Week 8 – May 4-10
John 20:1-31 – Resurrected for Liberation: A Faith Beyond Fear The Text in Context This chapter, the climax of the "Book of Glory" in John's Gospel, describes the most pivotal…
Week 7 – April 27-May 3
John 18:1-19:42 – Empire and the Cross: Standing with the Oppressed The Text in Context This section of John's Gospel continues the "Book of Glory," focusing on the events leading…
Week 6 – April 20-26
John 13:1-17:26 – Love in Action: Servanthood, Justice, and Unity The Text in Context This week's reading from John's Gospel begins what's called the "Book of Glory." It's a significant…
Week 5 – April 13-19
John 11:1-12:50 – Resurrection Now: Hope in the Face of Despair The Text in Context These chapters mark a turning point in John's Gospel. They conclude the "Book of Signs,"…
Week 4 – April 6-12
John 6:1-10:42 – Abundance for All: Jesus and the Bread of Justice The Text in Context This section of John's Gospel continues the "Book of Signs," focusing on Jesus as…
No “Signs of Hope” this Week
This week wis spring break. We will resume the "Signs of Hope" small groups the week of April 6-12.
Week 3 – March 23-29
John 2:1-5:47 – Radical Grace: Signs of a New Way The Text in Context These chapters in John's Gospel showcase Jesus' authority and his willingness to cross social and religious…
Week 2 – March 16-22
John 1:1-51 – The Word Among Us: Embracing God’s Expansive Love The Text in Context The Gospel of John, unlike the other three Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke), focuses on…
Week 1 – March 9-15
Introducing the Gospel of John: Setting the Stage Before diving into the individual passages of John, it's helpful to have an overview of the Gospel itself. This introductory lesson will…
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve Christmas Eve Advent Wreath Candle Lighting Litany 1st Reader: On this holy night we light all four candles in the Advent wreath. The candle of Hope. (Light the…