit The River!

Times & location

We have services every Sunday at 11:00 and at 17:00. You are welcome to visit us in one of these services! The 11:00 services are in Dutch, and the 17:00 services are in English. Translation is available for both services.

Address: Diamantlaan 3, 2132 WV Hoofddorp

Take a look at our events page to stay up-to-date on all our activities. 

Shuttle
service

The River Nederland offers a free shuttle service to and from Hoofddorp station for anyone who would like to attend our services but doesn't have their own transportation. Our shuttle bus is available before and after the service to take you to the church safely and comfortably!

Click the button to download the flyer with the shuttle bus schedule.
Shuttle service

Events

In addition to our regular services on Sundays, we also organize many events.

FAQ

  • Is the church accessible by Public Transportation?

    Our location is easily accessible by public transportation via bus lines from Hoofddorp Station to Graan voor Visch.

    Shuttle Service:

    The River Netherlands offers a free shuttle service to and from Hoofddorp station for anyone who would like to attend our services but does not have their own transportation. Our shuttle bus is ready to bring you comfortably and safely to the church!

    Shuttle Bus Schedule:

    Sunday Morning:

    10:30 AM | 10:45 AM | 10:55 AM
    15 minutes after the service | 25 minutes after the service | 35 minutes after the service

    Sunday Evening:

    4:30 PM | 4:45 PM | 4:55 PM
    10 minutes after the service | 20 minutes after the service

  • Will there be childcare for my children?

    For ages 1-12 there is kids’ church. At kids church your kids will have the opportunity to experience church with their peers and get to enter into the living relationship with God themselves. 

  • Is there translation available?

    For both services, there is live translation from Dutch to English and English to Dutch. For this, you can easily download the free ‘interactio’ app to listen directly from your own mobile device. Ask one of our team members for help if needed.

  • How long will the service be?

    We really value time in Gods presence, so our goal is not to get you out quick, but to get you out encouraged, strengthened and build up for the week. Our average service lasts about 2.5 hours. 

  • Is there enough parking availibilty?

    Parking at our locations is almost always free in the surrounding residential areas. If you do want to park closer you can use the paid parking garages.