Small Groups

50 + Married Couples | Cindy Kerzman

Shakopee

Wednesday at 7:00 PM

We will watch courses on DiscipleU and discuss them as a group.

Leader

Cindy Kerzman

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

Bible Study at U of M | Kirby Sato

City

Thursday at 7:00 PM

Just us at the U of M campus for our Thursday night bible study. We will read the bible together, have fellowship and a time of worship/prayer. We are excited to build community and grow in Christ together! We will meet weekly on Thursdays 7pm at Coffman Memorial Union

Leader

Kirby Sato

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Eagan | Marriage + Parenting | Winter 2024

Eagan

Monday at 6:30 PM

Join us for Marriage + Parenting, an on-campus group meeting on Monday nights starting on Feb 5, 2024. The format includes a large-group teaching on Marriage (weeks 1-4), and Parenting (weeks 5-8), then small group/round table discussion. Please make sure to register for yourself and your spouse. Childcare is available!

Leader

Josiah Christian

Empower | City Campus | Winter 2024

City

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

Empower is open to anyone at River Valley that has been through our Alpha; if you have not attended Alpha you will need to sign up for that. There is nothing more exciting than living a Spirit-filled empowered life! This 9 week Bible study will instruct, encourage, experience 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 and 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. Are you ready to get started? Our group will meet weekly at our campus on Tuesdays February 2 thru April 2, 6:30pm-8pm. Doors open and check in will be available beginning at 6pm. We will conclude our group by serving together on our 11th week - Wednesday April 17 at 7pm in Coon Rapids (ages 5+ are welcome to attend)

Empower | Shakopee Winter 2024

Shakopee

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

There is nothing more exciting than living a Spirit-filled empowered life! This eight-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. Are you ready to get started? We will meet weekly on Tuesdays at 6:30pm at Shakopee Campus. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided each week. 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 Empower session. Childcare is available at a limited capacity. Please register your child[ren] individually by copying this url into your browser: https://rivervalley.org/event/childcare-shakopee-5200/

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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 we connect as couples with young kids. 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. 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

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 Https://meet.google.com/tmd-tytn-nqk 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

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

GriefShare | Grief Recovery & Support Group

Eagan

Monday 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 GriefShare. 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 Apple Valley campus starting Sept. 25 and runs until Dec. 18. Check out this video for more info about GriefShare -- https://vimeo.com/829837431

Leader

Rachel Holmquist

Intercessory Prayer Group | Kevin Kamau

City

Monday at 6:30 PM

Join us in uplifting the Church, missionaries, nations, tribes and unbelievers in prayer, that God will intervene according to His Riches in Glory. Prayer is a fundamental tool in taking ground in every aspect of our lives. Let us stand before the Lord in the gap on behalf of the land (Ezekiel 22:30). Mathew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 1 Timothy 2:1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people Ephesians 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.

Leader

Kevin Kamau

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RVYA | Eagan

Eagan

The purpose of River Valley Young Adults Ministry is to help you learn how to hear the voice of God, pursue discipleship, and also have community that is focused on people on mission! For every first Thursday of the month, we will all join and build the RVYA Service together at the Minneapolis (City) Campus. The Young Adults of the Eagan Campus meet every Thursday (except the first Thursday of the month) at 7PM via Zoom for a Bible Study. We are excited for you to join us!

Leader

Ari Lowell

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RVYA | Tony Zappia

City

Thursday at 6:30 PM

A small group all about God, community, discipleship, growth and intentionality. To do life together and dive deeper in all God has for us. Each week will be different but focused on what God is speaking to us and build from that! Any questions feel free to reach out!

Leader

Tony Zappia

Serve Our Community | Eagan

Eagan

Serving opportunities will be shared with this group and participants can participate as it works with their schedule and/or interest. No set meeting times or commitments. Emails will be sent out as opportunities become available. Let's radically serve and love our community so that more people will come to know Jesus.

Leader

Amber Heider

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Serve Our Community | Shakopee

Shakopee

Leader

Liz Overson

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Serve Our Community Group | City

City

Leader

Vicki Hernandez

Sisterhood Evenings | City | Winter/Spring 2024

City

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Join us for our Winter/Spring semester as we study Hebrews: A Faith That Endures. Hebrews 12:2-3 ...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer [author] and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Leader

Miwa Sato

Sisterhood Evenings | Eagan Winter/Spring 2024

Eagan

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

Leader

Jenna Carlson

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Sisterhood Evenings | Shakopee | Winter/Spring 2024

Shakopee

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

Leader

Jen Flynn

Sisterhood Mornings | Shakopee Fall 2023

Shakopee

Wednesday at 9:30 AM

Ephesians 3:12 says, "In Christ we come before God with freedom and without fear. We can do this because of our faith in Christ." Join us this semester as we look at what the Bible says it means to live in freedom as we study the book of Ephesians. Sisterhood is a group where women can find fulfillment and belonging at River Valley Church. This season we are going to explore different characteristics that make a healthy community! This group starts on September 27th and ends on November 22nd. You can join this group no matter what age or stage of life you’re in. You also can come at any time! You are always welcome at Sisterhood no matter when you decide to come. Let this be a safe place for you to grow in your relationship with God and build healthy relationships with other women. We can't wait to welcome you! 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 Sisterhood session. Childcare is available at a limited capacity. Please register your child[ren] individually by copying this url into your browser: https://rivervalley.org/event/childcare-shakopee-5199/

Leader

Tracy Buckingham-Hayes

Sisterhood Mornings | Shakopee Winter/Spring 2024

Shakopee

Wednesday at 9:30 AM

Leader

Tracy Buckingham-Hayes

SOAP Bible Study | Marjorie

City

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Join us as we dive into SOAP and build the African community at the City Campus ! This group is all about GOD, the bible and community, to connect on our background and grow into what we learn in SOAP. We will meet bi-weekly this fall!

Leader

Marjorie Oguenda-Joseph

Sunday Bible Study for Young Adult Women | Miwa Sato

City

Sunday at 12:30 PM

This group is for women who wants to be accountable with each other and be iron sharpening iron. We will be following the SOAP reading plan and dive deeper into His word and pray for each other. To be part of this group, we are asking the members to commit to attend regularly, follow the SOAP reading plan as much as they can, agree to pray for the other women in the group and be open and honest about your walk with Christ so we can encourage and challenge each other!

Leader

Miwa Sato

Take Ground | Amira Warren-Yearby

City

Saturday at 10:30 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! 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

Amira Warren-Yearby

Take Ground | Kirby Sato

City

Sunday at 12:30 AM

Mens let's get together and talk about what God is being speaking to you through SOAP and inspire each other with our walk with Chirst

Leader

Kirby Sato

Take Ground | Tinesha Trogstad

Eagan

Tuesday 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. This group is for men & women!

Leader

Tinesha Trogstad