
If you are interested in an introduction to the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures, why not start at the beginning? This class will examine the two creation stories found in Genesis One and Genesis Two.
Each story was first told to small gatherings in the oral tradition. Each has its own unique heritage and meaning.
Each story will open your eyes to a few of the good questions to ask when studying scripture. We will look at the similarities and differences in the stories and discuss their importance for the audience in which they were each written. This will lead us to reflect a bit more deeply on their value for today's reader.
There will be time for you to reflect on your own perspective of these stories and look at them in light of the first eleven chapters of Genesis. Each of us brings a bit of ourselves to its reading and it rewarding to see how our own life situation enriches the reading of story.
As an added bonus, participants will get a feel to the rhythm and syntax of the Hebrew scripture.
Each story was first told to small gatherings in the oral tradition. Each has its own unique heritage and meaning.
Each story will open your eyes to a few of the good questions to ask when studying scripture. We will look at the similarities and differences in the stories and discuss their importance for the audience in which they were each written. This will lead us to reflect a bit more deeply on their value for today's reader.
There will be time for you to reflect on your own perspective of these stories and look at them in light of the first eleven chapters of Genesis. Each of us brings a bit of ourselves to its reading and it rewarding to see how our own life situation enriches the reading of story.
As an added bonus, participants will get a feel to the rhythm and syntax of the Hebrew scripture.

Option A: Learn at your own pace.
Register for this option now.
Class will be available for download no later than August 1, 2023.
One video session.
Cost: $28.00 ($35.00 starting July 1, 2023)
Option B: Join an online learning cohort
Register for this option now.
Cohorts must have at least 4 people to to proceed.
You can choose to be a part of one of the cohorts below. A cohort is a learning group who explores this material together with facilitator Michele Townsend Grove. Once you sign up for this option, Michele will send you an inquiry form so you can choose your favored date and time (or put your name on a list for upcoming sessions which have yet to be defined).
One Two Hour Class plus all the Material in Option A
Cost: $32.00 ($40.00 starting July 1, 2023)
Current dates for online learning in a group setting:
Friday, September 1st 10:00 AM ET/9:00 AM CT/8:00 AM MT/7:00 AM PT
Monday, September 18th 7:00 PM ET/6:00 PM CT/5:00 PM MT/4:00 PM PT
Tuesday, September 19th 2:00 PM ET/1:00 PM CT/12:00 PM MT/11:00 AM PT
Thursday, October 12th 6:00 PM ET/5:00 PM CT/4:00 PM MT/3:00 PM PT
Friday, September 29th 6:00 PM ET/5:00 PM CT/4:00 PM MT/3:00 PM PT
If you are interested in being a part of a cohort and cannot find a workable date and time, email Michele at townsendgrove@gmail.com (or fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page).
Would you like to create your own cohort? Then gather together 4 or more of your colleagues, friends, or church group. Email Michele townsendgrove@gmail.com (or fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page)
If you are interested in this class and find these dates unacceptable, then gather some friends and email Michele at townsendgrove@gmail.com (or fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page). She will offer this class again for a 4 or more people.
Would you like to create your own cohort? Then gather together 4 or more of your colleagues, friends, or church group. Email Michele townsendgrove@gmail.com (or fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page)
Register for this option now.
Class will be available for download no later than August 1, 2023.
One video session.
Cost: $28.00 ($35.00 starting July 1, 2023)
Option B: Join an online learning cohort
Register for this option now.
Cohorts must have at least 4 people to to proceed.
You can choose to be a part of one of the cohorts below. A cohort is a learning group who explores this material together with facilitator Michele Townsend Grove. Once you sign up for this option, Michele will send you an inquiry form so you can choose your favored date and time (or put your name on a list for upcoming sessions which have yet to be defined).
One Two Hour Class plus all the Material in Option A
Cost: $32.00 ($40.00 starting July 1, 2023)
Current dates for online learning in a group setting:
Friday, September 1st 10:00 AM ET/9:00 AM CT/8:00 AM MT/7:00 AM PT
Monday, September 18th 7:00 PM ET/6:00 PM CT/5:00 PM MT/4:00 PM PT
Tuesday, September 19th 2:00 PM ET/1:00 PM CT/12:00 PM MT/11:00 AM PT
Thursday, October 12th 6:00 PM ET/5:00 PM CT/4:00 PM MT/3:00 PM PT
Friday, September 29th 6:00 PM ET/5:00 PM CT/4:00 PM MT/3:00 PM PT
If you are interested in being a part of a cohort and cannot find a workable date and time, email Michele at townsendgrove@gmail.com (or fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page).
Would you like to create your own cohort? Then gather together 4 or more of your colleagues, friends, or church group. Email Michele townsendgrove@gmail.com (or fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page)
If you are interested in this class and find these dates unacceptable, then gather some friends and email Michele at townsendgrove@gmail.com (or fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page). She will offer this class again for a 4 or more people.
Would you like to create your own cohort? Then gather together 4 or more of your colleagues, friends, or church group. Email Michele townsendgrove@gmail.com (or fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page)