Starts September 14th // 8-9:30 PM | Join us for a 6 week study on ZOOM on one of the following studies:

PEACEMAKERS
Leader: Kody Davis
Time: 8:30-9:30
Often, when studying the bible or digging deeply into christian beliefs, christians encounter contradictory, inflammatory, or outright offensive conflicts for which there are no easy answers. Just as often, christians are encouraged to ignore their misgivings.  Peacemakers is a place where anyone - believer or not - can come with their questions and enjoy a conversation with likeminded people free of debate or persuasion. It's a group founded on the beliefs that we have permission to ask questions and seek answers, that doubt doesn't mean we are faithless, and that the tension between knowing and uncertainty is just another place where we can find truth. Participants are welcome and encouraged to come with topic suggestions or to simply come and join in on the conversation.

COMPASSION & CONVICTION
Leader: Terri Pease and Lindsey Wright
In a polarized country, it often seems like we are constantly forced to choose between two candidates or policies that fall short of our Christian values and witness. The world gives us a false dichotomy of choices that leaves little room for nuance or compromise. In frustration, many Christians opt out of the political process altogether, but what if there is a third way? During this six-week study, we will use the book Compassion and Conviction by Justin Giboney, Michael Wear, and Chris Butler as a guide to show us why and how we, as Christians, should engage in politics. We will discuss topics such as: Church & State; Messaging & Rhetoric; Politics & Race; and Civility & Political Culture. We will also work through exercises to help us learn how to facilitate constructive and meaningful conversations about politics.

THE MINOR PROPHETS- DISCERNMENT IN DIFFICULT TIMES
Leader: Chris Nikkel and Steve Mathis
The minor prophets are often overlooked due to the seemingly obscure times in which they lived and the harshness of their messages. In this study, we will be diving deep into their contexts, unpacking what they said and to whom and to what end. What we hope to discover and apply is how the voice of the prophet is a bold, discerning presence in the midst of a world teetering on destruction and a faith community flirting with assimilation. Join us for prayer, study, and discussion.

WHAT THE WOMEN SAW WOMEN'S STUDY
Leader: Nancy Gaines and All Parish Co-Hosts
Do women matter to the kingdom of God? Jesus was surrounded by both men and women during his ministry on earth. He saw, valued, and cared for women, and he still does today. This women's, all parish study will focus on discovering Jesus through the eyes of women. We will watch a 10 minute video from some of our favorite IF:Gathering speakers, and discuss how each of us has a significant role in the kingdom of God.