Join us for a night of worship led by the Holy Spirit. This is a night where we will be especially expectant for the presence of God as we press in, adore Jesus, and prioritize sitting at His feet. Come expectant to encounter the Lord in a new and fresh way, contending for His presence and responding in freedom of expression.

Join us for an insightful seminar with guest Kate DeCiccio! More details coming soon!

Registration cost of $15 (per person) includes boxed lunch. We do have free childcare (lunch included for them) available for a limited number of children so be sure to register today!

Join us for a six-week study through the book of 1 Peter, a powerful letter full of encouragement, hope, and instruction for living faithfully in challenging times. All are welcome—bring your Bible and a friend!

Schedule:
Tuesdays, January 6 – February (6 weeks)

Please note: The Community Room locks at 7:00 PM, so we’ll be meeting earlier this session.

Location:
Community Room - 208 Main St., Portland

Celebrate the season with us at our Cookie Swap & Share on Sunday, December 21, right after service. Bring a plate of your favorite cookies—homemade or store-bought—and enjoy a cheerful time of fellowship, treats, and holiday warmth.

Come ready to share, sample, and savor the sweetness of the season together. Everyone is welcome to join in.

Interested in becoming a member of Living Rock? Want to learn more about the history and vision of the church? Join us in-person on Sunday mornings after service for a 6-week class. More than just a teaching, this is a conversation - an opportunity to learn more about the church and each other in a relaxed informal setting.

Join us for a festive Senior Lunch Christmas Party as we celebrate the season together! We’ll enjoy a delicious meal, warm fellowship, and plenty of holiday cheer. Ham will be provided as the main dish—please bring a side or dessert to share.

If you’d like to participate, we’ll also have an optional grab bag gift exchange (gifts valued at under $15).

Come enjoy a joyful afternoon of community, laughter, and the spirit of Christmas. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Join us for our annual Christmas Candlelight Service on Dec. 19 at 7pm.

Take a moment from the busy season to gather with us for a truly meaningful evening. This special service is centered on "Coming together this Christmas to celebrate what truly matters."

The evening will be filled with the beauty of candlelight, traditional carols, and a message that focuses our hearts on the true reason for the season—Jesus, the Light of the World. We invite you to reflect, rejoice, and celebrate the powerful hope and love that Christ brings.

Invite your family and friends to share in this beautiful holiday tradition! Join us for Advent at Living Rock!

Kids, come dressed in your coziest pj’s and be prepared to eat some delicious pancakes and have some Christmas fun! This is a Community Outreach event! Invite your friends, neighbors, and family!

Pre-pregistration is required - this event is free for all kids ages 3 to 6th grade.

Join us on Saturday, December 6th at 9am for a men's breakfast!

It's the perfect opportunity to connect with other men in our church community and start your Saturday off on the right foot. 

Best of all, it's completely free! So grab your buddies and join us for a morning of food, fellowship, and inspiration. See you there - sign up online (link below) or in the foyer.

Please RSVP by December 3rd so we can be sure to prepare enough food for everyone!

Join us for an evening of worship, testimony, and reflection as we come together to celebrate the goodness of God. Through songs of praise and stories of His faithfulness, we’ll lift our hearts in gratitude and awe for all He has done — and all He is still doing among us.

We invite you to come expectant, ready to worship, and encouraged to share in this night of wonder and thanksgiving.
More details to come — mark your calendar and plan to be part of this special evening!

Join Women of the Rock for a joyful holiday gathering as we celebrate the season together! Our next event will be a festive catered luncheon on Saturday, November 22nd, from 11:30 AM to 1 PM.

This special time of fellowship will combine the warmth of Thanksgiving gratitude with the joy and wonder of Christmas celebration. Come enjoy a delicious meal, connect with friends old and new, and take a moment to reflect on God’s goodness throughout the year.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we encourage everyone to bring a nonperishable item to support the soup kitchen and for a Christmas festivity anyone who would like to participate, we will have a present swap game (max $25 to spend). 

More details will be shared soon — but for now, save the date and plan to join us for this wonderful holiday gathering!

Join us for a relaxed and casual time of delicious snacks, refreshing drinks, and an opportunity to meet and chat with our Pastor. Bring your questions and enjoy a friendly, open discussion over coffee and sweet treats. (Coffee and snacks will be served in the Hospitality Room after service.)

