Young Adults (post High School to 35 years old), are invited to join us for discussion and fun on Tuesdays at 6 PM in the Youth Room. We have two awesome studies coming up this winter/spring.
The Journey: February 3, 10, & 17th
The Journey: Forgiveness, Restorative Justice and Reconciliation by Stephanie Hixon & Thomas W. Porter. This book intertwines stories from the Bible and recent history to illustrate the redemptive power of forgiveness, the restorative power of God’s justice, and the Good News of reconciliation. Books are provided.
Taste and See: February 23, March 9, 17, 24, 31, April 7
For Lent, we’ll be meeting on Tuesday* evenings for the Taste and See study at the church. This is an exciting study that looks at scripture through the creativity of food. Since we will be doing activities and cooks, we recommend that you join us in person when you can. Individuals are also responsible for buying the book Taste and See by Margaret Feinberg in order to participate. Ebooks are available on Cokesbury for $8 or you can find a used book on sites like Thriftbooks for a little less. If you need help purchasing, just reach out to Mackalyn, mfiggins@mentorumc.org for more. This study includes optional field trips. See schedule below.
Study Format:
Week 1: Monday, February 23rd at 4 PM
You’re Invited to the Table - Making deeper connections around any table.
(Session starts early to accommodate Book Club at 6 PM)
Week 2: Monday, March 9th at 6 PM
Delighting in the Sweetness of Fruitfulness - A closer look at the imagery of fruit in the Bible.
- Field Trip: Monday, March 9th at at 4 PM at West Side Market in Ohio City.
Week 3: Tuesday, March 17th at 6 PM
Chewing on the Bread of Life - More than a biblical metaphor! Professional bakers respond.
- Field Trip: Tuesday, March 17th at 5 PM at Great Harvest Bakery in Mentor.
Week 4: Tuesday, March 24th at 6 PM
Savoring the Salt of the Earth - How many different kinds of salt can you think of?
- Field Trip: Tuesday, March 24th at 4:30 PM at Tea & Spice Co in Chagrin Falls (since this is further away, we’ll get an earlier start).
Week 5: Tuesday, March 31st at 6 PM
Relishing the Olive and Its Oil - Why the olive leaf is a miracle of creation.
- Field Trip: Tuesday, March 31st at 5 PM at local grocery stores (Trader Joe’s and Heinen’s in Mentor)
Week 6: Tuesday, April 7th at 6 PM
Discovering the Liturgy of the Table - Experience God’s goodness in community.
- Potluck party! Bring a favorite dish or snack of yours to share with the group as we complete this study.
Carpooling for field trips encouraged. We will shop items for our session then return to the church to discuss and cook. You are NOT required to make purchases. Funds for the ingredients are provided by the church.
