Spiritual growth doesn’t only happen in corporate worship, but often happens in less formal gatherings like small groups. A small group typically meets on a weekly basis for fellowship, study, prayer, and reflection. Small groups of six to 10 people allow us to experience the purpose and power of Christ in our lives, dig deeper into our faith and grow closer to God. We want to help you find a place to truly belong, to celebrate the joys of life and to weather the storms together. And, we want you to become who God made you to be through personal and spiritual growth.

Scripture+Shared

September 29-November 17
Servant King: The Gospel of Mark
Mark presents a unique perspective on Jesus’ ministry, emphasizing his humility, servanthood, and ultimately, his authority as the long-awaited Messiah. Through this study, we will grow in our devotion to Jesus, the Servant King, and be transformed by his life and love. Study with your existing small group or Sunday School class or register for a group here.

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Sundays, 4-5 p.m. | September 15 – November 10 (no meeting on October 20)
Parlor
Led by Rev. Katie Montgomery Mears
Join us for a study of the apostle Paul’s insights on faith, grace, and the transformative power of God’s righteousness. We’ll explore how Paul articulates the universality of sin and the righteousness of God, weaving together Old Testament themes with the teachings of Jesus Christ. From the struggles of the human condition to the triumph of grace through faith, Romans presents a comprehensive framework for understanding the good news of Jesus. We will examine how Paul’s ancient words speak directly to our contemporary challenges, offering guidance, encouragement, and hope.

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Sundays beginning September 8, 4-6 p.m.
Room ES311
Led by Jana Gaddy
A 34-week study that moves through the biblical story from Creation to the New Jerusalem. Disciple emphasizes disciplined reading of and listening to the Scriptures. It results in biblically nourished persons committed to living as Disciples of Christ. Students use both the Bible and the study manual to complete daily reading assignments. The study book also includes commentary and questions for reflection and response. Cost $45.

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Sundays, July 21-September 22 (no meeting August 4 or September 1)
4-5 p.m. | Room ES301
Led by Katie Brown
When we fail to rest we do more than burn ourselves out. We misunderstand the God who calls us to rest–who created us to be people of rest. Join us for a practical and hopeful discussion that will encourage us to slow down and enjoy our relationship with the God of the universe.

Order the book here.

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Mondays, starting Monday, September 9
12-1 p.m. | Room ES311
Led by Louise McEvoy
Parenting in a blended family has unique challenges. Come join other parents who are in the same boat during our new gathering. Let’s have lunch and good fellowship as we learn from one another, dive into scripture, and be inspired and empowered to create healthy homes.

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Mondays beginning September 9, 6:30-9 p.m.
Zoom
Led by Jana Gaddy
A 32-week study that concentrates on Old Testament Writings, the Gospel of John, the Epistles of John, James, Jude, and finally, Revelation. Emphasis on the Psalms as Israel’s hymnbook and prayer book leads naturally to an emphasis on worship in the study. Present throughout the entire study is the sense of living toward completion – toward the climax of the message and the promise, extravagantly pictured in Revelation. Requires the completion of Disciple I to enroll. Cost $45.

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Tuesdays │ 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Online and In Person
Led by Cindy Donaldson and Louise McEvoy
Want to join a community of other moms to share in the joys and hardships of motherhood? We just were not made to do it alone. Together is better. Come find a place to find friendship, community, resources, and support as we grow in our faith together.

Childcare is available at no cost to participants with an advance reservation. Contact Adrian Chandler at achandler@storage.storage.stlukesmethodist.org to make a childcare reservation.

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Led by Suzi Pitts and Katie Brown
Tuesdays beginning June 18 | 12-1 p.m. | Room ES314
A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 
Travel the Shepherd’s path to the green pastures and cool, refreshing waters of Psalm 23. As a shepherd himself, W. Phillip Keller shares his insights into the life and character of sheep–and of the Good Shepherd who loves and cares for them. A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 will give new meaning to the ageless Shepherd Psalm, enriching your trust in and love for the Lord who watches closely over you.
Order the book here

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Tuesdays, beginning August 27 │ 12-1 p.m. │ Room ES314
The Call by Adam Hamilton
Join The Study as we embark on an incredible journey through the life of Paul, starting with his remarkable conversion. Together, we’ll delve into the Gospel as he spreads it across modern-day Greece and Turkey. Through captivating weekly videos, we’ll transport ourselves to the early church sites and dive deep into Paul’s profound conversations with the Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians. This six-week study is a unique opportunity for you to experience faith through the teachings and missionary work of Christ’s greatest disciple.

