At Gray UMC, we believe God’s Word has the power to shape us, steady us, and root us in hope. In 2026, we’re beginning a year-long journey through Scripture—walking together, week by week, as we listen for God’s voice and grow as disciples of Jesus.

We’re offering two reading paths, both designed with grace in mind:

• Deeply Rooted – a full-Bible plan for those ready to take a deeper dive.
• Firmly Rooted – a lighter weekly plan that highlights the major movements of God’s story.

Whichever path you choose, you don’t have to walk it alone. Each week’s readings include helpful BibleProject videos, summaries, and visual resources to deepen your understanding and draw you into the big story of Scripture. These tools make the journey clearer, richer, and surprisingly accessible—whether you’re new to the Bible or have walked with Jesus for years.

We also invite you to sign up for our daily and/or weekly Rooted emails. These short messages provide:

• A reminder of the day’s or week’s readings
• Quick links to BibleProject resources
• A simple word of encouragement for the journey

Signing up is one of the easiest ways to stay rooted and not get lost along the way. However you participate, we hope this year grounds you in God’s love, strengthens your faith, and helps you discover again the beauty of God’s story—and your place in it.

Let’s grow deeper, together.

-Pastor Aaron

A read-through-the-Bible-in-a-year plan (approximately 4 chapters per day) will carry you through the full Biblical story.
Note: the print version is intended to be folded as a booklet and will appear in your downloads.

A very sustainable rhythm of 4 narrative readings + 1 psalm per week, ideal for busy seasons, those new to Bible reading, or anyone preferring a manageable weekly pace.
Note: the print version is intended to be folded as a booklet.