Five Wednesdays, February 25–March 25 (Times vary - see each study below.)

Lent invites us into reflection, truth-telling, and renewed commitment to the way of Jesus. This year, The Grove is offering a rich and varied set of Lenten studies that engage Scripture, lived experience, and the pressing questions of our time. Whether you are drawn to Bible study, justice-focused conversations, or spiritual formation rooted in real-world issues, there is a place for you in one of these groups. All are welcome.

We invite you to choose a study that stretches your heart, engages your mind, and supports your Lenten journey toward deeper faith and renewed hope.

Rainbow Revelations
(In person, 6:30-8pm)
Developed by The Grove’s PRIDE Team, this study explores LGBTQIA inclusion through stories, theology, and real-world insight. Participants will engage curated videos, podcasts, and discussion as we reflect on Scripture, deepen our understanding of Christian welcome, and grow our capacity to affirm the dignity of every person. This study is both formative and practical, equipping participants to be advocates for justice, belonging, and full inclusion.
Led by Pride Team

Neither Wolf Nor Dog: On Forgotten Roads with an Indian Elder
(In person, 6:30-8pm)
Through the unforgettable journey of a Native American elder and a white author traveling the Dakotas together, this truth-telling book illuminates the Native American experience with honesty and depth. This group offers space for listening, learning, and reflection on stories that stay with you long after the pages are turned. Those who have read the book before are warmly invited to return to the conversation.

Participants are responsible for buying their own book.

Led by Jean Roemer

Making Sense of the Bible
(Via Zoom, 8-9pm)
Based on Adam Hamilton’s accessible and thoughtful work, this study explores what the Bible is, and what it is not. Together we will learn how Scripture came to be, how to interpret it faithfully, and how its ancient wisdom continues to speak into modern life. This class is well suited for longtime students of the Bible and those just beginning their journey.

Led by Pastor Jeremy

Participants are responsible for buying their own book.

False White Gospel
(In person-9:30-11am, Via Zoom 8-9pm)
What happens when Christianity is shaped by power, nationalism, and racism rather than love of neighbor? In The False White Gospel, Jim Wallis calls the church back to the heart of Jesus’ message. Reading alongside Scripture, this study invites honest conversation about faith in a divided world and encourages courageous, compassionate discipleship rooted in justice and humility. Offered both Wednesday mornings in person and Wednesday evenings on Zoom.

Led by Pastor Laura

Participants are responsible for buying their own book.

Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World
(In person and via Zoom, 6:30-8pm)
Katharine Hayhoe reframes climate change as not only a scientific challenge, but a spiritual and relational one. This study explores how love, shared values, and moral courage can move us from despair to action. Participants will reflect on faith, stewardship, and how meaningful conversations can lead to collective hope and healing in a polarized world.

Led by Jane Sherer-Maier

Participants are responsible for buying their own book.