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Connect Groups

1. Find A Group

Find a group based on

your interests.

2. Sign Up

Sign up for a Connect Group and get plugged in!

3. Meet Up

Meet weekly, biweekly or monthly.

JESUS & JAVA

Leaders: Tim & Brandi Plymale

Ages: 18+

Community Type: Everyone

Are children welcome?: No

Meets: Bi-weekly, 1st and 3rd Friday's of the month 

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Sharing testimonies, life, and encouragement through the Word of God.

THE JOY OF THE GAME

Leader: Linda Malo

Ages: 18+

Community Type: Everyone

Are children welcome?: No

Meets: The first Saturday of the month, 2:00pm

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This is fellowship for playing board games/cards and is open to anyone who wants to play.  We want you to enjoy yourself.  

SATURDAY NIGHT OUT

Leaders: Ben & Pam Malo

Ages: 20-40 Years

Community Type: Everyone

Are children welcome?: Ages 1 & under only

Meets: Monthly at 6:00pm

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Saturday Night Out is a fun and casual connect group for adults looking to build community through monthly hangouts. Whether it's dinner at a local restaurant, games at someone's home, or a night of bowling, each meetup is centered around good food, great conversation, and meaningful connection. 

SATURDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

Leaders: Rodney & Tashia Hutto

Ages: 40+

Community Type: Everyone

Are children welcome?:  No

Meets: Bi-weekly, Saturday at 6:00pm 

 

Christian fellowship, great food and development of Bible based friendships. 

WOMEN'S BRUNCH

Leaders: Amanda Ginn & Nicki Vestal

Ages: 18+

Community Type: Women

Are children welcome?:  No, nursing infants only.

Meets: Once a month, Saturday's at 10:30am at the Ginn home.

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Psalm 34:8 "Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in Him!" Join the women of The River for food, fun, and fellowship.

COFFEE & CRAFTS

Leader: Aimee Birdwell

Ages: 18+

Community Type: Women

Are children welcome?:  No

Meets: Monthly

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A time of fellowship and fun with crafting, coffee and snacks, while allowing the Holy Spirit to flow in and around conversation. 

STARS & STRIPES

Leader: Alex & Danean Gellman

Ages: 18+

Community Type: Active, Reserve/Guard, veterans, retired military and their immediate families. 

Are children welcome?:  Yes

Meets: Monthly

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Stars and Stripes is a Christ-centered small group for active, retired, and veteran  military families. We meet on Sunday afternoons to share life over family-style meals, games, and honest conversations—all in a relaxed, tech-free setting that feels like home. Whether you’re active duty, a veteran, spouse, or an immediate family member, you’re welcome here.

KOINONIA

Leaders: Matthew & Sandra Ulu

Ages: 18+

Community Type: Everyone

Are children welcome?: Yes

Meets: Third Friday of the Month at 5:30pm

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Getting to know each other through fellowship, games, hiking, etc.

MOM SQUAD

Leader: Rachel Vasquez

Ages: 18+

Community Type: Mom's & Kids

Are children welcome?: Yes

Meets: Monthly, Saturday's at 10:30am at locations within the area.

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Playdates with moms and their children. Opportunities to meet other moms and hangout.

RIVER RIDERS

Leader: Blake & Mallory White

Ages: 18+

Community Type: Everyone

Are children welcome?:  No

Meets: Monthly

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 Join us for monthly rides with others in our local area. We’ll enjoy the road together, share a meal, hear testimonies, and build community around a shared love for riding.

STRENGTH TO STRENGTH

Leaders: Dylan & Brooke Jordan

Ages: 14+

Community Type: Everyone

Are children welcome?:  No

Meets: 2 times per month

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This group is designed to teach and coach people about fitness, build confidence in lifting, and show them how to be stewards of their own health. 

FREEDOM RINGS

Leader: Mark Stephens

Co-Leaders: Allan Vestal & Ronnie Blankenship 

Ages: 16+

Community Type: Everyone

Are children welcome?:  No

Meets: Monthly

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Learn Firearm Safety, self defense, and various skills from trained instructors in a fun and safe environment for men and women. A great opportunity for beginners and the experienced to learn more, meet others, and have a great time! 

CORDED TOGETHER

Leader: Chris & Bes Russell

Ages: 21+

Community Type: Everyone

Are children welcome?:  No

Meets: Monthly, 4th Saturday of the month

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This group is for married couples and couples desiring marriage. We gather to encourage one another in our relationships through fellowship, sharing the Word and breaking bread.

We want to hear from you!

We thoroughly enjoy hearing from our River family!Shoot us a message and tell us what brought you to The River to begin with, how you've chosen to get involved and what kind of impact the church has had on your life. 

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