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Core Group

Empower | Minnetrista Winter 2024

Minnetrista

Monday at 6:30 PM

There is nothing more exciting than living a Spirit-filled empowered life! This 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 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 daily. 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? There will be homework. This will be an interactive group, so please plan to be prepared to share weekly what you are learning from the Holy Spirit. This group is nine consecutive Monday nights. It begins on Monday, February 5, and ends on Monday, April 1. Childcare is available on a limited basis. A separate registration is required. NOTE: If you have not been through the River Valley 'Alpha' core group yet, we would strongly encourage you to join that small group before attending Empower. It will be helpful to you to receive what God has in store for you.
Core Group

Empower | Morton’s

Crosstown

Monday at 7:00 PM

There is nothing more exciting than living a Spirit-filled empowered life! This eight-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 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? River Valley recommendation is to take Alpha and Freedom classes previous to Empower class. We will meet Mondays, September 18 through November 6. Hosted by Jeff & Julie Morton.

Leader

Jeff Morton
Core Group

Empower | Pat + Angela Franey | Winter 2024

Woodbury

Thursday at 7:00 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. Empower will meet every Thursday beginning February 8th through April 4th, 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Please note*** It is strongly recommended that you attend Alpha before attending Empower.
Core Group

Explore | Apple Valley Winter 2024

Apple Valley

Monday at 6:30 PM

Explore is a Core Group designed to inspire and enlarge your global heart as we study the biblical basis of missions and hear from some of our great missionaries. At River Valley, our heart is global because God’s heart is global. That’s why we believe that every follower of Jesus Christ should explore and know their role within God’s Great Commission. Explore will meet every Monday beginning on Monday, Feb 5 and ending on Monday, Apr 8. Snacks will be offered. Kids Programming will be offered for kids 5 years and up. Childcare is NOT provided for Kids 4 and under.
Core Group

Explore | City Winter 2024

City

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

Explore is a Core Group designed to inspire and enlarge your global heart as we study the biblical basis of missions and hear from some of our great missionaries. At River Valley, our heart is global because God’s heart is global. That’s why we believe that every follower of Jesus Christ should explore and know their role within God’s Great Commission. Our group will meet weekly for 8 weeks at our campus on Tuesdays February 6 thru March 26, 6:30pm-8pm. Doors open & check in will be available beginning at 6pm. We will conclude our group by serving together on Wednesday April 17 at 7pm in Coon Rapids (ages 5+ are welcome to attend)
Core Group

Explore | Crosstown Winter 2024

Crosstown

Monday at 6:30 PM

Explore is a Core Group designed to inspire and enlarge your global heart as we study the biblical basis of missions and hear from some of our great missionaries. At River Valley, our heart is global because God’s heart is global. That’s why we believe that every follower of Jesus Christ should explore and know their role within God’s Great Commission (Mondays, Feb 5-Mar 25). For this season, free childcare will be offered with limited capacities on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please indicate within this registration, the name and age of the child[ren] you would like to bring to childcare for the duration of the Explore season.
Family

Explore | Eagan | Winter 2024

Eagan

Monday at 6:30 PM

Explore is a Core Group designed to inspire and enlarge your global heart as we study the biblical basis of missions and hear from some of our great missionaries. At River Valley, our heart is global because God’s heart is global. That’s why we believe that every follower of Jesus Christ should explore and know their role within God’s Great Commission. We meet from 6:30pm - 8pm. We start Feb 5 & Childcare is included.
Core Group

Explore | Minnetrista Winter 2024

Minnetrista

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

Explore is a Core Group designed to inspire and enlarge your global heart as we study the biblical basis of missions and hear from some of our great missionaries. At River Valley, our heart is global because God’s heart is global. That’s why we believe that every follower of Jesus Christ should explore and know their role within God’s Great Commission. Explore will begin on Tuesday, February 6, and will meet from 6:30-8pm at the Minnetrista Campus by the Fireside. It is a 7-week group and will end on March 19.
Core Group

Explore | Woodbury Winter 2024

Woodbury

You may hear us say the phrase “Our Heart is Global” often throughout your time at River Valley, but what does it really mean? In Explore, we walk through the great commission that Jesus gave to his followers before He left this earth. Our mandate is to make disciples from every part of the world. Each and every one of us has a part to play in that, whether it is to pray, to mobilize others, to send or to go! This group is for everyone to discover how God wants to use them to accomplish His great commission.
AdultMarriage

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
Family

Family Small Group

Apple Valley

Monday at 6:15 PM

This group is for parents and caregivers with children to connect with other members of the church in a similar stage of life. Join us as we make deeper connections with each other and encourage each other in our Christian walk. We will meet biweekly usually on Monday evenings for snacks, a Soap discussion, and a chance to talk, play games, serve, and do other activities. Occasionally we will meet on weekends instead to do a family activity around the twin cities area.
Family

Family Small Group – Winter 2024

Crosstown

Tuesday at 6:00 PM

This is a group for families! We will be following Tony Evan's study on the Power of the Holy Spirit's Names. We will have a rotating schedule (couples, women, men, family) where we follow the study 3 weeks then have a family fellowship night. Childcare may be available on couples night (can be discussed further). Please register adults but not kids. 1/16 couples (session 1), 1/23 women (session 2), 1/30 men (session 2), 2/6 *not meeting*, 2/13 couples (session 3), 2/20 women (session 4), 2/27 men (session 4), 3/5 family, 3/12 couples (session 5), 3/19 women (session 6), 3/26 men (session 6), 4/2 family, 4/9 couples (dinner out)
Men

Franklin Foster’s Small Group

Maple Grove

Wednesday at 7:00 AM

This group is designed to get into God's Word, grow in your relationship with Jesus and build friendships. We will read the Bible together following the Promise Principle method. We can't wait to get to know you!

