Life Groups

For women who want some time with other ladies in the church, praying together, studying together and generally sharing life together, then come along to Desperate. We meet twice a month at Jan’s house, so expect some gorgeous baked goodies.

Put the first and third Thursdays of each month in your diaries, 6.45pm at Jan’s house.

Diana Bastone
07922 278188
diana.bastone@theriverchurch.tv

If you are a young working professional or postgraduate student and looking for a group of men and women who love life and want to build meaningful friendships, then this is your group! This life group provides opportunities to meet new friends in a relaxed setting as well as spend time in the Word and prayer together.

So that you don’t miss out, please contact Sara or Ope to confirm time and location.

Sara Goretzko
07872 073541
sara.goretzko@theriverchurch.tv

Ope Owoso
07885 787331
ope.owoso@theriverchurch.tv

Enjoy meeting other Mums and ‘Grandmums’ and learn to knit something that you’ll treasure for years to come! All knitting abilities welcome from pros to those just wanting to come along for a chat. We can provide knitting materials, toys, drinks and homemade cake for you.

Every Wednesday, 11am at Cora’s House. Ask Faye or Cora for directions

Faye Gould
07595 894589
faye.gould@theriverchurch.tv

Cora Jooste
07894 701512
corajooste@gmail.com

The River Church football team competes in an inter-church 11-a-side league in Exeter. We train or play a match once a week, and have a great time getting to know the competitive side of the men in our church and their friends. You must be16 to join, all abilities are welcome. There is a charge of £1 for training and £3 for matches, to cover the cost of facilities.

We meet on Fridays, 7pm at St. Peter’s School on match weeks. On non-match weeks, we train at Exeter University, on Tuesday or Friday evening.

Chris Shimmen
07718 889172
cshimmen@googlemail.com

Mike Turnbull
07908 416062
michael.turnbull@theriverchurch.tv

Every Thursday the Soar Team get together at Crosslines, 6.30pm for a light meal, Bible study, sharing and caring. We also meet at different homes across Exeter each Sunday for lunch and have an Open House policy, so everyone is welcome.

Diana Bastone
07922 278188
diana.bastone@theriverchurch.tv

Tony Martin
07838 144251
tonyzrx@yahoo.co.uk

Twice a month our Southern African community hosts a time of biblical discussion centred on the current Sunday Service Message. This is followed up by prayer for each other and fellowship over authentic African Food! Although this group is hosted by Southern Africans across Exeter, true open house hospitality is offered so  Almal is Welkom (interpreted: All are welcome)!

Second and Fourth Thursday of every month, 7pm. Please Speak to Cora or Pieter Jooste for locations and directions.

Cora Jooste
07894701512
corajooste@gmail.com

Ce faci! Every Wednesday our Romanian community has their own bible study and prayer and a time of fellowship with authentic Romanian food and all in their own language – Romanian!

Wednesdays, 7.30pm hosted in different homes.

Liana Davies
07792 751628
liana.davies@theriverchurch.tv

We have three exciting aspects to our lifegroup. Firstly the ladies take some precious time out from the family to spend some time building friendships, studying the Word and praying. This happens on the first Saturday of each month at Suz’s house at 10am. Whilst enjoying our Breakfast, we SOAP together in the Word and finish up with prayer for each other.

Secondly, we have seasonal socials throughout the year, such as A New Years Walk in the Forest, Easter Egg Hunting in April and a Picnic in Summer when the whole family is welcome.

Thirdly we organise the Open House Lunches every Sunday in different homes. Please chat to Susanna or Rachel to confirm details of venues and dates.

Susanna Oxenham
07581 559216
susanna.oxenham@theriverchurch.tv

Rachel Bull
07411602262
rachel.bull@theriverchurch.tv