Bible Study, Book Groups & Resources
A life of faith is more than worship. We encourage you to dive into scripture in meaningful ways or join discussion groups for faith building, fellowship, and more.

Prayer and Praise Women's Book Study
Weekly book discussion group for women focused on a variety of topics.
Mondays, 10:00 to 11:30am
September-May
Wednesday Morning Women's Bible Study
Weekly study group for women focused on a variety of faith-based studies.
Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11:00am
September - May
Wednesday Night Adult Education
Weekly study led by clergy during our program year.
Wednesdays, 6:15 - 7:30pm
September - May

Men's Bible Study
No experience in Bible study is needed, just come!
Tuesdays 8-9am
Thursdays 7-8am
Year-round

Hops & Hope
Book discussion at local breweries focused on faith, justice and what it means to find hope in Christ amid a messy and complex world.
3rd Thursdays, 6:15 - 7:45pm
September - May
Immanuel Book Club
Join us each month for lively discussion on books that are currently popular, or maybe some old classics.
3rd Fridays 6:30pm
Year-round

Saturday Women's Bible Study
This Bible study group helps you unwind, take care of yourself (mentally and spiritually), and build relationships.
First Saturday monthly,
9:00 - 11:00am at Immanuel

Daily Scripture Readings
Current Church Year A
We encourage you to make a daily practice of scripture using the Revised Common Lectionary (a service of Vanderbilt Divinity Library).

Faith 5 - Faith At Home
Turn off the TV, put down the newspaper, set your cell phones on silent and invest 5 minutes with your spouse or family with the Faith5.

Share your highs and lows from the day
Highs: Good things from the day. What brought you joy? Where did you see God at work in your day?
Lows: Tough, difficult, challenging or hard things from your day. When were you misguided or lose hope in your day?

Read God's Word
You might choose to read from a Bible or use a Bible app on a mobile device.

Talk about how the Bible reading relates to your highs & lows
Reflect on how you hear God speaking in the Bible reading and how that applies to your highs and lows (joys and pain) of the day.

Pray about what you have shared together
• Praise and thank God for your highs.
• Ask God to be with you in your lows.

Bless one another
Place your hand on your child/spouse’s head or shoulder. Make the sign of the cross on their forehead. Kiss your little finger and trace a cross on their forehead. Give them a special hug, and then speak a word of blessing like:
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace” (Numbers 6:24-26).
“The Lord bless and keep you.”
“Jesus loves you and so do I!”
“May God’s angels protect you this night.”
“You are a baptized, blessed & beloved child of God.”
“Go with God.”
....or make up your own!
Blessings can be used at any coming or going (bus stop, bedtime, leaving for college, or anytime!).
Learn more about the Faith5 HERE. Rich Melheim introduces the origin, philosophy and potential impact of five simple steps that can strengthen families one night at a time.
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Address
Immanuel Lutheran Church
16515 Luther Way
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Phone
(952) 937-8123