Small Group Studies for Adults
We offer a variety of small group studies throughout the year. Study groups for women meet on Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings. There are groups on Wednesday evenings (seasonal; April - August) with a variety of topics. For additional information, please contact Rev. Beth Brown Shugart, Associate Pastor, by e-mail at bshugart@duluthumc.org.
Join Us for “Simply Psalms” Classes: Beginning June 20th
Come join us for Simply Psalms, a Bible study of the Book of Psalms, led by Rev. Dr. C. Kay Fuino and Rev. Beth Brown Shugart, beginning on June 20th. Each week we will study one Psalm during the one-hour class. The same class will be offered twice a week:
Simply Psalms will meet two weeks in June and two weeks in July. Beginning in August, the class will meet every week. Upcoming classes and Psalms are:
June 20th and 21st: Psalm 1;
For additional information, please contact Rev. Beth Brown Shugart by e-mail at bshugart@duluthumc.org, or call 770-476-3776, ext. 128.
Book Club to Discuss The Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch Albom: June 26th
Rev. Beth Brown Shugart invites you to read The Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch Albom and then join Beth for a discussion of the book. What would happen if we called on God for help and God actually appeared? In Mitch Albom’s profound novel of hope and faith, a group of shipwrecked passengers pull a strange man from the sea. He claims to be “the Lord.” And he says he can only save them if they all believe in him.
We will meet on Monday, June 26th, from 10 a.m. to noon in room F145, located on
the 1st floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center to discuss the book. That
gives you plenty of time to read the book. Please contact Beth by e-mail
at bshugart@duluthumc.org
if you have any questions.
Information Station: Begins July 9th
Information Station is the place to learn more about Duluth First United Methodist Church. This three-week course is especially for new members and those interested in becoming members. Information Station will meet on Sundays July 9th, 16th, and 23rd at 9:30 a.m. in the Conference Room, located on the 3rd floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center. Please make plans to join us! If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Beth Brown Shugart by email at bshugart@duluthumc.org, or call 770-476-3776, ext. 128.
Study of the Book of Genesis: Begins on Sunday, July 30th/Monday, July 31st
Join us as we study the Book of Genesis and use Danielle Shroyer’s book Original Blessing as our guide. This study, led by Rev. Beth Brown Shugart, will be offered on Sunday afternoons from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in room F204 on the 2nd floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center, and repeated on Monday mornings from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in room F145 on the 1st floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center. The study will begin on Sunday, July 30th/Monday, July 31st, and concludes on Sunday, August 27th/Monday, August 28th.
It’s easy to order a copy of the book Original Blessing online. Please register with Tracy Brinker by e-mail at tbrinker@duluthumc.org or call 770-476-3776. The deadline for registering is Wednesday, July 26th. Attendees should read the first section of the book before the first class session.
Bible Study of the Gospel of Luke
A six-week study of the Gospel of Luke, led by Pete Fleming, began on Tuesday, April 25th. This study meets on Tuesday mornings through June 6th (there is no class meeting on May 9th) from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in room F145, located on the 1st floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center. Pete has led many studies of Luke over the past 40 years.
The 3rd Gospel provides a unique view of the ministry of Jesus. Luke mentions prayer, women, the Holy Spirit, and the poor more than any other gospel. The Good Samaritan and several other parables appear only in Luke. The Infancy Narrative in Chapters 1 and 2 is a classic in ancient story telling. The Greek used in Luke is said to be the finest in all the New Testament.
All are invited to join us as we explore the authorship,
timing, possible location, meaning, and unique nature of this Gospel and its
importance to the church today. No books are required and we will use the
Gospel as our primary source, any translation you prefer. Every class time will
allow for individual input and group discussion. Please contact Tracy Brinker
by e-mail at tbrinker@duluthumc.org for more information.
Women Studying Together Studying the Gospel of Luke: Studies Resume July 13th
The Women Studying Together group meets on Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in room F145, located on the 1st floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center. The group is led by Jenny Masterson.
All are invited to join us, and no books are required and we will use the Gospel of Luke as our primary source, any translation you prefer. Every class time will allow for individual input and group discussion. Please contact Tracy Brinker by e-mail at tbrinker@duluthumc.org or at 770-476-3776 for more information.
Men Studying Together Studying the Gospel of Luke
The Men Studying Together group meets for the study on Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in room F207, located on the 2nd floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center. This study is led by Rev. Terry Tippens.
All are invited to join us, and no books are required and we will use the Gospel of Luke as our primary source, any translation you prefer. Every class time will allow for individual input and group discussion. Please contact Tracy Brinker by e-mail at tbrinker@duluthumc.org or at 770-476-3776 for more information.
Let Nothing Disturb You: 30 Days with Teresa of Avila Study
St. Teresa of Avila was a contemplative nun, religious reformer, and gifted spiritual writer. She was the first woman to be named Doctor of the Church. The book, Let Nothing Disturb You: 30 Days with Teresa of Avila, is a fantastic guide for your prayer life.
Rev. Beth Brown Shugart will lead the study. It meets Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m., beginning April 19th, in room F204 located on the 2nd floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center. You might also choose to participate in Walk Together Wednesdays that follows at 10:00 a.m. in Hinton Hall.
Class is only 30 minutes each week, and the study will meet every week until the week before Thanksgiving. Copies of the book are easy to find on the web. Please join Beth for a time of spiritual discipline.