Get to know Pastor Ryan and connect with fellow church members. Our leaders are eager to connect with you and help you feel at home in our church. Don't miss this fun and informative event - we look forward to seeing you there!

Faith in Action. Life Made New.

Water baptism is a beautiful step of faith — a public declaration of what God has done in your heart and life. Join us as we celebrate with those choosing to follow Jesus in this powerful way!

Family, friends, and our church community are invited to attend and rejoice together as we witness lives made new through Christ.

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Jay Leroux as our special guest speaker for the 10 AM service on Sunday, November 9th! Dr. Jay, along with his wife Linda, has a profound passion for guiding the Church to recognize and embrace Jesus as the Preeminent One.

Dr. Jay and Linda are dedicated to helping every generation, from the young to the seasoned, understand the greatness of our King and His Kingdom. Their journey takes them across the USA and abroad, where they speak at churches, conferences, colleges, and seminars, always with a deep love for the local church. They firmly believe that the hope for the world lies within her walls.

Dr. Jay and Linda are also proud parents and grandparents, with two children and six grandchildren who enrich their lives and ministry.

Don’t miss this inspiring opportunity to hear Dr. Jay Leroux share his powerful message with us. Join us at 10 AM on November 9th for a service that promises to deepen our faith and ignite our love for the Church and its mission.

We look forward to seeing you there!

As we prepare for Thanksgiving and the upcoming Advent season, we’re gathering for a special Work Day to freshen up our church building and grounds. From cleaning and organizing to setting up seasonal décor, there are tasks for every skill level — and every helping hand makes a difference!

Join us as we serve together and get our space ready for the meaningful and joy-filled weeks ahead. Thank you for helping us create a warm and welcoming environment for all who enter!

This is a great opportunity to connect with your fellow church members and give back to the LRC community. We'll provide the cleaning supplies and any tools needed for the tasks, but please bring your own gardening gloves if you plan on working outside.

We'll be providing coffee and donuts for all volunteers! Please sign up ahead of time so we can have an accurate head count for the food.

Join us for our monthly Kidz Rock Family Bible Study, where families come together to learn, grow, and have fun exploring God’s Word. This is at noon following our Sunday service! Each month, we’ll meet in person for a time of teaching, discussion, and activities designed for the whole family. Between our monthly gatherings, you can stay connected and engaged with weekly devotionals available through the Band app. Lunch will be provided, please RSVP so we can get an approximate headcount and prepare enough food!

This is a wonderful way to deepen your family’s faith, spend time together, and connect with other families in our church community.

Join us for an inspiring afternoon after of knitting, crocheting, and prayer at our upcoming Pray & Purl event! This is a unique opportunity to come together with other crafters and create something beautiful while deepening your faith.

During this event, we will provide materials and guidance for knitting and crocheting projects for all skill levels. We will also have a time of worship and prayer, where we can lift up our requests and praises to God together.

This is a wonderful chance to connect with other crafters in our church and share in our love of creating. Plus, it's a great opportunity to find peace and relaxation in the midst of our busy lives. Bring a bag lunch!

Please contact Kim Harris with questions and if you plan to attend.

Join us on Sunday, October 19 after service for a cozy fall fellowship featuring coffee and delicious fall-inspired donuts from Neil’s! Come grab a treat, and enjoy time connecting with friends after service.

Join us for a cozy morning of food and fellowship at our Women’s Ministry Brunch Potluck on Saturday, October 18 at 9:45am! Bring your favorite fall breakfast or brunch dish to share, and enjoy a time of connection, encouragement, and conversation with other women from the church. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season together — we can’t wait to see you there!

We're excited to have guest Karol Joseph visiting and speaking on Sunday, October 12th! Pastor Ryan will be preaching in Bridgeport.

We’re excited to invite you and your family to our annual Fall Festival, a weekend filled with fun, food, and fellowship. This year’s celebration takes place on Saturday, October 11, from 3:00 to 8:00 PM, and continues on Sunday, October 12, following our morning service.

On Saturday, you can look forward to hayrides, games like sack races and three-legged races, and our pie baking competition and chili cook-off. We’ll also be serving dinner favorites such as burgers, hot dogs, and fried dough, and the evening will end with a bonfi

The celebration continues Sunday with fresh cider and hayrides after the morning service.

