Men's Bible Study Groups

Tuesdays with Pastor Dan 

Thursdays with Pastor Paul

7 - 8 a.m. at the Chanhassen Legion, 290 Lake Dr. E.

No experience in Bible study is needed, just come! 

 

 

 

 

The Gift of Stillness

One Day Retreat for Adults - December 7, 2024

Registration opens October 4th

Being still might seem like an impossible concept in our fast-paced world, especially in the month of December! When the pace of life is so fast, we often don’t take the time for self-reflection and can end up exhausted, while operating on auto-pilot. However, it is in moments of stillness that we often hear God’s voice most clearly and can gain clarity and perspective.

You are invited to take a break from the "busy-ness" of December and give yourself "A Gift of Stillness". On Saturday, December 7th we will gather at Mt. Olivet Retreat Center from 9:00am-4:00pm to be nourished and restored.  

FULL SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

 

 

 

 

Prayer and Praise Women's Book Study

Mondays, 10 - 11:30 a.m. December 2, 9, 16  REGISTER

Advent 2024 study:  "The Weary World Rejoices" Advent devotional by Kate Bowler

The season of Advent invites us into the tension of ‘already’ and ‘not yet,’ where we hold the fragile hope that everything broken will be made whole, that every sorrow will be met with joy, and that every deep longing will be filled with love. It’s about finding a way to sit with the messiness of life while still holding on to the promise of what’s to come.  This year, we invite you to join us as we embrace the Advent and Christmas season as it truly is—imperfect, beautiful, and real.

Women of all ages are invited to join us in the Living Room at Church for community & lively discussion!  

Questions? Contact Kim Paul.

 

 

 

Hops and Hope: Book Discussion Group

Last Monday each month, September - May

Join us each month as we read a book on faith, justice and what it means to find hope in Christ amid a messy and complex world. Each month we will read a book and will gather at a local brewery to discuss and explore how the words we read impact the lives we live. All are welcome to join, whether you finish the book or not.  Click here for dates, locations and books!

 

 

Wednesday Morning Women's Bible Study

Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11 a.m. beginning November 6th

REGISTER HERE

Join us as we begin our next study using the book "Awaiting the Already" by Magrey R. deVega.  "Each Gospel, in its own way, leads us on the Advent journey of preparation for Christ's coming.  This book takes a tour through the four Gospel narratives that announce Christ's birth or make way for his ministry. In doing so, you will recognize an invitation from each Gospel writer to prepare for a fresh experience of Christ in the present."  Journey with us as we begin this new study on Wednesday, November 6.  We meet weekly 9:30-11.  

Contact  Jennifer Johnson or Janell Weum for additional information.

All are welcome!

 

 

 

 

Wednesday Night Adult Education

Wednesdays, 6:15 - 7:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall 

Begins Wednesday, September 18, 2024.  REGISTER HERE

The Great Courses:  Understanding the New Testament

The New Testament is a fascinating book—the canonical root of Christian history and theology. Yet the book is also a paradox, because this single “book” is comprised of 27 different books by more than a dozen authors, each of whom has a different perspective and is responding to a different set of historical circumstances. How do you reconcile this diversity of voices into a single, unified belief system? And should you even try?  For historians, the diversity of authors is not a challenge to be reckoned with, but rather an exciting opportunity. In the New Testament, we have 27 primary sources that offer a doorway to the captivating history of the early Christian communities. Moving through the New Testament chronologically, starting with Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians, Professor Brakke identifies the evidence for when each book was written, along with context that helps explain why each was authored. He also points out discrepancies in the narrative and helps identify the “why” behind the differing accounts.

Video presentations by Professor David Brakke, an award-winning Professor of History at The Ohio State University with discussion led by Pastor Paul, Pastor Dan, and Deacon Savannah.  

Questions?  Contact Pastor Dan Nelson.

 

 

Book Club

3rd Fridays at Immanuel (year round - come when you can!)

Join us each month for lively discussion on books that are currently popular, or maybe some old classics!  All are welcome to join.  Click here for upcoming books!

 

 

Saturday Women's Bible Study

First Saturday each month, 9:00 - 11:00am at Immanuel

Join us each month for scripture study and discussion.  This life-changing, soul-bolstering study is open to women of all ages!  Starting again fall 2024.  Watch for dates!

Contact Diane Chapa for more information.

 

 

Ruth Circle (Women's Study)

Bible study material comes from Gather magazine a publication of the ELCA. Contact Jane Ann Nicholls for information!

 

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