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Women

2 Thessalonians

Apple Valley

Friday at 9:30 AM

Uncertainty had thrown the future of the people of Thessalonica into question and their hope into doubt. Fear and anxiety hovered at the edges of the fledgling community. Paul wrote to restore their confidence! When fear, anxiety, or doubt threatens to set your faith adrift, 2 Thessalonians will help to anchor your hope and steady your resolve. Join us this summer for a 6 week Bible study in the book of 2 Thessalonians. We are planning to meet at Donita‘s home, in the backyard as weather permits, from 9: 30–11:30 followed by a fun time playing pickle ball for anyone interested! No experience required! Meeting dates: 6/7, 6/21, 6/28 7/12, 7/19, 8/2

Leader

Patti Schlesser
Adult

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 Wednesday 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
Adult

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
Adult

Amber’s Small Group

Eagan

Thursday at 7:00 AM

This group is designed to get into God's Word, grow in your relationship with Jesus and connect to others. Starting June 13th, we will be diving into the book of Acts! We meet weekly on Thursdays from 7-8am at Wildflyer Coffee in Saint Paul. All are welcome; we can't wait to get to know you!

Leader

Amber Heider
Young AdultWomen

Bible Study for Women in their 20’s | Mandy’s Group

Apple Valley

Thursday at 6:30 PM

This group is designed for women in their 20s to dive deeper into the Word, grow your relationship with Jesus, and connect you with godly community. We will be reading the bible together using River Valley’s SOAP method as well as praying together! As women of God, let’s spur each other on in how to live with purpose, passion, and joy for the Lord in today’s world. We’re not supposed to do this life alone, so let’s lean on each other. Can’t wait to meet you!!

Leader

Mandy LaChance
Adult

Book of Acts- Steve and Olga Alsip

Crosstown

Thursday at 6:00 PM

With the flick of a match a flame is ignited and spreads into a roaring fire. Over 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem, a flame was started and spread to Judea, Samaria and then to all nations. Acts provides Luke's eyewitness account of that flame and fire...the birth and growth of the church. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, a small but courageous band of disciples preached, taught, healed and loved wherever God sent them. Join us for this in depth study of a movement that has changed lives and history. We are a inter-generational Small Group of both couples and singles. We start each week with a simple pot luck meal and fellowship at 6:00. The study begins promptly at 6:30.

Leader

Steve Alsip
Adult

Book of Job

Apple Valley

Monday at 6:30 PM

Join us for a study of the Old Testament book of Job. In our study, we will explore suffering, God's sovereignty, and glorifying God in the midst of pain. We will be meeting the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month from 6:30pm-8pm. We would be happy to have you join us!

Leader

Rob Schwensen
Adult

Common Ground

Crosstown

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Christ calls for unity in His Church and as Christ followers we are called to love our neighbor. In our current culture, however, many topics are leading us to disagreement and separation rather than unity and love. Discussions about race, diversity, and justice feel increasingly volatile and divisive. Rather than looking to politics, pop culture, or social media, we must look to the Word of God as our source of truth. Our unity and love in the church is meant to be our first witness to the world. We must find a common ground to bridge the growing divide and bring healing to relationships in our churches, families, and communities. In this group we will seek Christ, learn with an open mind, and build unity through Bible study and listening to the experience of others. We will meet for 8 weeks; every Wednesday from April 17 - June 5, in the Crosstown Lounge from 6:30 - 8:30 pm.

Leader

Ashleigh Cutt
AdultMarriage

Couples and Family Small Group

Eagan

Sunday at 8:00 PM  •  Virtual

Looking to find community and connect with others in a similar stage of life? Join us as we connect as couples online over zoom twice a month. They say raising kids takes a village and who better than surround yourself with other believers who can encourage and speak truth into your life and marriage. Join us as we dig into different bible studies to grow in our knowledge of God's Word, parenting skills and marriage. We have found that this is a great way for families to get connected with others without the excuse of no childcare. Put them to bed and hop online! (Sometimes we've got a few kids that join their parents when bedtime is a challenge) We will be trying to meet a couple times a small group season in person for family or men/women's fellowship times. Please have each spouse register for the group. Look forward to having you join us! Our group meets over zoom twice a month. We found last year when having to do our group over zoom that it actually worked well for families with little kids to find community in this way (just put your kids to bed and hop on your computer). We will be trying to meet a couple times a small group season in person for family fellowship times. Please have each spouse register for the group. Look forward to having you join us!

