Bible Studies

Navigating Conflicts and Unclear Times by Faith

Wednesdays, May 11 – 25, 2022
6:00 – 7:00 pm | Room 350 or Zoom
Led by Rev. Zhenya Gurina-Rodriguez, PhD, Dr. Mike Marshall, and Joseph Councilman
Childcare available upon request

Huldah? Who is Huldah? What about Shiphrah, Puah, Jochebed, and Abigail? These women played important roles in the big story of God and we barely even recognize their names. In May we will learn all about them. We will be inspired by them to live out our faith courageously and creatively for the growth of the Kingdom of God.

Contact: Rev. Zhenya Gurina-Rodriguez | zgurina@myfumc.org

Wednesday Morning Bible Study

Wednesdays
9:30 – 11 am | Room 350
Led by Rev. Phyllis Barren
RSVP

Our Bible Study is a comfortable place for everyone — whether it’s your first time to participate in a Bible Study or you’ve been to many. It’s the perfect opportunity to engage in practical conversation about how scripture is meaningful and relevant today. Each week Rev. Phyllis Barren shares a Scripture reading and then leads an inspiring discussion of practical questions of faith and Christian journey.

Contact: Rev. Phyllis Barren, LPC | pbarren@myfumc.org

Brown Bag Bible Study

Thursdays | Noon to 1:00 pm
Room 350 | Led by Rev. Lance Marshall

Co-Senior Pastor Lance Marshall will lead this Brown Bag Bible Study, a weekly lunch hour class to help you gain familiarity with scripture and grow spiritually. No experience, pre-work, materials, or registration required — and we have plenty of extra Bibles if you would like to borrow one! Food and drink are welcome, and please feel free to come and go as your schedule requires.

Pastor’s Bible Study

Men’s In-Depth Bible Study

Tuesdays | 7:00 – 8:00 am | Room 350 | Please Enter Through the East Door
Led by Fred Cantu and other leaders

Men of all ages are welcome to enjoy study, fellowship, prayer, and new spiritual growth on their faith journey with others. Fred Cantu and several others will lead this ongoing Bible study hosted on Tuesdays at 7:00 am. There is no charge or registration required — all men are welcome whenever their schedules allow them to attend.

Bible Challenge 2022

What about the stuff that looks confusing and irrelevant? We will sort it out together. Here is how we will support you through this year:

• Participate in our monthly conversation with Rev. Dr. Zhenya Gurina-Rodriguez, Rev. Phyllis Barren, and Rev. Lance Marshall to discuss the history, cultures, geography, meanings of the Bible. We will meet on the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm in-person and on Zoom.
• Or watch our monthly lessons on-demand online (TBD).
• Ask us ANYTHING! Yes, just send an email (zgurina@myfumc.org) or(pbarren@myfumc.org) and we will help you. No question is unimportant! If you raise it, it is valid.

Let’s be real, some of us will fall behind or skip some days! It’s ok. If you can, catch up. If you missed too much, just join us where we are at the moment.

Everyone is welcome to participate! Whether you have read the Bible your entire life or this is going to be your first time opening it — take up the challenge! Choose to read the entire Bible (Full Plan) or only New Testament only (Lite Plan). You will have our support throughout the entire year. This is what your daily readings will look like:

Full Plan for Day 1

Genesis 1, 2:1-17
Matthew 1
Psalm 1
full plan pdf

Lite Plan for Day 1

Matthew 1
lite plan pdf

• Register for the Bible Challenge
• Choose the Bible you will be reading (a physical copy or electronic, what translation, what kind of print). Phyllis and Lance will be reading CEB Study Bibles, the translation that we mostly use in our church. Zhenya will be reading the recently updated NRSVue Bible.
• Download the full or lite plan.
• Decide when and where you will be reading the Bible every way.
• Put our monthly meetings on your calendar (first Thursday of the month, starting on January 13).
• Start reading or listening to the Bible on January 1st

Contact: Dr. Zhenya Gurina-Rodriguez | zgurina@myfumc.org