Lenten Bible study 2026
Plenty Good Room: A Lenten Bible Study Based on African American Spirituals
By Marilyn E. Thornton with Lewis V. Baldwin
This unique short-term Bible study combines an in-depth look at Scripture, American history, and the music and lyrics of six African American spirituals. The six-session study provides biblical, social, and historical analyses of the spirituals: 'Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit," "This Lonesome Valley," "Bow Down on Your Knees," "Plenty Good Room," “Ain't Dat Good News," and "Were You There?" Marilyn E. Thornton wrote all-new lessons appropriate to the season.
Leader helps can be found in the book providing discussion questions and activities. Plenty Good Room is a powerful resource for small groups, Sunday schools, choir groups, and any setting where persons seek to enrich their devotional and spiritual experience through God's Word and music. Source: Amazon.com
Literary club February 1, 2026 Book Selection
The Wilderness by Angela Flournoy
An era-defining novel about five Black women over the course of their twenty-year friendship, as they move through the dizzying and sometimes precarious period between young adulthood and midlife—in the much-anticipated second book from National Book Award finalist Angela Flournoy. Source: goodreads.com
TUesday Bible Study
Who Was Called and Why Were They Called!
Are you interested in exciting discussions on people in the Bible called by God?
Then join us on Tuesday Mornings at 11:00AM Eastern Time via Zoom.
We will discuss and learn more about the callings as we study verses, chapters and books in the Bible.
Call the Church office at (202)526-1730 for the Bible Study Zoom meeting information.
UPCOMING BOOK SELECTIONS
February 1st, 2026 -- The Wilderness, by Angela Fourtnoy
March 1, 2026 – Overground Railroad: the Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America,
by Candacy Taylor
ADULT CHURCH SCHOOL
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The Northeastern Church Adult Sunday School Class convenes Sundays at 9:00 a.m.
via conference call.
The focus for Spring 2025 Lessons is “Costly Sacrifices.”
(267) 807-9601 Passcode 828-160-800 to participate in the lively conversations with church members.
Christian education MISSION
Christian Education at Northeastern over the years has fulfilled its mission in a variety of ways to enhance the spiritual growth of the members and of the extended community through many activities. Because we are a congregation in which African Americans predominate, our focus in all of these activities is on the ways in which African American history and culture have influenced our religious heritage.
We are currently holding many of our meetings and activities on a virtual platform or by conference call due to the pandemic.
If you are interested in participating in any of these activities, don’t hesitate to call the church office for the most current contact information. We welcome new members--both virtually and in person!
Whether in current or past activities, Northeastern Presbyterian Church continues to support Christian Education based on African American multicultural experiences. We welcome all to join us as we prayerfully work towards our goals.