A Good Place to Start - Mens Group

This group is designed for men 18+ new to life groups, young in their faith, or looking for an entry level group to join. This group will be very laid back and will last 12 weeks. Led by Jake Martz.

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Adoption and Foster Care Families

Support for adoption and foster care families, at 10AM service, the last Sunday of the month.

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Armes Married Couples Group

Married couples' group with Kasi and Nick Armes. The focus of our group is to help strengthen marriage and help couples have a Christ-centered marriage.

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Beights Life Group

The Beights Life Group is led by Kristy & Chad and is open to singles and couples of all ages. Our Life Group is a place to connect, grow, and encourage one another as we dive deeper into the current sermon series each week. We meet weekly in North Marion - childcare is not available.

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Bible Study Group

We want to study the Word of God and Grow together as a group. Led by Tess Powell and Beth Ann Kosel.

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Big Bad Board Games

Fun experience of Board Games. Join us and see what God has in store for us!

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Blue Collar Men's Group

This is a group for men who work blue collar jobs to join together in fellowship and grow their relationship with Jesus. Led by Blake Weller in North Marion.

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Board Game Night

Just a group of friends meeting up for some casual board game fun. Anyone is welcome to come alongside Join us! Led by Joshua Martin.

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Coffee with Grannies

"Mature Women" meet the 4th Tuesday of the month at 1:00PM in different locations.

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Creative Crafters

Teaching various craft techniques like knitting, crochet, small machine knitting, loom knitting and various other crafts. One of our goals is create various craft projects that can be used in a charitable way in the community. We also help other charities meet their quotas. Led by Sahrise Smith.

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Derby's Group

.A singles and couples group led by Jonathan & Connie Derby. We meet to discuss the sermon and other Bible-based studies on a bi-monthly basis. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays in our home just north of Marion.

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Disciple Makers

We meet in a home, start with snacks and conversation then move to either the church directed curriculum or a disciple program focused on God’s Love, Word, Promises, and many other foundational theologies. Become a Disciple Maker with us. Hosted in the neighborhood behind Kohl’s.

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Fellowship

This group studies the Scriptures and meets Sundays at 8:00AM in the Gathering Place. Led by Ron Campbell. Come and enjoy the morning with us before service! Various Teachers. Spiritual lessons for Everyday Living and a deeper walk with God. Open to all adults.

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Finding God

Led by Jessica Thompson at various homes Sundays at 1:30.

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Gamers Group

A group by and for gamers including board games, rpgs, and online. Held at the Boyce home in north Marion every other Sunday.

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Healthcare Group

A co-ed, all ages life group for those who currently or used to work in healthcare. Led by Holly Buckler at the North Campus on Saturday at 10AM.

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Herreras

This group is a co-ed group led by Wes and Sara Herrera at their home. The day and time will vary weekly.(Usually Monday or Tuesday evening at 6pm)

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Jesus At Our Table - Pond's House (Amboy)

Let’s have supper and time together! If your seed needs watering and you’re ready to bloom together, then this group is for you- couples, families, singles…no limit! Let’s grow together!

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Johnsons Coed Life Group

Singles and Couples group led by Mike and Laurie Johnson. A group of older (55-75) couples and singles who meet to discuss the sermon and various Bible and topical studies on a bi-weekly basis in north Marion. This group meets on the 2nd/4th Thursday of each month at their home in north Marion at 6:30.

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Journeying Together

Come one, come all! Women of all ages, that is. This small group is designed for women of all ages to come together weekly and learn more about God and each other as we journey together. Led by Lori Moore in Jonesboro.

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Kingdom Men

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Kinnan's Small Group

Singles and Couples in-depth Bible Study that meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday in North Marion at 6:30PM. Led by Tom and Kathy Kinnan.

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Lost and Found

You were never meant to find your way alone. The Lost & Found is more than a Bible study. It’s a Christ-centered community where you can belong, be known, and become who God created you to be through Scripture, prayer, authentic friendships, and the transforming love of Jesus. Welcome Home ✝️

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Pegg Group

This group is for anyone who is new or relatively new to The River. We welcome new believers and those who are still searching. It will be held at the Pegg home.

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Pray First: Stepping with Jesus

Pray First: What better way to start your week. Devotional sent out by text- walk and talk about Devo/ Life. Meets at the South Campus. It is led by Amanda Banter.

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Resilient Women

A welcoming small group of women from all stages of life who come together to build meaningful friendships, grow in faith, and encourage one another. Whether you’re young, middle-aged, or simply young at heart, you’ll find a place to belong, connect, and grow with us. Held bi-weekly in Fairmount.

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Special Needs Parents of Adult Special Needs

I am a parent of a 50-year-old son who has special needs and I would like to have a friendship and to be of help to other parents in the church who have special needs children.

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Sweet Sisters

Come enjoy food, fellowship, fun, sharing and caring, enjoying God's word and spiritual nurturing from.6:30 - 8:00 pm each Wednesday evening in the comfort of our home. Seating is limited to 10 ladies only of any age. Led by Pat Fields.

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The Butlers

A study into the Bible to discover God's will for our lives! We are open to both women and men, couples or single. Takes place at the North Campus on Tuesdays.

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The Cavemen

Men only. Meets each Monday 6:30-8:30 pm in North Marion. Occasional Saturday morning breakfast and/or social event as well. Topically based conversation. A safe place to share...what’s shared in the cave stays in the cave. Led by Bob Burchell.

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The Huddle

The true meaning of Holiness. Led by Marc Watkins at IWU new Welcome Center. Male only.

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Thomas Life Group

Coed group led by Steve and Hayley Thomas. It is at the North Campus. This is a group that is open to anyone who is interested, though we primarily have members in their 20’s through 50’s. We spend time together in and outside of life group and have built a solid community together.

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Thursday Afternoon Women

We are women who seek to grow spiritually, becoming the women God wants us to be at whatever stage of life we are in. We welcome any woman of any age who is also seeking to grow. We meet at Zoe’s house and have great discussions and of course, snacks!

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Trusting Jesus Together

No matter where you are in your faith journey, you are WELCOME to this group. Join together with other WOMEN to learn and grow deeper in your faith and trust in Jesus, so you can reflect HIM and share the joy of knowing Jesus with others. Led by Barbara Pinkley in South Marion.

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Wednesday River Prayer Warriors

This is a group that meets every Wednesday morning at 11 am. It is a prayer & praise support group for ladies. Christian sisters united in prayer. It is led by Sue Scott.

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Wednesday Women's Group - Hall/Weller

Women's Group with all ages led by Mary Hall and Abbie Weller meets at the North Campus in the Gathering Place.

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High School Nights - Marion Campus

Join High School Nights every Sunday at 6PM at The River's South Campus for powerful worship, relevant messages, and a community where high schoolers can connect and grow together

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