The Bible Study sub-group is for anyone who is interested in group Bible study. If you sign up for this sub-group, it simply means you are interested in Bible study generally. You are not signing up to join or attend a specific Bible study group.
The neighborhood group is publicizing, partnering with or directly organizing multiple Bible study groups. These meet on different days at different places. If YOU have a Bible Study group you would like to invite neighbors to, please let us know so that we can post information about it here.
General Information
Bible study groups are an enjoyable and enlightening way to deepen one's understanding of the Bible while also making new friends and getting to know great neighbors.
When? Groups typically meet weekly at a regular time and day.
Who? In most Bible study groups, everyone is welcome. Men, women, all ages. (Anybody under the age of 18 who attends will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.) Christian, non-Christian, atheist, etc. The only requirement is that those who attend are interested in reading and thoughtfully discussing the Bible.
Intentionally Small: Bible study groups are intentionally kept small. These are not lectures or classes. Groups want everyone who attends to be able to participate in the discussion, which is difficult if the group is too large. If the number of people who want to participate grows to be too many, additional groups may be organized.
Location: Bible study groups may meet in private homes, public locations such as restaurants, churches, and other places.
Is this like a book club? In some ways Bible study groups are structurally similar to a book club. One big difference is that attendees are typically not asked to read anything beforehand. Attendees may read from the Bible as a group during the meeting, and then discuss what they have read. There is no "homework."
What to Bring? We recommend that everyone bring a Bible of their choice. Any translation, any edition is fine.
What to Wear? Most everyone will be dressed casually.
Can I Be a Host or Discussion Leader? Depending on the group, a Bible study group may have one person who serves as discussion leader each time, or that responsibility may rotate among attendees. The host of a group is not necessarily the discussion leader. A host may provide his or her home or location for the meeting, while another person serves as discussion leader.
Specific Bible Study Groups
Wednesday Discipleship Group at the Church of the Epiphany
When: Wednesdays from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: 2222 S Price Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282
Join together to study the Bible and discuss varying topics in-person, in Classroom 1 of the Education Building at the Church of the Epiphany.
Everyone welcome! (You do NOT need to be a member of the Church of the Epiphany or an Episcopalian in order to participate.)
