Events
Celebrate Easter at RiverLife
Celebrate the hope of Easter with us as we remember Jesus’ sacrifice and rejoice in His resurrection.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
Service: The Coming Kingdom
We don’t know when God will fully usher his kingdom, but we can trust that it will be magnificent and glorious. But as we wait, we can anticipate what it’s going to be like from the Apostle John’s visions in the book of Revelation.
Workshop: Scholarship Talk (BP)
Learn how to find and apply for scholarships that can make college more affordable.
Service: Advancing the Kingdom
Throughout history, humans have attempted to advance God’s Kingdom by different means and systems. Some have attempted to force God’s Kingdom through political, religious, or social means, but that’s not how it works. God’s Kingdom is not human, and we can only experience it on God’s terms, not ours.
FREE 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: The Kingdom of Darkness
This message will unpack the reality of the spiritual realm that opposes God’s reign, revealing how evil distorts, deceives, and enslaves. Discover how Jesus has already triumphed over darkness and how we can stand firm in His victory.
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.
Decorating for the Costume Carnival
Stick around after church to help decorate for our big event—the annual Costume Carnival. We’ll be hanging decorations, moving furniture, and setting up carnival games.
Service: The Upside-Down Kingdom
God’s Kingdom is unlike any other kingdom. It’s an upside-down kingdom that values humility instead of power—serving others instead of being served. Weakness as strength. The poor over the rich. Uncover the kingdom values that drastically contrast worldly values.
Service: The Already-Not Yet Kingdom
God’s kingdom is both present in Jesus today and still awaiting its full completion in the future. This sermon explores how we live in the tension between what God has already begun and the glory that is still to come in His kingdom.
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 (STP)
Are you interested in becoming a member at RiverLife? Join us to learn about the church’s unique discipleship approach to membership.