Grand Rapids Evangelical Free Church
Evangelical Free /Church in Grand Rapids, MN
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. All meals will have a dairy- and gluten-free option, and we strive 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). Leaders and kids spend 45 minutes talking about life and God, learning from various curriculum, […]
Even if you already consider us your home church, if you're newer within the last 6 months we encourage you to attend this get-to-know-you event. New Faces Lunch is an opportunity for you to meet and interact with other newer families along with the pastor, elders and staff over a meal. Hear a little bit […]
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. In 2023 BRICK will focus on […]
In Pathfinders 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 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 […]
Jr. High & Sr. High Students meet on Sunday evenings as two separate groups: Students entering grades 6-8 gather for games, worship, large group teaching and small group discussion. Students entering grades 9-12 gather for worship, Bible reading, group discussion and prayer. Both of our youth groups focus on what it means to be a […]
Hey guys, come for a great chili dinner, a little competition, and learn about upcoming Men's Ministry opportunities. Enter into the ring with your best chili recipe! Unique and HOT seem to be the crowd pleasers. Not everyone has to compete but everyone gets to eat some awesome chili! Please indicate if you're bringing some […]
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. All meals will have a dairy- and gluten-free option, and we strive 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). Leaders and kids spend 45 minutes talking about life and God, learning from various curriculum, […]
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. Each year, Bible Study Fellowship groups focus on a different book or section of the Bible over 30 weekly sessions. […]
Join with us to pray for and support the team that will be going to the Dominican Republic in April. We hope to raise funds to build three homes. Any extra donated funds will go toward helping the team with transportation costs. We will also be looking for donations of cloths/shoes, toiletries, and school supplies […]
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. In 2023 BRICK will focus on […]
In Pathfinders 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 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 […]
Jr. High & Sr. High Students meet on Sunday evenings as two separate groups: Students entering grades 6-8 gather for games, worship, large group teaching and small group discussion. Students entering grades 9-12 gather for worship, Bible reading, group discussion and prayer. Both of our youth groups focus on what it means to be a […]
We are offering a time for our congregation to carefully review our proposed budget for 2024 and have the opportunity to provide input prior to the Annual Business Meeting. The 2024 draft proposed budget will be sent out via email to the congregation one week prior to the meeting. We encourage everyone to attend this […]
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. All meals will have a dairy- and gluten-free option, and we strive 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). Leaders and kids spend 45 minutes talking about life and God, learning from various curriculum, […]
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. Each year, Bible Study Fellowship groups focus on a different book or section of the Bible over 30 weekly sessions. […]
Join with us to pray for and support the team that will be going to the Dominican Republic in April. We hope to raise funds to build three homes. Any extra donated funds will go toward helping the team with transportation costs. We will also be looking for donations of cloths/shoes, toiletries, and school supplies […]
Bring the whole family to pray over all that we have before us in 2024 We'll break into small groups and be guided with prayer prompts for each ministry. Then an Elder will pray over that specific ministry leader before moving on to the next ministry. If you want to bring a treat to share, […]
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. In 2023 BRICK will focus on […]
In Pathfinders 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 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 […]
Jr. High & Sr. High Students meet on Sunday evenings as two separate groups: Students entering grades 6-8 gather for games, worship, large group teaching and small group discussion. Students entering grades 9-12 gather for worship, Bible reading, group discussion and prayer. Both of our youth groups focus on what it means to be a […]
All GREFC members and attenders are invited to join us for the Annual Congregational Business Meeting. Items to be discussed include: 2023 budget performance 2024 proposed budget (limited) 2023 ministry summaries Discussion of the 2024 proposed budget will be limited at this meeting. We highly encourage everyone to attend the 2024 Congregational Budget Meeting the […]
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. All meals will have a dairy- and gluten-free option, and we strive 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). Leaders and kids spend 45 minutes talking about life and God, learning from various curriculum, […]
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. Each year, Bible Study Fellowship groups focus on a different book or section of the Bible over 30 weekly sessions. […]
Join with us to pray for and support the team that will be going to the Dominican Republic in April. We hope to raise funds to build three homes. Any extra donated funds will go toward helping the team with transportation costs. We will also be looking for donations of cloths/shoes, toiletries, and school supplies […]
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, January 28 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.) […]
Students in grades 6-12 are invited for a fun afternoon of tubing at Mount Itasca from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Meet at Mt. Itasca. Cost is $14 per student. Immediately following tubing, meet back at the church for dinner and a combined Youth Group and Worship night. Students must have submitted a completed Medical Release […]
In Pathfinders 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 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 […]
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. In 2023 BRICK will focus on […]
The big blue bus will be parked in our parking lot and will be taking appointments to donate blood on Monday, January 29th from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Swing by on your lunch hour or after work to donate life saving blood. Click here to sign up for a time online. Primary Blood Drive […]
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. All meals will have a dairy- and gluten-free option, and we strive 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). Leaders and kids spend 45 minutes talking about life and God, learning from various curriculum, […]
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. Each year, Bible Study Fellowship groups focus on a different book or section of the Bible over 30 weekly sessions. […]
No Regrets Men’s Ministry exists to empower the local church to develop its men into an army to reach the world for Christ. This one day event can transform men's lives by empowering them to walk in loving, trusting, obedience of Jesus Christ. Live-streamed to hundreds of Host Sites and Small Groups across the globe, […]
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!
