Grand Rapids Evangelical Free Church
Evangelical Free /Church in Grand Rapids, MN
In Pathfinders 1.0 kids age 3 through grade 5 learn about God in a kid-centered, warm, nurturing and well-supervised program. Loving adults provide accurate instruction and application of God's Word, Prayer, and Fun! Pathfinders 1.0 is available Sept-May most Sunday mornings during our 9:00 am service. We ask parents/caregivers to sign in their kid(s) before […]
In Pathfinders 2.0, preschoolers learn about God in a kid-centered, warm, nurturing and well-supervised program. Loving adults provide accurate instruction and application of God's Word, Prayer, and Fun! Pathfinders 2.0 is available Sept-May most Sunday mornings during our 9:00 am service. We ask parents/caregivers to sign in their kid(s) before the services starts. There are […]
The goal of the BRICK Bible Foundations Class is to help 6th & 7th grade students develop a greater understanding of the “big picture” of God’s story. Students follow this program for two years, one year focusing on the Old Testament and one year focusing on the New Testament. The class meets during the second […]
Students in grades 9-12 dive into deep discussions about living life with a Biblical perspective as a student. We strive to value relationships, the truth of the Bible, safe peer groups and disciple making. Please register your student!
We are sending a crew down to the Dominican Republic to build three homes for families in need, in partnership with Building Without Borders. To learn more about these house building short term mission trips, visit our Missions page.
Come to grow in community with other men, grow in your relationship with God the Father, and grow in Biblical knowledge. This weekly gathering will include a short video with engaging teaching from leading Men's Christian speakers and teachers followed by guided small group discussion. Men will be separated into smaller groups within the same […]
Join the young adults every Tuesday night in the Worship Center for a rousing game of not-too-competitive volleyball. Adults who don't fit the "young" category are always welcome! In the spring we move outside and play ultimate frisbee at the fairgrounds.
We invite the entire church to join us on Wednesday evenings for a great meal and connection time (it isn't just for those families participating in Wednesday evening programming). Each week we serve a delicious meal suitable for the whole family. We strive to have meals with a dairy- and gluten-free option, and for all […]
Groups are a focus of our church and so it makes sense that our kids would be in them, too! Groups of 4-8 boys or girls meet each week with their leader (preschoolers are all together in one big group). Most groups meet on Wednesdays but we have some groups that meet on other nights […]
Nursery will be available for children age 0 to 36 months from 6:15-7:00 pm on Wednesday nights during our Kid Group Ministry time. Check-in/Check-out is required for each child. Please promptly pick up your children at 7:00 pm to respect the time of our nursery caregivers.
GREFC serves as a host site in our community for Women's Bible Study Fellowship (BSF). BSF is a 9-month weekly Bible study with a video teaching segment, small group discussion and weekly reading and assignments. To register for this study: click on this link to BSF's external website, then click on "Find a Group" and […]
In Pathfinders 1.0 kids age 3 through grade 5 learn about God in a kid-centered, warm, nurturing and well-supervised program. Loving adults provide accurate instruction and application of God's Word, Prayer, and Fun! Pathfinders 1.0 is available Sept-May most Sunday mornings during our 9:00 am service. We ask parents/caregivers to sign in their kid(s) before […]
In Pathfinders 2.0, preschoolers learn about God in a kid-centered, warm, nurturing and well-supervised program. Loving adults provide accurate instruction and application of God's Word, Prayer, and Fun! Pathfinders 2.0 is available Sept-May most Sunday mornings during our 9:00 am service. We ask parents/caregivers to sign in their kid(s) before the services starts. There are […]
The goal of the BRICK Bible Foundations Class is to help 6th & 7th grade students develop a greater understanding of the “big picture” of God’s story. Students follow this program for two years, one year focusing on the Old Testament and one year focusing on the New Testament. The class meets during the second […]
Students in grades 9-12 dive into deep discussions about living life with a Biblical perspective as a student. We strive to value relationships, the truth of the Bible, safe peer groups and disciple making. Please register your student!
