Upcoming Bible studies
Gather offers three multi-session Bible studies per year in winter, summer and fall and two one-month devotional studies in May and December. Scroll the list below to see what’s coming up.
August 2022 video supplement to “Crafted in Christ”
Welcome to the August 2022 video supplement to the Gather Bible study, “Crafted in Christ,” by the Rev. Katie Hines-Shah. August 2022, Session 3: “Ties that bind,” examines how God invites us to commit to a new way of life with God and with each other.

Summer 2022: Crafted in Christ — A summer of rest and renewal
by the Rev. Katie Hines-Shah For summer 2022, participants will enjoy a three-session Bible study that uses the concept of quilting to explore rest, renewal and Christian community. We’ll discuss Old and New Testament readings as we consider the patterns we follow and...

Winter 2022: The kingdom of God by the Rev. Mark Allan Powell
The Rev. Dr. Mark Allan Powell, the author of Gather’s four-part Bible study on “The kingdom of heaven,” has responded to questions about session 4. Thank you for sharing your concerns and questions. Leader guide note: There is an error in the "how to shorten this...

Fall 2022: Jesus and nature: Teachers of Faith
Jesus and nature: Teachers of Faith by the Rev. Sara Olson-Smith Jesus often turned to the natural world in teaching, opening our eyes to see creation not just as something to be cared for, but as our teacher and kindred. It is no mistake that Jesus, who lovingly...

December 2018: Fear not: an Advent/Christmas devotional
When God’s people are afraid, it doesn’t mean we are outside of faith. “Fear not” appears frequently in the Bible, in a way that is comforting. Knowing God is with us, we can face our fears. As we enter the season of Advent, this devotional by the Rev. Katie...

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