Events
Prayer Gathering (BP)
Do you desire to speak with God and hear from Him? Do you want to grow in prayer? Join us for an evening of prayer on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Open to everyone.
Service: Why Did God Command War in the Old Testament?
Why would a good God command war—and what do those difficult passages reveal about His justice and character?
Prayer Gathering (St. Paul)
Do you desire to speak with God and hear from Him? Do you want to grow in prayer? Join us for an evening of prayer on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Open to everyone.
Service: Did Jesus Teach Nonviolence?
Did Jesus call His followers to absolute nonviolence, or is there more to His teaching on enemies and force?
Prayer Gathering (BP)
Do you desire to speak with God and hear from Him? Do you want to grow in prayer? Join us for an evening of prayer on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Open to everyone.
Service: Is There Such a Thing as a Just War?
Can war ever be justified for a Christian, or does following Jesus point us in a different direction?
Get to Know RiverLife
An info session to help you take the next step from a church home to a church family.
Service: What Happens When Christianity Gets Weaponized?
How does faith meant for peace get used to justify power, violence, and war—and how do we guard against it?
Service: Is This War Part of God’s End Times Plan?
Are today’s wars signs of the end times, or are we reading more into them than Scripture actually says?
Service: How Should Christians Respond to War Today?
In a world at war, what does it look like to follow Jesus with clarity, conviction, and faithfulness?
FREE Indoor Easter Egg Hunt
Join us for massive indoor & outdoor egg hunts and photos with the Easter bunny! It’s more family fun than we could squeeze into a plastic egg.
Celebrate Easter at RiverLife
Celebrate the hope of Easter with us as we remember Jesus’ sacrifice and rejoice in His resurrection.
Prayer Gathering (St. Paul)
Do you desire to speak with God and hear from Him? Do you want to grow in prayer? Join us for an evening of prayer on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Open to everyone.
Easter Packing Party
Stick around after service to help us prep eggs and fill candy bags for our largest community event of the year.
Service: Redeeming the Strong-Willed Woman
There is hope for the habitually strong-willed woman. Discover how Jesus turns control into courage and builds stronger marriages.
Prayer Gathering (BP)
Do you desire to speak with God and hear from Him? Do you want to grow in prayer? Join us for an evening of prayer on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Open to everyone.
Service: Redeeming the Passive Man
Is there hope for the passive man? In Christ there is! Discover the God-given strength hidden beneath passivity and how it can transform a marriage.
Prayer Gathering (St. Paul)
Do you desire to speak with God and hear from Him? Do you want to grow in prayer? Join us for an evening of prayer on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Open to everyone.
Service Canceled Due to Weather
This week’s service is canceled due to the snowstorm. Please stay warm and safe.
Service: The Sin of the Strong-Willed Woman
What’s really driving the strong-willed woman’s need to take charge—and how can that strength be redeemed?
Service: The Sin of the Passive Man
Is male passivity laziness, self-protection, or something deeper? Join us as we uncover the root sin and the path forward.
Service: Escaping the Blame Game
When withdrawal meets control and blame takes over, we’ll explore what’s beneath the surface—and how to build something healthier.
New Year's Eve Game Night (St. Paul Campus)
Join us for an abundance of board games, snacks galore, and a kick-off of 2026 filled with joy and thankfulness.
New Year's Eve Game Night (Brooklyn Park Campus)
Join us for an abundance of board games, snacks galore, and a kick-off of 2026 filled with joy and thankfulness.
No Service Dec. 28 - Volunteer Appreciation Sunday
Stay home today or join family or friends who attend another church. Thank you to all of our volunteers for making RiverLife AH-MAZING.
Service: Christmas at RiverLife!
Whether church is part of your life or not, you’re invited to experience Christmas as the greatest love story ever told. God’s love stepped into our world through Jesus—not for perfect people, but for each of us right where we are.
Prayer Gathering (St. Paul)
Do you desire to speak with God and hear from Him? Do you want to grow in prayer? Join us for an evening of prayer on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Open to everyone.
Service: Peace for Your Anxious Mind
Christmas decorations proclaim, “Peace on Earth,” yet many of us feel anything but peaceful. Jesus, the Prince of Peace, offers more than seasonal sentiment. He gives peace with God and the peace of God that steadies our anxious minds.
Prayer Gathering (BP)
Do you desire to speak with God and hear from Him? Do you want to grow in prayer? Join us for an evening of prayer on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Open to everyone.
Membership Class (BP)
Are you interested in becoming a member at RiverLife? Join us to learn about the church’s unique discipleship approach to membership.
Service: Hope When It Feels Hopeless
Life can leave us waiting, wondering if God is listening. The Christmas story reminds us that even when hope feels delayed, God is still at work—and at just the right time, He sent Jesus, our living hope.
Women’s Christmas Brunch
Bring a dish to share and wear your favorite Christmas pajamas. At both campuses — St. Paul & Brooklyn Pak. Open to everyone.
Livestream - Spicy Noodle Challenge KIDS EDITION
It’s time to give ‘til it hurts…THEM! It’s #GivingTuesday (on a Friday), and this year, the kids are taking over the studio. The more you give, the spicier the noodles gets.
Prayer Gathering (St. Paul)
Do you desire to speak with God and hear from Him? Do you want to grow in prayer? Join us for an evening of prayer on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Open to everyone.
Service: The Secret to Being Thankful
How is it that a holiday centered around giving thanks often leaves us feeling stressed, tired, shopping-obsessed, and even resenting our family?
Workshop: Scholarship Talk (St. Paul)
Learn how to find and apply for scholarships that can make college more affordable.
Prayer Gathering (St. Paul)
Do you desire to speak with God and hear from Him? Do you want to grow in prayer? Join us for an evening of prayer on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Open to everyone.
Service: Novembering, A Time of Grief & Lament
Each year, we set aside a special time of lament and grieving before the holidays.
Prayer Gathering (BP)
Do you desire to speak with God and hear from Him? Do you want to grow in prayer? Join us for an evening of prayer on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Open to everyone.