Lent Book Studies
This Lent, grow deeper in faith and reflection with one of our clergy-led studies. Each group offers a unique focus and time to connect — choose what works best for you!
The Other Readings for Lent
Led by Pastor Catherine Nance
Sundays at 4 – 5:30 PM; room 202
February 22 – March 29
Explore the Old Testament, Psalms, and Epistle lections for each Sunday and discover how they can enrich your Lenten journey. All you will need is yourself and your Bible!
“The Wood between the Worlds” by Brian Zahnd
Led by Pastor Tim Best
Wednesdays at 6:30 – 8 PM; room 205
February 18 – March 25
(Will start directly following the Ash Wednesday service)
Experience the Kaleidoscopic Mystery of the Cross. Reading through this book and engaging with scripture, art, and literature, we will examine the beauty and meaning of the cross. You may order your copy here or from your favorite bookstore.
“The Word in the Wilderness” by Malcolm Guite
Led by Pastor Amber Lloyd
Mondays at 12 – 1:30 PM; room 202
February 16 – February 30.
We’ll spend this lent reflecting on the Lenten poetry of Malcolm Guite. Participants may bring their lunch to enjoy while we meet. You are also invited to join Pastor Amber in a season of fasting during Lent. You don’t have to abstain from eating, but can choose to fast from watching television, checking social media, or from certain foods or habits. Fasting is optional- everyone is welcome. More details about this will be given during our first meeting on February 16th. Learn more about Malcolm Guite here.
You may order your copy here. Books can be provided if necessary.
Education at Church Street
All are invited to join in small groups and adult education at Church Street. Click here to contact Rev. Amber Lloyd if you need assistance in getting connected to a class or study. You have a place here!
Adult Education and Sunday School at Church Street
Learn more about Church Street’s Sunday School groups and adult ministries here. If you have questions about which small group or Sunday School class best suits you, please click here to connect and discuss your needs with Rev. Amber Lloyd.
Understanding Our Spiritual Gifts
Have you taken stock of your spiritual gifts? There are a few tools you can use to assess and understand who God is calling you to be! The United Methodist Church has an assessment tool online. Click here.
Our youth department has a special assessment tool as well that anyone can review and use – take the Inventory first, then apply your answers onto the Assessment tool:
