For more information about any small groups, contact the Rev. Katherine Bush.
Grief Support: Walking Through the Valley
Tuesday evenings, 6:15 – 7:30, Corner Room
Grief changes everything. Whether your loss is recent or long ago, you are not alone. Led by Robyn Banks, with occasional guest professionals, this group will provide a space to share our stories, reflect theologically and emotionally, and gently hold both sorrow and hope. We’ll explore the many faces of grief, the presence of God in our pain, and how we live into love as we continue on the way. This is a commitment class, and participants are encouraged to commit to the series. No meeting on October 14
Tuesday Women’s Bible Study
Tuesday mornings at 8:00 a.m. at Barth House, 409 Patterson Ave.
The Rev. Katherine Bush leads this lively and life-giving conversation. Together, this open-hearted group of women examines the biblical stories, discovering their relevance and wisdom. Join any time.
Education for Ministry
Wednesday mornings | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wednesday evenings | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Education for Ministry Classic (EfM) invites participants into small, mentored groups that provide the framework for understanding life and shaping actions as Christian faith is deepened through studying the Hebrew Bible, New Testament, church history, and Christian theology, along with online resources, including multimedia content. It’s a way to learn more about what we believe and why we hold those beliefs.
EfM seminar groups offer a four-year curriculum that enables participants to engage, respond, and reflect. This year, Sewanee has added a new option called Wide Angle, which is a single year of EfM with its own material covering the Classic topics.
This is a commitment class, and participants are encouraged to commit to the program from September through May.
Sacred Ground
with Paige Whittle & Stephen Bush, Corner Room
Sacred Ground is a soul-shaping, perspective-changing series of conversations about race and faithfulness. This carefully created, eleven-session curriculum offers readings, videos, and rich discussions to open up new ways of thinking about where we’ve been and where we are going.
Sacred Ground meets for eleven sessions on specific dates throughout the fall, to be determined by the group. This is a commitment class, and participants are encouraged to remain committed to the group for its duration.
Men’s Bible Study: aka Baguette Brothers
7:30 a.m. at Barth House, 409 Patterson
Read ahead for Sunday! This faithful group discusses the appointed readings for the upcoming Sunday, preparing our hearts and minds for worship … and musing about what the preacher will say.
Gleanings: The Gift
with Scott Walters
Thursdays | Noon | On Zoom
Beginning September 25, join Scott Walters for a weekly online conversation about Lewis Hyde’s modern classic, The Gift: How the Creative Spirit Transforms the World. Hyde explores the forgotten power of the gift economy through biblical texts, indigenous practices, folklore, and literature, as well as modern copyright law. All are welcome, and newcomers are invited to join this lively conversation at any time. Contact Scott Walters to receive the weekly email with Zoom link and reading assignments.