Risen King Groups

Around the Table: A Home for Simpson Students

College is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming—and sometimes a little lonely. We’d love to welcome you into our home for a night of good food, real conversation, and encouragement from God’s Word.

Each week, we’ll gather around the table for a home-cooked meal, share stories, and talk about practical ways to stay rooted in Christ while navigating life at Simpson. This isn’t a class—it’s a family-style space to belong, be refreshed, and grow together in faith.

This Home Group is designed specifically for Simpson College students as they adjust to a life away from home. Come hungry, come curious, and come as you are. There’s a place for you here.

We will be meeting Sundays 5:30-7pm.

 Location will be given after registration.

Faith & Fight: Muay Thai + Bible Study

Come join us for Muay Thai and Bible study! We’ll kick things off with an hour of training—learning technique, getting a good workout, and having some fun together—then cool down with a 30-minute Bible study and discussion. No experience needed, just bring a willing spirit (and maybe some water!). For all ages: male and female. Please bring boxing gloves, shin guards, and $10 for the facility fee.

We will be meeting at Cory’s Boxing located at 1666 E Cypress Ave on Saturdays at 8:30-10am

Your First Steps of Faith

“You Said Yes: Starting Your New Life with Jesus” is a four-week Sunday class in October 2025 at 11:00 a.m. during second service, led by Ken and Melanie Huggard, designed to help new believers, returning believers, and seekers take confident next steps in their faith. Using a simple booklet as our guide, we’ll walk through Week 1: Introduction and What to Expect, Week 2: Starting to Follow Jesus, Week 3: Living Like Jesus Lived, and Week 4: Loving Like Jesus Loved...all in a warm, welcoming space where you can ask questions, grow in understanding, and discover practical ways to live out your faith every day.

Ken and Melanie have pursued Jesus for 31 years. They've been at Risen King for over 2 years, they've been together for 34 years, have 3 adult children, and 2 grandchildren. Ken's favorite book in the bible is Ephesians, and Melanie's is 2 Corinthians. 

We will be meeting at the church during the 11am service (Room TBD)

This group will run for only 4 weeks

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Book Club

Melanie has worked in the emotional health coaching space since 2015. In the heart of Melanie’s work lies a profound commitment to guiding people towards deeper connection and meaningful decision-making. Melanie blends her expertise of somatic experiencing training and life coach skills alongside a compassionate approach that empowers people to navigate life’s complexities with grace and authenticity while keeping Jesus as the center focus.

We’ll be reading Pete Scazzero’s Emotionally Healthy Spirituality together and talking about what’s really going on beneath the surface of our lives. This isn’t about “checking the box” on another Bible study, it’s about slowing down, being honest with ourselves, and making space for God to meet us right where we are. Think of it like a book club where we can actually process, laugh, wrestle, and share the things we don’t always say out loud.

We will meet for 8 weeks. Read 1 chapter per week. Please read chapter 1 prior to the first meeting.

We will meet starting October 4th 10:30-11:45AM 

Location to be given after registration

Stronger Together: God’s Design for Relationships

Join me for a transformative 7-week course, inspired by my book What I Know Now, where you'll be guided by Christian principles to strengthen your relationships and navigate life's challenges with faith and purpose. This class dives into the dynamics of relationships - why some succeed, why others fall apart and how to build something lasting and meaningful. From choosing a mate to reviving your marriage, we will explore it all!

Topics Covered:

* Feeling Restless in Marriage? | Let's work through it.

* The Impact of Divorce | Healing and moving forward.

* Embracing Blended Families with grace and understanding.

* Raising Kids as a Single Parent | Building strength and love.

* The Dating Stage | Finding your match with intention.

* Red Flags | How to spot them and steer clear.

* A Closer Look at You | Understanding yourself to build stronger relationships.

What I know Now is highly recommended and available on Amazon. Whether you're in a relationship, hoping to be, parenting as a single mom, or simply feeling stuck - this book offers insight now, encouragement, and guidance. It is especially perfect for young women navigating love and life at any stage.

We will meet Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm!

Location will be given after registration.

Listening Prayer: Learning to Hear God’s Voice

Our God is a prolific Communicator! From Genesis to Revelation, we see Him initiating, pursuing,and speaking with His people. It is our great privilege to learn to listen and recognize His voice,which is often a growing experience. Some of the reasons God speaks to us are:

1. To build a relationship of intimacy 

2. To transform, heal, and mature us. 

3. To enable us to minister to others and listen on their behalf. 

4. To give us Kingdom assignments, and. 

5. To help us discern His will when making decisions. 

The LISTENING PRAYER home group will be an interactive discovery process where we’ll learn to LISTEN—to the Lord, ourselves, & others—as we develop what Dallas Willard describes as an “intermittent, ongoing conversation with God.” I’ve had the joy of walking in this life-giving relationship for many years, and also taught others how to listen to the voice of God for themselves.

