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Name Day Time Type Area Campus
CG | Adult | Mark Deel Wednesday Evening Connect Group At Church- Spring Lake Park Emmanuel Spring Lake Park
CG | Adult | Mark Deel  
Leader: Mark Deel

Hi everyone my name is Mark Deel.

This connect group is great for people at any stage in their faith journey.

Our group will meet every Wednesday at 7pm at the Emmanuel Spring Lake Park Location.

At Church- Spring Lake Park (Emmanuel Spring Lake Park)
Connect Group
Wednesday
Evening
Childcare Available
CG | Adult | Sauve's & Carlson's Sunday Evening Connect Group Ramsey Emmanuel Spring Lake Park
CG | Adult | Sauve's & Carlson's
Leader: Shawn Sauve

Hello there!

Our group meets on Sunday Nights each at 6-7:30pm

Send us an email! We would love to connect !

Ramsey (Emmanuel Spring Lake Park)
Connect Group
Sunday
Evening
CG | Adults | Bryan & Joy Talso Sunday Evening Connect Group Ramsey Emmanuel Elk River
CG | Adults | Bryan & Joy Talso
Leader: Bryan Talso

Hey there!

Our group meets on Sundays at 6:30PM. Join us as we will be following the sermon series discussion guide!

Send us an email! We would love to connect with you!

Ramsey (Emmanuel Elk River)
Connect Group
Sunday
Evening
CG | Adults | Dan & Betsy Smith Monday Evening Connect Group Blaine Emmanuel Spring Lake Park
CG | Adults | Dan & Betsy Smith
Leader: Dan Smith

Hello There!

Our Connect Group will meet on Monday's (Weekly) starting at 6:30pm. We will focus on discipleship through sermon guides and curriculum, welcoming those who are adult with adult children.

Blaine (Emmanuel Spring Lake Park)
Connect Group
Monday
Evening
CG | Adults | Edye and David Tuesday Evening Connect Group Maple Grove Emmanuel Spring Lake Park
CG | Adults | Edye and David
Leader: Edye and David Ruoho

Hello there!

We invite you to join a Connect Group with a combination of adults of different ages. We have six of us right now. We meet every other Tuesday from 6-8PM. We meet at our home in Maple Grove. We share dinner and fellowship and then have Bible Study and Prayer. We would love to have you join us. You can contact Edye at (218) 251-7627 or send us an email if you're interested in attending

Maple Grove (Emmanuel Spring Lake Park)
Connect Group
Tuesday
Evening
CG | Adults | Larry Gragert Sunday Evening Connect Group Elk River Emmanuel Elk River
CG | Adults | Larry Gragert
Leader: Larry Gragert

Sundays at 6:00pm. Join us as we will be following the sermon series discussion guide!

Contact us to learn more! We would love to connect with you!

Elk River (Emmanuel Elk River)
Connect Group
Sunday
Evening
CG | Adults | Melissa Delay Friday Evening Connect Group Shoreview Emmanuel Spring Lake Park
CG | Adults | Melissa Delay
Leader: Melissa DeLay

Hello There!

Our Connect group meets on Fridays 6:30PM and I would love to connect with you!

Send me an email! Let's Grow Together!

Shoreview (Emmanuel Spring Lake Park)
Connect Group
Friday
Evening
CG | Adults | Paul & Valerie Petersen Monday Afternoon Connect Group At Church - Elk River Emmanuel Elk River
CG | Adults | Paul & Valerie Petersen
Leader: Paul Petersen

Meeting on Mondays at the Elk River location at 1pm. Come connect with us as we go through the sermon discussion Guide.

Send us an email or a text for more information.

Starting September 29th.

At Church - Elk River (Emmanuel Elk River)
Connect Group
Monday
Afternoon
CG | Adults | Shirley Brown & Dave Goeb Tuesday Evening Connect Group Coon Rapids Emmanuel Spring Lake Park
CG | Adults | Shirley Brown & Dave Goeb  (Full Group)
Leader: David Goeb

This group is for single adults over the age of 50. We meet in the city of Coon Rapids
on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

We will be doing the Sermon Discussion Guide.

Our group is for adults only. (no childcare is available).

Send us an email. We would love to connect with you!

Coon Rapids (Emmanuel Spring Lake Park)
Connect Group
Tuesday
Evening
CG | Adults| Bruce & Lisa Wahoski Monday Evening Connect Group Coon Rapids Emmanuel Spring Lake Park
CG | Adults| Bruce & Lisa Wahoski  
Leader: Bruce Wahoski

Hello there!

Our group meets every other Monday at 6:30PM. If you are in your 50's and 60's feel free to join us as we growth together through a series of different books and the Sermon Discussion Guide.

