Thrive
It is common to become so busy with daily life that we neglect our mental and spiritual health. While we know we need to prioritize this, it often doesn't happen without a structured schedule. Thrive might help.
Thrive and Rise is a faith-based program for adults interested in improving their physical, spiritual, mental, and relational health. Topics include sleep, resilience, purpose, boundaries, and communication.
Weekly sessions begin March 12, 2026. Part 1 includes 11 sessions running from March through May, with a daytime class held on Thursdays from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Part 2 will run from mid-September through November. If there is sufficient interest, an evening class may also be offered on Mondays from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
To reserve a spot or for more information, please visit https://www.zion-stewartville.org/adult-ministries, email thrive@zionstewartville.org, or contact:
- Karen Berg: 507-513-8736
- Deb Krusemark: 507-421-2595
- Sharon Strum: 507-272-6007
- Kim Nelson: 507-273-313
Bible Study Small Groups
Thursday Morning Bible Study
Join us at 9 am Thursday mornings for Bible Study. Located in the Zion Library. All questions, curiosities, and insights welcome!
Women’s Bible Study
Women’s Bible Study typically meets the third Thursday of each month, on Thursdays at 7 pm. This group dives into one book of the Bible, reading 1-2 chapter of that book each month, until we have read through the entire book of the Bible. Currently, Women’s Bible Study is reading Isaiah.
Contact Pastor Ally to learn more!
Circle Groups
Circle groups meet monthly for Bible Study and fellowship, and are led by members. Some circle groups meet on-site at Zion, while others meet in someone’s home.
Contact the church office to learn more or to get connected with a circle group.
Book Club
Book Club meets every other month or as the group decides, Mondays at 7 pm in the Zion Library, to discuss a book
selected by the group participants.
Upcoming gatherings include:
Book Club List 2024
July 8: Ship of Brides by Jojo Moyes
September 9: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
November 11: Caste origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson
We will read this book incrementally. Here is the schedule for reading and discussion:
July – Part 3
September – Part 4
November – Parts 5, 6, 7
We will do another mystery exchange in November.
God Pause Daily Devotions
God Pause Daily Devotions from Luther Seminary are written by a wide variety of pastors. Each devotion includes Scripture, a short reflection, and prayer.
“Christ Calls Us to Wholeness”
The Adult Education Focus Group is putting together a series of videos, based on Portico’s Wholeness Wheel, to help you explore the six major areas of spiritual wellbeing in a series of educational videos.
Video #1 Support is Essential
Video #2 Health & Fitness: Physical Wellbeing
Video #3 “Optimism”
Video #4: “Health & Fitness Part 2: Yoga”
Video #5 “Basic Financial Wellness 1”