We Make The Road by Walking, Mondays 1:00 pm or Wednesdays 6:30pm
We’ve got a great study to guide us this Fall, We Make the Road by Walking by Brian McLaren. What are we seeking in life? What is the Christian way? Where do we find that Good News that Jesus promised? I invite you to join me in discussing these questions during our zoom study groups on Monday afternoons and Wednesday evenings. Order your book and read through Chapter 1 to be ready on September 19. Order Book at: https://www.amazon.com/Make-Road-Walking-Reorientation-Activation/dp/B01LTHXJSC Zoom Mondays @ 1:00 pm Zoom Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm 
Journey Through the Old Testament
Mondays, 6:30 pm Join our Bible study, as we journey through the books of the Old Testament. We pay special attention to the characters we used to study as children in Sunday School, the role of women, and unusual little facts that help us gain insights into our sacred text. We read manageable chunks of the Bible, learn a bit of Old Testament history along the way, and follow up with questions and discussion of the readings. Join us for a single session, when you can, or every time, as we laugh, share, question, and grow our spiritual understandings. Mondays @ 6:30 pm Zoom Link 
What Is the Bible?: How an Ancient Library of Poems, Letters, and Stories Can Transform the Way You Think and Feel About Everything- By Rob Bell
Thursdays, 6:30-7:00pm Join Pastor Tanya for eight weeks of fun and fellowship with Rob Bell’s book, What Is the Bible? Whether you have been reading the Bible for a long time or if you are a newcomer, Rob Bell offers an array of insights into how we approach this amazing library. There will be plenty of inspiration and controversy to discuss with Bell’s keen eye and sense of humor. Together with Bell’s assistance, we will pull back the curtain of what was going on when the stories were written and how we can use that information to inform our own spiritual journey today. If you want a new way to read the Bible, this is the discussion group for you. In Bell’s own words: This is a book about a library of books dealing with loss and anger and transcendence and worry and empire and money and fear and stress and joy and doubt and grace and healing, and who doesn’t want to talk about those? (Bell, What Is the Bible? p. 4). Here is the reading breakdown What Is the Bible? By Rob Bell Discussion Schedule ***This may look like a lot of reading, but the spacing and font set-up create chapters that are quite manageable. September 23 ***Together we will look at the introduction and discuss things to watch for as we read. We may have enough time to look at the first reading selection. September 30 Read: pp. 9-54; Chapters 1-6 October 7 Read: pp. 55-95; Chapters 7-12 October 14 Read: pp. 97-144; Chapters 13-19 October 21 Read: pp. 145-188; Chapters 20-24 October 28 Read: pp. 193-216; Chapters 25-28; Part 3 November 4 Read: pp. 219-262; Chapters 29-35 November 11 Read: pp. 263-305; Chapters 36-43 Pop in for a session or two, or stay with us all eight weeks. Feel free to extend the invitation to a friend or neighbor. If you have any questions, please contact: pastortanya@marysvilleumc.org. Thursdays @ 6:30 pm Zoom Link |
Scenes from John 1-12: Insights from the Shakespeare of the New Testament
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 pm The Gospel of John conveys profound truths through stories with simple storylines. By walking through the first twelve chapters of the Fourth Gospel as a multilayered drama we will see how the writer sees what it means to follow Jesus. We’ll start on September 21 and go seven or eight sessions on Tuesday evenings from seven until eight. Tuesdays 7:00 pm Zoom Link 
Sisters
Tuesdays, 9:00am | Zoom Link The Sisters is starting back up on Zoom beginning Tuesday, Sept 28th at 9:00am. We meet weekly and for the next 6 weeks we’re completing and studying “James: Mercy Triumphs” by Beth Moore. 
Pride Social
Connection A new, independent LQBTQueer+ group called Pride Social Connection has formed to connect, chat, share bond, tell our stories, and make lasting friendships in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. ALL are welcome. No drama, sales pitches, political action, controlled or restricted topics, money or required memberships. If you want to socialize with other queer people near Marysville, this is your group. Your best authentic self belongs where you are appreciated. All you have to do is show up. Meaningful conversation in a large room at Marysville United Methodist Church every other weekend. Saturdays from 11-1. Masks required inside. Weather permitting we may be outside on the patio. For more information contact Ron Whiteaker by text or email. |