Life Groups, at RHV, are the best way to get connected and find friends at River Heights Vineyard. Our Summer semester of Life Groups will begin on June 15, 2025.

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.

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)
Descriptions: 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: Various homes in IGH
Leaders: Jon Marsden (651-226-0975) jon@riverheightsvineyard.org
Descriptions: We will be exploring how the Holy Spirit forms communities of disciples as we discuss the Book of Acts together.

Wednesday Groups

#W1 - ALPHA AT RIVER HEIGHTS
Time: 6:00p
Location: River Heights Vineyard Church (6070 Cahill Aenue, IGH)
Leaders: Peter Benedict pjbenedict@gmail.com
Descriptions: Alpha is a series of group conversattions that explore life and faith. Everyone is welcome. You are invited no matter your background or beliefs. We’ll start with a meal together at 6p, watch a short video, and have discussion around our tables. There is childcare for children up to 5th grade and youth group for kids in 6th-12th grade during Alpha.

#W2 - SUMMER SLOW CARE - ADULTS WELCOME
Time: 6:00p
Location: Alternating locations
Mary Nicklay (7840 Boyd Ave., Inver Grove Heights)
Bonnie Gustafson (13257 Huntington Terrace, Apple Valley)
Leaders: Jasmine Griffy and Hopewell
Jasmine Griffy: mrsjgriffy@gmail.com   (715) 977-2197
Hopewell: hhodges@umn.edu,   (917) 657-2785
Descriptions: Build rhythms of rest this summer! Join us for a simple dinner and a quick devotional, then choose solitude or conversation while you work on a hobby or craft. We will also have puzzles, adult coloring books, and other activities available for you to borrow. Space is limited and no childcare is available.
Meeting Dates: This group will meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, beginning on June 18

Thursday Groups

#TH1 - WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE
Time: 10:00a
Location: Various locations in IGH, SSP, WSP
Leaders: Kim Charpentier and Gay Narron
Kim Charpentier (651-485-3800, kimcharpentier@gmail.com) and Gay Narron (952-457-4023, gay@riverheightsvineyard.org)
Descriptions: We’ll be wandering from home to home, yard to yard, and park to park this summer. Summer is time to hang out, drink coffee, play games, and enjoy each other’s company. All you need to join is a lawn chair in your car each week, and maybe some sunscreen.

#TH2 - SUMMER THURSDAY SHARED MEALS
Time: 10:00a
Location: Jon and Sue Marsden’s home (7352 Boyd Avenue, IGH)
Leaders: Jon and Sue Marsden
(651-226-0921, sue@riverheightsvineyard.org)
Descriptions: We are hosting two shared meals this summer on Thursday evenings at 6p. We’ll plan a meal theme for each evening and contact you to see what you’d like to bring. Lool forward to meeting some new folks and deepening friendships around good food and lively conversations. We hope you can join us for one or both evenings.
Dates: June 26 and August 14

#TH3 - PRIME TIME LIFE GROUP (50+)
Time: 6:00p
Location: Dave and Janeen Leick’s home (8377 Claymore Court, IGH)
Leaders: Dave and Janeen Leick
Dave (651-353-7494, daleick@hotmail.com) and Janeen Leick (651-323-0774, jkleick@gmail.com)
Descriptions: The Prime Time Life Group will go a bit more casual for the summer with a couple of BBQ potluck dinners on July 10 and August 7. We will provide the main dish and others are asked to bring an appetizer, side dish, or dessert to share. A time to get together for food, fellowship, and fun!
Dates: July 10 and August 7

#TH4 - FAITH FAMILY (ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES)
Time: 6:00p
Location: River Heights Vineyard Church (6070 Cahill Aenue, IGH)
Leaders: Christina Kurschner and Angela Woods
Christina Kurschner (651-370-3883, christina_kurschner@yahoo.com) and Angela Woods (612-403-0646)
Descriptions: Bible Study, fellowship and fun for adults with disabilities

Sunday Groups

#SU1 - CONVERSATIONS ON THE WATER
Time: Sunday afternoon or evenings
Location: Bayport Marina in Bayport, MN
Leaders: Jim McKie
(651-248-6535, captainjimmckie@gmail.com)
Descriptions: This is an opportunity to relax, share, and enjoy the day while giving God, through His Holy Spirit, the opportunity to speak. A blending of daily life and interjections of how the Bible, a sermon or another event, is speaking to those on the boat.
Dates: Jim will contact you with dates and times once you sign up.

#SU2 - SEMINARY NOW
Time: 2:00p on the 1st and 3rd Sundays each month
Location: River Heights Vineyard Church (6070 Cahill Aenue, IGH)
Leaders: Peter Benedict
(651-276-8264 - text only, pjbenedict@gmail.com)
Descriptions: We will watch and discuss Seminary Now videos together on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. Course topics will be chosen by the group.