River City Church

We are here to be people who help people find and follow Jesus. We are part of a larger ministry family called the Free Methodist Church. The FMC has a rich history with roots in the Wesleyan movement. You can find out more about what we believe HERE. 

An often-asked question, but the Free Methodist Church is not the United Methodist Church. We love our UMC brothers and sisters, but the structure and polity of the FMC is separate.  But above all else, we worship Jesus of Nazareth, The Christ.


Our story is part of a larger story rooted in Jesus and birthing a focus (in 1860) on freedom of people, freedom from division of social classes, and freedom in worship. Lawrence Free Methodist Church was started in 1872 and this many years later, we’re still passionate about freedom.  We're even more passionate about Jesus. 

What We Value

SEEKING GOD

We are a bunch of people who have been broken but are on a journey to become the very people whom God has created us to be. We're not perfect, but God is and we seek Him in all we do.

He brings healing, reconciliation, comfort, guidance, and new life.

Disciples Making Disciples

As imperfect people on a journey together, we do not want to be people who just point in directions for others to follow. As we journey together, we invite others along the journey with us, encouraging, mentoring, praying for, and walking together in the good and not-so-good of life. 

WE'RE BETTER TOGETHER

We believe that no one should do life alone. We are committed to pursuing God together. The church, both global and local, is God’s plan for building community and healthy, life-giving relationships.

LIVING GENEROUS LIVES

We want to lead the way with irrational generosity because we believe it is more blessed to give than receive. We will use our God-given resources of time, talent, and treasure to expand His Kingdom on Earth.