Before the Session
Facilitator: In advance of the session
- Review today’s scripture text and the session activities to help better facilitate the discussion.
- Have the Bible Background Video ready to view.
- Encourage your group to listen to the Faithelement podcast ahead of the next session (Share the link via email or social media).
Context
Share this recent story with the group: On a Sunday morning in August 2026, someone knocked down and crushed the six rainbow-painted doors outside First Congregational Church of Fresno — “The Big Red Church” — each door carrying one word of the message “God’s doors are open to all.” It wasn’t the first time the display had been targeted. Before the service ended that same morning, neighbors had already set the doors back up, and the church announced it would work with local artists to build a new, permanent installation. Then ask:
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