Riverbend Church Announces Transformative Easter Week & Worship with Shane & Shane

Special guest worship duo Shane & Shane to perform on April 12 service

Mar. 28, 2026 at 4:06pm

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Riverbend Church in Austin, Texas is inviting the community to experience a meaningful and engaging Holy Week and Easter season, offering multiple opportunities for reflection, worship, and connection. The church will host Good Friday services, a Stations of the Cross experience, and Easter Sunday celebrations featuring renowned musician Michael Gungor and Chorus Austin. On April 12, the church will welcome acclaimed worship duo Shane & Shane for a special service.

Why it matters

Riverbend Church is known for its commitment to worshipping with excellence and sharing the gift of music and the arts with the Austin community. The church's Easter programming and special guest performances aim to create a celebratory and meaningful experience for attendees, building on the spirit of the holiday season.

The details

Riverbend's Holy Week events begin with impactful Good Friday services on April 3, featuring music by Michael Gungor and Chorus Austin. This is followed by a unique Stations of the Cross experience in the church's Remembrance Memorial Gardens. On Easter Sunday, April 5, the church will host two identical worship services at 9:00 and 10:30 AM, showcasing Gungor, Chorus Austin, and a message from Dr. Dave Haney. Continuing the Easter celebrations, Riverbend will welcome renowned worship duo Shane & Shane on April 12 at the 10:30 AM service. Shane & Shane are known for their acoustic-driven, Scripture-centered music and their work with The Worship Initiative, a global resource for training and equipping worship leaders.

  • Riverbend Church's Good Friday services will be held on April 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:00 PM.
  • The church's Easter Sunday services will take place on April 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
  • Shane & Shane will perform at Riverbend Church on April 12, 2026 at the 10:30 AM service.

The players

Michael Gungor

A nationally recognized musician who will be featured in Riverbend Church's Good Friday and Easter Sunday services.

Chorus Austin

A choral group that will perform alongside Michael Gungor during Riverbend Church's Good Friday and Easter Sunday services.

Dr. Dave Haney

The senior pastor at Riverbend Church who will deliver the message during the Easter Sunday services.

Shane Barnard and Shane Everett

The worship duo known as Shane & Shane, who will perform at Riverbend Church on April 12.

The Worship Initiative

A global resource for training and equipping worship leaders, founded by Shane & Shane.

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What they’re saying

“Easter season at Riverbend is special. And we are thrilled to bring this amazing music duo to lead our church and community in a special morning of worship.”

— Scott Reeves, Community Engagement Executive

What’s next

Riverbend Church is encouraging the Austin community to reserve tickets for the Good Friday services and to attend the Easter Sunday and April 12 worship services, which are free and open to the public.

The takeaway

Riverbend Church is committed to providing the Austin community with meaningful and engaging worship experiences, particularly during the important Easter season. By hosting renowned artists like Michael Gungor, Chorus Austin, and Shane & Shane, the church aims to create a celebratory and transformative experience for all who attend.