This is a wonderful opportunity to invite friends and neighbors to experience community, enjoy the best of fall, and make memories together. We hope to see you there!

Join us for our monthly Kidz Rock Family Bible Study, where families come together to learn, grow, and have fun exploring God’s Word. This is at noon following our Sunday service! Each month, we’ll meet in person for a time of teaching, discussion, and activities designed for the whole family. Between our monthly gatherings, you can stay connected and engaged with weekly devotionals available through the Band app. Lunch will be provided, please RSVP so we can get an approximate headcount and prepare enough food!

This is a wonderful way to deepen your family’s faith, spend time together, and connect with other families in our church community.

Interested in becoming a member of Living Rock? Want to learn more about the history and vision of the church? Join us in-person on Sunday mornings at 9am for a 6-week class. More than just a teaching, this is a conversation - an opportunity to learn more about the church and each other in a relaxed informal setting.

Once a quarter, we host a luncheon for the senior members of Living Rock! Join us for our next Slightly Seasoned Luncheon—a great afternoon of food and fellowship. Bring a side dish to pass (please list what you’re bringing in the sign-up comments). This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with new friends and catch up with familiar faces.

Our gatherings are filled with warmth, laughter, and good conversation. We believe that a shared meal is one of the most meaningful ways to build community and strengthen relationships—and we can’t wait to welcome you to the table!

We’re also looking for volunteers to help with prepping, setting up before the meal, and cleaning up afterwards. If you’re available to lend a hand, we’d love your support! Please contact Kim Harris.

Please RSVP so we can be sure to prep enough food for everyone!

Join us for a Bible study led by Laurie Phillips as we explore the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit. This study will guide us through Scripture to deepen our understanding of the Spirit’s presence, power, and purpose in our lives and in the Church.

Location details: The study takes place in the Community Room at 208 Main Street, Portland—the first building you’ll see as you pull into the parking lot.

All are welcome! Come ready to learn, grow, and encounter God in a meaningful way.

Join us for our monthly Kidz Rock Family Bible Study, where families come together to learn, grow, and have fun exploring God’s Word. This is at noon following our Sunday service! Each month, we’ll meet in person for a time of teaching, discussion, and activities designed for the whole family. Between our monthly gatherings, you can stay connected and engaged with weekly devotionals available through the Band app.

This is a wonderful way to deepen your family’s faith, spend time together, and connect with other families in our church community.

We’ll be having a Greeter’s Team Meeting on Sunday, September 7, right after service. This meeting is for all current team members as well as anyone interested in joining the team.

If you’re already serving, this will be a time to reconnect, share updates, and get ready for the fall season. If you’ve been thinking about joining, this is the perfect chance to learn more about what the team does and how you can get involved!

Come be part of creating a warm and welcoming experience for everyone who walks through our doors.

As a new school year begins, we want to cover our students, educators, and school staff in prayer. During our Sunday service on August 31, we invite students of all ages—including college students—as well as teachers and anyone working in education to bring their backpacks or teacher bags to church.

Pastor Ryan and thecongregation will join in prayer over these bags as a symbol of support, encouragement, and blessing for the year ahead.

If you prefer, you may drop off your bag the week before so it can be ready at the front for the service, or simply bring it with you that Sunday.

Let’s come together to pray for protection, peace, wisdom, and strength as our community heads back to school. We hope to see you there!

Join us for a relaxed and meaningful evening of food and fellowship at our upcoming Men’s Ministry Cookout! This is a great opportunity to connect with other men in the church, enjoy some good conversation, and share a delicious meal together.

This event is free to attend, but we kindly ask that you RSVP so we can make sure there’s plenty of food for everyone.

We look forward to seeing you there—come hungry and ready to connect!

This Sunday, August 24, marks the 34th anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence. On this significant day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations are calling the world to join in a Day of Prayer for Ukraine—a call for spiritual unity, a cry for heavenly intercession, and a light of hope amid the darkness.

Prayer Gatherings

• In-Person: Under the pavilion, beginning 10–15 minutes after service ends (1 hour)

• Online: Zoom prayer at 6:30 PM (1 hour)

Together, we will lift our voices before God for:

• An end to war and suffering

• The protection of innocents and the preservation of human life

• The establishment of a just peace

• The restoration of truth, freedom, and dignity

Join us as we link arms with believers across the globe, uniting in prayer and hope for Ukraine.