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. Dr. AnnaKate Rawles, Associate Pastor, by e-mail at arawles@duluthumc.org.
Women Studying Together
Thursday Morning Bible Study
Women Studying Together, our Thursday morning Bible study open to all women, meets from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in room F145, located on the 1st floor Sheldon Family Life Center. This is a discussion group which includes women at different stages of life. Various themes of the Bible are addressed, sometimes going straight through a particular book, and other times a selection of Biblical references. A variety of resource materials are used for different perspectives and to encourage growth.
We are currently studying selections from the book of Job. This 4–5-week study will include the following topics for discussion:
The objective of Women Studying Together is that our time together is encouraging and supportive of growth as individual disciples and as a community of believers. As we study, we ask questions, search for answers, share our stories, laugh and pray together. Discussions are led by Jenny Masterson. Bring your Bible (any translation) and join us. If you would like additional information, please contact Jenny Masterson by e-mail at jennybobm@comcast.net or call 678-591-0800.
Men Studying Together
Thursday Morning Bible Study
The Men Studying Together group meets for Bible/book studies on Thursday mornings from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in room F145, located on the 1st floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center. This study is led by Rev. Terry Tippens. The group is currently studying the Gospel of Matthew.
All are welcome to join us, any time, and 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.
Simply Something:
An Opportunity for Discussion of All Things Theological, Biblical,
Social, Methodist, or About Life in Today’s World
Have you ever had a topic that you simply wanted to talk about with others at church but there doesn’t seem to be a class or group to focus on that one thing? Then Simply Something is just the place to be. Join Rev. Dr. AnnaKate Rawles and Rev. Dr. C. Kay Fuino on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in room F145, located on the 1st floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center, for Simply Something, a discussion place to bring up all things theological, biblical, social, Methodist, or simply on your mind about life in today’s world.
Simply Something will begin with prayer and a short devotion, followed by discussion about a variety of topics chosen by the group. Join us with your list of topics to plan for our future time together. Bring your coffee, tea or water, and your open mind to learn from each other.
For more information, please contact Rev. Dr. AnnaKate Rawles, Associate Pastor, by e-mail at arawles@duluthumc.org or 770-476-3776, ext. 128.
“The History and Archaeology of the Bible” Class: Tuesday Mornings and Wednesday Evenings
A new class entitled “The History and Archaeology of the Bible”, led by Pete Fleming, will be offered twice each week for 24 weeks:
Choose the one that best suits your schedule.
The course will include a video each week produced by National Geographic and featuring lecturer Jean-Pierre Ishbouts, a professor in the Social Sciences PhD program of Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, California, and an archaeologist, author, screenwriter, director, and producer of works addressing various historical periods, particularly the time period of Jesus and that of Renaissance and post-Renaissance art. During the course, he will visit many of the places mentioned in the Bible.
Participants will be encouraged, but not required, to purchase the book Who Wrote the Bible by Richard Friedman. It can be purchased on Thrift Books for under $10.00. Pete will present excerpts from this and other books and articles each week. If you are interested in attending this class, please contact Pete by e-mail at lfleming3832@att.net or call 678-575-3761.
