Book and Bible Studies
Our current opportunities are below.
What it is
Throughout the year, Hayes Barton offers a variety of Bible studies and book discussions designed to help participants explore Scripture, theology, and practical faith. Current studies meet for about an hour at 6:30pm, after Wednesday Night Dinner.
Faith & Immigration: Exploring our call to welcome
Each session will be led by a member of the HBUMC Immigration Team and will explore a different aspect of immigration, including:
- The history of immigration in the United States
- The biblical call to welcome the stranger
- The perspective of a U.S. immigrant
- Current immigration policy and the challenges facing immigrants today
This class is designed to be non-partisan and discussion-oriented. Our goal is not to advocate for a particular political viewpoint, but to better understand the experiences of our immigrant neighbors, explore what Scripture has to say about welcoming the stranger, and engage thoughtfully with a complex topic through the lens of our faith.
Room 328
Contact: Jason Trice
Spiritual Direction
Pastor Matt will facilitate group spiritual direction. Spiritual direction includes the practice of stilling and quieting oneself in order to listen for and discern God’s movement in your life. Spiritual direction also includes deeply listening to one another, because reflective listening helps us hear our lives more clearly.
Room 336
Contact: Matt Ashburn
Luke & Acts Bible Study
Take a deep-dive into Luke’s two New Testament books, The Gospel According to Luke and The Acts of the Apostles. Comprising over a fourth of the New Testament, these are the only books that include the announcement of the birth of John the Baptist, the coming of the Holy Spirit and birth of the Church, Saul’s conversion, and Paul’s arrival in Rome. Bring your Bible and come ready to discuss on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30pm in the teleconference room.
Room 245
Contact: Dudley Gwaltney
American History: The Religion of our Presidents
The religion of U.S. presidents has long been a subject of interest to historians and the public alike. The question matters not only because it invites us to consider whether a president’s beliefs and actions on Sunday mornings shape how they lead the rest of the week, but also because a president’s religious posture plays an important role in shaping public perception. Join Duke Divinity School Professor Grant Wacker for a four-week exploration of how faith has influenced the leadership of U.S. presidents, including Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon, and Jimmy Carter.
Room 320
Contact: Lindsey Jennings