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In adult study groups, we nurture our faith and explore the Bible.
Wednesday Bible Study at 10am
In-person in Fellowship Hall and on Zoom. Bring a Bible and your own beverage.
Resources for Faith Formation at home during the COVID-19 pandemic can be found at:
The Young Adult Ministry of the ELCA offers inspiration, opportunities and resources for young adults, between the ages of 18 and 30.
Young adults interested in peace, justice and service ministries may be interested in a year of service through the following opportunities:
Young Adults in Global Mission
Lutheran Volunteer Corps
Urban Servant Corps
Border Servant Corps
Lutheran Episcopal Volunteer Network, or LEVN, is a program of the Episcopal Service Corps (ESC). LEVN volunteers are young adults aged 21-30 with a college degree. Successful LEVN applicants are those who are passionate about service and have an interest spending a year exploring progressive Christian spirituality. You will meet—and live with—people from all over the country, from all walks of life, who have come to Sacramento to experience intentional community, service to others, and simple living. The LEVN Program Year runs from the last Saturday in August through the Last Friday in July.
Adults are encouraged to attend weekend retreats at Cross Roads Camp and Retreat Center in Port Murray, NJ.
Wednesday Bible Study at 10am
In-person in Fellowship Hall and on Zoom. Bring a Bible and your own beverage.
Resources for Faith Formation at home during the COVID-19 pandemic can be found at:
- Faith formation guide Recommended practices for lifelong faith formation.
- Bible study Resources for you to continue daily discipleship and faith practices from home.
- “Faith Practices — Living Our Baptism” The promises made in holy baptism serve as a guide for practicing Christian faith.
- Lectionary The Revised Common Lectionary provides Scripture readings for Sundays, festivals and daily use.
- Book of Faith
- By Heart
- Sparkhouse Blog
- Coping With Grief From Home: 10-Day Challenge from What’s Your Grief?
- Introduction to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) from Open Yale Courses
- Introduction to the New Testament History and Literature from Open Yale Courses
- The Science of Well-Being from Yale University, free via Coursera
- A Journey Through Western Christianity: from Persecuted Faith to Global Religion (200-1650) from Yale University, free via Coursera
- Christianity Through Its Scriptures from Harvard University, free via edX
- Religion, Conflict, and Peace from Harvard University, free via edX
- American Prophet: The Inner Life and Global Vision of Martin Luther King, Jr. from Stanford University, free via edX
- Videos, Articles, and Podcasts from the BibleProject
- A Cartoonist’s Guide to the Bible from Steve Thomason
- ON Scripture from Odyssey Impact
- Better Homes & Gardens Article "Kids That Go to Church Are Happier Adults, Study Finds" December 19, 2018
- Time Magazine Article "Do Religious People Live Longer" February 15, 2018
The Young Adult Ministry of the ELCA offers inspiration, opportunities and resources for young adults, between the ages of 18 and 30.
Young adults interested in peace, justice and service ministries may be interested in a year of service through the following opportunities:
Young Adults in Global Mission
Lutheran Volunteer Corps
Urban Servant Corps
Border Servant Corps
Lutheran Episcopal Volunteer Network, or LEVN, is a program of the Episcopal Service Corps (ESC). LEVN volunteers are young adults aged 21-30 with a college degree. Successful LEVN applicants are those who are passionate about service and have an interest spending a year exploring progressive Christian spirituality. You will meet—and live with—people from all over the country, from all walks of life, who have come to Sacramento to experience intentional community, service to others, and simple living. The LEVN Program Year runs from the last Saturday in August through the Last Friday in July.
Adults are encouraged to attend weekend retreats at Cross Roads Camp and Retreat Center in Port Murray, NJ.
