Events
Service: Christian - Becoming Like Jesus
Following Jesus is a lifelong journey of transformation. Learn how the Holy Spirit gradually reshapes our character, desires, relationships, and way of life to make us more like Jesus.
Pastor Appreciation Leaf Raking
Let's show Pastors Greg & Kong how grateful we are for their leadership, love, and kindness.
Service: Christian - Disciples Make Disciples
Jesus calls us not only to follow him, but also to help others follow him. Discover how ordinary disciples can pass on what they have received and participate in Jesus’ mission.
Prayer Gathering (BP)
Do you desire to speak with God and hear from Him? Do you want to grow in prayer? Join us at the BP Campus for an evening of prayer on the 2nd and 4th 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.
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?
Service: Riverkids Sunday + Child Dedications
Experience the joy of faith like a child. Today, we turn over service to our incredible Riverkids team to sing kids’ worship songs, watch kids’ videos, and even learn from a kids’ sermon.
Prayer Gathering (BP)
Do you desire to speak with God and hear from Him? Do you want to grow in prayer? Join us at the BP Campus for an evening of prayer on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Open to everyone.
No Service Dec. 27 - 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.
Costume Carnival (Brooklyn Park Campus)
Join us for an afternoon of family fun with carnival games, Halloween crafts, and costumes galore. It'll be a great time for parents and kids (and grown-up kids, too).
Service: Are Ghosts Real?
Are ghosts real? And what does the Bible say about spirits and the supernatural? Join us for a family-friendly exploration of the unseen world and why we don’t have to live in fear.
Prayer Gathering (BP)
Do you desire to speak with God and hear from Him? Do you want to grow in prayer? Join us at the BP Campus for an evening of prayer on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Open to everyone.
Service: Christian - Come and Die
Jesus freely offers us new life but following him requires surrendering our old one. Discover why discipleship is costly and why not being discipled may cost us even more.
Service: Christian - An Apprentice of Jesus
A disciple is more than someone who believes things about Jesus; a disciple is an apprentice learning to live like him. What would it look like to organize your life around being with Jesus and becoming like Jesus?
Prayer Gathering (BP)
Do you desire to speak with God and hear from Him? Do you want to grow in prayer? Join us at the BP Campus for an evening of prayer on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Open to everyone.
Service: Christian - Born into a New Life
Jesus didn’t come merely to improve our behavior—he came to give us new life. Explore what happens when we place our trust in Jesus and become new creations in him.
Service: Christian - More Than a Label
Being a Christian is about more than being a good person, believing in God, or going to church. Discover what Jesus said it means to trust him and follow him.
Prayer Gathering (BP)
Do you desire to speak with God and hear from Him? Do you want to grow in prayer? Join us at the BP Campus for an evening of prayer on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Open to everyone.
All-Church Potluck Picnic + Baptisms
Celebrate RiverLife’s 12th birthday with a giant, all-church potluck picnic at Snail Lake Park.
Service: Reading the New Testament as a Disciple (BP)
The goal of the New Testament isn’t just information; it’s transformation. In our final week, we’ll reflect on how to read Scripture in a way that shapes our hearts, habits, and lives around Jesus.
Brooklyn Park Campus Summer Retreat
Hey BP campus! Join us for a weekend of fun at a beautiful lakeside retreat center.
Service: Revelation — Hope Under Pressure
Revelation is filled with strange imagery and symbolism, but its purpose is deeply practical: helping Christians remain faithful in a broken world. We’ll learn how to read Revelation with wisdom instead of fear or speculation.
Service: Hebrews — Persevering in Faith
Hebrews was written to Jewish believers tempted to give up under pressure and hardship. Discover how the book points to Jesus as greater than every system, sacrifice, and source of security.
Service: Pastoral Letters — Leadership & Maturity
The Pastoral Epistles (1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus) focus on spiritual leadership, healthy churches, and growing into maturity in Christ. We’ll explore what these letters teach about character, doctrine, and discipleship.
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: Paul’s Letters — Living in Community
Paul’s letters were written to real churches facing real problems. We’ll discover how these epistles shape Christian identity, relationships, unity, and everyday discipleship.
Service: Romans — Understanding Grace
Romans is Paul’s clearest explanation of the gospel and how grace transforms our relationship with God. This week, we’ll learn how to follow Paul’s argument instead of pulling verses out of context.
Service: Acts — Spirit-Empowered Church
Acts tells the story of the early church as Spirit-empowered ordinary people carry the message of Jesus into the world. We’ll explore how to read Acts wisely without confusing every description with a command.
Level Up Potluck & Party (After Service)
Stick around after service to celebrate our kids and youth with a potluck lunch, backyard games, and a PETTING ZOO! Bring a dish to share and enjoy the buffet!
Service: Level Up Sunday
Level Up Sunday is the day we celebrate all our kids and youth moving up a grade and experiencing transitions at the end of the school year.
Online Book Fair Fundraiser (thru 6/28)
Shop kids’ books, toys, gifts, and activity kits. A portion of our purchases supports RiverLife. Buy in-person on June 28 after service or anytime online.
Christian Book Drive for Overseas Seminary
Donate Christian books to support Asia Bible Seminary in Thailand.
Service: The Gospels — Following Jesus
The Gospels aren’t just biographies of Jesus; they’re invitations to follow him. We’ll learn how Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John each reveal different dimensions of Jesus’ life, mission, and kingdom.
Service: The New Testament and the Story of God
The New Testament isn’t a disconnected sequel—it’s the continuation and fulfillment of the entire story of the Bible. This week, we’ll explore how the New Testament fits into God’s plan from Genesis to Revelation.
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?
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: 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?
Get to Know RiverLife
An info session to help you take the next step from a church home to a church family.
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?