Leader

Arianne Richards
Women

Crosstown Women’s Summer Small Group: Memorize & Multiply

Crosstown

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

GROUP IS NOW FULL: email anghq13@hotmail.com to join the waitlist. Memorize & Multiply Summer Small Group will provide accountability and encouragement to memorize six beloved Bible passages. A study guide from the Daily Grace Co. will be provided that walks you through memorizing one verse at a time while providing background, context and word studies. The goal is not a head knowledge of Scripture that you can recite on demand; the goal is to know God more and dwell on who He is by seeking to know and understand His Word better. As part of the group, you will also be held accountable to multiply the memorization by having six different people in your life memorize one passage of scripture with you. You will pick the people (could be your husband, kids, friends, family, co-worker, neighbor) and keep them accountable to memorize by the date listed below. We will meet every other Tuesday night from 6:30-8:30 pm where we will report back on how it went, discuss the verses we memorized, share prayer requests, pray and sip bubbly's on the deck. Tuesday, May 21: Introductions Tuesday, June 4: The Beatitudes: Matthew 5:1-12 Tuesday, June 18: Christian Love: 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13 Tuesday, July 2: The Armor of God: Ephesians 6:10-20 Tuesday, July 16: The Lord’s Prayer: Matthew 6:5-15 Tuesday, July 30: The Fruit of the Spirit: Galatians 5:16-26 Tuesday, August 13: The Great Commission Matthew 28:18-20 Tuesday, August 27: Celebration

Leader

Angie Lundeen
Adult

CST 2024 Prayer Gathering

Crosstown

Sunday at 6:30 PM

This small group (led by Gayle Cousins - assisted by Kim Kissner-Admin) is for all men and women, for the purpose of learning about, and engaging in, intercessory prayer in a corporate setting. This is for anyone interested in this type of prayer whether you have had very little experience or a lot!! We will all learn from the Holy Spirit, and from one another, as to how to "pray in" the Kingdom of God, and to pray what is on God’s heart! There will be a short teaching at the beginning of each session and the rest of the session will be engaging in prayer. We would love to see you there!! We will meet on the 4th Sunday evening each month, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm - Feb 25, March 24, April 28, May 26, June 23, July 28, Aug 25, Sept 22, Oct 27, Nov 24, & Dec 22nd. Prayer is the foundation for the Church, for healthy growth, strength and unity, and for future revival!!

Leader

Kim Kissner
Adult

Divorce Care

Apple Valley

Thursday at 6:30 PM

DivorceCare is a biblically based, Christ-centered support group seminar. Each session shows a 30-minute video followed by a small group discussion about the video. The DivorceCare videos present experts, ministers, and Christian counselors discussing divorce-related issues such as depression, anger, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Real people share their stories of how they deal with the pain and heartbreak of divorce and separation. During the week between meetings, group members complete a daily Bible study and practical exercises to help them heal from their hurt and pain. DivorceCare is for people who are separated or divorced. A workbook costs $20, which will be collected on the first night we meet. (please let us know if you need help with the cost of the book and we can take care of that)

Leader

Doug Kauffman
Adult

FAITHRXD (Faith, Fitness, Fun)

