Home News ‘A River, Not a Reservoir’; Open Arms to launch new church Friday in Custer City

Free Spirit Redeemer’s Chapel, Open Arms’ latest church plant in Custer City, will soon open its doors to new congregants. Located at 68 Minard Run Road, the new house of worship is rooted in a humble yet strong blue-collar community, representatives said.

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March 18, 2026

‘A River, Not a Reservoir’; Open Arms to launch new church Friday in Custer City

Some churches are built to gather. Others are built to grow. And a few — like Open Arms Community ...

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