Small Groups

30+ Singles Bible Study & Community

Shakopee

Thursday at 6:45 AM

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

Apple Valley

Thursday at 6:45 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 Family Auditorium at the Apple Valley Campus.

Leader

Dave Toussaint

30+ Singles Bible Study & Community

Eagan

Thursday at 6:45 PM

Leader

Dave Toussaint

30+ Singles Bible Study & Community

Faribault

Thursday at 6:45 PM

Leader

Dave 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

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 | CITY Winter 2023

City

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? Each week we will begin our time together with a meal, followed teaching and discussion. Our group will meet weekly at our campus on Mondays January 23 thru March 20, 6:30pm-8pm. Dinner will be available in the lobby starting at 6pm. Please take your dinner to the maid auditorium, which is where your group will meet. We will conclude our time together by serving together on Monday March 27 7pm in Coon Rapids (ages 5+ are welcome to attend)

Leader

Anthony Cox

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 | 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

Anna + Lindsey’s Small Group

Maple Grove

Monday 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! This is a great group for moms in their 30s and 40s

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

Basecamp Fitness Small Group

City

Monday at 6:15 AM

Build your Temple with us at Basecamp Fitness North Loop! What to Expect: 45 min high intensity group workout When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 5:15am & 6:15am Where: Basecamp Fitness North Loop - 156 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401 Free Trial Offer https://link.basecampfitness.com/User?utm_source=bcfwebsite&utm_campaign=mpls-north-loop

Leader

KellyLynn Mulcahy

Men

Basketball

Apple Valley

Monday at 6:30 AM

Come join other RV men playing basketball at Hope Fieldhouse in Rosemount Monday mornings at 6:30.

Leader

Dan Zustiak

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

Marriage

Blended Couples

Apple Valley

Sunday at 6:00 PM

A group for Blended (Step) Families. We meet to encourage each other in our unique challenges and explore various materials to strengthen our marriages and families. This session we will go through the new book "Blended & Redeemed," the Go-To field Guide for the modern step-family by Scott & Vanessa Martindale. We meet every other Sunday night at the Wexlers near the Apple Valley Campus. No childcare is provided, due to the sensitivity of topics covered.

Leader

Garry Wexler

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

Book Club

Apple Valley

Monday at 6:30 PM

Join us the 2nd Monday of each month to discuss our most recent book. We will meet at different restaurants and discuss the books we select. For the month of September, we will meet on Monday the 19th so we can line up with the churches schedule. This a great opportunity to get to know other likeminded women.

Leader

Jennifer Thompson

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

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

Men

Chanhassen Iron Sharpeners

Crosstown

Wednesday at 6:30 AM

We will meet 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 Chanhassen Lunds & Byerly's Caribou Coffee.

Leader

Marty Ward