Apple Valley

Saturday at 11:00 AM

We meet twice a month where we do an hour workout for our bodies then an approx. 10 min devotional time, followed by 15-30 min of small group discussion. TIME: Saturday's from 11AM - 12:30PM ADDRESS: CrossFit 5885 6950 146th Street West #106 Apple Valley MN 55124 WHAT TO BRING: Bring water and a friend :) Dress for gym (also outdoor components to some workouts depending on weather) Currently we meet every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at 11am-1230ish at Crossfit 5885 in Apple Valley. No Membership required for this event, it is free to attend. Come sweat and connect! All levels of faith and fitness welcome. All workouts can be modified to meet you where you are at. Each message and discussion is independent, so come and connect! We gather at CrossFit 5885 where our coach will warm us up, jump into a workout and we wrap with a short message from God and discussion. Best way to stay in touch on what is happening through FAITHRXD events and if there is a location change: I will keep our group updated via email as well as connection through the facebook page. FAITHRXD Mission & Methods: We exist to unite and strengthen the fitness community to live for Christ, share His love and serve the world. Engage by inspiring the fitness community through authentic relationships. Expand when our leaders and those whom they influence are becoming mature disciples of Christ, making new disciples, and serving their communities. Please join to say in touch!

Leader

Brandon Krech
Women

Farmington moms in prayer

Apple Valley

Friday at 9:30 AM

Moms meet weekly in homes in Farmington to pray for our students and our schools in Farmington. Children welcome.

Leader

Cindy Gruver
Adult

Fill My CUP

Shakopee

Wednesday at 7:00 PM  •  Virtual

We will meet weekly via Virtually and come to the table that God has prepared for us. God Has said come and dine, we can also recline at His Table. This table has everything we need in abundance. To join the meeting on Google Meet or open Meet and enter this code: tmd-tytn-nqk I recently had a vision of a Tall Cup and a Ladder with a song ("Fill my CUP" ) August 2023. I Believe God spoke to me and said change the Name of the small Group to" Fill My Cup", because as people click on, I will fill their Spirit with my Word, My Spirit and my Presence. God wants us to experience an overflowing Life of His Presence. Come join each Wednesday and we approach the Throne of Heaven and allow God to fill our soul to Overflow. Hope to see you on each Wednesday night 7pm to 8pm. Only 1 hour If any problems call or text: 6124235337

Leader

SARGE Bearden
Adult

Global Heart & Global Food

Apple Valley

Friday at 6:00 PM

About once a month, we will meet at an ethnic restaurant in the Twin Cities metro area to share a meal from the cuisine of an international culture. As we swap stories, ideas, and encouragements for how we each can live on mission with a cross-cultural mindset, no matter where we may live, we know God will expand our hearts for people made in His image around the world! We will also take time to pray for the nation/region of origin for the restaurant's ownership. Join this group to receive updates for the next scheduled dates and locations of global meals! We will try to meet on different days of the week to accommodate a variety of schedules.

Leader

Ruth Steinke
Women

Grace in Chaos | Biblical Hope for the Hard Days of Motherhood Small Group

Crosstown

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

For many women, motherhood feels like simultaneously the greatest responsibility in the world and the most difficult one. Thankfully, we do not walk alone! God is with us in our motherhood—gently strengthening, helping, and restoring us. He is tender and compassionate with us on our hard days of mothering, our very present help in every season. In this 6 week study guide through The Daily Grace Co, we will: - Be reminded of the nearness of Jesus, even on hard days - Be strengthened with a biblical, gospel centered vision of motherhood - Be equipped with God’s word for the days we experience difficult emotions - Be encouraged with the truth that God sees us & sustains us in every season of motherhood Each week contains five days of study material, including daily study questions, and weekly reflection questions. We will meet from 6:30 PM - 8 PM every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month (June - August) and discuss the week’s reflection & study questions along with time for prayer requests & fellowship. Light snacks & sparkling waters will be provided. 1st meeting: Wednesday, June 12th 2nd: Wednesday, June 26th 3rd: Wednesday, July 10th 4th: Wednesday, July 24th 5th: Wednesday, August 7th Last meeting: Wednesday, August 21st We hope you can join us!

