Core Group

Alpha | Apple Valley Fall 2023

Apple Valley

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Tuesday at 6:00 PM

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Any

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In Person

Childcare Available:

Yes

Leader

Tamara Ringeisen

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.

Core Group

Empower | Eagan | Fall 2023

Eagan

Thursday at 6:30 PM

There is nothing more exciting than living a Spirit-filled, empowered life! This nine-week Bible study will instruct, encourage and inspire you to walk in all that Jesus has made available to you through the infilling of the Holy Spirit and the gifts that He imparts. These gifts are vital and need to be used in order to be effective witnesses for Him. In this study you will learn about the unseen world, which is called the Spirit realm. Even though we don't see it with our physical eyes, we interact with it on a daily basis. You will also learn in detail about each of the nine gifts of the Spirit how they are used throughout the Old and New Testament by ordinary people. Finally, you will have the opportunity to deepen your relationship with the Lord through the lessons on prayer and intercession. Please note*** It is strongly recommended that you attend the Alpha and Freedom courses before attending Empower. (Thursday nights from 6:30 pm - 8 pm, starts September 14)

Leader

Rachel Schumacher

Welcome Home

Welcome Home | Eagan Campus | November 2023

Eagan

Sunday at 10:45 AM

Welcome Home is your first step at River Valley Church! You were created for a purpose and we want to help you discover that purpose! You will get to meet people, understand how God made you, and dive deeper into your walk with Jesus. We can’t wait to get to know you! This is a 4-week small group that will meet at the Eagan Campus on Sunday mornings at 10:45 am from Oct 1 - Oct 22.

Leader

Josiah Christian

Adult

Take Ground | Lance & Jill Neubauer

Chaska

Tuesday at 6:00 PM

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! We will start the group with the "Take Ground" study guide that is inspired by this years vision that Pastor Rob shared in January. We believe that we are going to end the year strong as we take ground as a church and see you take ground personally!

Leader

Lance Neubauer

Adult

Financial Peace University (Virtual)

Shakopee

Tuesday at 7:00 PM • Virtual

If you’ve ever felt like you just can’t get in control of your money, you’re not alone. You’d be surprised how many people you know are struggling just like you. But it’s time for that struggle to end—starting when you take a Financial Peace University class. In this course, you’ll learn biblical and commonsense ways of handling money. We will meet weekly on Tuesdays at 7pm from September 26th through November 14th. Each class will meet for approx. 45-60min and will be held virtually via Zoom. **Please note that we will combine Lessons 6&7 for our meeting on 11/7 and Lessons 8&9 for our meeting on 11/14. No class on 10/31.

Leader

Paula Gustafson

Young Adult

RVYA | Faribault

Faribault

Sunday at 6:00 PM

Welcome to Young Adults in Faribault! We will explore tangible and everyday ways to build your faith and help you find community with fellow young adults. We will meet every other Sunday evening at 45th Avenue NW, Faribault, MN 55021. We will enjoy some snacks, read some scripture, open up for Q/A time and prayer at the end.

Leader

Chris Sletto

Men

Thessalonians Study | Grant Page

City

Friday at 7:00 AM

Continuing to be faithful to our vocations and workspaces can be haul. As a group of men, we want enter our workspaces with encouraged and empowered by the word of God and the hope we have in the promises of Jesus Christ. Join us on Friday Mornings, 7:30am at Starbucks as we have coffee together, read the bible together, and pray together so we can enter our workplaces and homes strong and secure.The best is yet to come!

Leader

Grant Page

Adult

Take Ground | Amy + Jim Holmstrom

Chaska

Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Leader

Amy Holmstrom

MenPromise Principle

The Promise Principle | Peter Deuth

Eagan

Tuesday at 6:30 AM

You are welcome here! This is a "join at any time" men's group. If you are looking for a deeper connection with God, this group is for you. God desires that we overcome being ruled by our thoughts and feelings, which are highly influenced by our circumstances — family, work, health, or temptation. 2 Peter 1:3–4 tells us that we can actually do this! It comes from learning to respond to God's promises in His Word and through prayer. This is the purpose of The Promise Principle Men's Small Groups. Whether you’re still exploring faith in Christ, or you have been a Christian for many years, you’ll experience what we believe Jesus meant when He called His disciples to change the world by discovering and responding to His promises, truths, and commands. Read more about The Promise Principle and see our weekly reading plan here: http://leaders.rivervalley.org/promise

Leader

Mike Watson

Men

Dave Olson | Thursday

Chaska

Thursday at 6:00 AM

Leader

Dave Olson

WomenCore Group

Freedom | Jeanne Ritzman

City

Sunday at 10:30 AM

Freedom is a Core Group that equips you to live a victorious faith. Sometimes, we are simply unaware of lies we believe and wrong patterns of thinking that keep us stuck. In this group, you will discover how to move forward to greater freedom in your life, faith, and future by taking a deeper look at your identity in Christ. We will meet at 10:30am at the campus beginning August 20.

Leader

Jeanne Ritzman

Men

Wednesday Morning Hybrid Men’s Iron Sharpens Iron

Crosstown

Wednesday at 6:30 AM • In Person & Virtual

Video chat link will be sent when you join the group We will meet via Zoom and/or in person on Wednesday mornings from 6:30-7:30am. 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 Dunn Bros' in Minnetonka off Hwy 7 and Williston Rd.

Leader

Joe Konold

Family

Family Small Group

Crosstown

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

This is a group for families! We will be following Francis Chan's study on Jesus' Farewell Message (The Upper Room Discourse, John 13-17). We will have a rotating schedule (couples, men, women, family) where we follow the study 3 weeks then have family dinner/fellowship. Childcare is not provided on the couples night. Please register adults but not kids. 9/12 couples (session 1) 9/19 men (session 2) 9/26 women (session 2) 10/3 family 10/10 couples (session 3) 10/17 men (session 4) 10/24 women (session 4) 10/31 family 11/7 couples (session 5) 11/14 men (session 6) 11/21 women (session 6) 11/28 family 12/5 couples (dinner out)

Leader

Ashleigh Cutt

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