Read the entire Bible in one year with other Northern Illinois United Methodists and join them in making daily Scripture reading a shared spiritual practice in the coming year.

The conference Committee on Discipleship and Spiritual Formation invites lay and clergy to follow a plan for daily readings and participate in a small group to talk about the significance of the texts in their spiritual lives.

"Our goal is to offer a simple plan and supportive environment to help people engage the whole of Scripture over one year," said Rev. Seamus Enright, CDSF chair. "We are trusting God to deepen our faith as we do this together.”

The committee's reading guide follows a chronological plan—the order in which biblical events are believed to have occurred. For example, readers will move from Genesis to Job and then return to Genesis as the story unfolds. Find the full reading calendar here.

Unlike a Bible study, these small support groups will focus on offering encouragement, accountability, and space for reflection on how the practice of daily reading is shaping faith and life. Facilitators will guide conversations about insights gained, challenges encountered, and the spiritual impact of engaging scripture regularly.

The gatherings will meet on the second Wednesday of each month from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom, and recordings will be available for those who cannot attend in real time.

Pastors, consider inviting your congregation to participate and perhaps host a local in-person, online, or hybrid support group. The CDSF will help individuals find congregations that are open to welcoming others to their group.

Attend the online orientation on Dec. 17 from 6 to 7 p.m. and learn more about the reading plan and group opportunities. Registration is available here.

For questions or additional information, contact Amania Drane. To sign up, please complete the online registration form here.