Forming a People
God has always been forming a people - a kindom. Surveying the Old Testament, and the words referenced by the historical Jesus, we locate ourselves in the trajectory of the story of God, seeing how we are still being formed today. Jesus is telling us that we’ve been here before! Together, we re-member - ourselves, God, and community - as the story unfolds. How does the story of life with God reveal what is next?
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Week by week
*Aug 30/RETREAT #2: Rejoice! - Friday and Saturday camping with Sunday Gathering at 10am White River Campground (at Koteewi)
September 6: Grace Be With You + Brunch Sunday - Phil 4.23
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Sept. 13: A People Who Hear - Isaiah 6:9-10
Sept. 20: A People Delivered - Exodus 3.1-12
Sept. 27: A People, Guided - Exodus 20.12-16
October 4: A People Who Love - Leviticus 19.18 and Deuteronomy 6.5
October 11: A People Who Learn - Hosea 6.6
October 18: A People Who Break Cycles - Micah 7.6
October 25: A People Who Remember and Turn - Psalm 22.1 and 27-31
November 1/All Saints Sunday: A People, Nourished - Psalm 78.24
November 8: Children of God - Psalm 82
November 15: A People Protected - Psalm 110
November 22: A People, Redeemed - Psalm 118:22-23
Discussion Prompts
(these discussion prompts are part of our conversations in Gatherings, but you are encouraged to drill down deeper in smaller group conversations beyond Gatherings)
Reflecting on the week’s text. Where do you see Christ showing up today in a similar way?
In this week’s text, what eternal truth are you re-membering? If it helps, revisit the words of the historical Jesus as he references or speaks the text.
In the stories of the people you have been a part of, what is a truth you still hold dear? In this season, how are you/we re-membering - ourselves, God, and community.
In what ways have you seen a community practice repentance (a turning/changing one’s mind)? How might we as individuals and as a people be attentive to where we have turned our gaze away and to turn back to our calling?
In what ways is the Spirit reminding you today that we (as humanity and the people of God) have been here before? How does the story of life with God reveal what is next?
Resources
Books
Life with God Bible by Renovare
All About Love by bell hooks
No Cure For Being Human by Kate Bowler
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Falling Back in Love with Being Human - Kai Cheng Thom
Marsha by Tourmaline
Radicle by Steph Catudal
Andrea Gibson - You Better Be Lightening
Children
Book of Belonging
Music
Jon Batiste - We Are
Indy Trinity Music on Spotify (also a great way for children to learn songs in order to more fully participate in Gatherings)
Seasonal Small Groups
Trinity Seasonal Small Groups for the fall of 2026 will be a “choose your own adventure” style as we dive into the way in which God has always been forming a people - a kindom. Surveying the Old Testament, and the words referenced by the historical Jesus, we locate ourselves in the trajectory of the story of God, seeing how we are still being formed today. Each small group gathering will determine their own course. We’ll be spending balanced time relationship building, care, and conversation around the theme of the week. It is OK if you can’t attend every session. Join as you are able, but please let your facilitator/host know at the beginning of the season when you can’t attend. If you need assistance accessing or acquiring materials, please let your facilitator/host know. Everyone is asked to commit to Expectations for healthy conversation. Please contact the group host for more details and to generally RSVP. You are welcome to join the group that fits your schedule/needs. You are not bound by geographical location/parish.
Mondays 12-1pm - Fishers/Zoom starting September 14th
Wednesdays 7-9pm - Midtown/Downtown starting September 16th
Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm - Queer Affinity starting September 17th
Every other Fridays 6-7:30pm - Broad Ripple starting September 11th
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