The Rayne Community invites all to join one of the many online Zoom and in-person spiritual formation groups offered throughout the week.
We would love to help you get connected in a new way!
Weekly Studies
Tuesday @ 2:15 pm
Lectionary Study with Pastor Marissa
Email Marissa for more information – marissa@raynenola.org
Wednesday @ 6:30 am
20/30 Women’s Lectionary Study
Email Marissa for more information – marissa@raynenola.org
Thursday @ 6:30 am
Men’s Group Lectionary Study with Pastor Jay
Email Jay for more information – jay@raynenola.org.
Thursday @ 12 pm
Lectionary Study with Pastor Jay at the parsonage and Zoom
Thursday @ 5:30 pm
West Bank Lectionary Study
Email Jay for more information – jay@raynenola.org.
First and Third Saturday @ 9 am
United Methodist Men Bible Study
Epiphany Small Group Studies
Be Holy: But What Does That Even Mean?
Wednesdays, 6 pm at the parsonage – January 19th – February 23rd
A 6-week group study on holiness and what it means to us.
Please contact Pastor Jay if you would like the Zoom link
or have any questions: jay@raynenola.org
Methodism 101
Sundays, Noon at the parsonage – January 30th – Feb 13th
First-timer, Long-timer: whether you’re new to this Methodist thing or have been Methodist your whole life, join us for a 3 session study of our heritage, our history, and our hopeful future (or just come for lunch!)
Please contact Pastor Jay if you would like the Zoom link
or have any questions: jay@raynenola.org
Hebrew Bible 102
Sundays, 4 pm at the parsonage – January 23rd – February 27
The God of the Old Testament is the God of the New Testament. Believe that? A deep dive into the First Part of scripture; join in for a time of contemplation and conversation about the character of God, the act of covenanting, and the original blessing of God in creation. This will be a 6-week group study.
Please contact Pastor Jay if you would like the Zoom link
or have any questions: jay@raynenola.org
Short Stories
Wednesdays, 6 pm, at the Epiphany House, 3924 St. Charles Ave
January 19th – February 23rd
Based on the book, Short Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi, by Amy-Jill Levine – this study will take Jesus’s most popular parables and explain them in their original context while also making them lively and relevant.
Hybrid (on-site & online)
Please contact Pastor Marissa if you would like the Zoom link
or have any questions: marissa@raynenola.org
Acts – Women’s Bible Study
Tuesdays, 6 pm, at the Epiphany House, 3924 St. Charles Ave
January 18th – February 22rd
A study based on the book Acts: Awakening to God in Everyday Life by Melissa Spolestra, will journey through the birth and growth of the early church. This study hopes to provide an opportunity for spiritual awakening to become more aware of God’s presence and activity in our everyday lives.
Hybrid (on-site & online)
Meeting at the Epiphany House, 3924 St. Charles Ave
Please contact Nancy Hopkins if you would like the Zoom link
or have any questions: nancy.hopkins@raynenola.org
Lenten Small Group
Wednesdays, 6 pm @ parsonage – March 9th – April 13th
