Lenten Bible Study
You are invited to join us this Lent for a Bible study, The Gospel of John by Amy-Jill Levine. Together, we’ll explore the stories and themes that reveal who Jesus is and how his life, death, and resurrection shape our faith. All are welcome as we seek renewal and deeper connection with God during the season of Lent.
Disciple Bible Study
Disciple I - Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study is a program of disciplined Bible study aimed at developing strong Christian leaders. The study gives the Old and New Testaments equal time, emphasizing the wholeness of the Bible as a revelation of God. DISCIPLE draws upon the work of scholars, the personal Bible reading and study of the participant, and dynamic group discussion to aid understanding of the Bible. Over the course of 34 weeks, the study covers the entire Bible (Old and New Testaments) following the biblical story from Creation to the New Jerusalem. There will be an informational meeting in August, and the study will start in late August or early September. Contact Pastor James for more info.
Women's Online Book Study
All women are invited to participate in a weekly online book study. The group meets for one hour to discuss books and share prayer requests. “We generally have a lot of laughter, tears, learning, growth, and joy together” shares Kary Henry, Deerfield member and group leader. There’s never an expectation to complete a reading to join in the discussion and all viewpoints are welcome. If you are interested in joining this group at 5 pm on Tuesdays, email Kary for the ZOOM link at kjhenry@comcast.net.
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 7 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.
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 7 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.