One of the greatest challenges among women in our culture is taking time to cease from all the activities and just breathe. We are in bondage to busyness. We constantly strive to complete the limitless to-do lists that hinder us from experiencing all that God has for us. By neglecting time for tranquility, serenity, and […]
Come to grow in community with other men, grow in your relationship with God the Father, and grow in Biblical knowledge. This weekly gathering will include a short video with engaging teaching from leading Men's Christian speakers and teachers followed by guided small group discussion. Men will be separated into smaller groups within the same […]
One of the greatest challenges among women in our culture is taking time to cease from all the activities and just breathe. We are in bondage to busyness. We constantly strive to complete the limitless to-do lists that hinder us from experiencing all that God has for us. By neglecting time for tranquility, serenity, and […]
We invite retired folks to come for coffee and light snacks while we kickoff our Better Together Group. This group will start meeting quarterly for connection and prayer with other retirees. At the kickoff meeting the group will decide what types of activities the group is interested in for future meetings.
GREFC serves as a host site in our community for Women's Bible Study Fellowship (BSF). BSF is a 9-month weekly Bible study with a video teaching segment, small group discussion and weekly reading and assignments. To register for this study: click on this link to BSF's external website, then click on "Find a Group" and […]
Pastors Prayer Fellowship is once again hosting a Community Good Friday service on Friday, April 7 at 6:00 pm at Assemblies of God Church. GREFC's Pastor Micah Labovitch will be one of the pastors presenting the message that evening. He will continue in the Easter Sermon Series, "Surrender: Psalms for the Easter Season" with "Surrender: […]
Join us this Easter, April 9th at 9:00 am or 10:30 am, as we celebrate the resurrection of King Jesus! We'll have Take & Go Activity Bags for the kids and Pastor Micah will share a short children's message during the service. Nursery will be available for the 9:00 am service. There will be no […]
Come to grow in community with other men, grow in your relationship with God the Father, and grow in Biblical knowledge. This weekly gathering will include a short video with engaging teaching from leading Men's Christian speakers and teachers followed by guided small group discussion. Men will be separated into smaller groups within the same […]
We invite the entire church to join us on Wednesday evenings for a great meal and connection time (it isn't just for those families participating in Wednesday evening programming). Each week we serve a delicious meal suitable for the whole family. We strive to have meals with a dairy- and gluten-free option, and for all […]
Groups are a focus of our church and so it makes sense that our kids would be in them, too! Groups of 4-8 boys or girls meet each week with their leader (preschoolers are all together in one big group). Most groups meet on Wednesdays but we have some groups that meet on other nights […]
Nursery will be available for children age 0 to 36 months from 6:15-7:00 pm on Wednesday nights during our Kid Group Ministry time. Check-in/Check-out is required for each child. Please promptly pick up your children at 7:00 pm to respect the time of our nursery caregivers.
GREFC serves as a host site in our community for Women's Bible Study Fellowship (BSF). BSF is a 9-month weekly Bible study with a video teaching segment, small group discussion and weekly reading and assignments. To register for this study: click on this link to BSF's external website, then click on "Find a Group" and […]
The Young Adult Community meets for a meal, hang out time, and lively discussions. It's a very casual environment to connect with others. Join us at Joe & Aubree Forsline's home.
In Pathfinders 1.0 kids age 3 through grade 5 learn about God in a kid-centered, warm, nurturing and well-supervised program. Loving adults provide accurate instruction and application of God's Word, Prayer, and Fun! Pathfinders 1.0 is available Sept-May most Sunday mornings during our 9:00 am service. We ask parents/caregivers to sign in their kid(s) before […]
In Pathfinders 2.0, preschoolers learn about God in a kid-centered, warm, nurturing and well-supervised program. Loving adults provide accurate instruction and application of God's Word, Prayer, and Fun! Pathfinders 2.0 is available Sept-May most Sunday mornings during our 9:00 am service. We ask parents/caregivers to sign in their kid(s) before the services starts. There are […]
It's important for our church family to have regular times of being together over a shared meal! Join us for a potluck on Sunday, April 16 after the second service in the Community Room. There is no sign up, just show up with a dish to share (but if you forget, we'll still feed you.) […]
The goal of the BRICK Bible Foundations Class is to help 6th & 7th grade students develop a greater understanding of the “big picture” of God’s story. Students follow this program for two years, one year focusing on the Old Testament and one year focusing on the New Testament. The class meets during the second […]
Students in grades 9-12 dive into deep discussions about living life with a Biblical perspective as a student. We strive to value relationships, the truth of the Bible, safe peer groups and disciple making. Please register your student!
