Led by Marcia Rostad

“Reading the Old Testament Through Jewish Eyes” by Rabbi Evan Moffic

Moffic explores the Torah, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, and highlights points of interest to Christians. He describes the roles of the Torah in Jewish worship and practice and explores the key themes of each book guided by the wisdom of Jewish interpreters through the centuries. Join this study of the Torah and find rich new insights into the biblical story. Discover how the Torah can be a source of wisdom, truth, and transformation in your life. Please register to secure the Zoom connection link. Books available from your favorite resources but are not essential. Drop-ins are welcome!

This will be the last study for this group until it resumes in September.

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10-11:30 a.m.

Book is not required but is helpful.

“Bible Stories for Grown-Ups – Reading Scripture with New Eyes” by Josh Scott

Led by Rick Farnsworth and Carl Harrison

Scott looks at familiar Bible stories and reveals new details and interpretations for an adult audience. This Bible study will consider stories many read as children including Noah’s ark, the binding of Isaac, Jonah and the big fish, Jesus and Zacchaeus, Jesus healing a blind man, and the parable of the talents. Scott reimagines these stories and opens new visions for readers to understand well-known pieces of Scripture in our current cultural environment. Please register to secure the Zoom connection link. Books available from your favorite resources but are not essential. Drop-ins are welcome!

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9:30-11 a.m. Sundays in Room 17/18 or via Zoom.

Book is not essential, but you can acquire one from your favorite resource.

Led by Brenda Hunter and Kelly Deyoe

Current study: The Gospel of John

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A Bible is all you need! Several are available in the meeting room.

Led by Kaki Johnson

We are excited to announce a new opportunity to gather and personally share in the word of God. This is not a class that follows a specific curriculum but rather, it is a self-guided, shared experience of how the word of God speaks individually to us. When we gather together and share these experiences, we grow a deeper, more personal connection to God and to each other.

This will be an ongoing group that will decide together the Bible passages to reflect upon and will share the responsibility for prayers and devotions. Bring your Bible or use one of the readily available Bibles in the room. Kaki is experienced in leading spiritual reflection activities.

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“Half Truths – God Helps Those Who Help Themselves and Other Things the Bible Doesn’t Say” by Adam Hamilton

Led by Jim Nibbelink.

There are simple phrases that sound Christian and are something one might find in the Bible. These phrases may capture some element of truth, yet they miss the point in important ways. This study will compare common Christian clichés with the wisdom found in Scripture. Some phrases we will examine include “Everything happens for a reason,” “God helps those who help themselves,” and “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” Please pre-register but drop-in attendees are welcome at any time. Books may be obtained from your favorite resource. A few books are available for loan and can be obtained from the ASG mailbox in the church office, but books are not required for this study.Led by Jim Nibbelink. There are simple phrases that sound Christian and are something one might find in the Bible. These phrases may capture some element of truth, yet they miss the point in important ways. This study will compare common Christian clichés with the wisdom found in Scripture. Some phrases we will examine include “Everything happens for a reason,” “God helps those who help themselves,” and “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” Please pre-register but drop-in attendees are welcome at any time. Books may be obtained from your favorite resource. A few books are available for loan and can be obtained from the ASG mailbox in the church office, but books are not required for this study.

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“Almost American Girl” by Robin Ha. Led by Joylee Gathings.

This is a graphic novel. Like a comic book, graphic novels use sequential art to tell a story. But they are longer and tell a single, complete story. Robin tells her story of immigrating to the U.S. from Korea as a 14-year-old girl. We will talk about the format and the content of the book. As a bonus, Rev. In-Sook Hwang will join us and sharing her story of immigrating from Korea.

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Led by Celeste Pardee and Ann Reaban

Do you enjoy discussing the books you read? This St. Mark’s book group is for you! It meets on a Friday in the latter half of each month.

BONUS STUDY added for May!

May 26: “Eager to Love: The Alternative Way of Francis of Assisi” by Richard Rohr. St. Francis found a way to follow Jesus that disregarded power and privilege and held fast to the narrow path of the Gospel. Drawing upon Scripture, psychological principles, and literary sources, Franciscan Rohr helps us look beyond the common image of the saint to remind us of the long tradition founded on his life-changing, whole-hearted acceptance of the teachings of Jesus. In this book, Rohr teaches us how to embrace our one and only life, learn to love the life we have, and do our part to make the world a better place for others.

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Books may be borrowed from the Pima County Public Library or purchased (new or used) from Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Bookshop.org, which supports local book sellers.

Led by Pastor Kim Ogle

Pastor Kim Ogle continues to lead this study the first and third Tuesday of each month that reflects on the message from the previous Sunday’s sermon. Drop in and enjoy the discussion and company of others.

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