Location will be given after registration

We will be meeting  Sunday 3 - 4:30 pm 

starting SEPTEMBER 28th for 4 weeks

“Calm My Anxious Heart"

All widows are invited to this home group where the goal will be to enjoy a safe, supportive environment in which to move forward in your journey, to form meaningful connections with other widows and also go deeper with God. While grief won’t be our focus, this will be a place where it’s OK to not always be OK and where we will all “get it.” To facilitate discussion and bring our thoughts around to God’s continued goodness in the midst of the unimaginable, we will be reading from the book, “Calm My Anxious Heart,” by Linda Dillow (available on Amazon). 

Location will be given after registration.

We will be meeting Tuesdays 10-11:30am & 6:30-8pm

Spiritual Disciplines for Everyday Life

In this group we will be using Donald Whitney’s Spiritual Disciplines as a springboard. Rich intake of the Word trains you to recognize God’s authentic voice in other places; it’s the foundation to other spiritual disciplines. Get over the hump and learn how the Word bridges over to prayer together.

We will be meeting at Risen King (Room TBD) on Thursdays from 6:30-8pm

Divorce Care

Healing from divorce is not easy. At DivorceCare, people in separation and divorce find tools, teaching and support to help them deal with their pain and give them hope for the future. Most people will say separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they’ve ever had. If you are facing this, you know it’s a confusing time when you feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues you’ve never encountered before. In this support group you will find people who understand your journey and speak the same language as they travel it.

We will meet at Risen King (Room TBD) on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 starting October 1st for this 13 week cycle. The workbook cost is $25 per participant.

Community Group

Turn your ideas into reality in just 8 weeks. Dream Builder is where vision takes action. You’ll see how practical following Jesus can be as you practice hearing His voice, work in teams, and build what God shows you. By the end, you won’t just leave inspired, you’ll leave with something real you've built, and a group of friends to keep building with.

Since 1998, Rescue Kids International, founded by Anita McGee, has used this same process to train leaders, helping children in hard situations grow into adults who now rescue others. 

Jordan and Faith Clause are entrepreneurs who blend innovation, and strategy to create businesses that transform lives and communities. They share a passion, to create impact while raising their 3 children.

Join today: build your dream, with a team.

We will meet at J. R. McGee Real Estate Team Office

5000 Bechelli Lane Suite 202 Redding, CA 96002

Mondays 6:30-8pm

Community Group

Joshua and Bekah have been married for nearly 21 years and attended Risen King for the past 2 years. They have four beautiful daughters ranging from 19 to 10 years old, which makes by proxy, part-time Uber Drivers for their teenagers (not really but close 😉). Besides their love for God and passion to see Redding thrive, they both love slowing down to play board games with the kids or sit on the front porch to connect after a long day. They hope this community group would foster new or deeper relationships with other busy families holding it together one day at a time. Kids are welcome.

We will meet Thursdays 6:30-8pm

Location to be given after registration

Community Group

Lynn and I have been married for 47 years. We are both currently in education. Lynn teaches 4th grade at Turtle Bay Elementary School. I am a career counselor with College & Career Options in Redding. We have 3 adult/married children and 7 grandchildren. We love the outdoors (i.e., camping, biking, hiking, paddle boarding, etc.). We also love to play tennis. We have been attending Risen King for 28 years. Dan is currently and has served on the church board for the past 17 years as an elder. We have served in several ministries over the years, including various men's & women's ministries, home group leaders, prayer ministry, and worship (Dan). We love people and are looking forward to meeting and sharing life together in our new home group.

We will meet Mondays at 6:30pm

Location to be given after registration

Community Group

Ryan and Julianne love getting to open their home to build community and share life together. Their group is open to all—families, couples, and individuals—and is a welcoming place to enjoy fellowship, grow in faith, and connect with others in meaningful ways.

We will meet Sundays at 5-7pm

Location to be given after registration

Community Group

Our heart is to offer a simple, welcoming space for connection—where we can worship, encourage one another in Jesus, share laughter, and enjoy snacks together.

We will be meeting Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm at Cumberland Park.  2150 Cumberland Dr.

Women of the Word Bible Study

A cozy, encouraging space where women come together to dive into God’s Word, share life’s joys and challenges, and build meaningful friendships. We gather for laughter, prayer, and reflection, supporting one another as we grow closer to Jesus. All women are welcome—come as you are and join our community of faith, fellowship, and love!

We will meet Tuesdays 6-8pm

Location given after registration

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