Sunday Morning Adult Forum
Zoar's Adult Forum Returns October 4th — "Let Justice Roll Down"
With Pastor Joshua Stager
The Adult Forum is back from its summer break, and I'm glad to be filling in while Pastor Michelle reacclimates to congregational life following sabbatical.
Each Sundays in October we'll dig into economic justice — not as a modern argument, but as one of the oldest and most persistent concerns in Scripture. The prophets were relentless about it, and so was Jesus. What did they actually say, why did it get them into so much trouble, and what does it ask of us in Canby in 2026?
Here’s a tentative schedule:
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Oct 4 — Amos: “Let justice roll down like waters” (Amos 5)
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Oct 11 — Isaiah: The fast that God chooses (Isaiah 58)
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Oct 18 — Micah: What does the Lord require? (Micah 6)
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Oct 25 — Jesus: Good news to the poor (Luke 4 and 16)
No preparation, no homework — just bring your questions and your honest disagreements. Both are welcome!
Sunday — 9:15 am in the Kindness Room
New Thursday Morning Bible Study!
“Genesis: A Beginner’s Guide to the Beginning”
You’re invited to:
Explore the Bible’s first stories of creation, conflict, judgment, and mercy. Genesis: A Beginner’s Guide to the Beginning invites readers into the foundational stories of the Old Testament with clarity, depth, and imagination. Amy-Jill Levine presents Genesis as a living text, one that continues to shape faith, identity, and our understanding of what it means to be human. These familiar stories are often heard in fragments; here, they are explored with care, curiosity, and theological insight.
With her signature blend of historical context and engaging storytelling, Levine opens up the book of beginnings, attending to its beauty, tensions, and enduring questions. She invites readers to linger with stories of creation and responsibility, rivalry and loss, judgment and mercy, promise and perseverance, revealing how these ancient narratives still speak with power today.
This study explores key stories from Genesis, including:
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The Garden of Eden
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Cain and Abel
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Noah’s Ark
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The Near Sacrifice of Isaac
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Jacob’s Stairway to Heaven
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Joseph’s Saga
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Whether you are encountering Genesis for the first time or returning with fresh questions, this book offers a thoughtful and inviting companion. Levine does more than explain what happens in these stories. She shows why they matter, bridging ancient Scripture and modern life and inviting readers to engage the book of beginnings with wisdom and wonder.
Thursday Morning Bible Study
Ladies Bible Study
Thursday Evenings @ 7pm via Zoom
We have simple rules: (1) No Homework (2) Sessions are usually self-contained, don’t worry if you miss a week or two – you are not behind (3) Show up as much or as little as you want.
Even if it’s only once a month or less we would still love to have you check us out.
P.S. You are welcome to pour a glass of wine (or whatever), sit back, relax, and enjoy the fellowship.
If you would like to be added to the mailing list, please email JoAnn or contact David in the church office @ 503.266.4061.
