Life Groups, at RHV, are the best way to get connected and find friends at River Heights Vineyard. Our Winter semester of Life Groups will begin on February 8, 2026.

During this semester, groups will be doing a variety of things to grow in connection with each other and with God. We hope you will take the opportunity to find a group that fits your summer schedule.

SUNDAY GROUPS

#SU1 - WELLBEING - Bi-weekly
Time: 4:00P
Location: River Heights Vineyard Church (6070 Cahill Aenue, IGH)
Leaders: Christina Kurschner   (651) 370- 3883 christina_kurschner@yahoo.com
Hollie Greenwood    (651) 470-0986
Description: Join us as we discuss life-changing tools you can apply to your emotional health and wellbeing. What does a good day look like to you? How can you minimize stressors and live the life God wants you to live? These tools are especially helpful for people with mental health challenges but can be used by anyone.

MONDAY GROUPS

#M1 - MONDAY MEN’S GROUP
Time: 9:30a
Location: River Heights Vineyard Church (6070 Cahill Aenue, IGH)
Leaders: Claire Peterson (612-300-2917) and Jeff Pelletier (651-492-8540)
Description: We use the previous day’s sermon for discussion each Monday morning. This is an onging group and you may join anytime.

TUESDAY GROUPS

#T1 - TUESDAY MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Time: 9:00a
Location: We meet at several different host homes in Inver Grove on a rotating basis.
Leaders: Jon Marsden (651-226-0975) jon@riverheightsvineyard.org
Description: We will be exploring the Apostle Paul's First letter to the Corinthians. Paul is urging his hearers (including us!) to look at living every area of life through the lens of the Gospel. We are excited about getting to know each other better and knowing God better. We'd love to have you join us. We meet each week all year long. We are exploring 1 and 2 Thessalonians in January. 

WEDNESDAY GROUPS

#W1 - WINTER SLOW CARE (Bi-weekly)
Time: 6:00p
Location: Meeting in various host homes
Leaders: Hopewell    (917) 657-2785    hhodges@umn.edu
Molly White   (563) 505-1905 mwhite111117@gmail.com
Description: Good news: God loves us and wants to give us friendships, fun, and good rest! This winter, join us for Slow Care Life Group. We'll share a simple dinner (potluck style), a quick devotional, and then choose solitude or conversation while we work on hobbies or crafts. We will rotate between different host homes this semester.

#W2 - SMILES FROM RIVER HEIGHTS (1x month)
Time: 2:00p
Location: River Heights Vineyard Church
Leaders: Jo Baker  (612) 889-2192    twotogetherstill@outlook.com
DeeDee Anderson  (612) 396-6614
Description: Would you like to help brighten someone’s day and bring a smile to someone who needs uplifting? This group will meet once a month and make cards for seniors, shut-ins or others who need an encouragement. We will use recycled greeting cards and remake them into a greeting for birthdays and holidays and mail them to those referred to us. Come and enjoy fellowship while we serve others together.

THURSDAY GROUPS

#TH1 - WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE
Time: 9:30s
Location: River Heights Vineyard Church
Leaders: Kim Charpentier, Gay Narron, Nancy Smolik
Kim Charpentier (651) 485-3800    kacharpentier@gmail.com
Gay Narron            (952) 457-4023   mgnarron@gmail.com
Nancy Smolik       (612) 508-0678    njsmolik@gmail.com
Description: Join us as we explore Paul's letter to the Ephesians, a profound and uplifting book that reveals God's eternal plan to unite all things in Christ and calls believers to live out their identity as God's beloved children. Whether you're new to Bible study or a seasoned believer, this study will deepen your understanding of God's grace and inspire you to live purposefully in the strength and power of the Holy Spirit.

#TH2 - PRIME TIME LIFE GROUP (50+)
Time: 6:30p
Location: Don & Cindy Weber’s Home
(7293 Cahill Ave, Inver Grove Heights}
Leaders: Don & Cindy Weber , Gay Narron & Sandy Persyn
Gay Narron                                 gay@riverheightsvineyard.org
Sandy Persyn                            (651) 210-0328
Don Weber                                 (651) 231-1781                       
Cindy Weber                             (651) 216-2507
Description: Are you age 50 or older? This group is for you. We love to gather and grow deeper in friendship and continue to grow in our faith together. Worship and prayer are high values in our group, along with laughter and connection. We hope you can join us this semester as we use the previous Sunday sermon for discussion.

#TH3 - PARENTING BOOK CLUB (Bi-weekly on Zoom)
Using the book “The Myth of Good Christian Parenting”
Time: 7:00p
Location: ZOOM
Leaders: Anna Hunt    (651) 235-5285    annakhunt@gmail.com
Description: Do you feel like your parenting is lacking in something and you don't know why? Do you feel distant from God and you continue to be frustrated with the why when you try? We're going to gently delve into this subject with the expectancy of growth, healing and transformation. I'm a certified parent coach who is passionate to walk alongside you with zero judgement. This group is for single parents and couples.

FRIDAY GROUPS

#F1 - SHARED MEAL FRIDAYS (March 20 & April 24)
Time: 6:00p
Location: Jon & Sue Marsden’s home (7352 Boyd Avenue East, IGH)
Leaders: Sue & Jon Marsden
Sue (651) 226-0921, sue@riverheightsvineyard.org
Jon (651) 226-0975, jon@riverheightsvineyard.org
Description: You are invited to join us for a shared meal in our home on Friday, March 20 and April 24, 6-8pm. As the dates approach, we will email you with the menu and you can select something you would like to bring. We look forward to welcoming you! 

SATURDAY GROUPS

#S1 - GOOD AND BEAUTIFUL GOD
Adults and Teens Welcome
Time: 9:00a
Location: Rena’s Home
3937 Turquoise Point, Eagan
Leaders:
Rena Carlson-Rasmussen  (651) 271-6747 mercury024@gmail.com
Justine Peters  (612) 281-0612 justinesplace333@yahoo.com
Description: We will be going through James Bryan Smith's book The Good and Beautiful God: Falling in Love with the God Jesus Knows. This book encourages us to put our ideas about God to the test and see if they match up with what Jesus himself reveals about God. Each week, we'll discuss a chapter of the book and its accompanying Soul Training exercise. There are copies of the book in the church bookstore, or you may find an audiobook version on Audible or similar. Come connect with new and old friends and discover the Good and Beautiful God!