ELK RIVER SERVICE TIME/LOCATION

Our Elk River church is where Free Grace United originally started. Though it is currently our largest church, we still have that church family feel and are able to connect with each other and grow in faith during our weekend worship experiences and midweek Deeper Bible studies. 
 
We offer a great gospel-focused kids church during every service as well as modern worship music and grace-based Bible teaching. 
 
Come as you are! We are a casual place to explore God at your own pace.

Service times:

Saturdays @ 5 & 6:30 pm 

Sundays @ 9 & 10:30 am

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Address:
829 School St NW, Elk River 55330
(across the street from Elk River High School)

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Office: 763-633-9706

Email: office@freegrace.tv

Each congregation of Free Grace United is a distinct local church. They vary in size, demographics, and cultural aesthetics. Each has its own story, its own pastors, and its own ministries. In deciding which congregation to join, we encourage you to start by visiting the one closest to you.

Join us for Deeper: Midweek classes and groups designed to help you go DEEPER in faith!

Wednesdays @ 6:45 pm:

MORE DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Mondays – Pastor Eric’s Bible Class (6:45-8 pm starting Feb 28) 52 Topics to Grow Your Faith
  • Tuesdays – Free Grace Bible College (6:30 pm) Now Enrolling! Apply at freegracebiblecollege.com
  • Thursdays starting June 9 – Strategic Prayer Workshop led by Pastors Jackie & Jim Lacy (6:45 pm)

4 weeks:

1) What are the different types of prayer? 

2) What is our position in prayer?

3) It’s ok to use your brain!

4) Prayers crafted by the Holy Spirit.

  • Thursdays – Homeschool Co-op (10:30a-12:30p) Join other parents/kids for homeschool fun & learning! Email: sararandall@live.com Text: 612-772-1630
  • Saturdays – Men’s Breakfast (9 am) Meets the 4th Saturday of every month at Denny’s in Otsego for fellowship & faith.
  • Sundays – Young Adults Group (12p-1:30 pm) Unmarried individuals ages 18-39 meet every other Sunday at Brit Maher’s home in Elk River to hang out & study the Bible. Email: brit.maher@hotmail.com Text: 612-518-0561

Join us at Free Grace United in Elk River on Memorial Day Weekend for a community-wide

FREE FAMILY FUN DAY!

Saturday, May 28 from 3-5pm

Sunday, May 29 from 12-2pm

With hot dogs, popsicles, bounce houses, music, booths, and more!

EVERYTHING FREE!

FGU Elk River Summer Event Calendar:

Memorial Day Weekend: Free Family Fun Day (May 28 from 3-5 pm & May 29 from 12-2 pm)

June 18 & 19: Father’s Day Weekend 

July 2 & 3: 4th of July Weekend BBQ – Cost is $5/plate. After second service Saturday and after second service Sunday. 

July 18-21: Vacation Bible School

Sat, July 30: Elk RiverFest – more info coming soon.

August 27 & 28: Back to School Blessing – we will be praying over kids for a great new school year. 

Labor Day Weekend (September 3 & 4): Pizza and Ice Cream Party (after second service Saturday and after second service Sunday)

FREE GRACE KIDS | ELK RIVER

Each of our churches are unique, which means that each church offers something a little different for kids during our weekend services. As our churches grow, we develop a church experience especially for them! (Read about Kids Church here.) Our mission at every church is to see your kids cross the line of faith and follow Jesus!

Kids Church:

Nursery | For kids ages 6 weeks – 2 years

Our nursery is available for our youngest kiddos to experience the love and security Jesus offers. Drop off your little one in our nursery during church services, where they’ll play, hear a Bible story, and get prayed over by trained, caring volunteers.

Preschool | For kids ages 3 years – 5 years

When your kiddo is potty trained, can walk, and can communicate, he/she is ready for our preschool room! We use Bible-based curriculum that includes age-appropriate discipleship through teaching, games, and crafts.

Elementary | For school-age kids (K-5th grade)

Our 5-11 year-olds are our most age group that is most receptive to the Good News. We take this opportunity seriously! We have a special focus on tangible aspects of discipleship – helping kids navigate their Bibles, pray in groups, use their gifts to serve others, build friendships, and share their faith – all while teaching the Gospel every week through a Bible-based curriculum. Our elementary kids are together for the majority of their church experience, but may break into grade-based small groups for discussions and activities.

Big Church:

Kids of all ages are welcome to worship with their grown-ups in the adult services, if that’s what works best for your family! We provide a kid version of the sermon notes with activities to help little brains stay focused.

If you choose to have your kids join you in “big church”, here are some suggestions of things that help kids stay engaged:

  • Have your child bring his/her own Bible, and help look up the Scripture in the sermon
  • Encourage them to sing or dance during worship songs
  • Coloring items
  • Small, non-electronic toys for little ones (cars, puzzles, books)
  • The Bible App for Kids and a pair of headphones

If your child gets wiggly or chatty, you’re welcome to step into the lobby or into the Family Seating room to give him/her a break.

ERIC & KELLY DYKSTRA

SENIOR PASTORS

Eric & Kelly Dykstra have been married more than 25 years and have three awesome kiddos, one amazing daughter-in-law, and one adorable grandson. They are passionate about seeing broken people far from God come to know the amazing grace of Jesus. God has gifted them both with dynamic preaching and leadership styles, empowering them to share the truth of Christ with a wide demographic of people.

REUBEN & SUSIE DEISCH

ELK RIVER LOCATION PASTORS

Reuben & Susie Deisch are parents to Ayden, Makayla, and one adorable Boxer named Rocky. One of Pastor Reuben’s favorite things in the world is helping people go public with their faith through baptism.