“Unclobber” Book Study Begins January 2026

Many people carry questions about faith that don’t fit neatly into easy answers. Questions about Scripture, interpretation, and how belief connects with real lives often surface quietly, shaped by personal relationships, experiences, and prayer. For some, those questions feel uncomfortable to voice. For others, they become an invitation to look more closely, to listen more carefully, and to trust that faith can hold complexity.

Beginning January 14, Lutheran Church of the Resurrection will offer a Wednesday evening book study on Unclobber: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality by Colby Martin. Meeting Wednesdays from 6–7 pm, the study creates space for thoughtful conversation around biblical passages that have long been debated, and invites participants to engage Scripture with both honesty and humility.

Rather than arguing for quick conclusions, Unclobber encourages readers to explore how Scripture has been read, how those interpretations developed, and how faith continues to grow through faithful reflection.

During a recent staff conversation, Sigrid shared why this approach resonates so deeply with her.

She described being drawn to the ELCA because it openly names its commitment to being welcoming and affirming while remaining rooted in Scripture. Reflecting on Martin’s work, she noted the tension many Christians feel when what they have been taught does not fully align with what their hearts recognize in the lives of people they love. Unclobber offers a way to hold that tension faithfully, inviting heart and mind to move toward greater understanding together.

This study is intentionally invitational. It is for those who feel confident in their views, those who are uncertain, and those who simply want to listen and learn in a respectful setting. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage further when Colby Martin joins Resurrection on March 7 to lead a workshop based on the book, offering deeper insight and guided discussion.

All are welcome to join this journey of reading, reflection, and conversation as we seek to grow in faith, understanding, and grace together.

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From the earliest days of the Church, Christians have understood the need for sacred pauses; moments to step away from the noise of daily life and listen for the still, small voice of God. Jesus himself often withdrew to quiet places to pray, and the Psalms speak of God leading us beside still waters and restoring our souls.

In our own time, finding that stillness can be difficult. Even when we try to rest, our minds can keep racing. That’s why many people turn to prayerful practices that engage the body as well as the mind, reminding us that God made us as whole beings.

One such practice is the sound bath, an immersive experience using the vibrations of instruments like singing bowls, chimes, and drums to invite deep rest and renewal. The gentle waves of sound can help calm the nervous system, quiet the mind, and make space for prayer, reflection, and God’s peace to settle in.

Pairing a sound bath with somatic movement, gentle, guided movement and breath, can help release tension we may not even know we’re holding. When we move freely, without judgment, it can become a form of prayer in itself: a way of loving God with heart, soul, mind, and strength.

If you’ve been longing for a space to breathe, pray, and reconnect with God’s peace, join us for An Evening of Rest and Renewal on Sunday, September 7 at 5 PM. Wellness practitioner Keon Roebuck will guide us through a Sound Bath Experience, followed by an optional Somatic Dance session. Bring a yoga mat or blanket, a pillow, and comfortable clothes. Come as you are, and leave refreshed.