Small Groups

30+ Singles Bible Study & Community

Apple Valley

Wednesday at 7:00 PM

This Small Group is for Singles looking to connect with other Singles through Bible Study, Singles Topics and Community. We meet weekly on Thursday evenings with the focus to coming together with other Single men and women who want to learn more about Scripture and create a Godly Singles Community that supports one another. We will meet in the Suite 1000 at the Apple Valley Campus. Please enter on the East side Door E.

Leader

David Toussaint

30+ Singles Bible Study & Community

Shakopee

Thursday at 6:45 PM

This Group is for Singles looking to connect with other Singles through Bible Study, Singles Topics and Community. We meet weekly on Thursday evenings with the focus of coming together with other Single men and women who want to learn more about Scripture and create a Godly Singles Community that supports one another. We will meet in the Family Auditorium at the River Valley Church Apple Valley Campus. 6:45-8 pm We will do a video study followed by discussions related to the video. After the session ends we will go to a local restaurant for food, fellowship and sharing.

Leader

Julie Thompson

30+ Singles Bible Study & Community

Eagan

Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Leader

David Toussaint

30+ Singles Bible Study & Community

Faribault

Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Leader

David Toussaint

60+ Activity Group

Apple Valley

Thursday at 10:00 AM

If you are 60+ years of age (married or single) & enjoy activities like, going to the Zoo, the Conservatory, the Arboretum & other casual activities like walking, hiking, going to a show, all within the metro area, this is a group for you. Note: Some of these activities would require pre-purchase of tickets.

Leader

Carol Fadness

60+ in Bloomington Fellowship

Shakopee

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

This is a group that meets once every two weeks and is for those 60 years and above. We will get together to fellowship, have some spiritual discussion and pray for each other.

Leader

Teri Kojetin

A Cozy Small Group

Woodbury

Thursday at 7:00 PM

A group of women coming together to enjoy relationship and community. Our group will share meals, create art, have movie and game nights, and spend time in the word of God together.

Leader

Meranda Blumberg

Al Fresco pt 3

City

Thursday at 6:30 PM

PATIOS! PODCASTS! PRAYER! Join Annie Judd and I on patios all around the twin cities this summer connecting in community. Women age 23-35 looking to be challenged and grow in community while going deeper in your faith! You do not have to have been in al fresco in the past to join now. With it being the summer season and traveling our curriculum will be fairly simple, our plan is to have a group chat where we will send a podcast episode that we will then discuss in that weeks groups!

Leader

Donna Fischer

Alpha | Apple Valley Fall 2023

Apple Valley

Tuesday at 6:00 PM

Alpha is a Core Group that unpacks what River Valley believes. It answers questions like: Who is Jesus?, How do I read the Bible?, and Does God heal today? The format is simple: We share a meal around a table, listen to a talk on the week’s topic, and then have discussion together to learn more. Arrive at 6pm. If you have children, childcare is provided, you can check them in and drop them off at 545pm. Dinner is provided. Alpha will begin on Tuesday, September 26th in the Lounge. Our group will meet for 9 weeks, ending on Tuesday, November 21st.

Alpha | CITY Fall 2023

City

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

Alpha is a Core Group that unpacks what River Valley believes. It answers questions like: Who is Jesus?, How do I read the Bible?, and Does God heal today? Each week we will begin our time together with a meal, followed teaching and discussion. Our group will meet weekly at our campus on Tuesday's September 26 thru November 21, 6:30pm-8pm.

Alpha | Crosstown Fall 2023

Crosstown

Tuesday at 6:00 PM

Alpha is a Core Group at River Valley. Alpha is a series of sessions over 11 weeks that explores the Christian faith (Tuesdays, Sept 12-Nov 21). It answers questions like: Who is Jesus?, How do I read the Bible?, and Does God heal today? The format is simple: We share a meal around a table, listen to a talk on the week’s topic, and then have discussion together to learn more. For this season, free childcare will be offered with limited capacities on a first come, first serve basis. Registration will be required for each child individually which will secure a spot in childcare for the whole Alpha session. Please register your child[ren] individually here: https://rivervalley.org/event/childcare-crosstown-4972/

Leader

Melissa Vagle

Alpha | Eagan Fall 2023

Eagan

Monday

Leader

Aaron Topp

Alpha | Faribault Fall 2023

Faribault

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

Alpha is a Core Group that unpacks what we believe at River Valley Church. What do we believe about the Bible? Who is Jesus? How do I share my faith? If you have questions about being a Christian that you want to find genuine answers to, this is a safe place to get those answers! We share a meal around a table, listen to a talk on the week’s topic, and then have a discussion together to learn more about God and get to know one another in a deeper way.

Alpha | Minnetrista Fall 2023

Minnetrista

Monday at 6:00 PM

Alpha is a Core Group that unpacks what River Valley believes. It answers questions like Who is Jesus?, How do I read the Bible? And Does God heal today? The format is simple: We share a meal around a table, listen to a talk on the week's topic, and then have discussion together to learn more. Our Fall semester will begin Monday, September 18, at 6:00pm. Dinner will be served each week, and childcare will be provided on a limited basis. A separate registration will be required for childcare. This group will meet for 11 weeks and will end on November 27.