Leader

Natalie Jorgensen
Adult

GriefShare | Eagan | Spring 2024

Eagan

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Grieving the death of someone close to you? We know it hurts, and we want to help. Find comfort and support at Grief Share. This 13-week grief recovery seminar and support group is a video seminar series that features Christian experts on grief and recovery topics as seen from a Biblical perspective. The video seminars are combined with support group discussion of the materials presented. Group meets at the Eagan campus starting Wednesday, April 3, and runs until June 26 Check out this video for more info about GriefShare --

Leader

Rachel Holmquist
Women

Habakkuk: Remembering God’s Faithfulness When He Seems Silent

Crosstown

Monday at 6:30 PM

Join Carol Mahon and Nancy Remington as we study the book of Habakkuk. The prophet Habakkuk faced great storms in life. His fears of the future crippled him with doubt and left him questioning God. How is it, then, that he is now a shining example of how the righteous live by faith? Learn how the storms of life can become opportunities to activate your faith in Habakkuk: Remembering the Faithfulness of God When He Seems Silent. You’ll study the book of Habakkuk—which maybe you’ve never done before!—and discover how remembering is essential to understanding the faithfulness of God. Through daily Scripture, prayer, and meditation, you’ll enter the life of this prophet, and: Gain freedom to express your fear and frustration to God Remember that God is at work—even when He seems silent Increase your capacity to practice the art of waiting on God Learn how to navigate through the storms of life to live free from fear and full of joy

Leader

Nancy A Remington
Women

Hannah’s Hope

Shakopee

Wednesday at 5:30 PM

This is a safe place to process and pray through child loss and infertility struggles 1 Samuel 1:19-20 Samuel Is Born 19 The family got up early in the morning and worshiped before the Lord. Then they returned to their house in Ramah. Elkanah lay with his wife Hannah, and the Lord remembered her. 20 The Lord made it possible for her to have a child, and when the time came she gave birth to a son. She gave him the name Samuel, saying, “I have asked the Lord for him." Samuel's Hope: A group of prayer warriors believing that God will make it possible for them to have a child. We will be asking God to remember us, just as he did Hannah in 1 Samuel, and to bring us a child. This group was created to be a source of encouragement, prayer support, and safe place to share. It's for women who have a desire to have children, but are facing obstacles. It's a place where we as women will stand together and ask God to make it possible. We will ask God to remember us and give us sons and daughters to raise to honor Him. The plan - to commit every Monday to a time in prayer for each other

Leader

Alicia Fratzke
Women

Humble Love

Shakopee

Wednesday at 9:30 AM

Humble Love is a group for women of all ages. We will come together each week to love and encourage one another. The format will be similar to Sisterhood. Each week we will listen to a speaker and then engage in discussion. There will be no specific curriculum and women are welcome to join at any point. We will meet June 12, 19, 26 and July 10, 17 and 24th from 9:30-11.

Leader

Jennifer Hentges
Young AdultAdult

Intercessory Prayer

Apple Valley

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

A spirit-led prayer class. Learn to hear and obey God's voice, experience His presence, intercede for what is on His heart, decree His work, and yield to the Holy Spirit as we partner with Him in prayer. Intercessory Prayer will happen on campus (14898 Energy Way, Apple Valley) at 630pm in the Family Auditorium. Childcare is not provided

Leader

Keith Peterson
Women

Jamie’s Small Group | Moms

Shakopee

Thursday at 9:30 AM

This is an invitation for you to come fellowship with other mamas every other week! If you are a mama of littles and are looking for a community of women who will encourage, pray and listen this is for you! We plan on meeting the 1st and 3rd THURSDAY of the month at Shakopee Campus 9:30-11. They say it takes a village so let’s gather together and create that village! Co-led by Sam Thames. Please reach out with any questions

Leader

Jamie Servin
Women

Jenna & Arianne’s Small Group

Eagan

Tuesday at 7:00 PM

Come join us as we study God's word together. This group is for ladies looking to dive deeper into God's Word and build community among women at the Eagan campus. We will go year round- taking breaks during the Sisterhood seasons. We hope you will join us as we do life together.

