Social Teachings of the Church

The Spring Quarter (March–May 2026)
The spring quarter is an intriguing study of social issues that faithful Christians confronted in the early 1900s and gives opportunity to consider how the church brings Christ to bear on these issues in our day and time.

Unit I, “Fulfilling Our Obligations to Neighbors”
Unit II, “Fulfilling Our Obligations to Family and Community”
Unit III, “Fulfilling Our Obligations to God and Society”

Product Description
The Participant’s Book has helpful information about each week’s lesson. The scripture passages are included along with scripture notes, helpful insights into the text, and even daily Bible readings for personal study.

Series Description
The Present Word is an in-depth Bible study for adults that dives deep into God’s Word, studying the Bible over a six-year period and focusing on a specific theme each quarter. Adults read the Participant Book lesson during the week, and a no-prep Leader’s Guide provides instructions to lead a 45-minute session. Worship leaflets are also available to wrap the session in prayer and song. Designed by an ecumenical collaborative so that participants in multiple denominations are studying the same passages together, the goals of The Present Word curriculum are to engage in a serious study of Scripture in order to discover its deeper meaning and how it is relevant to our world today.

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