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Tuesdays beginning September 3│ 12-1 p.m. │ Gethsemane Campus
Led by Julie Ellerbrock
We are super busy; yet, we all need time with Christ and time with each other as we journey through motherhood and life. This commitment is simple – just come. The conversations are rich. The studies are impactful. The relationships formed are life-changing.

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Real Issues, Real Women, Real Conversations.
Fourth Tuesdays of the month | 12-1 p.m. | Hines Baker Room
Led by Louise McEvoy
“They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts.” – Acts 2:46

We all crave authentic relationships and desire to have real conversations about faith with other women. Each month, we will have Spirit-filled fellowship and interactive discussions. All registrants will receive the monthly devotional about a current event/topic, as well as thought-provoking questions. You are invited to bring your lunch. Your “commitment” is just once a month. Join anytime. You got this.

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3rd Tuesdays (except July) │ 6:30-8 p.m. | Online and In Person
This multi-generational group of women are committed to study, prayer and projects that benefit women and children. All women of the church are welcome. The gatherings rotate between the Westheimer campus and member’s homes. Fellowship with light refreshments begins at 6:30 p.m. and programs presented by outside speakers or members follow at 7 p.m. A supportive prayer Circle is shared at each meeting. Contact Linda Goehrs for more information.

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Tuesdays, August 20-September 10 | 6:30 p.m.
Zoom
Led by Rev. Colin Bagby
It may be the most controversial, abused, and misunderstood in the whole Bible, and it’s the very first one! Join Colin Bagby for 4 weeks through the book of Genesis to consider what it’s really about, if it has any practical implications for our spiritual lives, and what we can learn from modern biblical scholarship about the first book of the Bible.

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Tuesdays, beginning September 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Room ES311
Led by Jana Gaddy
A 32-week study that makes a connection between memory and identity as the people of God. Several themes weave their way through the study: the call to remember; the call to repentance; the need for renewed vision; and the place of community. Sixteen sessions are devoted to the major and minor Old Testament prophets, excluding Daniel. The second sixteen sessions cover the thirteen letters traditionally attributed to Paul. Requires the completion of Disciple I to enroll. Cost $45.

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Dinner and Worship Service
6:30 p.m.
The Epworth League is a city-wide ministry for 18-to-35-year-olds to provide community, foster discipleship, and equip leaders to love their neighbors and serve the Kingdom of God through local United Methodist churches. We’ll join together and be especially intentional about praying for our city and our world. Follow on Instagram @epworthleaguetx. Contact Ginny@famhoustontx.org.

 

 

Tuesdays • 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Room ES311
Contact Mary Schuler at mschuler@storage.storage.stlukesmethodist.org. Suggested donation: $10 per class.

 

 

Tuesdays beginning September 10, 7-8:30 p.m.
Zoom
Led by John Holmes
Join us on Zoom this fall for the Disciple Bible Study Series, Jesus in the Gospels. This 30-week study looks at the four gospels side-by-side and asks the question, ”Who is the Jesus that you see?” Deepen your discipleship through a better understanding of the biblical texts and their message. Open to everyone.

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“Moving On; Leaning In”
Wednesdays, September 18-November 20 │6:30-7:45 a.m. │ Fellowship Hall
All of us, should we be blessed enough to live long enough, go through various life stages, from childhood to adolescence, young adulthood to middle age, retirement to old age.  Each of these seasons contains its own challenges – physical, social, emotional, and spiritual.  What does the Bible teach us about these phases of life, and how we can learn from each one?  What do we have to share with others about what we have learned along the way?  How can we lean into whatever God has next for us, rather than hold onto yesterday by our fingernails?  Come join us for Men’s Life each Wednesday morning at 6:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, September 18 to November 20, as Dr. Tom Pace shares insights from scripture, science, and experience.  More importantly, you can reflect on and share with others lessons from your own life journey.

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Wednesdays, beginning September 4 (no class on October 9)
9:30-11 a.m. | Room ES309
Led by Louise McEvoy
Register Here

Brene Brown’s groundbreaking book has changed lives. Over seven weeks, we are going to go through the book and unpack it with a Christian lens, looking for Jesus in all of it. Participants will buy their own book. The reading schedule will be sent to participants in late August.