Coon Rapids (Emmanuel Spring Lake Park)
Connect Group
Monday
Evening
CG | Co-Ed Adults | Jodi & Greg Ellingson Sunday Evening Connect Group Apple Valley Emmanuel Lakeville
CG | Co-Ed Adults | Jodi & Greg Ellingson
Leader: Jodi Ellingson

All adult men and women are invited to join us as we gather on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday night of each month as we study the Bible together. We will work our way through one book of the Bible at at time - no prior biblical knowledge needed!

Beginning October 14th from 6:30-8:00pm.

12611 Driftwood Ct., Apple Valley

Text Jodi Ellingson for questions and info: 952-200-5450

Apple Valley (Emmanuel Lakeville)
Connect Group
Sunday
Evening
CG | Couples | Sergey & Angela Sunday Evening Connect Group Otsego Emmanuel Spring Lake Park
CG | Couples | Sergey & Angela
Leader: Sergey Simonovich

Hello there!

My name is Sergey and my wife and I would love for you to be a part of our groupgroup.

We'll meet on Sunday at 5:00 pm in the Otsego area!

Send us an email! We would love you connect with you and grow together!

Otsego (Emmanuel Spring Lake Park)
Connect Group
Sunday
Evening
CG | Families & Couples | Hudsons Friday Evening Connect Group Rogers Emmanuel Maple Grove
CG | Families & Couples | Hudsons  
Leader: Crystal Hudson

Hi my name is Crystal Hudson, our group is composed of mostly middle aged families with school-age kids. We typically just enjoy doing life together, connecting, sharing and praying. We meet once a month in Rogers or Maple Grove family home. Kids are welcome and usually watched by one of the older kids.

Rogers (Emmanuel Maple Grove)
Connect Group
Friday
Evening
CG | Family Friendly | Hannah & Zach Tuesday Evening Connect Group Ramsey Emmanuel Elk River
CG | Family Friendly | Hannah & Zach
Leader: Hannah Hathcock

Hey there!

Our group meets on Tuesday evenings and we would love for you to join us.

We will be following the sermon discuss guide and connecting with one another through prayer and friendship.

Send us an email! We would love to connect with you!

Ramsey (Emmanuel Elk River)
Connect Group
Tuesday
Evening
CG | Family Friendly | Harmony & JT Sunday Varies Connect Group Ramsey Emmanuel Elk River
CG | Family Friendly | Harmony & JT
Leader: Jonathan Thomas

Hey there!

Our group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays

Join us as we will be explore the Bible and participate in the sermon discussion guide.

Send us an email! We would love to connect with you!

Ramsey (Emmanuel Elk River)
Connect Group
Sunday
Varies
CG | Game Night | Marcus Tuesday Evening Connect Group Emmanuel Elk River
CG | Game Night | Marcus
Leader: Marcus Steenhoven

Hey there!

Our group meets on 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month at 6pm to 8pm. W will meet at various locations in Elk River. send us a message for details!

Join us as we will be following the sermon discuss guide and having fun play board games!

Send us an email! We would love to connect with you!

Connect Group
Tuesday
Evening
CG | Hispanic | Yolanda Wednesday Varies Connect Group At Church - Elk River Emmanuel Elk River
CG | Hispanic | Yolanda
Leader: Jonathan Thomas

Queremos invitarte a nuestras reuniones, todos los Miércoles a las 6:30. Conocerás más de la palabra y oraremos por tus necesidades. Siempre acompañadas de un café o té y por supuesto un rico postre. Te esperamos con los brazos abiertos.

¡Haga clic a continuación y regístrese hoy!

At Church - Elk River (Emmanuel Elk River)
Connect Group
Wednesday
Varies
CG | Men Discipleship | Tim Nasseff Friday Evening Connect Group Emmanuel Spring Lake Park
CG | Men Discipleship | Tim Nasseff  
Leader: Tim Nasseff

I am married. Paraplegic. But that does not stop me! I mentor young men with a passion! We study the book "Let's Go Deeper" by Lee Grady. Relationship focused, discussion oriented, prayer experienced. Come check us out.

Connect Group
Friday
Evening
CG | Men's Discipleship | Bob Phaneuf Wednesday Evening Connect Group Blaine Emmanuel Spring Lake Park
CG | Men's Discipleship | Bob Phaneuf
Leader: Bob Phaneuf

Hey there!

I'm Bob and we meet at the Perkins in Blaine on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month at 6:30 PM.

Feel free to send me a message!

Let's Grow Together!

Blaine (Emmanuel Spring Lake Park)
Connect Group
Wednesday
Evening
CG | Men's Discipleship | Dan Smith Monday Evening Connect Group Coon Rapids Emmanuel Spring Lake Park
CG | Men's Discipleship | Dan Smith  
Leader: Dan Smith

The purpose of this Men's Discipleship Group is to help prepare men to grow in their faith through intentional small group discipleship process with Discipleship Essentials curriculum.

