Adult Studies and Events
Adult Book Study at Wesley UMC Bloomington
As it is the mission of Wesley United Methodist Church, "To Make and Nurture Disciples for Jesus Christ," the Adult Ministries at Wesley seek to prepare, challenge, and inspire women and men to a life of Christian discipleship. Our desire and mission are that every adult becomes a complete and fulfilled disciple of Jesus Christ and that everyone will have a passion for Christian service, whether across the street or around the globe.
Enjoy your studies, and remember that your friends are always welcome! For additional guest registration or information on book purchases, links, and other online material, please get in touch with Kathi Pritts.
UnClobber
by Colby Martin
Intergenerational Study, open to adults and youth!
UnClobber examines six passages from the Bible, each frequently referenced by Christians for prohibition of gay marriage. The deep dives into these passages alternate with author Colby Martin's own story of being fired from an evangelical megachurch when they discovered his stance on homosexuality.
UnClobber (explores) what the Bible says (and does not say) about homosexuality in such a way that challenges some traditional assumptions and interpretations.
Join us for this study during Adult Sunday School between services, meeting in the Lounge or on Zoom! Books are available for $10 donation on the Welcome Desk and in the Lounge. Contact Pastor Sara or Kelsey Ross for more information.
Inspired
by Rachel Held Evans
Upcoming "Called Good" Study
"In Inspired, Evans explores contradictions and questions from her own experiences with the Bible, including:
If the Bible was supposed to explain the mysteries of life, why does it leave the reader with so many questions? What does it mean to be chosen by God? To what degree did the Holy Spirit guide the preservation of these narratives, and is there something sacred to be uncovered beneath all these human fingerprints? If the Bible has given voice to the oppressed, why is it also used as justification by their oppressors?
Drawing on the best in biblical scholarship and using her well-honed literary expertise, Evans examines some of our favorite Bible stories and possible interpretations, retelling them through memoir, original poetry, short stories, and even a short screenplay."
We'll be reading this book soon in our Young-Adult Ministry group, "Called Good." Contact Kelsey Ross for more information.
Upcoming Adult Book Study - Starting July 13th
The Book of Ephesians with J.W. Barnett
Learn about Paul’s writings from prison, his teaching on adoption, mystery desserts, school uniforms, and blind spots. Come see what this is all about from July 13th - August 21st on Wednesday evenings in the Lounge from 6 to 7 pm.
