Reclaiming Jesus for Ordinary People

““What if church felt like coming home?”
Wherever you’ve been, there’s a place for you at the table.”
— 3 Rivers UMC

We believe church should taste like home-cooked grace and smell like real life. At 3 Rivers UMC, we gather in the sacred middle of it all—kids fidgeting, chairs scraped back, laughter over coffee, prayers whispered in the in-between. This is where souls are fed: not with perfection, but with presence. Come as you are. Come hungry. There’s a place for you at the table.

Church should feed the soul.

Come as You are and Stay for the Freedom

At 3 Rivers UMC, we believe in second chances, sacred questions, and showing up for each other. Whether you meet us by the river, on the podcast, or in the middle of your week—we’re here for you. Church can be different. And it starts here.

Belong. Believe. Be Free.

  • Come

    Come just as you are — weary, wondering, joyful, grieving, full of faith or full of doubt.
    You don’t need to have it all together.
    This is a community that welcomes your real life, your real questions, and your whole heart.
    There is room at the table for you.

    Start Here

  • Rest

    Rest from the pressure to perform, prove, or pretend.Here, you are already loved — fully, freely, without condition.
    We make space for stillness, healing, sacred rhythms, and grace that restores the soul.
    You are safe here. You can exhale here.

    Breathe

  • Rise

    Rise into who you were created to be — not in your own strength, but in the power of love.
    You are called, gifted, and needed in this world.Let your story unfold. Let your faith take root.
    And when you're ready, we’ll walk with you into the world God so deeply loves.

    Go

  • Online Church

    At 3 Rivers UMC Online — The Stream — we’re creating a digital faith community that flows beyond the walls of a building and into the rhythms of your real life. Whether you're at home, on the road, or just not ready to walk into a traditional church, you can still worship, connect, and grow with us. Through streamed services, small group meetups, prayer gatherings, and engaging content like our Outlaw Faith podcast, we’re building a space where people from anywhere can experience the love of Jesus, find belonging, and live out their calling. This isn’t just church online — it’s church reimagined.


    Find us Online

  • Podcast

    Outlaw Faith: Reclaiming Jesus for the Rest of Us is a bold, unfiltered conversation for those who feel like they don’t fit in the church box anymore — or never did. It’s a podcast and a movement born from the belief that the real Jesus wasn’t safe, sanitized, or stuck in a pew. He broke rules to heal, loved wildly, and called out injustice. Through storytelling, scripture, and soul-searching questions, Outlaw Faith dares to reclaim that Jesus — the one who still walks with the outcast, the doubter, the weary, and the wild. If you’ve ever felt too messy, too honest, or too different for church… welcome home.

    You Tube Channel

  • Light and Lore

    Light and Lore is where ancient wisdom meets everyday wonder. This gathering explores the Bible through storytelling, history, Midrash, and the sacred art of asking good questions. We believe Scripture is alive — layered with meaning, mystery, and light — and we’re not afraid to wrestle with it. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith or just beginning to explore, Light and Lore offers a thoughtful, creative space to dive deeper, challenge assumptions, and discover how the old stories still shape new lives. Come curious. Leave illuminated.

    Secret Text

  • 3 Rivers UMC is a United Methodist faith community committed to meeting people where they are — in homes, by the water, around tables, and online. We offer fresh expressions of faith rooted in Wesleyan grace, with ministries for every season of life. We're passionate about reclaiming the way of Jesus for the rest of us: raw, real, and full of love.

  • Not at all. You don’t need to have it all figured out to belong here. Whether you’re full of faith, full of doubt, or somewhere in between, there’s space for your story. Come as you are — we believe God meets us in the questions just as much as the answers.

  • We welcome the holy mess of family life — kids’ laughter, cries, and wiggles are part of our worship. We have ministries designed just for moms (Swaddled in Grace), youth (River Rise), and intergenerational gatherings like Barefoot Blessings. Families are not just included — they’re celebrated.

  • You can join a ministry, show up to a gathering, or volunteer your gifts. Whether you want to serve meals, mentor youth, support migrant families through Seeds of Hope, or just sit and listen — there's a place for you. Head to our "Connect" page or reach out — we’d love to help you find your fit.