Adult Spiritual Growth Offerings

Rereading Paul: Examining Our Relationship with Paul and His Message

Sundays, January 4 through March 22, at 9:15am. Meet in South Hall.

A full 13 of the 27 books of the Christian Testament are attributed to Paul. Those works have had and continue to have a profound effect on our faith, our church and our concept of God. This winter we will study three of those books: First Thessalonians (perhaps the oldest work in our Christian canon), Second Thessalonians, and Titus.

We will dive into Paul’s messages to an early church and the instruction of an early companion, examine Paul’s evangelism, and crack open the question of how each of us takes in and incorporates Paul’s words into our present life. We also will explore the authorship of these works and what that means to our understanding of Scripture. All are welcome! Facilitated by Tom Zych and Kathryn Eloff.

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Studying Hope

Sundays, January 4 through January 25, at 9:15am. Meet in Fellowship Hall.

When chaos imposes fear on our unsuspecting lives, it is hope that pulls us up and guides us forward. We will consider the expansive contours of hope, as we follow Jesus with four practices for cultivating hope in our lives:

• Hear Hope
• See Hope
• Offer and Receive Hope
• Proclaim Hope

Classes will be built around discussions that involve no preparation ahead of time. A short reading will be provided each week at class time. Bring your Bible. Come when you can.

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Contemplative Scripture Study

Sunday, January 11, at 4pm in the Chapel. More 2026 dates TBD.

All are welcome to join us for a contemplative study of the lectionary (scripture readings for the week) and community prayer.

Create community through collective reading and inquiry of lectionary passages followed by periods of silence to explore the personal significance of the passage. We have the opportunity to share with our small group the way we are called to bring this message into our life. After this we pray for each other.

This is a deeply meaningful way to bring scripture into our lives and make deep connections with each other.

Contact Valeria Stutz or Jennifer Blakeney with any questions.

Bibles and Bagels

Wednesday mornings, 7:30am. Meet virtually most weeks, in person in the Jin Room one week per month.

Participants meet for coffee and bagels and a lively discussion of the upcoming lectionary passage. There’s nothing to read ahead of time. Drop-ins welcome!

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