Ministries

Campus Ministries @ LMC

Our connection with the UWRF Campus is very important to LMC. 
We are located directly across 4th Street from North Hall, and across Cascade Street from KFA.  We love to support the college students in many ways and help them to feel at home in River Falls!  Check out some of the ways we do this.  

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College Bible Study

7:00-8:30 PM

Thursday evenings while UWRF is in session.

Study the Bible, be challenged in your faith-walk with Christ, enjoy free snacks, and have a safe space to talk through life with other students, Monica & Tony Bylander (email), and Steve & Jacky Rolf.
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Free Campus Meals

All Meals- 5:00-6:30 PM

FREE Campus Meals for the 2026-2027 Academic Year: 
Don't Forget Your Punch Cards! 

Bring your punch card to the free meals. 
If you come to 7 of the free meals this year, you will be entered into a drawing for a BIG PRIZE! (Prize giveaway will be at the May 11th meal).

  • Kickoff Party: 9/2 – Free Food Truck!
  • October 7th (Walking Tacos)
  • November 4th (Breakfast for Supper)
  • December 2nd (Baked Potato Bar)
  • Winter Feeding Frenzy:
    • Wednesday, December 16th (Pasta Bar)
    • Thursday, December 17th (Soups and Chili)
  • February 3rd (Lasagna)
  • March 3rd (Pulled Pork)
  • April 7th (Casserole/Hot Dish)
  • Spring Feeding Frenzy:
    • Sunday, May 9th (Fried Chicken & Jo-Jo’s)
    • Monday, May 10th (Grilling Burgers)
    • Tuesday, May 11th (Leftovers)
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Student-Led Bible Study

During the UWRF academic year, we have a student-led Bible study that meets on Sunday nights at 7:30 PM.  40-60 Students meet to go through a book in the Bible and learn & grow together in faith.  "Unashamed" is the theme.  Hebrews will be the focus for the Fall Semester of 2026.

More Details on how LMC partners with students

At LMC we have an outreach focus to the C-4
(Campus, Community, Country & Continents).

We are located directly across the street from the UWRF Campus, which puts us in a great position to have a UWRF campus outreach ministry. 


On the first week of classes in the fall, we host a giant “Campus Kickoff Party” at LMC.  We have a free food truck, lawn games, gift card giveaway, homemade desserts, and lots of discussions.  This is a way to introduce UWRF students to LMC by inviting them to hang out with us.  We have had students very interested in why we do this without asking anything in return, and we are able to share with them that’s how Jesus loves us. 

We have been hosting a FREE monthly meal for college students for many years, but in the last few years it has grown!  We went from serving around 30 students to about 125 students each month.  We also host a “Finals Feeding Frenzy” where we host 3 meals during finals week.  These are also very well attended and help the students to feel supported. 

LMC hosts monthly BINGO nights for UWRF students with trivia and gift card giveaways.  These nights seem to attract a different crowd than many other outreach events we have at LMC and allows us to joke around and get to know some of the students better. 

We have 2 college Bible Studies that we host at LMC.  We have a student-led study on Sunday nights that is tailored to UWRF students who are interested in growing in their faith.  We also host a staff-led college Bible study on Thursday nights which acts more like a missional community and mentorship program.  Both of these options have a component of discussion and digging into what the Bible says about relevant topics.  Our focus isn’t just head knowledge but practical application with action steps.  

UWRF has a program called Falcon Links which serves students who have experienced homelessness or been a part of the foster care system.  Many of these students do not have parental or financial support from a family.  We have partnered with them to host a Thanksgiving dinner, we provide freezer meals for them to stop by and pick up if they need a meal, we have a “Prayer Warrior” program where we assign a student number to a congregation member who is praying for that specific student, and we “adopt a student” for Christmas and Easter gift bags.  

Several of our college students help to give back to the LMC family by babysitting for our Youngish Adult Group and by mentoring the High School students during our YOUTHerans (LMC Youth Group) Meetings.  This helps them to cultivate a spirit of serving others, while also growing in how they model walking life with Jeus to kids from the very young to teens.

