Join Us in a Church-Wide Book Study
This fall, join the congregation in a book study of A Bigger Table: Building Messy, Authentic, and Hopeful Spiritual Community. The book includes a study guide which we will use over the course of seven weekly sessions starting the week of September 11 and finishing the week of October 26.
Our hope is to create individual learning and awareness, and as a group, discuss ways that we can create a more welcoming congregation.
About the Book
Pastor John Pavlovitz invites readers to join him on the journey to find—or build—a church that is big enough for everyone. He speaks clearly into the heart of the issues the Christian community has been earnestly wrestling with: LGBT inclusion, gender equality, racial tensions, and global concerns. A Bigger Table: Building Messy, Authentic, Hopeful Spiritual Community asks if organized Christianity can find a new way of faithfully continuing the work Jesus began two thousand years ago, where everyone gets a seat.
Study Groups
Join of one the three study groups meeting both virtually and in-person. To join, send an email to info@millplainumc.org and specify the group you wish to join. A Zoom link or the meeting address will be sent to you.
Wednesday, 2-3:30 pm – Zoom Study Group Led by Cindy Skrivanek
Wednesday, 5-6:30 pm – Zoom Study Group Led by Tristann Graves
Wednesdays With Wine, 7-8 pm – In-Person Study Group Led by Chris & Robin Bauman & LeAnne Ruzzamenti
FAQs
Where can I find the book?
The book is available for purchase online as both hard copy and e-book. Be sure to look for the Expanded Edition With Study Guide. Copies will also be sold after church service on August 28 and September 4.
Do I have to attend all 7 weeks?
There is value is discussing any part of the book. Come to study groups when you can!
Do I have to attend the same study group each week?
No need! If your schedule changes, feel free to join another group for the week. Just be sure to email info@millplainumc.org to get the correct Zoom link or meeting address.