being changed by god to love like Jesus
We’d love for you to join us on Sundays as we strive to be a community that is being changed by God to love like Jesus
Bible Classes for all Ages: 9:00 am
Worship Service: 10:15 am
Right Now at GCR
Join us at First Methodist on Thursday, April 2, as we gather for a Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service with our brothers and sisters from First Methodist, First Presbyterian, and First Baptist, for a powerful evening of reflection and worship. This unique and meaningful service combines the observance of Maundy Thursday, where we remember Jesus’ last supper with His disciples, with the Service of Tenebrae, a moving progression of scripture readings, extinguishing of candles, and moments of silence that walk us through the final hours of Jesus’ life.
All are welcome. Come and be a part of this sacred journey.
At GCR, we are working through a study of scripture, led by our elders, to affirm and expand the roles that women serve in our worship services. We believe this move honors our God and helps us better proclaim Jesus as Lord to the people of our city and to those around the world. We are excited to experience all that God will do in us and through us as we are blessed by all the gifts he has given to the GCR Church.
recent sermon
Church According to Jesus: Body of Christ
Jesus was not crucified because of his words. His words are not what changed the lives of broken people, brought unity to fractured groups, and turned the planet upside down. It was his presence. It was the physical things he did in a body. It was the healing and feeding, the forgiving and praying, the eating and sharing that got him killed and altered the course of history. Words are never enough. That’s why the Word became flesh and lived among us. Words are never enough. That’s why Jesus came here and physically showed us his love. He had a body, you know. And he still does.