For the last several years, we have had college students join us on our annual Costa Rica Mission Trip.  This is a great opportunity to get outside of their comfort zone and spend the week serving alongside other members of LMC.  We have seen real heart changes during this week for students who haven’t experienced anything like this before.  They get to see first-hand how God provides for His people and they get to participate in that, grow in prayer life, and cultivate strong relationships.  

Campus Ministry Team

Campus Ministry Team - Sandy Brace

The Campus Ministry Team works together with LMC to offer a yummy alternative to Student Center food, through monthly home-cooked meals for our College Students, and finals week feeding frenzies on site.  LMC members can donate food, time, and form relationships with the students. 

Interested in our Campus Kickoff? Check out these videos:

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Missional Communities

What is a Missional Community (MC)?- Definition- A gathering of brothers and sisters in Christ helping each other live out their identity in Christ for the good of others as together they learn how to seek God’s kingdom and join Jesus on His mission as part of their everyday lives.

*Please feel free to come to any of the following Missional Community meetings (at each Member’s Home).  We think that there are 3 criteria to help you choose a Missional Community:

  • Familiarity: Do you know someone, or have you been invited by someone?  Maybe give that MC a try!
  • Location: You can choose a Missional Community based on which is closest to you
  • Day of the Week: Which date works best for your schedule?  Go with that MC. 

* If you would like information about any of these Missional Communities, please contact the Church office for contact info.

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Slate Family Misisonal Community

6:30 PM-8:00 PM - Mondays

Address: 3463 Cambridge Place, River Falls, WI 54022

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Brace Family Missional Community

7:00-8:30pm - Mondays 

Address: 1537 Golf View Drive, River Falls, WI 54022

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Chad Schuermann Missional Community

6:00-7:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays

Call or email for ZOOM Information/passwords

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Ross Family Missional Community

6:30-8:00 PM - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays

Address: 805 McCutcheon Rd, Hudson WI 54016

(First Tuesday is in person at their home, 3rd Tuesday is via ZOOM call)

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Crystal Halverson Mama's Missional Community

7:00-8:30 PM Mondays (Seasonal)

Address: W12431 820th Ave, River Falls WI 54022

LMC BIBLe Studies and Groups

Our goal at LMC is to have some place for everyone to plug in and learn more about Jesus and the life that He has called us to in Christ.  How can we be His hands and feet?  How do we live life on mission with Jesus?  No matter what phase of life you find yourself, you belong at LMC!

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Sunday Morning Bible Study

Sunday mornings at 9:30 you will have an option to join a Bible-based study taught by Pastor, or a video-based study taught by Chad Schuermann (DCE).

Missional Communities

Missional Communities

Joining Jesus on HIS Mission!  We are a church of people constantly learning and growing in our mission to bring Jesus to the communities we live in.  There are many options for Missional Communities (missional living Bible studies) available to join.  New faces are always welcome!  For a complete list of options, see the Missional Community Page.

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Women's Journey Team

Join other women of all ages as we study the Bible and learn from each other what it looks like to live out life as a Godly woman.  There are also many opportunities to serve together as sisters-in-Christ to those in need. (9:30-11:00 AM, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays each month)

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Men's Journey Team

What does it look like to be a man of God?  This group invites any man to join in Bible study and fellowship while exploring this concept.  There are also many opportunities to serve alongside your brothers-in-Christ. (7:30-9:00 AM 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month)

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Young'ish Adult Group

This Bible study and life group meets at LMC on Tuesdays at 5:30 PM.  They welcome folks in their 20's & 30's, single or married, members and non-members!  Come talk about faith and life with this fun-loving group.  Free babysitting is included!

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YOUTHerans

Teen group that meets on the third Wednesday of each month.  They do many fun activities and a little bit of growing together.  Some of the activities include: bonfires, pool parties, arcade nights, games, DQ trips, hanging at the park, etc. 

