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Meet Our Staff

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Kent Frens

Minister of Worship and Preaching

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Renae Kindle

Administrative Assistant

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Rachel Exoo

Director of Children's Ministry

Director of Communication

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Aidan Hillman

Director of Youth Ministry

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Michelle VanGeest

Director of Music

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Catharina Matthews

Choir Director

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Marilyn Thompson

Custodian

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Upcoming Events

  • Worship
    Worship
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Dec 07
    Dec 07, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
    Thornapple Community Church, 3260 Thornapple River Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA
    Worship with us Sundays at 9:30 AM! Find us on Youtube @tccrca to watch our livestream from home.
  • Congregational Meeting
    Congregational Meeting
    Sun, Dec 07
    Dec 07, 2025, 10:30 AM – 10:40 AM
    Thornapple Community Church, 3260 Thornapple River Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA
    A quick meeting to approve the proposed 2026 budget.
  • Sunday School
    Sunday School
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Dec 07
    Dec 07, 2025, 10:50 AM – 11:45 AM
    Thornapple Community Church, 3260 Thornapple River Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA
    Educational classes are offered for all ages!
  • Youth Group
    Youth Group
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Dec 07
    Dec 07, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Thornapple Community Church, 3260 Thornapple River Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA
    Students in grades 6-12 gather for youth group.
  • Men's Bible Study
    Men's Bible Study
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Dec 09
    Dec 09, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    Thornapple Community Church, 3260 Thornapple River Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA
  • Women's Bible Study Brunch
    Women's Bible Study Brunch
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Dec 10
    Dec 10, 2025, 9:45 AM – 11:30 AM
    Thornapple Community Church, 3260 Thornapple River Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA
  • Noon Prayers
    Noon Prayers
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Dec 10
    Dec 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:10 PM
    Facebook Live
    Join us for a brief time of prayer on Facebook Live!
  • Choir Rehearsal
    Choir Rehearsal
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Dec 10
    Dec 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Thornapple Community Church, 3260 Thornapple River Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA
    The choir rehearses. All are welcome to join! Please get in touch with Choir Director, Catharina Matthews for information.
  • Threads of Love
    Threads of Love
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Dec 11
    Dec 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Thornapple Community Church, 3260 Thornapple River Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA
    The Threads of Love Team gathers to knit & crochet prayer shawls.
  • MOKA Volunteers
    MOKA Volunteers
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Dec 11
    Dec 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Thornapple Community Church, 3260 Thornapple River Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA
    Our group from MOKA comes to volunteer around church.
  • Men's Breakfast Gatherings
    Men's Breakfast Gatherings
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Dec 12
    Dec 12, 2025, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
    The Gathering Place Restaurant, 6886 Cascade Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA
    A casual gathering of men weekly for breakfast!
  • God Winks Gatherings
    God Winks Gatherings
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Dec 12
    Dec 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Sugar Momma's Bakery and Cafe, 6504 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA
    A simple gathering of ladies to discuss where they saw God this week.
  • Choir Sings
    Choir Sings
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Dec 14
    Dec 14, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
    Thornapple Community Church, 3260 Thornapple River Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA
    The choir will lead us in worship this morning.
  • Bible Memory Group
    Bible Memory Group
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Dec 14
    Dec 14, 2025, 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
    Thornapple Community Church, 3260 Thornapple River Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA
  • All Abilities Christmas Party
    All Abilities Christmas Party
    Sun, Dec 14
    Dec 14, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Thornapple Community Church, 3260 Thornapple River Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA
  • Youth Group Christmas Party
    Youth Group Christmas Party
    Sun, Dec 14
    Dec 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Thornapple Community Church, 3260 Thornapple River Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA
  • Christmas Eve Service
    Christmas Eve Service
    Wed, Dec 24
    Dec 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Thornapple Community Church, 3260 Thornapple River Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA
    Celebrate the birth of our Savior!
  • Consistory Meeting
    Consistory Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jan 13
    Jan 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Thornapple Community Church, 3260 Thornapple River Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA
    Monthly Consistory meeting.
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