Bible Study & Discussion

Join our practice of nurturing and nourishing faith.

Through more structured Bible studies and more informal adult forum opportunities, we center the Bible to read and ask questions about Scripture, tradition, faith and what each means in the world today.

Group discussion in a light-filled, living room-like setting. Photo focuses on a man reading aloud from a Bible and 2 women listening, 1 holding a coffee cup

Sunday Adult Forum

Ages: Adults (Content generally appropriate for teenagers and older)

Typical schedule: Individual or multi-week sessions throughout the school year:

Sundays, 10:45 – 11:45 AM

Current Discussion

Immigration: A Biblical Lens

Sundays, Nov. 1 – 22

10:45 – 11:45 AM

GSLC lounge (main level, across from worship space)

Good Shepherd recently became an ELCA AMMPARO congregation (Accompanying Minor Migrants with Protection, Advocacy, Representation, and Opportunities). With this discussion series, we take a look at immigration in the Bible, how we're already helping our neighbors and how we can expand this mission.

All are welcome to participate in any/all discussions – members, friends and the community.

Hospitality

Session 1, Sunday, Nov. 1

Bible passages from I&II Kings, Deuteronomy, Genesis, Leviticus, Matthew, Psalms, Romans

Who Is Your Neighbor?

Session 2: Sunday, Nov. 8

Bible passages from Hebrews, James, Luke, Mark, Matthew, Romans

Making Change

Session 3: Sunday, Nov. 15

Bible passages from Deuteronomy, Isaiah, Leviticus, Mark, Matthew, Micah, 1 Peter, Revelation, Romans

Now What?

Session 4: Sunday, Nov.22

Our discussion will explore next steps for Good Shepherd, individuals and groups. How do we apply scripture to accompany immigrants today?

Questions? Contact Vicar Carrie

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Bible Study

Ages: Adults (Youth Bible study happens in the context of Sunday School, First Communion and Confirmation classes.)

Typical schedule: Multi-week sessions throughout the year:

Thursdays

11 AM – Noon

Join via Zoom

Nonmembers are welcome! All may join in at any time and it's okay if you can't attend every class, need to leave early or arrive late.

Questions or to signup: Contact Pastor Kate


Listen to the Bible

Did you know you can listen to the Bible much like you do a podcast?

Biblegateway.com offers audio—enter a Bible book, passage, keyword or topic in the search area and click the speaker icon to activate.

Listen to the Bible

About Bible Study

We hold Bible studies throughout the year, typically in small group format, usually alternating study between an Old Testament and New Testament book. Pastor Kate or Vicar Carrie leads the classes, which are informal in nature with time for checking in with each other, reading and discussion. Often there is a brief video to accompany the study.

Previous studies have included:

Questions? Contact Pastor Kate



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