Vision: To intentionally connect and grow our entire church relationally and spiritually in this time of separation. 

How It Works:

-Total of 8 adults per group made up of a mix of existing friends and newer people at RW

-This group will remain the same for this entire school year

-If you can’t think of who to connect with for a group, we can help you based on stage of life and what city you live in. 

-One person in each group will be the point person for Riverway communication

-Each group will create a text chain so easy communication and encouragement can take place

-Meeting weekly or every other week, during this school year

-Each House Church can decide whether to meet weekly or bi-weekly.

-They can also decide which time slot works best for them

-The house location can stay the same or rotate between the group

-We encourage a time to eat together and discuss the message questions

-Plan on a 2-hour time slot each time you meet

-This keeps your friendship circle small to avoid multiple group exposures. (Think sports bubble)

**-We are encouraging safety measures each time the group meets:**

-Recommend that all main surfaces doorknobs get sanitized ahead of time

-Recommend that everyone uses hand sanitizer in and out of the house

-Each group can decide from there what other safety measures they would like to take

**-Each semester a pastor will check-in with your group over zoom to encourage and connect**

*For those that are immune-compromised or do not feel comfortable gathering because of the coronavirus, we will be creating **ZOOM House Churches**. You will do much of the same as above, but connect over video chat.

**Basic Schedule:**

• Sunday, January 17th - House Churches begin

• Sunday, May 9th or May 23rd - House Churches end for summer break