Join us as we fast together as a church!

Each year, we take 10 days to set aside our normal rhythms and distractions, and wholeheartedly seek God. We’re looking forward this year to doing it again – starting Friday 7th August and finishing up on Sunday 16th August. A powerful shift takes place in our lives when we choose to intentionally invest into our relationship with God! There’s so many different ways that we can fast – from food fasts, to entertainment and hobby fasts and more. The important thing is that for 10 days we’re putting something else to one side, and fixing our eyes and focus on Jesus.

When you sign up for the fast, you’ll receive emails with encouragement and tips for fasting. You’ll also be able to join us in prayer on Zoom morning and night over the 10 days. We’ll finish with a celebration together on Saturday night 16th August in both Pakuranga and Pukekohe, where we can share the testimonies and stories of what took place for us over this time!

So sign up today by filling out the form to the left – and let’s freshly position ourselves for a move of God in our lives, our church and beyond!

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Links For The Church Fast

Zoom Prayer Meetings

We’ll be joining together for 30mins of prayer each day of the 10 day fast (except Sunday morning) – at 6am and 7pm.

Click here to join us online for the 6am-6:30am Morning Prayer Meeting

Click here to join us online for the 7pm-7:30pm Evening Prayer Meeting

Church Fast Prayer Points

Click here to download the prayer points for the 2026 Church Fast

Church Fast Celebration Night

After ten powerful days of fasting and prayer, we’re coming together on Sunday night 16th of August to celebrate all that God has done! Join us at 5:30 for a shared supper of soup and rolls — or join us at 6:30pm for a powerful night of worship, testimonies, and encouragement. Don’t miss this special time of giving God the glory for what He has done!

Register for supper at https://www.theriver.org.nz/fastcelebration

(NB: You must register before Thursday 13 August 2026 to join us for dinner so that we can cater for numbers.  If you miss out, you can still join us from 6:30pm for worship and testimonies!)