Fogelsville Community Group
Meeting - Every other Tuesday from 6:30 - 8:30 PM.
Childcare - Provided (At Capacity!!)
For more information : Contact Michael Deselm through email at michael.deselm@gmail.com
Allentown Dinner Group
Hosted by: John and Lauren Velarde
When: Every other Tuesday Night from 6:30 - 8:30 PM starting September 18th.
Childcare: Though Childcare is currently not provided, children are welcome!
Contact: johnvelarde@ymail.com
Men's Breakfast Group
Meeting - At the City View Diner in Whitehall -- from 6:30 to 8 AM
Topic - Changes with each meeting
Contact - Christopher Dean through email chris@riverbendonline.org
Fountain Hill Community Group
Fountain Hill Group is led by Travis Ross, Riverbend's church planting Intern. Travis hopes to plant a new church within the city of Bethlehem.
Meeting : Every Monday (7-9 PM)
Topic : Current Sermon Series
Childcare : Not provided
Contact : Travis Ross at travis@riverbendonline.org
Catasauqua Community Group
A Group hosted by Sean and Sam Schwarze will be meeting every other Tuesday Night, starting September 25th from 6-8 PM. Childcare is currently not provided. Contact Sam Schwarze through email at sam.schwarze@gmail.com
Northampton Community Group
A Northampton Group will be hosted by Erik and Briel Rhoades and led by Drew and Amanda Dolan.
Meeting : One Saturday a month (TBD) 9-11 AM
Capacity : 4 more people until group is full
Contact : Drew Dolan at drewjdolan@gmail.com
Schnecksville Community Group
The Schnecksville Community Group will be hosted and led by Adam and Klee Pinto.
Meeting : Every Tuesday 6-8 PM Study (Space for about 6-8 more people)
Topic : Emotionally Healthy Relationships / DVD Study with Workbook & Devotional
March 13th Through May15th
Childcare : Will be provided
Contact : K-Lee Pinto at insideoutfitclub@gmail.com
Orefield Group
TOPIC - To Be Determined
MEETING - Every Wednesday from 6 to 8pm, April 4th - May 30th
CHILDCARE - Children are welcome
CONTACT - Jason & Robin McDaniel at jrmcdaniel1@yahoo.com
Group for Divorced and/or Single Moms
A small group meant to encourage moms who are single and/or divorced. This group will be going through the book “Suddenly Single Mom: 52 Messages of Hope, Grace and Promise” by Jeannette Hanscome. To sign up, please contact Karen Pieczynski through email at mrspie2@yahoo.com or by phone at (484) 619-1695.
Dessert and Discussion Group
Ladies Dessert and Discussion
Group hosts : Jes Braskie, Emerald Rainey
Group Facilitator : Bethann Miller
Contact : Jes Braskie at jes.braskie@yahoo.com
Meeting : 1st Monday of the Month (Starting Feb 5th) (7-9 PM)
On the first Monday evening of each month, the women of Riverbend are invited a "Dessert and Discussion" group in Bethlehem. Come meet other women over some delicious dessert and join in the discussion of scripture and how it informs our lives at home, community, work, etc...
We hope this opportunity offers something to the women at Riverbend in whatever season they find themselves in!
Women's Discussion Group
TOPIC - New Testament Survey
MEETING - Riverbend Cafe on the Last Thursday of each month.
CHILDCARE - Not provided
CONTACT - Bethann Miller at bam626@live.com
Bethlehem Community Group
A new Bethlehem community group will be gathering over a meal on Tuesday January 23 from 6:30 To 8:30. This group plans to meet Every other Tuesday, and children are welcome! Those interested can contact Lauren Whitty through email at laurenawhitty@gmail.com for further details
Ladies Breakfast
Ladies, you are invited to a morning of food and fellowship on Saturday, January 13th from 9:00 am - 11:00 am in the cafe. Please bring a breakfast dish to share. We look forward to gathering with you in the new year.
Please contact Cassidy Garber at garbercassidy@gmail.com with any questions.
Ladies Book Club
On Monday January 8th at 7 PM, Carolyn Jenkins will begin a monthly ladies book club to discuss “The Wednesday Letters” by Jason F. Write.
If you would like to sign up, please contact Carolyn by email at teamjenkins1@verizon.net
Tuesday Tots Group
Mom's Play Group is a weekly "play date" for for children and moms to come together and connect.
