Let Our Children Learn: A UMW Virtual Bible Study on Interrupting the School-to-Prison Pipeline

May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10

 4-5:30PM MT

Register here. 

 

You are invited to join United Methodist Women members and friends for a four-part Bible study on the sacred place of children and youth in God's eyes, antiracism and interrupting the school-to-prison pipeline. 

What can I expect?

This study includes four 90-minute sessions: 

• Embracing New Life (Colossians 3:1-17; Romans 12:1-2)

• Embracing the Gifts and Leadership of Children (Acts 16:16 19, Matthew 19:13–15, Luke 2:39-52, Jeremiah 31:15-17 and Matthew 2:16-18)

• Reimagining the Role of Women in Society (Numbers 27:1–8, Matthew 15:21–28 and Luke 18:1–8)

• Unfamiliar Identities: Embodying New Possibilities for Interaction with All Women (Luke 15 + Ephesians 6:10-17)

Each session will build on the previous session. We encourage you to register for and attend the full series.

We believe that God is presently active in the world. The Bible is not just a story we read about the past; rather, the Bible points to a Gospel story that is alive and at work in the present, as well. God seeks justice and liberation for all people. God's love flows freely towards children and youth. The school-to-prison pipeline is contrary to God's vision for creation.

A variety of gifts are needed in the work of interrupting the school-to-prison pipeline. Just as there are many parts to the body and many varieties of spiritual gifts, so there are many ways of being an "interrupter."

We invite you to:

• consider and explore additional lenses for engaging with Scripture; 

• dive deep into Biblical wisdom that supports the liberation, wellbeing and wholeness of all people, especially children and youth;

• reflect and discern in community, seeking clarity about your own call to interrupt the school-to-prison pipeline.

You can expect opportunities to participate and interact with other study members in small groups. Participation in small groups is voluntary but highly encouraged. Your experience of this study will be enriched if you are able to participate via video on a computer or cell phone using the free Zoom application. However, there will also be a Zoom call-in option for phone-only participation if you do not have access to participate by video. There is no cost to participate. Sessions will be live/interactive and will not be recorded. No prior knowledge is required. All are welcome.