Leader

Franklin Foster
Core Group

Freedom | Apple Valley Winter 2024

Apple Valley

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

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. Freedom will meet every Tuesday starting Tuesday, Feb 6 and ending Tuesday, Apr 9. Snacks will be provided. Childcare is provided and you can check them into childcare at 615pm.
Core Group

Freedom | City Winter 2024

City

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

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. Our group will meet weekly at our campus on Wednesdays February 7 - April 3, 6:30pm-8pm. Doors open and check in will be available beginning at 6pm. We will conclude our group by serving together on Wednesday April 17 at 7pm in Coon Rapids (ages 5+ are welcome to attend)
Core Group

Freedom | Crosstown Winter 2024

Crosstown

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

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 9-week group (Tuesdays, Feb 6-April 2), 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. For this season, free childcare will be offered with limited capacities on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please indicate within this registration, the name and age of the child[ren] you would like to bring to childcare for the duration of the Freedom season.
Core Group

Freedom | Eagan | Winter 2024

Eagan

Monday at 6:30 PM

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 meet from 6:30 - 8pm. Starting on Feb 5. Childcare included.
Young Adult

Freedom | Elizabeth Auge

Apple Valley

Monday at 5:00 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! For women in their 20’s.

Leader

Elizabeth Auge
Core Group

Freedom | Minnetrista Winter 2024

Minnetrista

Monday at 6:30 PM

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. Freedom will start on Monday, February 5 from 6:30-8pm in our River Valley Kids auditorium. Freedom will meet for 9 weeks, ending on April 1. Childcare will be provided on a limited basis. A separate registration will be required for childcare.
Serve Our Community

Good Neighbor Team | Collins

Apple Valley

The Good Neighbor program exists to empower the church to walk alongside refugees and immigrants with the love of Christ. Good Neighbors befriend refugees and asylum seekers by providing practical support and life skills to those who have been forced to flee their homelands. Our team will walk alongside a family for one year. Some of our responsibilities will be: * Welcome newly-arriving refugee family through Arrive Ministries’ Reception and Placement program. * Be one of the first faces to greet this family upon their arrival at the airport. * In partnership with the family’s case manager wewill have the opportunity to assist with appointments and help the family learn local systems, all while extending friendship to our newest neighbors. *Come alongside a refugee or immigrant family already living in Minnesota. * Provide support to families seeking asylum.

Leader

Nicole Collins
Adult

GriefShare | Eagan Campus | 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 --

Adult

GriefShare | Loss of Spouse

Eagan

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Help is here and hope is possible if you are widowed! Find help in grieving the death of your spouse at GriefShare's one-day seminar Loss Of A Spouse. We will meet once on Wednesday, March 27, at 6:30 p.m. Hear practical advice from others who’ve been there. Learn what to expect in your grief. Be equipped to cope with life without your spouse. Know that it won’t always hurt this much. Loss Of A Spouse is a video seminar where you’ll gain insight from counselors, pastors, and psychologists; and hear stories of hope and healing from others who have lost a spouse. After the 35 minute video seminar there is a time to talk to others about what was learned from the video. There’s no pressure to share. The Grief Share guidebook is $5 and has more than 30 short readings on how to live with grief and eventually rebuild your life.
Women

Hanna’s Small Group | Women

Maple Grove

Thursday 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!

Leader

Hanna Lewis
Young Adult

Hannah Hayden’s Small Group

Maple Grove

Thursday at 7:00 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! Let's dig deep, build big and let God get all the glory as we move in His likeness. It's God's heart and will that we would mature in our faith and move into all that He has for us. Together let's move from striving to thriving as we share life together!

Leader

Hannah Hayden
Women

Heather’s Small Group

Maple Grove

Monday 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! For women in their 20s

Leader

Heather Gruenhagen
Young Adult

How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth

Crosstown

Thursday at 6:30 PM

A group for young adults where we honestly wrestle with questions about the Bible and how to apply this ancient text to our 21st century lives. Bring your Bible, your notebook, your questions, your doubts, your fears, your joy, your curiosity and join this community of folks who want a serious relationship with their Bible…but who aren’t there yet.
Men

Intentional Fatherhood

Apple Valley

Wednesday at 7:00 PM

We live in a world that alone will not produce Godly men. Our children, and more specifically our sons, are culturally acclimatized to "never grow up" and live the life of a boy in a man's body. Living this first hand with my own son, I refuse to let the world dictate his future outcome. The goal of this group is for a small group of men to "intentionally" disciple our sons to become the Godly men the Lord calls them to be. Utilizing Jon Tyson's book "The Intentional Father" as a guide, this is a men's group for fathers of boys between the ages of 12-19 who are interested in helping their boys step into becoming a man of God. (AMAZON Link: )

Leader

Jason Rost
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
Men

Iron Sharpeners

Crosstown

Friday at 6:30 AM

Come together as men Friday mornings from 6:30 to 7:30 AM. As iron sharpens iron, we sharpen each other through studying the Bible and discussing how we apply it to our lives today. Just bring a Bible!

Leader

John Farinacci
MenPromise Principle

Jacob Lewis’ Small Group

Maple Grove

Thursday at 6:45 AM

This group is designed to get into God’s Word, as well as connect and converse with other men of God. Each week we’ll catch up with one another to see how God is moving in our lives, build strong community amongst one another, offer words of encouragement and challenge each other to pursue Jesus with a greater desire! We can't wait to get to know you!

Leader

Jacob Lewis