Date:     Sundays, September 6 – May 2027
Time:    9:30-10:30a
Location:   Room 222 | Manchester UMC
Leader:  Julia Briggs

Description:  Each quarter, each class participant in the Joy Class uses The Adult Bible Studies participant guides.  Below are the dates and topics that will be discussed:

Through November 29:  What does it truly mean to live by faith? And how do we remain faithful when life makes that difficult? This quarter’s Adult Bible Studies Participant Guide explores the relationship between faith and faithfulness, two foundational traits of the Christian life, and how together they shape the way we walk with God.

Beginning with the Book of Hebrews, participants will examine what Scripture reveals about living a faith-rooted life. The study then moves into the Old Testament prophets, whose own wrestling with faith and faithfulness speaks directly to the struggles believers face today.

December 6 – February 28, 2027:  Grow in faith by connecting Scripture to life weekly.

Have you ever received difficult news that turned out to be something unexpectedly good? The Adult Bible Studies Participant Guide for Winter 2026-2027 invites adults into a season of renewal built around the theme “A New Beginning.” This study explores the challenging, transformative things God calls us to do, including change, repentance, and dying to self, and reveals how those very demands lead to our greatest good.

Newcomers are always welcome!

Please register one form per person: