Adults

A place to be formed in the image of Christ for the sake of our neighbors.

We’re committed to creating spaces, in-person and online, where we can be formed to love God and our neighbors more deeply. It takes on lots of shapes, but they’re all intended to help us deepen our journey with Jesus and love for our neighbors.

A community where you'll learn to wrestle with the tensions between the story of God and the stories going on all around us.

Bible Studies & Gatherings.

Meetinghouse Church embraces the call to be formed in the image of Christ for the sake of our neighbors throughout our adult ministries and learning forums, it’s through these opportunities that we stretch and grow our faith while building community with one another. Here’s what’s happening on different days of the week:

Monday Morning Adult Bible Study

Led by Dr. Christian Collins Winn, this study promises to challenge and invite you to see the Scriptures afresh and anew. We’re exploring the last section of Acts before delving into Hebrews, one of the most complicated and beautiful books in all of Scripture.

– Dates: September 18th, 2023 – May 20th, 2024 (Not Meeting: 11/6, 11/20, 12/25, 1/1, 1/8, 1/15,2/19, 4/1, 4/29)

– Time: 10am-11:30am
– Frequency: Weekly
– Location: Hearth Room, YouTube, + Zoom
– Cost: $25.

Register: Get signed up here.


Monday PM Women’s Bible Study

Join us this Spring for a final study with Rev. Dr. Sara Wilhelm Garbers that will bring into conversation psychologist Dr. Nicole LePera’s book How to Be the Love You Seek with the threads and understandings of love named in the Bible. This study is available in three formats, including two options for people of any gender.

– Dates: March 4th – May 6th

– Time: 6:30 – 8:00pm
– Frequency: Weekly
– Location: Hearth Room +  Zoom
– Cost: $25.

Register: Sign up here.

Wednesday Women
Gather with other women for a deeper dive into our stories and prayer together.

– Time: 8:30am-10:00am (Program Begins at 9:00am)
– Frequency: Weekly (Restarts January 11th)
– Location: Hearth Room + Zoom (Password: Women)
– Cost: None

Register: None required


Centering Prayer

Join us as trained facilitators lead us in one to two periods of Centering Prayer — a form of listening for God in silence — and Lectio Divina, an ancient way of reading the Scriptures to hear the voice of Jesus.

– Date: 1st Wednesday of the month
– Time: Wednesdays 12:00 – 1:30pm
– Frequency: Monthly
– Location: Quiet Room
– Cost: None
– Register: None required.


“Why the Mystics Matter Now” (Book Discussion)

Step into a timeless journey of wisdom this Lenten season.

Join us for a 4-week discussion guided by Frederick Bauerschmidt and his book “Why the Mystics Matter Now,” as he unveils the profound insights of mystical writers, making their teachings accessible and relevant in our modern, complex world.

Bauerschmidt brings mystics like Therese of Lisieux, Ignatius of Loyola, and Catherine of Siena closer to us, connecting mystical wisdom to contemporary issues and offering practical guidance to ecology, depression, and more.

– Dates: February 21st – March 13th (4-Week Discussion)
– Time: Wednesdays from 6:15 – 7:30pm
– Frequency: Weekly
– Location: Hearth Room + YouTube
– Cost: None
– Register: None required.

Dudes & Donuts
A Bible Study for men. 

– Time: 7:00 – 8:00am
– Frequency: Weekly (Restarts September 7th)
– Location: Library + Zoom
– Cost: None

Register: None required.

Kickstart
Delve into Sunday morning’s scripture passage before joining the service. 

– Time: 8:30am-9:15am
– Frequency: Weekly (Restarts January 7th)
– Location: Hearth Room + Zoom
– Cost: None

Register: None required.


Confronting Christian Nationalism (Sunday AM Class)

Join Rev. Dr. Sara Wilhelm Garbers for this two-week class that will both delve more deeply into the underpinnings of Christian Nationalism and will explore ways to cultivate a faith that follows not after strong men or dehumanizing and oppressive ideologies but is instead grounded in the God of love and the way of Jesus.

This class follows Sara’s ongoing work arising out of her dissertation which you can read HERE.

– Dates: April 14th and April 21st
– Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm
– Location: Hearth Room + YouTube
– Cost: None
– Register: None required.

Classes & Forums.

We don’t always have the answers, but we’re learning to wrestle with the tensions in God’s Word + World. Because of this, we’re always looking for opportunities to learn how following Jesus informs and transforms our life and the lives of our neighbors.

Featuring Mark and Polly Patrick lead us in a reflection on Jesus’ final words as we move through our Lenten journey.

– Dates: Tuesday, March 12th
– Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
– Frequency: Monthly
– Location: Hearth Room
– Cost: None
– Register: None required.

A dive into life’s deepest questions over beer. No matter how much theology you do or don’t know, we welcome your voice at our tables. 

– Dates: April 11th and May 9th (Locations TBD)
– Time: 6:00 -8:00pm (6:30pm Start)
– Cost: None

Step into a timeless journey of wisdom this Lenten season.

Join us for a 4-week discussion guided by Frederick Bauerschmidt and his book “Why the Mystics Matter Now,” as he unveils the profound insights of mystical writers, making their teachings accessible and relevant in our modern, complex world.

Bauerschmidt brings mystics like Therese of Lisieux, Ignatius of Loyola, and Catherine of Siena closer to us, connecting mystical wisdom to contemporary issues and offering practical guidance to ecology, depression, and more.

– Dates: February 21st – March 13th (4-Week Discussion)
– Time: Wednesdays from 6:15 – 7:30pm
– Frequency: Weekly
– Location: Hearth Room + YouTube
– Cost: None
– Register: None required.

Join Rev. Dr. Sara Wilhelm Garbers for this two-week class that will both delve more deeply into the underpinnings of Christian Nationalism and will explore ways to cultivate a faith that follows not after strong men or dehumanizing and oppressive ideologies but is instead grounded in the God of love and the way of Jesus.

This class follows Sara’s ongoing work arising out of her dissertation which you can read HERE.

– Dates: April 14th and April 21st
– Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm
– Location: Hearth Room + YouTube
– Cost: None
– Register: None required.

Faith & Justice

We are honored to host author Rachel Wightman for our Faith & Justice forum on April 18th.

In today’s digital age, the line between truth and deception can be dangerously blurred.

Join us for our Faith & Justice forum as Rachel I. Wightman — author of “Faith and Fake News: A Guide to Consuming Information Wisely” — shares about the Christian commitment to truth, truth-telling, and loving our neighbors in our today’s landscape of fake news and misinformation.

– Date: April 18th
– Time: 6:30 – 8:00pm
– Location: Hearth Room + YouTube
– Cost: None

– Register: None required.