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Mid-Week Connect

Wednesday mornings at 8:30, a fun group of retirees join Chad in Bible study and fellowship.  Laughs, connections, and learning are all a part of this dynamic group.  Stop in and check it out!

Men's Group: Iron 27:17

Men's Group: Iron 27:17

IRON 27:17 gathers men around God’s Word to forge deeper faith, build authentic brotherhood, and sharpen one another to follow Christ with strength, humility, and courage.  Based on Proverbs 27:17 we know that "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another" If you are looking for a place to grow as a man of God join Wednesday mornings at 6:17 AM at LMC.  Coffee will be on - bring your bible and get ready to be sharpened.  

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College Bible Study

We invite the UWRF Students to come over to LMC for free snacks and Bible Study.  This is a chance for them to ask any questions that they may have, and to discuss college life with each other, in order for them to be built up to go out and live the life Christ has designed for them. (Thursdays during the school year 7:00-8:30 PM)

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College Student-Led Sunday Bible Study

Hey UWRF Students: join this vibrant group of students as they meet on Sunday evenings at 7:30 PM during the academic year.  

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Quilting Life Group

Do you love to sew or craft?  Feel free to join the ladies at LMC on the first Thursday and third Saturday of the month to spend time creating together.  You can bring your own project, or work on one together for outreach.  (9:00 AM on the 1st Thursday and the 3rd Saturday of the month)

Choir

Choir

Make a joyful noise onto the LORD!  The LMC Choir meets on Thursdays at 6:30 to practice and enjoy singing in 3 or 4 part harmony together.  If you have any questions, talk to Tony Brace.

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Church Beautification

Do you have a flair for the design?  Our Church Beautification group decorates the Church for Holidays, special events, and makes the world a more beautiful place.  If you have questions about this, talk to Ellen Schultz.

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Costa Rica Mission Team

Have you ever felt the nudge of calling to mission work?  We believe that we are all missionaries in the communities we have been placed in, but a mission trip is a great way to see God at work in miraculous ways.  It will also stretch your comfort zone and help you rely on God more and more.  We have a great relationship with Uncion Y Fuego in Costa Rica and go back each year to serve. If you have questions about this, talk to Quentin Schutlz or check out the C4 Continent page.

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Education Hour

Pre-school through High School students have an opportunity to learn more about the Bible on Sunday morning at 9:20 AM.  We have activities and fellowship galore while learning together. 

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Trunk or Treat & Visit with Santa Outreach group

We have some fabulous community outreach events at LMC and so many opportunities to serve!  You can join this team to help plan and execute fun families events!

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Campus mInistry Team

We have a heart for college students and we love to feed them!  The campus ministry team plans and hosts events each month for the campus.  We start off the school year with a big Campus kickoff event with a free food truck, games, gift card giveaways and more!  The each month we host a free meal for the students with LMC donations.  During finals week, we have a feeding frenzy (3 meals and snacks to take back) and "study hall" where students can some study with our free Wi-Fi.  This group also makes sure we have snacks for college Bible study.  If you have questions, please contact Sandy Brace.

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DayBrighteners

Jo Ayres and her husband, Bud, along with other folks go to visit shut-ins and people who could use a smile.  If you would like to be involved in visiting people with the Daybrighteners group, please contact Jo Ayres.  

Praise Team

Praise Team

Would you love to share you gifts of singing or instrument playing with LMC?  We are always looking for new faces, voices and hands to join in leading the contemporary praise team worship songs!  If you have questions, talk to Melody Boersma.

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Shepherd Council

We believe that connection to, and really knowing each other is a mark of a healthy church.  Our Shepherd council consists of 5 people who each have a small group of LMC in their flock.  They plan get-togethers, get to know the people in their group, and have a way to facilitate the church taking care of each other as LMC grows.  Need a meal train?  Haven't seen someone in a while?  Need help moving?  These are ways a shepherd group can support each other.  

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