Starting Point

We’re so glad you’re here.

Welcome to the River

No matter where you are on your journey, we’ve saved a seat for you. Our hope is that each time you walk through our doors, you will feel at home as you encounter God and connect with community. Our staff and volunteers are here to serve you and help you connect.

Whether it’s your first time or you’ve recently become a part of the family, we welcome you and look forward to making this journey with you.

Why I Love The River

LAURA BURRELL

Take a moment to discover why Laura loves The River!

BRAD SUNDBERG

Find out why Brad loves The River!

Javi Wille

Check out all the reasons why Javi loves The River!

RUTH HARNECK

Listen as Ruth shares why she loves The River!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the coffee free and may I take it into the Sanctuary?

What is YouVersion? How do I get YouVersion?

YouVersion is the Bible app we use to provide you with notes for the weekend message. You can download the app by going to the App Store or Google Play Store and searching “The Bible App” and downloading to your mobile device.

To access the notes, open the app and choose “More” located on the bottom right-hand section of the screen. Then, select “Events”. Then choose “The River”. Notes remain available until Tuesday evening.

What should I wear?

Why are there 2 campuses?

Worship here is different. Why is that?

Worship is very important to us at The River. It’s more than a ritual or simply the song portion of the service. We believe every worship experience is an opportunity for us to enter into His Presence and encounter Him. And, once we are in His Presence, we are in no hurry to leave!
Often, we sing what is in our hearts. Sometimes, we sing prophetically. (This means we are singing what God is saying in the moment.) There are times music just plays, and we give space for everyone to sing their own song to God. And in each of these situations, there are no words on the screen. This gives you the freedom to express worship in your own words to Him.

Is there a place for students on the weekend?

Get in Touch

We want to hear from you. If you have any questions, please feel free to connect with us.

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Contact

Office Address 3675 North River Road, Fort Gratiot, MI 48059

Phone 810.987.3650

Email info@river.life

Fort Gratiot Campus

Office Hours Mon-Thurs 9:00am – 4:00pm

Sunday Service 9:00am & 11:15am

Wednesday Night Service 6:30pm temporarily Online