What transforms this book from words on a page to effective daily practices are the ten guideposts to wholehearted living. The guideposts not only help us understand the practices that will allow us to change our lives and families, they also walk us through the unattainable and sabotaging expectations that get in the way. Brené writes, “This book is an invitation to join a wholehearted revolution. A small, quiet, grassroots movement that starts with each of us saying, ‘My story matters because I matter.’ Revolution might sound a little dramatic, but in this world, choosing authenticity and worthiness is an absolute act of resistance.”

 


Wednesdays • 9:30–10:30 p.m.
Room ES311 
Contact Mary Schuler at mschuler@storage.storage.stlukesmethodist.org. Suggested donation: $10 per class.

 

Wednesdays, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Room ES306
Throughout the school year, these women gather weekly to study the Bible, encourage each other, and pray. The group includes a variety of ages and professions — all women are welcome. Primarily empty nesters, current members include mothers of late teens and beyond as well as grandmothers. For information, contact Mary Schuler at mschuler@storage.storage.stlukesmethodist.org or 713-402-5008.

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Thursdays, resuming September 5│10-11:15 a.m. │Hines Baker Room
Led by Rhonda Ward
The fall study is 1 Timothy – the faith of the earliest Christians is very much like our contemporary faith, a matter of tension between our Christian identity and a generally social and cultured people. The lesson is a verse-by-verse study each week, with thoughtful discussion on Paul’s mentoring letter to Timothy. A class with no homework – bring your Bible. Attend as your schedule allows.

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Thursdays, ongoing | 7-8 a.m. | Online | Led by John Holmes
Welcome All Men. Build Community. Share God’s Love. Serve the World.
Join men of all ages in this ongoing group for Bible study and fellowship.

Thursdays, May 2-June 6 ǀ 7-8 a.m. ǀ Zoom
Context: Putting Scripture in its Place by Josh Scott

Thursdays, June 13-July 25 ǀ 7-8 a.m. ǀ Zoom
Bible Stories for Grown-ups: Reading Scripture with New Eyes by Josh Scott

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Thursdays │11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. | Westheimer Campus (ES309)
Led by Lori Fahrbach and Rev. Katie Montgomery Mears
Striking a balance between work, motherhood, and all of the other things that fill up our lives can be tough. Join Lori and Katie on Thursdays at lunch time for encouragement and meaningful discussion about our faith.

Childcare is available at no cost to participants with an advance reservation. Contact Adrian Chandler at achandler@storage.storage.stlukesmethodist.org to make a childcare reservation.

Register Here

 

 

Thursdays, beginning September 5
7-8:30 p.m. | Online
Led by Louise McEvoy
Register Here

Brene Brown’s groundbreaking book has changed lives. Over seven weeks, we are going to go through the book and unpack it with a Christian lens, looking for Jesus in all of it. Participants will buy their own book. The reading schedule will be sent to participants in late August.

What transforms this book from words on a page to effective daily practices are the ten guideposts to wholehearted living. The guideposts not only help us understand the practices that will allow us to change our lives and families, they also walk us through the unattainable and sabotaging expectations that get in the way. Brené writes, “This book is an invitation to join a wholehearted revolution. A small, quiet, grassroots movement that starts with each of us saying, ‘My story matters because I matter.’ Revolution might sound a little dramatic, but in this world, choosing authenticity and worthiness is an absolute act of resistance.”

 

At St. Luke’s, we study the Bible as a way to grow closer to God and closer to each other. Explore the Bible in new and exciting ways independently, with your family, or in a small group. These studies, created by St. Luke’s clergy and staff, will equip you to deepen your faith and inspire real transformation as you seek to live and love like Jesus.

Video Bible Study Library

Scripture+Shared

Scripture+Shared is a church-wide Bible Study ministry for group study, whether you meet in person or online. Studies are launched in the fall and spring each year and run anywhere from six to 10 weeks. The materials are written by St. Luke’s pastors. We also have an app that participants can use to access the materials. Download St. Luke’s Scripture+Shared App for online Bible studies and daily readings wherever you go. Search “Scripture + Shared” in your app store, or visit Subsplash.com/ScriptureShared/App in your mobile browser for a direct download link.

