specialty life groups
In addition to our Life Groups, we have many specialty groups called Specialty Life Groups. These seasonal classes and groups have a specific topic or emphasis and seek to incorporate Life Group DNA. Our Specialty Life Groups are open to everyone and are offered on a variety of days, places, and times. All provide an opportunity to help you deepen your understanding of God and your ability to walk with Him so you can more effectively love and serve others. Check below for the different specialty group options.
A Widow's Journey
This is a group for women of all ages to meet together every other week for mutual encouragement. It is designed to help one another through each other's personal journey of grief, using the Bible to see what God has to say about being a widow and the encouragement he gives us. This group will be led by Judy Dramer who lost her husband in January 2024.
When: 1st & 3rd Wed of the Month 4-6:30pm, Starting Apr 2
Where: Judy’s Home
Cost: Free
Contact Dana at dgoens@rivervalleycc.org if interested in this group.
Alpha
Is the Bible relevant today? Is there more to life than this? Do you ever pray? Who was Jesus? What does faith mean to you?
At Alpha, you can ask anything-it's a safe space to question life, faith, and meaning. Everyone is welcome. You're invited no matter your background or beliefs. Alpha is free, and there's no pressure to come back, but we hope you will!
When: Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm, Starting Apr 24 - June 26
Where: Downtown Campus, Rm O-101
Cost: Free
Registration opens Sat, Mar 22.
anna’s ministry: Widow’s Support Group
Anna's Ministry is for widows over the age of 60 who meet once a month for fellowship and encouragement. Meets at the Black Forest Restaurant.
When: Second Thursday of every month, 11:00am
Cost: Free
Registration: Join Anytime
Questions? Contact Dana here or register below.
Band of Brothers
This men’s fellowship group is designed to challenge men. To grow in their walk with God, to become stronger, more authentic disciples of Christ.
When: 1st Saturday of Every Month from 7:30am-9am, Starting Jan 4 - Dec 27, 2025
Where: Redwood Campus, Rm R-112
Cost: Free
Brotherhood Men’s Breakfast
This is a time for men to come together to eat, fellowship, and develop deeper relationships with one another. These are potluck breakfast, so bring a dish to share if you can. If you can’t, we’d love for you to come anyway! Breakfasts begin Oct 12 and end June 14.
Grants Pass: Second Sat of the month 8-9:30am, Grants Pass Campus (formly the Flying Lark)
Sunny Valley: Second Sat of the month 9-10:30am, Sunny Valley Campus
cancer support group
"Every storm is an opportunity to grow." Alex Costanzo is totally blind and has cancer, yet she has learned to walk by her faith in God and not by sight…literally! If you, or someone you know, is struggling with cancer, come join us in this ground-breaking group that focuses on support, information, and GOD’S presence, while ministering to cancer survivors, their loved-ones, care-givers, and more. Questions? Reach out to Carol Meyer @ 541-787-7834. We meet in room O-101 Downtown.
When: Sun 12:30-3:30pm
Cost: Free
Registration: Join anytime
Heart and Hands quilting ministry
Quilt Ministry: No experience necessary. If you can tie a knot, you can help make a quilt! Quilts are given to various organizations. We would love for you to join us!
When: Second & fourth Monday of Month, 9:00-12:00pm, Starting Feb 10
Where: Meets in Rm E-101, Downtown Campus
Cost : Free
Registration: Join anytime
Contact Trudy with Questions: real5032@yahoo.com
Kindred moms
A place of grace, hospitality, and encouragement. Where Mom’s can flourish as they connect in intentional relationships with Jesus and one another. We meet the last Saturday of every month. Child Care offered for ages 1-10 by request to kindredmomsrivervalley@gmail.com.
When: Sat 10-11:30am
Where: E-204, Downtown Campus
Cost: Free, participants to purchase book.
Registration: Join anytime
L.A.M.B.S.
Ladies’ Study
This fall LAMBS (Ladies' A.M. Bible Study) will begin a study in the book of Revelation during which we will examine the various views of not only Revelation but eschatology in general. It's sure to be enlightening and challenging! The book we will be utilizing is Revelation: The Christian's Ultimate Victory by John MacArthur.
When: Thursdays 9:30-11:30am, Starting Sept 19 - May 29, 2025
Where: R-112, Redwood Campus
Cost: Free to Register
Book to be purchased from facilitator for $10.50. Contact Lynn Matti if you have questions at 541-660-1893
MEN OF PURITY
This group is designed to challenge men. To grow in their walk with God, to become stronger, more authentic disciples of Christ.
When: 1st Sat of each month 9-10:30am, Starting Jan 4 - Dec 27
Where: Redwood Campus Cafe
Cost: Free
Restore: Remembering Life’s Hurts with the God Who Rebuilds
This 7-week Bible study is for women seeking to identify and understand foundational attachments that have contributed to brokenness and unhealthy patterns—pursuing hope, healing, and restoration. *Women only, please.
When: Fridays 9-10:30am, Starting Apr 11 - May 23
Where: Fellowship Prayer Rm, Rogue River Campus
Cost: Free - Registrant can purchase book here and workbook here.
Registration opens Sat, Mar 22.
Untying the Knots of the Heart
Untying the Knots of the Heart is a small-group discipleship journey that God uses to help participants face their struggles, identify the root causes of their pain, and find new freedom & joy in Jesus Christ. This Biblical, 12-lesson process gives participants the tools and perspectives they need to heal and thrive again. Women can join at any time.
Please contact Diana Hankins at 909-904-3349 if you have questions
When: Tuesdays 6-8pm, Starting Aug 6 - Aug 5, 2025
Where: Diana’s Home
Walking Through Grief
The Walking Through Grief group is for women who are grieving the loss of their husband or partner. We will be using the faith-based book, It's Not Supposed to be This Way, to explore how to continue to be steadfast with God even when life is difficult and looks very different than what we expected. Meetings will include discussions to help each other navigate widowhood and better understand the grieving process. This group will be led by RVC member Deb Acosta, who was widowed in December 2022. *This group is for women only.
When: Wednesdays 6:30-8pm, Starting Apr 9 - June 18
Where: Deb’s Home
Cost: Free - Participants to purchase book, It's Not Supposed to be This Way by Lysa TerKeurst
Women’s breakfast gathering
Almost every Saturday of the month, we hold a potluck breakfast gathering at one of our campuses. These gatherings are designed to foster fellowship over a potluck breakfast. All women are invited! No registration needed, feel free to attend any of these and simply show up.
When: Saturdays at 9:30am
Where: Third Sat of the month - Sunny Valley Worship Auditorium. Third Sat of month - Downtown Campus Lobby. Fourth Sat of month - Rogue River Campus. Fourth Sat of month - Redwood Campus (@ 10:30am).
For more information on these gatherings, please contact the leader listed here that corresponds with your campus.