Young Adults (post High School to 35 years old), are invited to join us for discussion and fun on Tuesdays (mostly) at 6 PM in the Youth Room.


Taste and See: February 23, March 9, 17, 24, 31, April 7
For Lent, we’ll be meeting in the evenings to discuss Taste and See by Margaret Feinberg at the church. This is an exciting study that looks at scripture through the creativity of food. Since we will be doing activities and cooks, we recommend that you join us in person when you can. This study also includes optional field trips. See schedule below.


Individuals are responsible for buying the book Taste and See in order to participate. Ebooks are available on Cokesbury for $8 or you can find a used book on sites like Thriftbooks for a little less. If you need help purchasing, reach out to Mackalyn, mfiggins@mentorumc.org.


Study Format:
Week 1: Monday, February 23rd at 4 PM
You’re Invited to the Table - Making deeper connections around any table.
(Session starts early to accommodate Book Club at 6 PM)


Week 2: Monday, March 9th at 6 PM
Delighting in the Sweetness of Fruitfulness - A closer look at the imagery of fruit in the Bible.
- Field Trip: Monday, March 9th at at 4 PM at West Side Market in Ohio City.


Week 3: Tuesday, March 17th at 6 PM
Chewing on the Bread of Life - More than a biblical metaphor! Professional bakers respond.
- Field Trip: Tuesday, March 17th at 5 PM at Great Harvest Bakery in Mentor.


Week 4: Tuesday, March 24th at 6 PM
Savoring the Salt of the Earth - How many different kinds of salt can you think of?
- Field Trip: Tuesday, March 24th at 4:30 PM at Tea & Spice Co in Chagrin Falls.


Week 5: Tuesday, March 31st at 6 PM
Relishing the Olive and Its Oil - Why the olive leaf is a miracle of creation.
- Field Trip: Tuesday, March 31st at 5 PM at local grocery stores (Trader Joe’s and Heinen’s in Mentor)


Week 6: Tuesday, April 7th at 6 PM
Discovering the Liturgy of the Table - Experience God’s goodness in community.
- Potluck party! Bring a favorite dish or snack of yours to share with the group as we complete this study.




Carpooling for field trips encouraged. We will shop items for our session then return to the church to discuss and cook. You are NOT required to make purchases. Funds for the ingredients are provided by the church.


Disclaimer from Margaret Feinberg: “I know that food is a source of pain for many of us. I’ve struggled with eating disorders and disordered eating throughout my life, and I hope you will be sensitive to those who wrestle with these and other food-related issues as well. Some days I think I am the last person who should be exploring food and the Bible. Yet the more I study, the more I am convinced that God wants to redeem food just as he is redeeming us.”