Plan Your Visit

We meet in person for hybrid worship services on Sunday mornings at 11:00 am. Our church is located at 801 University Blvd, West.

You may also join us online on Facebook, Youtube, and for past services, right here on our Sermons page.

Someone once said, "The Christian church is not meant to be an exclusive club that is totally wrapped up in itself. The church knows no boundaries when reaching out in love to others." Luther Rice certainly embraces this kind of thinking.

Even our Vision Statement, recited at the close of the first Sunday morning worship service of the month, indicates that we consciously strive to be an ethnically diverse people, empowered by the Holy Spirit, a community of faith and service.

That's a long way of saying whether you are red or yellow, black or white, you are precious in God's sight and in the heart and mind of Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church. All are welcome here. As you will see when you arrive our congregation is a genuine mix of race, culture, and age.

Three other Christian congregations use Luther Rice's building space for worship. They are, Ministerio Pentecostes Sinai, Iglesia Bautista Redencion, and Covenant Community Baptist Church. In addition, two full-time schools use LRMBC's space on weekdays. They are The Pathways Schools (Edgewood Site), and the Four Corners Community Nursery School.

The church is not currently in a position to rent out space for long-term use. However, the church will occasionally consider a one-time rental by non-profit organizations, if the space is available and the use is approved by our Trustee Board. For this purpose, a certificate of insurance must be filed with the church office. Also, a building use application (available from the church office) must be submitted; and, all rental and security deposit fees must be paid in advance.

We handle all of these requests on a case-by-case basis.

We have a big beautiful parking lot that is waiting on you to arrive.

Unfortunately, during the pandemic, the opportunities noted below are not available. However, if you have a musical talent that you would like to share for our hybrid service, contact the Director of Music, Dewayne Morgan at Music@LutherRiceChurch.org.

Do you like to sing? Anyone wanting to raise their voices in praise to God is welcome to join the adult choir.  We also welcome soloists of all ages.

The Handbell Choir is a congenial group of amateurs. If you have a sense of rhythm and can count to eight, you might like to try this fun type of music.

Dress comfortably and according to your own taste - from jeans and t-shirts to suits and dresses. Our wish is that you are open to all the blessings that God has in store for you.

Please know that we are so grateful for your support of Luther Rice; and, we strive to manage our resources in a way that honors God and supports the needs of His people.

Listed are the ministries your tithes and offerings help support:

• Christian education
• Food pantry ministry
• Clothes closet ministry
• Media ministry
• Youth ministry
• Seniors ministry

We believe:

• Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and humanity. He is the living Lord of the Bible and the living Lord of today. He is the head of the church.
• Believers' baptism is a testimony of one's faith; and we follow the example of Jesus' baptism (by immersion) as taught in the New Testament.
• Church membership is only for baptized believers who bear witness to the new life in Christ
• We observe the Lord's Supper on the first Sunday of every month; it is a tangible reminder of Christ's Last Supper with his disciples.
• The Bible, which can be read and understood by all believers, is our final authority in faith and conduct.
• We believe in The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) and seek to win people to Christ at home and abroad.
• Every person can approach God directly through Christ.
• Each local church is self-governing, choosing its own pastor and managing its own affairs.