Leader

Steve Horn

Alpha | Shakopee Fall 2023

Shakopee

Monday at 6:00 PM

Alpha is a Core Group, taught by Pastor Zeus Vital, that unpacks what River Valley believes. It answers questions like: Who is Jesus?, How do I read the Bible?, and Does God heal today? The format is simple: We share a meal around a table, listen to a talk on the week’s topic, and then have discussion together to learn more. For this season, free dinner and free childcare will be offered with limited capacities on a first come, first serve basis. Registration will be required for each child individually which will secure a spot in childcare for the whole Alpha session. Childcare registration link will be posted soon!

Leader

Zeus Vital

Alpha | Woodbury Fall 2023

Woodbury

Monday at 6:30 PM

Alpha is a Core Group that unpacks what River Valley believes. It answers questions like: Who is Jesus?, How do I read the Bible?, and Does God heal today? The format is simple: We share a meal around a table, listen to a talk on the week’s topic, and then have discussion together to learn more. Arrive at 6:15pm. If you have children, childcare is provided; you can check them in and drop them off at 6pm. Dinner is provided, but if you have food allergies, plan ahead and eat your own food. Alpha will begin at 6:30pm and go until 8:00pm. This group starts on Monday, September 18th, in the Main Auditorium. Our group will meet for 9 weeks, ending on Monday, November 13th. Also, mark your calendar for the Holy Spirit Retreat on Saturday, November 4th.

Leader

Matt Nylin

Amber and Jasmine’s Small Group

Maple Grove

Tuesday at 6:30 AM

This group is designed to get into God's Word, grow in your relationship with Jesus and connect to others. We will read the Bible together following River Valley's SOAP method. We can't wait to get to know you!

Leader

Rachel Chasse

Anna + Lindsey’s Small Group

Maple Grove

Monday at 6:00 PM

Leader

Anna Groetsch

Family

Apples of Our Eyes

Faribault

Friday at 10:00 AM

We are welcoming all mom's and dad's with kids to join us for a short devotional lesson, play/game/interact time for the kids and social time for the parents. We will be integrating various field trips so we can learn and explore our town and the surrounding area together. We will meet the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. This group is co-lead by Sommer Cunningham, Taina Dubbels and Brooke Stang. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Our first meeting will be February 10th.

Leader

Taina Dubbels

Bible Study: Philippians

Crosstown

Thursday at 6:30 PM

We are starting a new adult small group and looking for couples and singles (multi-generational) that are wanting to find community, grow deeper in their faith, and just do life together. We will be studying the book of Philippians and will meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Our first meeting will be a time to get to know each other with a short intro into the book of Philippians. We'd love to have you join us!

Leader

Neal Hildebrandt

Bold Bible Bookies

Woodbury

Sunday at 2:00 PM

This is a monthly book club that reads and discusses a Christian non-fiction book each month.

Leader

Jessie Dornfeld

Brit + Heather’s Small Group

Maple Grove

Monday at 6:30 PM

Leader

Brit Carson

Men

Brotherhood

Woodbury

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

In this series we will be studying 1st, 2nd, 3 John & Jude. It will be a very powerful study as we dig into God's word and grow closer to the Lord. We will have an awesome time of learning the Bible, developing friendships, having great discussions, and lifting up one another in faith and prayer. We need each other. Proverbs 27:17 tells us, "Just as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." Together we will encourage, challenge, and help each other to become all we can be for Jesus Christ. For more information call or text Jim at 715-441-4802.

Leader

Jim Crawmer

Brunch, Bibles & (Motor) Bikes

Minnetrista

Sunday at 9:00 AM

Summer time is riding time!! Get your motorcycle fueled up and join us for the 9:00AM service at the Minnetrista campus. After service we will ride together about 1 - 1.5 hours to a restaurant where we will discuss the sermon of the day over a meal. All makes and models of motorcycles are welcome. Riders may bring a passenger. Bicycles are fun but this isn't the ride for one of those. Ride Dates are as follows: June 4 June 18 July 9 July 23 August 6 August 20 Ride cancellations due to weather will be made on Saturday night by 8:00PM and will be communicated via email. Fill up your tank, fill up your spirit and fill up your belly - all with your Brothers and Sisters in Christ!

Leader

Jay Lewis

CALLED

City

Saturday at 9:30 AM

A Small Group for for those called to the mission field. We will meet for brunch on the third Saturday of each month to share our hearts, work through the MAP together, and discuss hot topics. *Childcare not available but children are welcome!

Leader

Whitney Hall

Carol’s Small Group

Maple Grove

Monday at 9:30 AM

Leader

Carol Lenning

Cathy’s group

Apple Valley

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Ladies, let's get together at Caribou in Apple Valley at 6:30pm on Wednesdays. I’m reading a book on How to be a disciple & I’d love to share the experience with you as we discuss the book “Growing Up” by Robby Gallaty.

Men

Chanhassen Iron Sharpeners

Crosstown

Wednesday at 6:00 AM

We will meet in person on Wednesday mornings from 6:00-7:30am. Each week we'll study the scriptures to grow deeper in our faith as well as encourage one another through prayer and fellowship. We meet at the Chanhassen Lunds & Byerly's Caribou Coffee.

Leader

Marty Ward