A Relatable Faith:
Peter’s Journey

Peter was in Jesus’ inner circle, walked on water, and preached to thousands. He also gave in to his fears and doubts on occasion and he denied Jesus. But he was the rock on which God would build the church. We are a lot like Peter – faithful, hopeful, fumbling, persistent, forgiven, restored. Join us to learn lessons from his life and letters. Email Katie Brown to find a group or start a new one! Starts week of January 29.

Study Materials

Exodus
Learning to Trust God

The book of Exodus recounts the most important event in Israel’s history: their escape from slavery in Egypt.  It seems like ancient history, but the God who delivered Israel is the God who delivers us still today.  As we study the story of the Exodus, we’ll see that God doesn’t just deliver us from something – like our enslavement to sin. God also delivers us for something – the Promised Land of new beginnings, second chances, forgiveness, love, and a relationship with our creator and savior.

Study Materials

Joy Full
The Book of Philippians

A study of Philippians focusing on how Paul found joy in the midst of hard circumstances.

Study Materials

Unstoppable
The Book of Acts

The early church was unstoppable.  Learn more about the book of Acts and the Holy Spirit’s impact on the early church, and join us as we develop an unstoppable faith too.

Study Materials

The Book of Signs

In the Gospel of John, there’s no such thing as a miracle. Jesus performs “signs” instead. Dive into the first half of the Gospel of John and learn about the signs of the coming Kingdom of God.

Study Materials

In the Beginning
A Study of Genesis

The book of Genesis is all about beginnings. The beginning of creation, of humans, of relationships, of sin, of covenant. Through this book, we learn about God’s character, who we are, why we’re here, where things went sideways, and about God’s plan to care for the whole world. We see God’s overwhelming and life-changing love demonstrated through the lives of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph. It’s an ancient story, but one that continues to impact us today.

Study Materials

A Life Transformed

How is your everyday life different because you are a Christian? St. Luke’s vision is of a city transformed by the love of Jesus. In order for us to partner in that work, our lives must be transformed by Jesus as well! Join us for this 5-week churchwide study as we look at how God transforms us, our families, neighborhoods, work, and all of the little, ordinary things that make up our days.

Study Materials

Jesus: Greater Than
A Study of Hebrews

With all of its references to the Torah, the prophets, and sacrifices, the epistle to the Hebrews can be a confusing book!  In this season of Scripture+Shared, we will decode the Old Testament references and context so that we can get a clear picture of Jesus as our accessible king.  This four-week study will demonstrate how Jesus is greater than the angels, Moses and Aaron, and we will deepen our faith as we study suffering with hope and faith-based on trust.

Study Materials

Life Lessons from Jesus’ Followers

Jesus is the star of the gospels, but he’s surrounded by a “supporting cast” of followers – what can we learn from their lives? We’ll look more deeply at the characteristics and actions of Jesus’ followers, putting ourselves in their shoes to empathize with their doubts, passion, and hopefulness, so that we might learn how to be more deeply devoted followers of Jesus.

Study Materials

Sermon on the Mount

It’s the most quoted portion of scripture, but how well do you really know what Jesus said in his Sermon on the Mount? This 6-week study on Jesus’ instructions for the Christian life will reveal what it means to live in an upside-down kingdom, how Jesus taught us to pray, and the foundation on which we should build our faith.

Study Materials

Storytime: The Parables of Jesus

Jesus knew how to tell a good story. He knew that it would draw listeners into what he was trying to teach them about the kingdom of God How to manage money, true obedience, and especially love and forgiveness.

Study Materials

The Book of Glory

What would you say to the people you loved most if you knew you had only a few days of your life left to be with them?  How do you think Jesus’ approached his death differently than you or I might? Was the moment of Jesus’ death a high point or a low point in his life? All of these are questions we will deal with as we study the last days of Jesus’ life found in the Gospel of John.

Study Materials

Advice Columnists:
The Letters of James and Peter

Just as we turn to advice columnists to figure out how to navigate tricky social situations, family drama, and work relationships, Christians have been turning to the epistles from James and Peter for 2,000 years for practical advice on how to live as a Christian. This study dives into these letters.

