Book Description
Unbinding Your Heart is a six-week, forty-day, all-church study of prayer and faith sharing. Part of the Unbinding the Gospel series by author, researcher, pastor and attorney, Martha Grace Reese, this individual and small-group study is designed to enrich church community life, help individuals deepen their encounters with God and teach congregations how to tak about their faith. It has been enthusiastically endorsed by eight heads of denominations, Brian McLaren, George Hunter, Becky Garrison, Richard Peace, and countless pastors and church leaders. Our edition includes individual prayer exercises and a personal prayer journal to correspond with each chapter.
What's Expected of Participants?
- Read one chapter each week in advance of your small group's gathering.
- Utilize the prayer journal included at the back of the book.
- Participate in a weekly small group in person and/or on Zoom to discuss the reading designated for the week.
Small Group Options
| Day | Time | Location | Facilitator(s) | Date of First Session |
| Monday | 12:00 - 1:30 PM | Conference Room | Scott Brink | October 13 |
| Tuesday | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Conference Room / Zoom | Pastor Carrie Binnie | October 14 |
| Wednesday | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Conference Room | Bruce Smith and Sharla Duerre, alternating | October 15 |
| Sunday | 8:45 - 9:55 AM |
Conference Room |
Pastor Roger Parks |
October 19 |
F.A.Q.s
How will the faith groups (small groups) work?
Faith groups will meet at different times and places (including Zoom) for an hour or more. When you sign-up, you will be able to select a group based on the day/time/location that works best for you.
What if I want to participate but none of the small groups will be meeting at a time that works for me?
You are welcome to read the materials and complete the exercises and prayer journal independently. Talk to Pastor Carrie if you would like to be partnered for conversation with another person.
I know someone who might want give this study a try—is it for MUMC people only?
Absolutely not! Any and all persons are invited and encouraged to participate!
When are sign-ups?
Digital sign-ups can be done by clicking on the link below. You can sign up in-person and using your Connect Card.
I Want to Sign Up!Who do I contact if I have questions and/or I’m interested in helping out in some way?
Contact Pastor Carrie with any/all of your questions, ideas, concerns, or availability to help.