Cyclists pedal 500 miles for River of Life Church expansion
Elk River Star News A group of cyclists pulled into River of Life Church in Elk River on Aug. 3, having just completed a 500-mile trek from the church to Duluth and back to raise money for the church’s “Expand the House” initiative. Each rider trained and raised funds to support the first phase of a three-part expansion project, which will begin with new space for children’s ministries, including classrooms, an indoor playground and sensory room. Ten cyclists, including seven who completed the entire
Living Waters Church has opened an expanded restroom
Elk River, MN – Living Waters Church in Elk River has opened an expanded restroom featuring a public universal changing table for both children and adults with disabilities—the closest facility of its kind is 38 miles away. According to the Changing Spaces Campaign, fewer than 20% of public buildings in the U.S. offer adult-sized changing tables. The restroom is open to the public Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and during Sunday services. Church leaders say the project aims to raise awareness of a