One of the greatest challenges among women in our culture is taking time to cease from all the activities and just breathe. We are in bondage to busyness. We constantly strive to complete the limitless to-do lists that hinder us from experiencing all that God has for us. By neglecting time for tranquility, serenity, and […]
Come to grow in community with other men, grow in your relationship with God the Father, and grow in Biblical knowledge. This weekly gathering will include a short video with engaging teaching from leading Men's Christian speakers and teachers followed by guided small group discussion. Men will be separated into smaller groups within the same […]
One of the greatest challenges among women in our culture is taking time to cease from all the activities and just breathe. We are in bondage to busyness. We constantly strive to complete the limitless to-do lists that hinder us from experiencing all that God has for us. By neglecting time for tranquility, serenity, and […]
Come celebrate all that God is doing in and through our church family. The entire congregation is encouraged to attend the Quarterly Business Meeting. Starting with this meeting, we will be changing the format of the second and fourth (April & October) meetings. Instead of hearing ministry reports from the ministry leaders, we will allow […]
We invite the entire church to join us on Wednesday evenings for a great meal and connection time (it isn't just for those families participating in Wednesday evening programming). Each week we serve a delicious meal suitable for the whole family. We strive to have meals with a dairy- and gluten-free option, and for all […]
Groups are a focus of our church and so it makes sense that our kids would be in them, too! Groups of 4-8 boys or girls meet each week with their leader (preschoolers are all together in one big group). Most groups meet on Wednesdays but we have some groups that meet on other nights […]
Nursery will be available for children age 0 to 36 months from 6:15-7:00 pm on Wednesday nights during our Kid Group Ministry time. Check-in/Check-out is required for each child. Please promptly pick up your children at 7:00 pm to respect the time of our nursery caregivers.
GREFC serves as a host site in our community for Women's Bible Study Fellowship (BSF). BSF is a 9-month weekly Bible study with a video teaching segment, small group discussion and weekly reading and assignments. To register for this study: click on this link to BSF's external website, then click on "Find a Group" and […]
In Pathfinders 1.0 kids age 3 through grade 5 learn about God in a kid-centered, warm, nurturing and well-supervised program. Loving adults provide accurate instruction and application of God's Word, Prayer, and Fun! Pathfinders 1.0 is available Sept-May most Sunday mornings during our 9:00 am service. We ask parents/caregivers to sign in their kid(s) before […]
In Pathfinders 2.0, preschoolers learn about God in a kid-centered, warm, nurturing and well-supervised program. Loving adults provide accurate instruction and application of God's Word, Prayer, and Fun! Pathfinders 2.0 is available Sept-May most Sunday mornings during our 9:00 am service. We ask parents/caregivers to sign in their kid(s) before the services starts. There are […]
Grandparents are encouraged to join us for an hour of learning, connecting and prayer during the second service. Be equipped to disciple your grandchildren and even your adult children.
The goal of the BRICK Bible Foundations Class is to help 6th & 7th grade students develop a greater understanding of the “big picture” of God’s story. Students follow this program for two years, one year focusing on the Old Testament and one year focusing on the New Testament. The class meets during the second […]
Students in grades 9-12 dive into deep discussions about living life with a Biblical perspective as a student. We strive to value relationships, the truth of the Bible, safe peer groups and disciple making. Please register your student!
