Bible Study, And Conversations That Challenge Christians

White Lick offers a Monday Bible Study Series and Wednesday night open to the community. Each study meets for about an hour, 1-2 PM or 7—8:00 pm. Each series lasts about 6-10 weeks depending on the material being studied. Sometimes discussions do not align with chapters. There may be a short break in between studies in the series.

White Lick also offers Conversations That Challenge Christians once a month at 11:30, following worship.

We also offer assorted workshops and retreats throughout the year. The community is invited to attend these workshops for a time of renewal and growth. Come enjoy fellowship and food, important conversation, and opportunities to grow in the faith together. The handouts and other resources both in Hendricks County and outside of the county are posted on the Resources Page.

MONDAY BIBLE STUDY SERIES

  • What: Advent Study

  • When: 1:00 PM: Zoom

    Did the Christmas Story Really Happen?

    The Birth of Jesus in History & Legend

    Online Course Created with Dr. Bart Ehrman

    Note: the video above announced a live seminar which we have already recorded.  You can get immediate access to the course now!

     Topics Covered:

    What can we actually know about the birth of Jesus? 

    How can we decide whether he was born in Bethlehem? 

    Is it possible to reconcile the different Gospel accounts? 

    Was the story of the Virgin Birth a later fabrication? 

    What is the evidence for (or against) the many details, such as the trip to Bethlehem, the visit of the wisemen, and the “slaughter of the innocents”? 

    How many of the most familiar parts of the stories come from later legends?

     

    Four Sessions:  

    Nov. 25: Session ONE:  Did Matthew Misinterpret Scripture to Prove the Details of Jesus’ Birth? 

    Dec. 02: Session TWO:  Can Secular History Disprove (or Validate) Luke’s Account? 

    Dec. 09: Session Three:  Where Did the Later Legends of Jesus’ Birth Come From? And Why Were (and Are) They So Influential? 

    Dec. 16: Session Four:  What Can We Actually Know About the Birth of Jesus? A Historian’s Answer

     

    If you want to see what is out there: https://ehrman.thrivecart.com

    There are also YouTube videos. Just search on Ehrman.

Bible on Training Wheels: Advent Study - On The Way to Bethlehem by Rob Fuquay.

  • What: Bible study for those who want to know Biblical foundations, historical background, how to read the Bible, who wrote the Bible, have felt they don’t know the Bible well enough to participate or any one who wants to know more about the bible.

  • This year our Advent Study and worship will focus on the book On The Way to Bethlehem by Rob Fuquay. Rob is the pastor of St. Luke’s UMC in Indianapolis. This book and its accompanying DVD invites us to explore the Christmas story like never before. This Advent resource takes us on a journey through Rome, Jerusalem, Nazareth and Bethlehem as we discover and rediscover Jesus in new and profound ways. Pastor Ruth will lead this study on Wednesday nights over Zoom starting November 27th at 7 pm and on Sunday mornings at 9 am on December 1. Books for the study will be available in the church office beginning in Mid November.

  • SUNDAY STUDY SERIES:
    When: December 1 -     9:00-10:15 in person,
    Led by Rev. Ruth Chadwick Moore

  • WEDNESDAY STUDY SERIES
    When: Novembeer 27 -     7:00 PM Zoom,
    Led by Rev. Ruth Chadwick Moore

Men’s Bible Study and Breakfast - 2nd Saturday of each month at 9:00 am, includes breakfast.

CONVERSATIONS THAT CHALLENGE CHRISTIANS SERIES

  • What: Conversations that Challenge Christians: “When your life has been stolen”

  • When: November 17 - 11:30 following Worship

    Conversations that Challenge Christians November 17 after worship “When your life has been stolen” We are ending our series on the Ten Commandments with Commandment #8 “You shall not steal”. Mary Mitchell will lead this conversation about her current experiences with incarcerated women whose lives have been stolen from them. In the 2024-2025 academic year Mary is doing her field education at New Life in Christ Church (NLICC), which is funded by Mission Behind Bars and Beyond, and is a congregation in the Disciples of Christ denomination. The NLICC Congregation meets within Dismas Charities Diersen Facility, a halfway house for incarcerated or formerly incarcerated women in recovery from substance abuse. This gives residents an opportunity to meet pastors and church members from area churches, in the hopes that they will feel more comfortable visiting those churches when they are released. Some of the residents have been transferred from the prison general population, and some have violated parole or probation and have been placed in the facility rather than placed back into prison. Many of the women in the Diersen Center have been trafficked or have been sex workers, which certainly complicates their recovery. In addition to the issues common to substance use disorder, these women have endured abuse, trauma, as well as legal troubles. The average stay at the Diersen Center is six months. During their time at the Diersen Center, the women are working a twelve-step program for substance abuse recovery and taking life skills classes. Mission Behind Bars and Beyond also offers mentorship programs to help residents transition into life on the outside.