Meeting : Every Tuesday in the Riverbend Foundations area (9:30 - 11:30 AM)
Contact : Briel Rhoades at brielelise@gmail.com
Young Women's Group
On Friday, January 5th a Group for Young (Highschool aged) women will kickoff at the home of Alyssa Schlener - This group will meet from 7 to 9 PM the first friday of every month, and will be led by Bethann Miller. This will be a great opportunity to connect, hang out and discuss hot topics!
Any Highschool aged women can sign up by contacting Bethann Miller by email at bam626@live.com
Strengthening Your Marriage Group
The Love and Respect marriage group will be hosted by Jesse and Andrea Velarde and led by Tom and Bethann Miller.
Topic: Love and Respect series
Capacity: Still room for 3 couples (contact Bethann for availability)
When: Tuesdays (6:30 - 8:30 PM)
Sept 12 – Intro
Sept 26 – Lesson 1
Oct 17th – Lesson 2
Oct 31st – Lesson 3
Nov- 14th - Lesson 4
Nov – 28th – Lesson 5
Dec 5th – Lesson 6
Dec 19th - Christmas Party Celebration
September 12th through December 5th
Contact: Bethann Miller (bam626@live.com)
Easton Group
The Easton Community Group is hosted and led by Sean and Katie Buskirk.
TOPIC - Picked at first meeting
MEETING - Every other Tuesday (6 - 9 PM)
CHILDCARE - Will be coordinated if necessary
CONTACT - Sean Buskirk at swb5000@gmail.com
Foundations (Youth) Group
The Overflow group is held at the home of Bill and Jaime Bassett from 6:30 - 8 PM. Reach Jaime Bassett by phone at 484-553-6656 or by email at jbassett@fizldizl.com for directions, or any other questions!
Chat topic : How our lives should show that God is at work in our hearts. (Romans 7:4)
Breinigsville / Trexlertown Group
SIGN UP FOR THIS GROUP BY CLICKING HERE
TOPIC - Going through 6 sessions of "Counter Culture" by David Platt
MEETING -
January 3rd - session 2
January 17th - session 3
January 31st - session 4
March 14th - session 5
March 21st - session 6
CHILD CARE - Not Provided
CONTACT - Christopher Dean at chris@riverbendonline.org
Emmaus / Macungie Group
SIGN UP FOR THIS GROUP BY CLICKING HERE
MEETING - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays every month
CHILDCARE - Children are welcome, childcare not provided.
CONTACT - Jeremy Harris at jharris6932@gmail.com
PHONE - Jeremy at 484-351-3643 or Vanessa 610-703-6541
Schnecksville / Neffs Group
GROUP AT FULL CAPACITY
TOPIC - Living for Jesus...Loving the valley discussion group
MEETING - Every Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM Starting Feb 6th, 2017
CHILDCARE is provided
CONTACT - Adam and K-lee Pinto at surrender110@yahoo.com
Women's Group - Northampton
An informal get-together, babies and kids welcome. We will play,
chat, connect, share prayer requests, etc
When: 2 and 4th Wednesday, January 11th at 9:30am-11am.
Contact : Briel (215-260-3553)
Allentown Women's Group
SIGN UP FOR THIS GROUP BY CLICKING HERE
TOPIC - In depth study of Galatians
MEETING - Second Thursday of each month
CHILDCARE - Not provided but can be coordinated if needed with advance notice
CONTACT - Nicole Kern at nicole.h.kern@gmail.com
FCA at Lehigh University (College Group)
TOPIC - Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) at Lehigh University. All college students are welcome! Topic changes weekly.
MEETING - Weekly on Sunday evenings from 7pm-8pm at Lehigh University at the Taylor building in the student athlete lounge.
CONTACT - Katherine Koomar at katherine.koomar@gmail.com
Riverbend Men's Group
TOPIC - Changes monthly
MEETING - The third Thursday of every month
CHILDCARE - Not Provided
CONTACT - Tom Miller at praisedaddy@msn.com
Bethlehem Group *At Full Capacity
TOPIC - (Continuation of) Balancing Life's Demands by Chip Ingram
MEETING - Every other Wednesday until the end of February.
ALTERNATE ADDRESS - Rotates between the Moyer's home and the Outten's home
CHILDCARE - Children are welcome and childcare is provided.
*Please note this group is at capacity and past the halfway point through the study series.*
CONTACT - Julie Moyer at juliemoyerrn@gmail.com