Study Materials

Praying the Psalms

The Book of Psalms is the Bible’s prayer book consisting of songs and poems composed by people facing life’s ever-changing circumstances living under God’s covenant. We can speak these psalms directly to God, joining in a centuries-long tradition of prayer. These daily readings will help you do just that.

Study Materials

These Bones Shall Live

The prophet Ezekiel was a mystic, who saw visions of wheels in the sky and graveyards that came back to life. His visions were strange, but at their core, the visions were a sort of mirror in which the people Israel could see who they really were. Moreover, the visions were a window into a God who would restore them to new abundant life.

Study Materials

Freedom: Life in the Spirit

Do you ever get weary of “expectations?”  Do you ever feel like every Sunday, you hear that God expects more and more out of you? Paul’s letter to Galatians is focused on the freedom we have in Christ, freedom from jumping through hoops for Jesus, and on the transformation that happens inside-out when the Holy Spirit takes us over.

Study Materials

Journey to Jerusalem

What did Jesus do before going to the cross? This study takes us through Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem as written in the gospels of Mathew, Mark, and Luke, guiding us through his teachings, his healings, and his miracles.

Study Materials

Pastors’ Bible Study

Pastor’s Bible Studies, hosted by  St. Luke’s associate pastors, take a deep dive into scripture, exploring the context, the themes, and the lessons we learn from its various books.

Gospel of Luke

Take an 8-week deep dive into the Gospel of Luke.

Videos

Women of the Old Testament

Heroines, survivors, leaders, and prostitutes. Faithful, reluctant, desperate, and visionary. Join us for a nine-week study on the women of the Old Testament. We’ll take a deep dive into their lives and their callings from God.

Videos

Romans

Take a 5-week dive into Paul’s letter to the Romans and learn about how the power of grace sets us free.

Videos

Diving Deep into Holy Week

Follow Jesus’ final week of life and look at the events from Palm Sunday through the Resurrection. Our prayer is that this study will help you experience a more meaningful season of Lent this year as we reflect on Jesus’ great love for us demonstrated through his sacrifice.

Videos

Nativity According to Matthew

Learn more about the Nativity based on the Gospel of Matthew.

Videos

Letters to the Thessalonians

How does one live a life of faith, hope, and love when such things seem contrary to the ways of the world around you? Let’s learn together about what holiness looks like for Paul.

Videos

Out of the Lion’s Den: The Book of Daniel

Life after a major national crisis can be…weird. Daniel can help us sort things out.

Videos

Jeremiah: Not Just a Bullfrog

 Why do bad things happen? How do you rebuild after tragedy? We’ll capture the enduring hope that Jeremiah sees—a hope that nothing can defeat.

Videos

Gospel of Matthew

Join us as we study the “Jewish Gospel” and learn more about Jesus as our true king, discipleship through the Sermon on the Mount, and the kingdom of heaven as we look closely at Jesus’ parables.

Videos

1st Corinthians

Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians was written to a struggling church. There were factions, rampant sin, theological quarreling, and leadership issues.  Sound familiar? Join Rev. Michelle Manuel and Rev. Katie Montgomery Mears to learn more about Paul’s prescription for the Corinthian church and how it applies to us today.

Videos

Beginnings: A Study of the Gospel of Mark

Let’s start at the very beginning: Mark, the oldest of the four Gospels. Mark says his Gospel is the “beginning of the good news of Jesus.”  That means we pick up where Mark left off. This study is for everyone and especially those who have never seriously studied Jesus or the Bible.

Videos

Isaiah: Prophecies of the Messiah

Did you know the birth of Christ was foretold many times in the Old Testament? Join Tom and the associate pastors for an exciting study of Isaiah: The Prophecies of the Messiah.

Videos

Israel in the Time of the Kings

Grab your Bible and get ready as Rev. Katie Montgomery Mears and Rev. David Horton lead us through Israel in the time of the Kings, who were imperfect just as we are but whose lives teach us about leadership and faithfulness.

Videos

The Letter to the Colossians

Paul wrote to encourage the Colossians who were under cultural pressures to turn away from Jesus, and to help them live as a community of love, generosity, and forgiveness.

Videos

The Book of Acts

When the Holy Spirit came upon the church on the day of Pentecost, a fire was ignited in the followers of Jesus, and nothing could stop the spread of the gospel and the growth of the kingdom of God. The church today stands at a moment of great opportunity to find new ways to be about the work of Christ.

Videos