Closer Look
Newer to Grace River? Closer Look is for you. It’s a short, relaxed gathering where you’ll meet our pastors, connect with others, and discover easy next steps to get plugged in and start building relationships here.
take your next step
The most important step you can take in your spiritual journey is finding a local church you can truly call home. Choose a church that will walk alongside you and your family, encouraging and supporting you as you grow deeper in your faith.
If Grace River feels like home, we would love to help you get connected, grow in your faith, and become part of a church whose mission is to help others meet, know, and follow Jesus.
serve opportunities
Grace River offers several areas to serve and get involved. Discover your God-given gifts and see how He has uniquely equipped you to make a difference.
Interested in serving, but not sure where? Voluntour is a great way to “kick the tires” and explore how you can get connected.
Small Groups
At Grace River, we believe you can be inspired in a row, but life-change happens in a circle. Small Groups is a place where community grows and faith is deepened.
Small Groups typically consist of 12–18 people who meet in homes for 13-week sessions in the Spring and Fall. Together, the group grows spiritually, asks hard questions, and takes a deeper dive into the Sunday message.
If you’re new to Grace River or the idea of meeting in someone’s home feels a bit intimidating, the Connect Group was designed with you in mind. This group meets at the church in a fun, casual setting to help make those first steps easier.
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I Just Said Yes
Your decision to say YES to receiving God’s gift of love is something to celebrate, and it’s just the beginning! We’d love to hear from you so we can celebrate with you and help you take your next step.
Stop by the New Here, Start Here counter for the booklet, I SAID YES. It’s filled with encouragement, suggested Bible verses, and two important steps to consider on your spiritual journey or you may click this link for a PDF version.
Baptism
Baptism is a powerful next step in your faith journey, a public declaration of an inward transformation and a celebration of new life in Christ.
At Grace River Church, we believe baptism is an act of obedience that reflects your decision to follow Jesus and identifies you with His death, burial, and resurrection. Whether your faith is new or you’re taking a step you’ve been praying about, we are honored to celebrate this meaningful moment with you.
Directions Discipleship
Sign up for an 18-week Directions Discipleship program, which is a great way for anyone to go deeper in their faith. It provides the biblical foundation every follower of Jesus needs.
Our one-on-one discipleship process pairs new believers with a more experienced mentor of the same gender, with similar demographics, interests, and schedules.
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Child Dedication
As a parent, you are the most important influence in your child’s life, but you’re not the only influence they need. That’s where your church family comes in. Child Dedication is a special opportunity to invite others to walk alongside you and your child as they grow in faith.
Grace River Membership
We believe every Christian should belong to a local church and take ownership of the mission.
Membership at Grace River is for those who have made a personal commitment to follow Jesus and have gone public with that faith through water baptism.
Committed Members live according to the teachings of Scripture...