Monthly women's Bible study
This month’s Women’s Bible study is Wed July 15th at 1:30 pm in classroom A. We begin a three part Bible study: “I am worthy” by the Rev. Sara Olson-Smith. This month, Women of the ELCA participants will gather in Des Moines, Iowa, under the theme “I am worthy.” When Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee spoke in 2017, she invited WELCA participants to reclaim space for women and girls to lead and love in bold ways. This three-part Bible study will help us to define who we are, what we can be, and what we do in the world, in light of our God-given giftedness, identities and relationships
Session 1: I am created in God’s image. No matter what anyone else says.:
We’ll begin with the story of God’s creation and the “very goodness” that is spoken over every human being. The study will then turn to various scripture texts that have been used to undermine, silence and degrade women for centuries. Unpacking the ways these verses have been read against women shines a light on the realities of sexism and the ways that, for too long, the Bible has been used to prop up the oppression of women. But we will also hear how those same scriptures can be read as invitations to new freedom, community and vocation for people, regardless of gender, for all people were made in God’s image.
Author Video – Session 1 – June 2026: Intro Video for Session 1 – Rev Sara Olson
New attendees are welcomed!
~Janis Richert, facilitator
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