Bible Study & Discussion
Happy Church New Year to everyone now in September! God willing, we look forward to the start of our next Bible Study year on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7 pm in the Church Wing, and online using the Webex app.
Last year, we are pleased to report that our Bible Study group grew to over 60 participants (with over 40 people online). We anticipate further growth through word of mouth and personal recommendations, by God’s grace. We therefore pray for God's continued blessing and guidance for our 2026-2027 session – that He would move people to attend who could benefit spiritually and be enlightened and empowered to face the daily challenges of life, and experience true joy and peace.
The Format of our sessions are as follows: Fr. Haridimos opens with a prayer of blessing for the leaders and all those participating. Then Leo teaches on what we read from the Bible, with commentary and a book study by Nick, followed by a presentation on the Saint of the Week by Christopher. We appreciate everyone’s input and discussion points, and look forward to joyously sharing snacks and refreshments as a spiritual family.
THIS TERM’S BOOK STUDIES
We will be studying the Old Testament, looking at the Hebrew Scriptures through Christian eyes. You may wish to buy the book The Christian Old Testament by Fr. Lawrence Farley. A limited number of copies will be available at the Welcome Table at Coffee Fellowship Hour after the Divine Liturgy. Click here to order this book.
In addition, we will be reading through the book Renewing You: A Priest, a Psychologist, and a Plan by Fr. Nicholas Louh and Dr. Roxanne Louh (the priest and his presbytera). A limited number of copies will be available at the Welcome Table at Coffee Fellowship Hour after the Divine Liturgy. Click here to order the book.
Last year, on Tuesday, June 2, we wrapped up our year with a Potluck dinner in the Church wing and parking lot of our parish. Our final event after that was our movie night on Tuesday, June 16. See below.
We thank all the participants for their questions and insights, and for their encouragement and prayers.
~ We thank God over the years for His grace and guidance during our study and discussion. We are also very grateful to all the people who have participated in our classes the last two decades. People’s response to our sessions have been very positive. This is in keeping with our aim to provide helpful content to benefit people’s lives. May God continue to bless our Bible Study, and we pray that He blesses everyone who participates in the lessons.
May God grant us blessed meetings and discussions filled with learning and growth, which lead us all to regularly attend the Divine Liturgy! We look forward to seeing you all again soon, together with the new people who will be joining us.
To be included on Webex for our fall term, please click here or on the Sign up icon:
Our All Saints Bible Study and Discussion Group typically meets on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 pm.
Our Movie Night on June 16 was a smash hit! We thank EVERYONE for making the event such a success. People brought food and beverages and generously shared them with everyone. The audience stayed right till the end, rivetted by the drama of the epic spectacle film: Quo Vadis (1951). Even though it was well over 2 hours long (with intermission), viewers said it went by fast. May the movie facilitate our moving forward toward Christ and the Gospel, and His Church.
Our potluck on June 2 was a tremendous success with about 50 people attending and bringing delicious food. We thank everyone for their generosity and festive fellowship. Glory to God!
THE MOVIE NIGHT AD
Come join us for an inspiring study!
The All Saints Bible Study & Discussion Group uses THE ORTHODOX STUDY BIBLE by Conciliar Press.
Here are some of the questions and issues we will be covering, examining current affairs and cultural developments and our personal spiritual growth:
What is our cultural identity? Is it our role to promote good values politically or to sidestep the system?
What government is best suited for humankind?—Do religion and politics mix?
When are we tempted to compromise our faith?
How does science relate to faith?
How do we respond to the many challenges we regularly face?
What do we need to do to grow spiritually?
What are the benefits of worship and the sacramental life?
How do we become good stewards of our money? How much should we give?
When and how often should we pray?
Where can we be of service? How can we know our purpose?
How do we gain confidence in our relationships with God and everyone around us?
How should Orthodox Christians respond when culture clashes with Church and Bible teaching?
What should we think of modern films and the entertainment industry, and the thousands of networks and websites begging and competing for our attention and subscription?
Additional (Optional) Resources: ●The Homilies on the Acts of the Apostles by St. John Chrysostom; ●The Acts of the Apostles by Archbishop Averky (Taushev); ●Orthodox Catechism: Basic Teachings of the Orthodox Faith, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada, click here; ●Time and Despondency: Regaining the Present in Faith and Life by Dr. Nicole M. Roccas (Christian Living); ●Improbable Planet by Hugh Ross (Science); ●Live Not By Lies and Living in Wonder by Rod Dreher (Society).
For more information email us at: biblestudy@allsaintstoronto.ca
Spiritual Talks
On March 21st, 2017 Metamorphosis Orthodox Study Group (English Session) hosted a spiritually enlightening evening discussion.
"A Conversation with Fr. Christodoulos" with guest speaker V. Rev. Fr. Christodoulos Papadeas
Below is a recording of the event:
