Good Friday Service
Join us on Friday, April 18 from 7-8PM to reflect on Christ’s passion and anticipate His resurrection. There will not be childcare available.
Easter Sunrise Service
We will meet at the pavilion just north of the Lewis & Clark Boathouse from 6:15-7AM on Easter morning to pray and sing hymns together as the sun rises!
Easter Service
We will have Easter Sunday services at our normal 10AM time. We will have a few breakfast treats available so come early to visit and make visitors feel welcome!
Resurrection Party
Join us for our annual Resurrection Party on April 27 from 6-9PM at Refuge! Bring the whole family and celebrate To The King! Dancing, hors d'oeuvres, and drinks will be provided.
Aspen Point
Join us at Aspen Point on Oct 19 from 1-2PM! We will be playing bingo and doing crafts, all while continuing to build relationships with the residents. All ages are welcome, and the residents especially love interacting with the kids. We hope to see you there!
Women's Retreat 2026
Ladies, please join us at Todd Hall Retreat Center (320 Todd Center Dr, Columbia, IL 62236) on April 11-12 for a time of refreshment and relationship.
Newcomer Cafe
New(ish) to Refuge? Let's have lunch! You'll meet some of our leaders, hear a bit of our story, and if you are up for it, share a little of yours. Whether you are brand new or just looking for your next step, we'd love to meet you.
When: Sunday, Apr 26, right after the service
Where: Refuge Cafe (next to the kitchen)
Men's Retreat 2026
The men of Refuge 18 and older will be heading back to Cannon Mines for our annual Retreat on April 25-26. Come join us for a weekend of fun activities, fellowship, and rest.
Faith & Finance Class
Struggling to make ends meet? Join the money class for people who think they don’t have any money to manage. Monday, Jan 12 will begin a 12-week course for people who:
Are learning how to manage their resources
Don’t have a lot of extra money to spare
Desire to overcome financial challenges
Want to save money and pay off debt
The class is $20 per household and childcare is available on request. For questions or to RSVP, contact office@seekrefuge.net
Palm Sunday Service
Join us on Sunday, April 13 at 10AM to commemorate Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem as he prepared to be our ransom.
Sip & Stitch
Have a craft that you can never find time to work on? Want to start working on a craft or learn from someone with more experience than you?
Come join us on the last Saturday of the month from 6-8PM. We will have the Conference Room open for anyone who wants to bring a craft project (knitting, crochet, embroidery, scrapbooking, etc.) to work on while chatting and sipping tea. All are welcome: men, women, and teens!
Spring Cleaning
Our annual spring cleaning this year is scheduled for Saturday, March 28 starting at 9:00AM. Come help us spruce up the building before Easter!
Faith & Finance Class
Struggling to make ends meet? Join the money class for people who think they don’t have any money to manage. Monday, Jan 12 will begin a 12-week course for people who:
Are learning how to manage their resources
Don’t have a lot of extra money to spare
Desire to overcome financial challenges
Want to save money and pay off debt
The class is $20 per household and childcare is available on request. For questions or to RSVP, contact office@seekrefuge.net
Ladies Tea
Ladies, join us at Not Jaded Boutique & Tea Room in Wentzville on Saturday, Mar 21 at 2:30PM. We will eat lunch, drink tea, and enjoy some time together.
We are asking for $10 per person (all ladies 16 years or older are invited!) for a 1/2 sandwich, side salad, and desert. Specific menu options will be announced closer to the date for those who sign up. We have a room reserved until 5PM, but you can leave early or stay as long as you like.
Women's Stretch & Scripture
Ladies, join us on Saturday mornings at 8AM for a full-body stretch with calming music and scripture reading. We will meet from January - March. Bring some water and a towel or mat and don't forget to register to let us know you are coming!
No childcare is provided at this time. If you are interested in a running group before stretching, please let us know. Contact Ruth Reynolds by text with questions.
Faith & Finance Class
Struggling to make ends meet? Join the money class for people who think they don’t have any money to manage. Monday, Jan 12 will begin a 12-week course for people who:
Are learning how to manage their resources
Don’t have a lot of extra money to spare
Desire to overcome financial challenges
Want to save money and pay off debt
The class is $20 per household and childcare is available on request. For questions or to RSVP, contact office@seekrefuge.net
Aspen Point
Join us at Aspen Point on Oct 19 from 1-2PM! We will be playing bingo and doing crafts, all while continuing to build relationships with the residents. All ages are welcome, and the residents especially love interacting with the kids. We hope to see you there!
Women's Stretch & Scripture
Ladies, join us on Saturday mornings at 8AM for a full-body stretch with calming music and scripture reading. We will meet from January - March. Bring some water and a towel or mat and don't forget to register to let us know you are coming!
No childcare is provided at this time. If you are interested in a running group before stretching, please let us know. Contact Ruth Reynolds by text with questions.
Faith & Finance Class
Struggling to make ends meet? Join the money class for people who think they don’t have any money to manage. Monday, Jan 12 will begin a 12-week course for people who:
Are learning how to manage their resources
Don’t have a lot of extra money to spare
Desire to overcome financial challenges
Want to save money and pay off debt
The class is $20 per household and childcare is available on request. For questions or to RSVP, contact office@seekrefuge.net
KR Promotion
Our preschool age children will be shifting rooms to match their age on March 8!
Those who are 2.5 years by Mar 8 will move to the 2/3s room. Kids who are 4 by that day will move to the 4/5s room. Email office@seekrefuge.net if you have any questions.
Daylight Savings Time
Daylight Savings begins on March 8. Don’t forget to spring forward!
Women's Stretch & Scripture
Ladies, join us on Saturday mornings at 8AM for a full-body stretch with calming music and scripture reading. We will meet from January - March. Bring some water and a towel or mat and don't forget to register to let us know you are coming!
No childcare is provided at this time. If you are interested in a running group before stretching, please let us know. Contact Ruth Reynolds by text with questions.
Faith & Finance Class
Struggling to make ends meet? Join the money class for people who think they don’t have any money to manage. Monday, Jan 12 will begin a 12-week course for people who:
Are learning how to manage their resources
Don’t have a lot of extra money to spare
Desire to overcome financial challenges
Want to save money and pay off debt
The class is $20 per household and childcare is available on request. For questions or to RSVP, contact office@seekrefuge.net
Women's Movie Night
Ladies, are you looking for a cozy evening watching a winter favorite? Join us on Saturday, Feb 28 at 6:30PM to watch the 2019 version of "Little Women." We'll provide popcorn and sparkling water. Feel free to bring your own snacks, chairs, beanbags, blankets. . . whatever will cozy up your night! Sign up here.
Moms may bring their daughters if they would like.
Women's Stretch & Scripture
Ladies, join us on Saturday mornings at 8AM for a full-body stretch with calming music and scripture reading. We will meet from January - March. Bring some water and a towel or mat and don't forget to register to let us know you are coming!
No childcare is provided at this time. If you are interested in a running group before stretching, please let us know. Contact Ruth Reynolds by text with questions.
Faith & Finance Class
Struggling to make ends meet? Join the money class for people who think they don’t have any money to manage. Monday, Jan 12 will begin a 12-week course for people who:
Are learning how to manage their resources
Don’t have a lot of extra money to spare
Desire to overcome financial challenges
Want to save money and pay off debt
The class is $20 per household and childcare is available on request. For questions or to RSVP, contact office@seekrefuge.net
Refuge Membership Class
Interested in knowing more about Refuge or becoming a member? Sign up to join us for the Refuge Membership Class on Sunday Feb 8, 15, & 22 after service to learn more about what we believe and how we put those beliefs into action. Childcare is available and lunch will be provided!
Sunday School
Want to learn more? How about going to school on a Sunday! We will be offering a choice of different four week classes from 9-9:50AM on Feb 1, 8, 15, & 22. The classes will be instruction-centered (instead of discussion-centered) and childcare will be available. Sign up here!
This winter's classes are:
On Being Protestant (taught by Joel Waymack) Have you ever wondered why Roman Catholics go to confession? Or why Eastern Orthodox churches have walls covered in images of saints? In this class, we're going to look at the three major traditions within Christianity: Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism. We'll dive into aspects of how they are the same, how they differ, and why Refuge is a Protestant church.
Christianity and Contemporary Culture (taught by Joel Keen) - Polarization. Protest. Pleas for peace. Profits. Pursuits. Plans. It's all so confusing. Add to it how to bring a Christian perspective and response to it, and it starts to feel hopeless. So how is a Christian supposed to respond to contemporary culture? Should we hide away? Become militant against it? Quietly go along to get along? Or is there another option? This class explores how Christianity truly changes our approach to contemporary issues, giving us a perspective that enables us to engage and bring transformations in small and big ways.
Women's Stretch & Scripture
Ladies, join us on Saturday mornings at 8AM for a full-body stretch with calming music and scripture reading. We will meet from January - March. Bring some water and a towel or mat and don't forget to register to let us know you are coming!
No childcare is provided at this time. If you are interested in a running group before stretching, please let us know. Contact Ruth Reynolds by text with questions.
Marriage Retreat
Our 2026 Marriage Retreat will take place at Refuge Church on Feb 20 & 21! The cost will be $30 per couple. This covers materials, dinner Friday night, and breakfast on Saturday. Sign up here! The deadline to sign up is Feb 15!
Friday, Feb 20
6PM-9PM
Saturday, Feb 21
9AM-12PM
If the cost of the retreat will prevent you from attending, please email office@seekrefuge.net so that we can make alternative arrangements that will allow you to join us.
Ash Wednesday
Join us on Wednesday, Feb 18 at 6:30PM as we begin the season of Lent with corporate repentance and longing for Jesus and his resurrection.
Faith & Finance Class
Struggling to make ends meet? Join the money class for people who think they don’t have any money to manage. Monday, Jan 12 will begin a 12-week course for people who:
Are learning how to manage their resources
Don’t have a lot of extra money to spare
Desire to overcome financial challenges
Want to save money and pay off debt
The class is $20 per household and childcare is available on request. For questions or to RSVP, contact office@seekrefuge.net
Aspen Point
Join us at Aspen Point on Oct 19 from 1-2PM! We will be playing bingo and doing crafts, all while continuing to build relationships with the residents. All ages are welcome, and the residents especially love interacting with the kids. We hope to see you there!
Refuge Membership Class
Interested in knowing more about Refuge or becoming a member? Sign up to join us for the Refuge Membership Class on Sunday Feb 8, 15, & 22 after service to learn more about what we believe and how we put those beliefs into action. Childcare is available and lunch will be provided!
Sunday School
Want to learn more? How about going to school on a Sunday! We will be offering a choice of different four week classes from 9-9:50AM on Feb 1, 8, 15, & 22. The classes will be instruction-centered (instead of discussion-centered) and childcare will be available. Sign up here!
This winter's classes are:
On Being Protestant (taught by Joel Waymack) Have you ever wondered why Roman Catholics go to confession? Or why Eastern Orthodox churches have walls covered in images of saints? In this class, we're going to look at the three major traditions within Christianity: Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism. We'll dive into aspects of how they are the same, how they differ, and why Refuge is a Protestant church.
Christianity and Contemporary Culture (taught by Joel Keen) - Polarization. Protest. Pleas for peace. Profits. Pursuits. Plans. It's all so confusing. Add to it how to bring a Christian perspective and response to it, and it starts to feel hopeless. So how is a Christian supposed to respond to contemporary culture? Should we hide away? Become militant against it? Quietly go along to get along? Or is there another option? This class explores how Christianity truly changes our approach to contemporary issues, giving us a perspective that enables us to engage and bring transformations in small and big ways.