Bible Study
Join our tradition of nurturing and nourishing faith.
Our study of the Bible is an opportunity to read and ask questions about Scripture, tradition, faith and what each means in the world today.
By Painting the Stars
Science, Religion and an Evolving Faith
Thursdays through Jan. 15
11 AM – 12 PM
Each session features a short video with scholarship from leading theologians and progressive thinkers, as well as discussion and scripture readings, diving into the relationship of science and faith.
The study title comes from a letter Vincent Van Gogh wrote to his brother in 1888, 'That doesn’t stop me having a tremendous need for, shall I say the word — for religion — so I go outside at night to paint the stars, and I always dream a painting like that, with a group of lively figures of the pals.'
Questions or to signup: Contact Pastor Kate
By Heart
Tuesdays, Sept. 23 – Nov. 4
7 – 8 PM
We'll use the book, By Heart, which is designed not as a class but as a conversation about Luther's Small Catechism. Whether you've been a Lutheran since birth, are new to the ELCA, or somewhere in the middle, this series of conversations is designed for you.
Questions or to signup: Contact Vicar Carrie
About Bible Study
Ages: Adults (Youth Bible study happens in the context of Sunday School and Confirmation classes.)
Typical schedule: Multi-week sessions several times each year:
Thursdays, 11 AM - Noon
We hold Bible studies throughout the year, typically in small group format, usually alternating study between an Old Testament and New Testament book. Pastor Kate or Vicar Amy lead the classes, which are informal in nature with time for checking in with each other, reading and discussion. Often there is a brief video to accompany the study.
Recent studies have included:
- Civic Life and Faith, a social statement in development by the ELCA, toward a projected draft of a proposed social statement for consideration by the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly
- The World of Biblical Israel, a study of the history and people of ancient Israel, based on a course by Professor Cynthia R. Chapman of Oberlin College.
- Exploring the Book of Isaiah
- By Heart: A Class on the Small Catechism
- The Holy Land Revealed from The Great Courses by archaeologist and UNC-Chapel Hill Professor Jodi Magness
- The surprisingly hope-filled Book of Revelation: The Apocalypse: Controversies and Meaning in Western History, by Professor Craig R. Koester, Luther Seminary
- Reading Biblical Literature: From Genesis to Revelation
- Troubling the Waters (pdf): An ELCA bible study to examine the sin of racism and its effect on mission and ministry within a multicultural society
All are welcome to join in at any time and it's okay if you can’t attend every class, need to leave early or arrive late. Nonmembers are welcome!
Questions? Contact Pastor Kate
Sunday Worship 9:30 AM and 10:45 AM || Sunday School 10:45 AM
Braddock & Luray, 3 blocks from the Braddock Metro
100 W. Luray Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301
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