Upcoming Bible Studies
Summer 2026: “I am worthy,” by the Rev. Sara Olson-Smith
Download all three sessions of the study. This summer, Women of the ELCA participants will gather in Des Moines, Iowa, under the theme “I am worthy.” When Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee spoke in 2017, she invited WELCA participants to reclaim space for women...
Fall 2026: “Bold faith on an unexpected journey,” by the Rev. Tiffany Chaney
Faith often leads us down paths we didn’t expect—into wilderness places, across unfamiliar lands, and through seasons of grief and hope. This three-session study takes us on a journey with Hagar, Ruth and Mary Magdalene, women whose bold faith transformed their...
December 2026 Advent devotional: “The anchor I choose: Hope,” by Kristina Diaz Rivera
What happens when hope becomes a choice? Sometimes, choosing hope is an act of courage; sometimes, singing is an act of resistance; and sometimes, when we allow ourselves to be fully present in the darkness, beautiful things can be revealed. Advent is an invitation...
Winter 2026-27: “Amos & Micah: Prophets of grief and amazement,” by the Rev. Heidi Haverkamp
Session one: Amos of Tekoa What can we learn from the prophets? Amos was a simple farmer speaking uncomfortable truths to his nation: to lament their sin and greed, but also to joyfully return to amazement at creation and to God's love. What is Amos saying to us...
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