Giving Up Bad Theology for Lent
A 7-Week Journey of Unlearning and Renewal
This Lent, Cheney United Methodist Church invites you into a thoughtful and hopeful worship series.
Lent is often a season of giving something up: sweets, social media, habits, alcohol or distractions.
This year, we’re inviting something deeper:
letting go of theological ideas that no longer reflect the love, grace, and life-giving way of Jesus Christ.
Many of us have inherited beliefs about God, the Bible, sin, hell, or salvation that were meant to help, but instead caused fear, shame, or harm.
This series creates space to name those ideas honestly, release what no longer gives life, and rediscover healthier, Jesus-centered theology together.
This is not about having all the answers.
It’s about making room for faith that is curious, compassionate, and grounded in love.
This Lent, Cheney United Methodist Church invites you into a thoughtful and hopeful worship series.
Lent is often a season of giving something up: sweets, social media, habits, alcohol or distractions.
This year, we’re inviting something deeper:
letting go of theological ideas that no longer reflect the love, grace, and life-giving way of Jesus Christ.
Many of us have inherited beliefs about God, the Bible, sin, hell, or salvation that were meant to help, but instead caused fear, shame, or harm.
This series creates space to name those ideas honestly, release what no longer gives life, and rediscover healthier, Jesus-centered theology together.
This is not about having all the answers.
It’s about making room for faith that is curious, compassionate, and grounded in love.
How the Series Works (Weekly Rhythm)
Each week follows a simple but intentional rhythm, offering two different entry points depending on how deep you want to go.
Mondays at 7 PM: Lecture & Discussion (Online + In Person)
At the beginning of each week, we gather for a lecture-style Bible study and discussion that introduces the theme.
This is the space to:
At the beginning of each week, we gather for a lecture-style Bible study and discussion that introduces the theme.
This is the space to:
- Dig deeper into Scripture and theology
- Explore where certain beliefs came from
- Ask honest questions
- Learn what we are being invited to give up and what we can replace it with
- Open to everyone
- Available in person and via live stream
- Recorded and accessible later if you can’t attend live
Sundays: Worship Shaped by the Theme
On Sundays, the same weekly theme is woven into a meaningful, accessible worship service.
Sunday worship is:
The Dates for the Sunday Morning Worship Experience are on the Banner at the top.
On Sundays, the same weekly theme is woven into a meaningful, accessible worship service.
Sunday worship is:
- Spiritually grounded
- Reflective and hope-filled
- Less academic than Monday’s lecture
- Designed to engage heart, soul, and imagination
The Dates for the Sunday Morning Worship Experience are on the Banner at the top.
Monday Lecture & Discussion Event Dates and Handouts
All events are at 7:00 PM at Cheney UMC, 204 4th Street
Feb. 16 - Giving Up Biblical Inerrancy
Feb 23 - Giving Up The Old Guy in the Sky
Mar 02 - Giving Up The Devil
Mar 09 - Giving Up Hell
Mar 16 - Giving Up the Wrong Idea of Sin
Mar 23 - Giving Up A Violent God
Mar 30 - Giving Up Getting Saved
Feb. 16 - Giving Up Biblical Inerrancy
Feb 23 - Giving Up The Old Guy in the Sky
Mar 02 - Giving Up The Devil
Mar 09 - Giving Up Hell
Mar 16 - Giving Up the Wrong Idea of Sin
Mar 23 - Giving Up A Violent God
Mar 30 - Giving Up Getting Saved
Here you will find Handouts from each Lectures - available on each day