Good Politics - Castleton United Methodist Church

All of us have likely experienced the divisive nature of politics. We’ve seen politics, or differences of opinion on political issues, divide families, communities, churches, and society at large. We don’t like this, we may even loathe this, yet what can we do about it? And, as Christians, is there a distinctive approach we should take to politics? Or, how does Jesus want us to approach politics? (Can we even answer such a question?)

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Upcoming Sessions and Replays

Politics 101 | Dr. Laura Merrifield Wilson

Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Indianapolis

Whether you’re a political expert or new to politics, Dr. Laura Merrifield Wilson will give you a crash course on politics at the local and national level.

Faithful Politics | Dr. Miranda Zapor Cruz

Author of “Faithful Politics: Ten Approaches to Christian Citizenship and Why It Matters”

Dr. Miranda Zapor Cruz breaks down several ways Christians have historically and faithfully approached politics, and offers one approach she views as an unfaithful way for us to approach politics.

How the Body of Christ Talks | Chris Smith

Community developer, founding editor of The Englewood Review of Books, and author of Slow Church and How the Body of Christ Talks: Recovering the Practice of Conversation in the Church.

How to Bring About Social and Policy Change | Rev. Josh Riddick

September 29

Founder and director of the Black Church Coalition, which brings congregations together to bring about social and policy change in our community.

Download Weekly Study Guides

Week 1

Be Good

Week 2

Be Just

Week 3

Be Merciful

Week 4

Be Humble

Find a Table Group at Castleton.

Each week, groups across the church meet in homes, at church, at restaurants, and online to grow together in their discipleship journey.

Parts of the year, these groups will all be working through the same material, in line with our worship services. Other times, groups select their own material for conversation and study.

We invite you to stop by any of the following groups anytime.

Sunday Table Groups

Christian Crusaders – 10am in Room 112: This group comprises our “senior saints” and is mixed/co-ed.

Koinonia – 10am in Rm 180: This group is mixed/co-ed and composed of mostly retired folks.

Care, Share, & Reflect – 10am in Rm 110: This group is mixed/co-ed and composed of mostly retired folks.

Kingdom Conversations – 10am in Fellowship Hall: This group is mixed/co-ed and composed of a range of folks from mid-thirties to retired.

Women's Bible Study – 3:30pm in Rm 112: As the name suggests, this group is an all-ladies group with a wide range of ages. From July 21-September 8, 2024, this table group is going through a 7-week study of Isaiah written by Melissa Spoelstra.

Monday Table Groups

Blind Owl Group – 7pm at Blind Owl Brewery: This is a mixed/co-ed group composed of a wide range of ages from early-thirties to retired.

Tuesday Table Groups

Cafe Connect – 7:30am at Panera: This group is mixed/co-ed and composed of a mixture of retired and still-working folks.

First Place for Health – 6:30pm in the Library: This group is mixed/co-ed and composed of a wide range of ages.

Wednesday Table Groups

Sisters in Faith – 8am in Conference Room: As the name suggests, this group is an all-ladies group composed of mostly retired ladies.

Lunch Bunch – 12pm in Legacy Room: This group is mixed/co-ed and composed of a range of folks from late-thirties to retired.

Thursday Table Groups

Revive – 8:45 PM on Google Meet: This group is mixed/co-ed and composed mostly of parents (which is why they meet online and after bedtime for the kiddos). Complete the form below to receive the meeting link. Currently practicing Lectio Divina.

Contact our Director of Discipleship

Whether you have questions about discipleship or faith or would like more information about Table Groups and other opportunities, complete the form below, and Chris Croyts will get back to you shortly.