Leader

Jenna Carlson
Adult

Love Compels Us | A Witnessing Group

Eagan

Saturday at 9:00 AM

We live in a context where people have access to the gospel, but how many have met a faithful Christian witness who conversed with them in grace & truth? How many have been told Jesus loves them - not just the world in general, but them specifically? How many are just waiting to be seen, to be approached, to be sought after? The fields are ready for harvest even here in Eagan. Let's go out in the love & power of Christ and join Him in His worldwide mission to seek and save the lost. This group will gather at the Eagan Campus for a time of worship and prayer as the Spirit leads. From there, we'll head out as a group to various parts of Eagan and the surrounding communities each week, and in 2s/3s, we'll minister to those we encounter, asking if we can pray for people, starting conversations, following Holy Spirit's prompts, and just seeing where the Lord leads it. We will meet most Saturday mornings throughout the summer. Come to as many or few as you're able! We may also go out to various events in Eagan on other days throughout the summer. Register for the group to receive a weekly update via email on when we're going out! Note, this group is for ALL! We are all called to be witnesses to Jesus Christ (Acts 1:8). He gives His Spirit freely to all who ask (Acts 2:39; Luke 11:9-13) - the same Spirit who empowered the believers we read about in Acts! Our competence comes from God (2 Corinthians 3:5). You don't have to have any special skills, feel like you're already "good" at this, have a specific type of personality, or have been a Christian for a certain amount of time. Take the pressure off of yourself; we go out in God's strength, "not by might, nor by power, but by His Holy Spirit." We're all learning and growing together!

Leader

Amber Heider
Adult

MAPers | Crosstown

Crosstown

Sunday at 7:00 PM

This is a group intended for those going through the MAP (Missionary Action Plan) process with River Valley. The intent is to spend time with one another and to help encourage one another with what God is revealing to us through the MAP. We plan to meet monthly to discuss any updates and to share what God is teaching us through this journey.

Leader

Joe Witcher
Young AdultAdultMarriage

Married Couples | Ben & Alison Cline

Shakopee

Wednesday at 6:30 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 be going through a take-ground study guide that follows the vision for our church for this year! After we are done with the six weeks we will continue to study the Bible together.

Leader

Ben Cline
Women

Mommy Meet Up

Shakopee

Friday at 9:30 AM

This is an invitation for you and your littles (newborn to 5 years old) to come fellowship with other mamas every other Friday. If you are a mama of littles and are looking for a community who will encourage, pray and listen this is for you! We plan on meeting OUTSIDE at different parks every other Friday of the month if weather permits. Co-led by Sam Thames. Please reach out with any questions!

Leader

Jamie Servin
Women

Motherhood Connected

Crosstown

Friday at 10:00 AM

This is an informal group meant to provide a resource for moms to find and connect with other moms! Motherhood can be so challenging and isolating and we may not feel seen or understood. This group is meant to connect moms for encouragement, support, play dates, whatever the situation may be! Participants will share their name, contact info, and city of residence so the information can be shared in a spreadsheet with all members. This can then be used to find and connect with moms near you! There will not be a formal weekly meeting, but members are encouraged to contact one another and set things up personally! Some play dates or mom outings may also be scheduled based on interest.

Leader

Sonja Denow
Adult

Pathway to Purpose: The Singles Edition

Crosstown

Monday at 7:00 PM

No matter what age or stage of life you find yourself in, this small group is open to all single people looking to deepen their relationship with God as they seek out what God has for them in their future relationships. We want you to experience the fullness of God’s love, peace and purpose as you navigate your life. This small group will challenge and inspire you to become the person God wants you to be as you pursue the plans He has for your life. An 8-week Small Group course focused on bringing faith-based singles together for fun, learning, healing, growing, and falling in love led through the teachings of Jesus and taught by certified— Master relationship expert, life coach, and Christian relationships author, Kailen Rosenberg and Pastor Alan. May 13 - July 1, 2024.

Leader

kailen rosenberg