Our studies meet for a number of weeks to study the Bible or other discipleship topics together. They are organized by topic and are available for men and women of all ages. These classes and studies are offered seasonally each year. You can find the current offerings listed below.
For more information, contact Associate Pastor, Rev. Emily Kincaid.
Advent Studies
Sundays, December 1- 22
The Christmas Letters
The Wright Place, 2nd Floor, Room 204
In The Christmas Letters, Magrey deVega invites you to hear about the miracle of Christ’s birth from those who first told the story. The letters in the New Testament, known as the Epistles, contain the first attempts by the church to understand and celebrate the mystery of the Incarnation. They point us to the origins of what we believe about Jesus, fully human and fully divine. By spending time with these holy, ancient words this Advent, you’ll come to know the meaning of Christ’s coming like never before.
Contact: Susan Davies, sddavies519@gmail.com
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Light of the World
The Consulate, 2nd Floor, Room 201
In Light of the World: A Beginner’s Guide to Advent, author, professor, and biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine explores the biblical texts surrounding the story of the birth of Jesus. Join her as she traces the Christmas narrative through the stories of Zechariah and Elizabeth, Mary, the journey to Bethlehem, and the visit from the Magi. These stories open conversations around connections of the Gospel stories to the Old Testament, the role of women in first-century Jewish culture, the importance of Mary’s visitation and the revolutionary implications of Mary’s Magnificat, the census and the stable, and the star of Bethlehem and the flight to Egypt.
Contact: Pamela Brown, pamelad.brown72@gmail.com
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Faithful: Christmas Through The Eyes Of Joseph
Sundays | 9:45 – 10:45am | The Wright Place, 2nd Floor, Room 202
From his beginnings as a humble carpenter to his all-important role as the earthly father of Jesus Christ, Joseph’s place in the nativity story is sometimes overlooked but contains valuable lessons for all of us. Join Adam Hamilton as he examines Christmas through the eyes of Joseph. Absent from much of the biblical narrative, Joseph never spoke a word, but his courageous actions were crucial to the birth of Christ and God’s salvation plan for humanity. As you read this book, you will understand how Joseph’s story is much like our own. In life, we encounter circumstances that we would never have chosen for ourselves. At times it can be tempting just to walk away. Joseph provides us a great example of humbly obeying God even when we don’t understand and faithfully moving forward in the strength that God provides. Exchange your doubt for courage this Advent and Christmas season. The story of Joseph provide us a great example of humbly obeying God even when we don’t understand and faithfully moving forward in the strength that God provides.
Contact: Linda Shearlock, Pcourt1@pensacourt.com
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