Caretaker Failure For the session to be discussed on October 8, 2017 Matthew 21:33-46 For this session we discuss the parable of the wicked tenants. Jesus tells this parable in response to the Pharisees and religious leaders questions after he turns ov...

Is God Really With Us? For the session to be discussed on October 1, 2017 Exodus 17:1-7 In this passage, the Hebrews are wondering – Is God really here with us? Can we really trust that God will provide? And we have all asked those questions at one poi...

Whine and Dine For the session to be discussed on September 24, 2017 Exodus 16:2-15 We discuss the Hebrews’ journey toward the promised land, reflecting on the complaining and fear the people shared around food — in spite of the fact that God provided....

Greed that Overwhelms For the session to be discussed on September 17, 2017 Exodus 14:19–31 As the Hebrews cross the Red Sea leaving Israel to journey toward the Promised Land, they leave a known, but horrible life of slavery and move toward an unknown...

Meaning Making For the session to be discussed on September 10, 2017 Exodus 12:1-14 In this look at the first Passover observance, we are reminded of the power of traditions and rituals to communicate and even create meaning.

Invitation to Become For the session to be discussed on September 3, 2017 Exodus 3:1-15 Moses is confronted by a burning bush that offers an insight into the nature of God. What do we make of a bush that is both stable, and an active flame?

If It Weren’t for the Women For the session to be discussed on August 27, 2017 Exodus 1:8-2:10 As Pharoah sought to thin the Hebrew male population, he met an unexpected foe — the midwives. These women resisted his commands and ultimately saved one chi...

Disruptive Justice For the session to be discussed on August 20, 2017 Genesis 45:1-15, Matthew 15:21-28 Continuing in the Joseph story from Genesis, we follow the Lectionary’s lead to look at the insight that emerges when we also consider Matthew 15:21...

Dreams to Nightmares For the session to be discussed on August 13, 2017 Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 The story of Joseph and his brothers is one of the most known in the scriptures. But it is a painful story, full of violence, hatred, deceit,

Open, Honest, Real For the session to be discussed on August 6, 2017 Psalm 17:1-7, 15 This psalm about prayer leads us into a discussion about openness with God and one another. How might our entire being and even our bodies affect our prayers?