Whether you enjoy knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, painting, or simply need to finish a mending project, bring your current work-in-progress and a friend. All are welcome for creativity and conversation. Questions? Contact the Parish Office or Jayne Swanson or the Parish Office.
ADULTS
Summer Bible Study 2026
The Book of Romans - “Faith through Love, the Sacraments, and Grace”
Join us for a 9-week exploration of Paul’s letter to the Romans. Sundays beginning June 14 at 9:20 am in Smoot Conference Room AND on Zoom (adjourning before the 10:15 service)
Bible study this summer will focus on Paul’s letter to the Romans. We will explore the writings that became the key influences to the development of Christian faith, theological reflections, and the development of our Christian practices.
The initial session on June 14 will include:
- An overview of the course materials and more detail on the schedule.
- A brief review of the theological and historical framework for Paul’s letters.
Each session will be led by a lay person with reference to a specific portion of the text.
The eight remaining sessions includes a video, study guide, and discussion questions. We will use as a guide for discussion and reference material an online course offered by the Yale Bible Study Series,
Romans. Participants are invited to find and use other sources of commentary and analysis, including study Bibles, concordances, and other books.
While it is encouraged to read the entire book of Romans, this study will take it from a theological / thematic approach. Please join us for some or all of the discussions. No need to attend every week to participate. All are welcome.
| Date | Theme | Focus | Resources | Lectionary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/14 | Introduction: Context & Framework | Historical setting, purpose, theology | The Bible Project: Romans and Commentary | Rom 5:1–8 (P6) |
| 06/21 | Living in Hope | Rom 5: Life in Christ | YBS Week 3 | Rom 6:1b–11 (P7) |
| 06/28 | New Lord New Life | Rom 6: To Whom do you Belong | YBS Week 4 & Baptismal Covenant | Rom 6:12–23 (P8) |
| 07/05 | No Meeting | |||
| 07/12 | From Flesh to Spirit | Rom 7–8: Law & Spirit | YBS Week 5 | Rom 8:1–11 (P10) |
| 07/19 | The Transformed Community | Rom 12–13: Ethical Life | YBS Week 7 | Rom 8:12–25 (P11) |
| 07/26 | Big Human Problem, Bigger Divine Solution | Rom 1–3: Faith & Grace | YBS Week 1 | Rom 8:26–39 (P12) |
| 08/02 | Faith's Poster Boy | Rom 4: Law & Sprit | YBS Week 2 | Rom 9:1–5 (P13) |
| 08/09 | History Matters | Rom 9–11: God's Promise | YBS Week 6 | Rom 10:5–15 (P14) |
| 08/16 | Generous Welcome | Rom 14–16: Christian Life | YBS Week 8 | Rom 11:1–2a, 29–32 (P15) |
Caring Close Knit Crafters (CCKC)
Thursday, May 14 at 10:30 am in Smoot Conference Room
FINAL SESSION( NOTE:3RD SUNDAY, NOT 4TH)
Fourth Sunday Study
Sunday, May 17 from 9:10 to 10:00 am, In Person in Smoot Conference Room AND on Zoom
SAVE THE DATE
Men in Faith
Sunday, June 7 at 6:00 pm at the home of parishioner Leo Chalupa
Please RSVP HERE to confirm your attendance and let us know what you plan to bring.

