Gather’s past summer Bible studies

Thank you for your interest in Gather’s summer Bible studies!

Each summer we make these studies available for free in order to provide a resource for those unfamiliar with the work of Gather. If you enjoy these studies, you can make a tax-deductible contribution to the publishing ministry of Women of the ELCA on our website here.

The studies below are free for anyone to download and print for use individually or as a group.

Summer 2005: “Act boldly” by Sarah S. Heinrich

Summer 2006: “Act boldly for health” by Sue Ann and Ron Glusenkamp

Summer 2008: “Come to the waters” by Karen G. Bockelman

Summer 2009: “Mary—A woman for all seasons” by Christa von Zychlin

Summer 2010: “Pray always” by Gladys G. Moore

Summer 2011: “Renew! Respond! Rejoice!” By Catherine Malotky and David Engelstad

Summer 2012: “Travels with Jacob” by Julie A. Kanarr

Summer 2013: “All who hunger gather gladly” by Audrey Novak Riley

Summer 2014: “Of many generations” by Diane Jacobson

Summer 2015: “No catchy slogans” by Emma Crossen

Summer 2016: “The heart of the matter” by Angela Shannon

Summer 2017: “All anew” by Kelly Fryer

Summer 2018: “Let us pray” by Anna Madsen

Summer 2019: “For just such a time as this” by Kay Ward

Summer 2020: “Just love” by Christa Compton and Gladys Moore

Summer 2021: “Just love, part 2: Just L.I.F.E. (Liberation Is For Everyone!)” by Angela T. !Khabeb

Summer 2022: “Crafted in Christ” by Katie Hines-Shah

Summer 2023: “Salvation Now” by the Rev. Dr. Anna Madsen

Summer 2024: “After certainty: A biblical guide” by the Rev. Dr. Meghan Johnston Aelabouni

Summer 2025: “Where two or more are gathered: Flourishing in relationships” by the Rev. Dr. Brooke Petersen

Summer 2026: “I am worthy,” by the Rev. Sara Olson-Smith