Core Group

Alpha | Crosstown Winter 2024

Crosstown

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When:

Tuesday at 6:00 PM

Demographic:

Adult

Meets:

In Person

Childcare Available:

Yes

Alpha is a Core Group at River Valley. Alpha is a series of sessions over 8 weeks that explores the Christian faith (Tuesdays, Feb 6-April 2, 6-8pm). 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 a discussion together to learn more. 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 Alpha season.

Welcome Home

Welcome Home | February 2024

Maple Grove

Sunday at 10:15 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 build community, understand how God made you, and dive deeper into your walk with Jesus. We can’t wait to meet you! Once Welcome Home is complete, we encourage you to find another small group where you can continue growing in your faith as you build friendships.

MenPromise Principle

The Promise Principle | Derek Blumberg & Tim Short

Apple Valley

Saturday at 7:30 AM

You are welcome here! This is a "join at anytime" 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 Lifegroups. 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. Text the word “promise” to 94000 or use the link below to read more about The Promise Principle and see the annual Bible reading plan: This group meets from from 7:30AM - 9:00AM each Saturday. We look forward to meeting you! - Derek, Tim and the Saturday morning men. Connect with us: Call or text Derek at 952-239-2777. Call or text Tim at (952) 807-2553

Leader

Derek Blumberg

Serve Our Community

Serve Our Community | Best Christmas Ever

Apple Valley

As a member of this group, you will be part of The Best Christmas Ever, a Christian nonprofit organization that helps families who experience hardships due to no fault of their own. Do you want to make a HUGE impact on your community? God has given us each many gifts and strengths that we can use to make the world such a beautiful place. We can come together and create such an impactful group of giving and generosity! I, personally, see what heaven and God has given to me and I want nothing more than to give it all back to Him. I would love to create a group of individuals within River Valley Church that all have hearts to give back to those who are in need of SO much hope. Join me and let's make a difference!

Leader

Amber Bird

Sisterhood

Sisterhood Evenings | Woodbury | Winter/Spring 2024

Woodbury

Tuesday 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.

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

Men

Men’s Open Gym Basketball

Crosstown

Sunday at 7:00 PM

We are starting a men’s only (for now) small group in which we’ll be getting together on Sunday nights at Trinity Lutheran Church in Long Lake, for open gym basketball. All skill levels are welcome and the gym will be reserved for this RV group, specifically. Get in the gym and enjoy some fellowship and fun runs up and down the court for a few hours, followed by group prayer. Competition is great, especially in an encouraging environment, surrounded by men who love Jesus. Let’s form some authentic friendships while collectively missing plenty of shots and turning the ball over dozens of times. Please wear outdoor shoes until you enter the gym, in which then you can switch into your gym/basketball shoes. The cost is $5/person (each time) and their staff prefers cash, if possible.

Leader

Corey Thonn

MenPromise Principle

The Promise Principle | Jon Perron

Apple Valley

Friday at 6:30 AM

You are welcome here! This is a "join at anytime" 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 Lifegroups. 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. Click here to read more about The Promise Principle and see our weekly reading plan:

Leader

Jon Perron

Welcome Home

Welcome Home | Faribault January 2024

Faribault

Sunday at 11:30 AM

Welcome Home is your first step at River Valley Church! This four-week Small Group will provide the opportunity for you to find friends and fulfillment here at River Valley Church. We want to walk alongside you as you discover how God gifted you and how you can make a difference for Him with your life!

Core Group

Empower | Faribault Winter 2024

Faribault

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, 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? Empower is open to anyone at River Valley that has been through our Alpha; if you have not attended Alpha you will want to sign up for that. Our group will meet weekly at our home on Fridays October 13 thru December 15, 6:30pm-8pm.

Marriage

Young Married Couples | Will & Paige Hall

Crosstown

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

This small group is for married couples looking to study the bible, grow in faith, and build community. We will be studying "Crazy Love" by Francis Chan, a series that will focus on God's radical, unconditional, sacrificial love. We will meet every Wednesday night in-person, starting on January 24. Newcomers are welcome anytime. We look forward to connecting!

AdultCore Group

Alpha | Chaska Winter 2024

Tuesday 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? Since we are not yet in our building, this group will meet in our home. The format is simple: We share a meal around a table (we will provide), listen to a talk on the week’s topic, and then have discussion together over dessert! Alpha will meet every Tuesday Starting February 6. There will be one Saturday retreat on the Holy Spirit in the middle (date and location to be announced). Alpha is a great course to solidify what you believe, and form friendships with fellow believers who will walk through the ups and downs of life together. This is a new community starting from scratch, and we want you to be a part of building it with us! All are welcome.

Welcome Home

Welcome Home | Shakopee | April 2024

Shakopee

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

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 build community, understand how God made you, and dive deeper into your walk with Jesus. Welcome Home for April will meet on Tuesday nights following the conclusion of our Core Groups on April 16th, 23rd, and 30th.

Welcome Home