ELK RIVER

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 Bible studies. 
In addition to being our oldest and largest location, it is also where we broadcast from every Sunday, exclusively to our YouTube. 
Come as you are! We are a casual place to explore God at your own pace.

Service Times:
Saturdays @ 5 pm
Sundays @ 9 & 11 am

 

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829 School St, Elk River, MN 55330

During every service, there are Bible Classes for PreK-Grade 5 & Nursery for kids 3 & under.

CLICK HERE for more info on Free Grace Kids!

Looking to dive deeper into faith?

CLICK HERE for more info on groups!

ERIC & KELLY DYKSTRA

Senior Pastors

Eric & Kelly Dykstra are the Senior Pastors of Free Grace United, and they preach at our Elk River and Online locations. They have been married almost 30 years and have three awesome kids who are all married to amazing people, plus three adorable grandsons. 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. Click here to see a list of books Pastor Eric has written. Find books written by Pastor Kelly here.

Office: 763-633-9706 | Email: office@freegrace.tv

BRADEN & ALANAH DYKSTRA

Elk River Lead Pastor

Braden and his wife Alanah have two kiddos (Oliver & Wesley). In addition to helping students meet Jesus, Pastor Braden is also the Lead Pastor in Elk River and Director of Student Affairs at Free Grace Bible College. They both enjoy partnering with God as He transforms lives with His grace!
Email: braden.dykstra@freegrace.tv

KARLI & DAVE PHELPS

Elk River Family Pastors

Karli and Dave Phelps have two kiddos, Eliza and Jonah. Karli is the Executive Kids Pastor. Together they are the Elk River Family Pastors. They are passionate about seeing families connect and grow in faith with Jesus!
Email: karli.phelps@freegrace.tv & david.phelps@freegrace.tv

Elk River Care Pastor

Pastor Reuben is our Care Pastor at FGU Elk River. He and his wife Susie love walking alongside people on their faith journey and helping them navigate life with God’s help. They have two kids, Ayden and Makayla, who also serve Christ through worship with the FGU band. They also have an adorable French bulldog named Adrian.

Email: reuben.deisch@freegrace.tv

REUBEN & SUSIE DEISCH

FGU ELK RIVER CALENDAR

UPCOMING EVENTS

TRUNK OR TREAT

📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025

⏰ 1:00 - 4:00 pm

📍829 School St, Elk River, MN 55330

🎃 Join us for a fun, FREE, fall celebration with a Trunk or Treat for kiddos, hayrides & $1 concessions!

➡️ CLICK HERE for upcoming retreats/event information

RECURRING EVENTS

  • Food served at 6p - Teaching at 6:30p

    • Adult Bible Study - Studying Genesis 1-12: Biblical Foundations of Faith (also en Español)

    • Free Grace Student Ministry (Grades 6-12) - Studying Spiritual Disciplines

    • FG Kids (PreK-5th Grade) - Teaching Topic: “Hello, my name is God.” The character of God.

    • Nursery (Babies & Toddlers)

    • Free Grace Recovery (Everyone Welcome)

      ➡️ CLICK HERE for more info on Recovery

    • 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30 pm

    • CLICK HERE for more info

    • Mondays from 7-9 pm every other month starting September 29

    • CLICK HERE for more info

    • 3rd Saturday of the month from 9-11a

    • CLICK HERE for more info

    • 1st Saturday of the month at 8 am

    • CLICK HERE for more info

  • 242 GROUPS

    Groups that gather to enjoy a meal, study the Bible, pray together, and do life together. Based on Acts 2:42 - They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the [sharing of meals] and to prayer.

    • CLICK HERE to see our current list of ongoing groups.