We are a group of humans learning how to be real, and to see the real in each other: God's image, unique, divine. It's vulnerable, sometimes raw, usually messy, but always moving toward and growing in love for God, each other, and all creation.
SUNDAY SERVICE starts at 10 AM. Come early for great conversation and check out the River Cafe.
Many at River Church will remind you how being accepted and welcomed feels! Join us for the encouraging sermon . . . stay for the hugs, and acceptance. You belong in a warm welcoming and loving place that allows you to be who you are.
About the Free Methodist Church
The Free Methodist Church began in 1860 in New York as a movement devoted to living out the fullness of the gospel in both personal holiness and social justice. The name “Free” reflected the founders’ commitments to freedom in worship, freedom for the enslaved, free pews for all (no rental fees), and freedom from oppressive structures. Rooted in the Wesleyan tradition, we believe God’s grace transforms lives, calls us into holy living, and sends us to love our neighbors in both word and deed.
We affirm the Bible as God’s inspired Word, salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit in making us Christlike, and the mission of the Church to bring the good news of God’s kingdom to all people.
The Free Methodist Way – Five Values That Shape Us
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Life-Giving Holiness – God’s grace frees us from the power of sin and makes us alive in Christ.
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Love-Driven Justice – We pursue justice for the marginalized because every person bears God’s image.
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Christ-Compelled Multiplication – We share the gospel and plant new churches so others can know Jesus.
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Cross-Cultural Collaboration – We partner across cultures, races, and nations as one body in Christ.
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God-Given Revelation – We remain anchored in the truth of Scripture and dependent on the Spirit’s guidance.
The Free Methodist Church seeks to be a movement of holy people, fully alive in Christ, and on mission together.