We meet Monday nights at 6:30pm

Coon Rapids (Emmanuel Spring Lake Park)
Connect Group
Monday
Evening
CG | Mens Discipleship | Steve Sunday Varies Connect Group Ramsey Emmanuel Elk River
CG | Mens Discipleship | Steve
Leader: Steven Jaeger

Hey there!

Our group meets on the Wednesday evenings every other week at 7pm - 8:30pm in the Elk River area.

Join us as we will be exploring various topics of what it means to be a godly man and father.

Send us an email! We would love to connect with you! please send a message for details.

Ramsey (Emmanuel Elk River)
Connect Group
Sunday
Varies
CG | Mothers of Babies | Mikayla Williams Monday Morning Connect Group Lakeville Emmanuel Lakeville
CG | Mothers of Babies | Mikayla Williams
Leader: Mikayla Williams

M.O.B.s is a group designed for moms with babies (0-24mn). This group will meet every Monday from 10:00am-11:00am. Babies will be crawling around while Moms connect.

Lakeville (Emmanuel Lakeville)
Connect Group
Monday
Morning
CG | Prayer-Focused Connect Group | Tusler Tuesday Evening Connect Group Maple Grove Emmanuel Maple Grove
CG | Prayer-Focused Connect Group | Tusler
Leader: Terry Tusler

Hello my name is Terry Tusler. We meet every Tuesday night at the Maple Grove campus at 6:30-7:30 study and sharing time. 7:30-8:30 Prayer Time! We started this group with Time of Your Life men and women and have the heart to open it to anyone. Our hope is that all within our church would know that Tuesday Night is a Prayer Night for anyone to encounter the sweetness of Jesus.

Maple Grove (Emmanuel Maple Grove)
Connect Group
Tuesday
Evening
CG | Women | Rhea Beaudry Friday Morning Connect Group Elk River Emmanuel Elk River
CG | Women | Rhea Beaudry
Leader: Rhea Beaudry

We gather to create handmade crafts, sewing projects, quilting, knitting, crocheting, needlework, etc. for missions teams handouts or for donation to various local charitable organizations. You need not be "super crafty" to join us -there are tasks for all levels of skill. We enjoy fellowship, devotions and prayer time.

Our group is for women and we meet Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the city of Elk River.

Elk River (Emmanuel Elk River)
Connect Group
Friday
Morning
CG | Young Couples Without Kids | Stielows Saturday Evening Connect Group Plymouth Emmanuel Maple Grove
CG | Young Couples Without Kids | Stielows  
Leader: Emily Stielow

Hello! We are Emily and Isaiah Stielow. Our group is for young couples with out children to get together and connect in this season! We will be meeting biweekly at our home in Plymouth on Saturday evenings!

Plymouth (Emmanuel Maple Grove)
Connect Group
Saturday
Evening
CG | Young Professionals | Brett and Tomi Thursday Evening Connect Group White Bear Lake Emmanuel Spring Lake Park
CG | Young Professionals | Brett and Tomi
Leader: Brett Hunt

This group is primarily for young professionals and adults navigating work, purpose, faith, and everyday life. It is open to men and women —single or married. It's a space to build genuine relationships, grow spiritually, and walk alongside others in a similar season—regardless of career path or background.
We meet every other Thursday from 7:00-8:15pm for in-person Bible study and open discussion centered on a book of the Bible. Scripture is the anchor of our group and shapes our conversations and growth.
In addition to our bi-weekly gatherings, we host one to two casual social events each month to deepen relationships and connection. This group is focused on faith, belonging, and doing life together.

Interested in joining?
Email Brett: brettjhunt@gmail.com
Email Tomi: tomiolotu20@gmail.com

White Bear Lake (Emmanuel Spring Lake Park)
Connect Group
Thursday
Evening
CG| Adults| Chat and Chew| Michele and Brian Obermeier Varies Evening Connect Group Emmanuel Lakeville
CG| Adults| Chat and Chew| Michele and Brian Obermeier
Leader: Michele Obermeier

Once a quarter we come together to share a meal and laughter. Social gathering of adults, no childcare or children in attendance, so please acquire a babysitter and join us!

Join us for our next gather on Saturday, September 27th at 5:30pm.

11354 163rd St. W.
Lakeville, MN 55044

Connect Group
Varies
Evening
Men's Midweek - Lakeville Wednesday Evening Connect Group Emmanuel Lakeville
Men's Midweek - Lakeville
Leader: Grant Barnes

Join us every Wednesday evening this from 7-8pm in Connect Room 2 (lower level). Men of all ages are welcome to join as we grow together through topical discussions to equip us as men and prayer to support one another.

Connect Group
Wednesday
Evening

Our Leadership

The Pastoral Staff team is led by the Senior Pastor Nate Ruch. This team oversees the day-to-day ministry and operations of the church. 

The Pastoral Staff team is led by the Senior Pastor Nate Ruch. This team oversees the day-to-day ministry and operations of the church. 

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