BIBLE & BOOK STUDIES

Grow in Knowledge and Understanding

As we follow Jesus, it is important for us to GROW in our knowledge and understanding of who God is and what God is calling us to do. Kingswood offers various kinds of Bible and book studies for adults as a way to GROW in faith. They are not only a wonderful way of learning more about our faith, but also a way of connecting together in sacred community as we build deeper relationships with one another and God.  We offer short-term and long-term Bible study classes and we often do studies of particular books that focus on the Bible, issues of faith, and topics for serving others and making change. Some favorite authors of books studies are Adam Hamilton, Barbara Brown-Taylor, Susan Robb, and Matt Miofsky. Consider joining a study group and GROW in your walk with Jesus.

Disciple Bible Study

Disciple Bible Study is an intensive, small-group Christian education program designed to develop strong Christian leaders by moving participants through comprehensive, multi-week overviews of Scripture via daily individual study and weekly group gatherings. The study also offers time to develop deep, lasting friendships as you study, reflect, and pray together as a group. A class is being formed at Kingswood for the Fall, Winter, and Spring for 2026-2027. Email Pastor James at jpreston@kingswoodumc.com for more information or to sign up. 

United Women in Faith Reading Group

All are welcome! All discussions are held in-person with a Zoom option (1pm March & May - 10am July, Sept. & Nov.)

2026 Meeting Dates:
It's again a reader's choice year!  Pick one book and come to share your reflections with the group.  For a guide on our reading program, click here.  We can select books from the current and at least four past years' catalogs of listed book suggestions.  If you would like to read a different book from the same category, go ahead, as we like learning about more than we have time to read.
March 2  Buffalo Grove campus (1pm) -   Nurturing for Community
The Personal Librarian
by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray
The Women
by Kristin Hannah
May 4 Buffalo Grove campus (1pm) - Leadership Development
Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul: How to Change the World in Quiet Ways
by Dorcas Cheng-Tozun
Michi Challenges History: From Farm Girl to Costume Designer to Relentless Seeker of the Truth: The Life of Michi Nishiura Weglyn  (A Young Adult Book)
by Ken Mochizuki
July 6 Deerfield campus (10am) - Social Action
Everyday Ubuntu: Living Better Together, the African Way
by Mungi Ngomane (granddaughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu)
Highway of Tears: A True Story of Racism, Indifference, and the Pursuit of Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
by Jessica McDiarmid
September 14 Deerfield campus (10am) - Education for Mission
The Happiest Man on Earth: The Beautiful Life of An Auschwitz Survivor
by Eddie Jakus
What We Remember Will Be Saved: A Story of Refugees and the Things They Carry
by Stephanie Saldaña
November 2 Deerfield campus (10am) -  Spiritual Growth
God’s Ghostwriters: Enslaved Christians and the Making of the Bible
by Candida Moss
The Ever-Expansive Spirit of God for All Who Feel Left Out
by Peggy A. Johnson
January 4 Buffalo Grove campus (10am)
Read children and youth books recommended in the 2026 catalog for sharing.  And choose the book/s selections from the 2027 catalog to read during that year.
Contact Beth Jayapalan for details or if you are interested in an evening reading group.