Does reading the WHOLE Bible sound IMPOSSIBLE?
In 2026, Grace UMC will work together to make this goal a reality through manageable daily readings, regular support for difficult passages, small group discussions, and weekly sermons.
What is The Bible Year all about?
The only way to eat an elephant is to do it one bite at a time! By dividing the Scripture into 365 smaller daily reading goals, we will move through the entire Bible together.
Provokative Prophets
The final portion of the Old Testament contains the Major and Minor Prophets (differentiated by the length of the book, not by their importance to the canon of Scripture). While these texts can pose a challenge to modern-day readers who are unfamiliar with the historical circumstances in which they were written, the prophetic books have much to say to us about justice, repentance, and hope.
Buckle up! We have many strange dreams and visions, and even weirder prophetic stunts, to look forward to as we hear from the voices who spoke out against the harm they saw in their world. The books of the Prophets help remind us that God intends a better world for Creation.
Reading in Community
Scripture is meant to be digested within a community of faith. Throughout our The Bible Year journey, there will be many opportunities to discuss our readings with others:
- Sunday Morning Discussion Group with Rev. Cindy Fuller, Rev. Sandy Heslop, Rev. Terry Roof, and Josh Kauffman (meeting in lower Wesley Center classroom, near the restrooms, from 9:45 - 10:45AM)
- The Bible Year at Grace UMC Facebook Group for weekly discussions and extra resources on the go
August Reading Supports
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