Come to grow in community with other men, grow in your relationship with God the Father, and grow in Biblical knowledge. This weekly gathering will include a short video with engaging teaching from leading Men's Christian speakers and teachers followed by guided small group discussion. Men will be separated into smaller groups within the same […]
We invite the entire church to join us on Wednesday evenings for a great meal and connection time (it isn't just for those families participating in Wednesday evening programming). Each week we serve a delicious meal suitable for the whole family. We strive to have meals with a dairy- and gluten-free option, and for all […]
Groups are a focus of our church and so it makes sense that our kids would be in them, too! Groups of 4-8 boys or girls meet each week with their leader (preschoolers are all together in one big group). Most groups meet on Wednesdays but we have some groups that meet on other nights […]
Nursery will be available for children age 0 to 36 months from 6:15-7:00 pm on Wednesday nights during our Kid Group Ministry time. Check-in/Check-out is required for each child. Please promptly pick up your children at 7:00 pm to respect the time of our nursery caregivers.
GREFC serves as a host site in our community for Women's Bible Study Fellowship (BSF). BSF is a 9-month weekly Bible study with a video teaching segment, small group discussion and weekly reading and assignments. To register for this study: click on this link to BSF's external website, then click on "Find a Group" and […]
District Blitz is back at the DECC in Duluth! This high-energy and impactful student conference helps students in grades 6-12 connect on a deeper level with Jesus Christ, propelling them into a life lived for Him. The conference includes large-group rallies filled with worship, prayer and a message that challenges their understanding of the Gospel, […]
In Pathfinders 1.0 kids age 3 through grade 5 learn about God in a kid-centered, warm, nurturing and well-supervised program. Loving adults provide accurate instruction and application of God's Word, Prayer, and Fun! Pathfinders 1.0 is available Sept-May most Sunday mornings during our 9:00 am service. We ask parents/caregivers to sign in their kid(s) before […]
In Pathfinders 2.0, preschoolers learn about God in a kid-centered, warm, nurturing and well-supervised program. Loving adults provide accurate instruction and application of God's Word, Prayer, and Fun! Pathfinders 2.0 is available Sept-May most Sunday mornings during our 9:00 am service. We ask parents/caregivers to sign in their kid(s) before the services starts. There are […]
The goal of the BRICK Bible Foundations Class is to help 6th & 7th grade students develop a greater understanding of the “big picture” of God’s story. Students follow this program for two years, one year focusing on the Old Testament and one year focusing on the New Testament. The class meets during the second […]
Students in grades 9-12 dive into deep discussions about living life with a Biblical perspective as a student. We strive to value relationships, the truth of the Bible, safe peer groups and disciple making. Please register your student!
Come to grow in community with other men, grow in your relationship with God the Father, and grow in Biblical knowledge. This weekly gathering will include a short video with engaging teaching from leading Men's Christian speakers and teachers followed by guided small group discussion. Men will be separated into smaller groups within the same […]
We invite the entire church to join us on Wednesday evenings for a great meal and connection time (it isn't just for those families participating in Wednesday evening programming). Each week we serve a delicious meal suitable for the whole family. We strive to have meals with a dairy- and gluten-free option, and for all […]
Groups are a focus of our church and so it makes sense that our kids would be in them, too! Groups of 4-8 boys or girls meet each week with their leader (preschoolers are all together in one big group). Most groups meet on Wednesdays but we have some groups that meet on other nights […]
Nursery will be available for children age 0 to 36 months from 6:15-7:00 pm on Wednesday nights during our Kid Group Ministry time. Check-in/Check-out is required for each child. Please promptly pick up your children at 7:00 pm to respect the time of our nursery caregivers.
GREFC serves as a host site in our community for Women's Bible Study Fellowship (BSF). BSF is a 9-month weekly Bible study with a video teaching segment, small group discussion and weekly reading and assignments. To register for this study: click on this link to BSF's external website, then click on "Find a Group" and […]
You never really “arrive” at becoming a mature disciple maker. We are all called to continually grow deeper in our relationship with Jesus, to grow in love for others, to get better at blessing those around us and to increasingly share the love of Jesus with everyone. At GREFC we realize this through four key areas: Connect, Equip, Serve & Go!
