Upcoming Book Group Meetings

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Upcoming Book Group Meetings

Book Group meets from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Parish House every other month for fellowship, food, and conversation. The next dates for book group are:

Monday, November 11
The Soul of America: The Battle for Better Angels by Jon Meacham.
(On January 30, 2020, Jon Meacham will be speaking at the Granada Theater)

“Gripping and inspiring, The Soul of America is Jon Meacham’s declaration of his faith in America. . . . Meacham, by chronicling the nation’s struggles from revolutionary times to current day, makes the resonant argument that America has faced division before—and not only survived it but thrived. . . . Meacham believes the nation will move forward through vital issues, as it has before, as Americans embrace their better angels. This book stands as a testament to that choice—a reminder that the country has a history of returning to its core values of freedom and equality after enduring periods of distraction and turmoil.”—Newsday

Monday, January 13
Why Religion? by Elaine Pagels
(On January 9, 2020, Elaine Pagels will be speaking at Campbell Hall, UCSB)

“Why does religion still exist in the twenty-first century? And why do so many people—even, and especially, those who challenge religion—continue to argue about the questions it raises? What purpose does it serve in our lives? These questions took on a new urgency for Pagels when she was dealing with unimaginable loss: the death of her young son, followed a year later by the shocking loss of her husband. Here she interweaves her personal story with the work that she loves—illuminating how, for better and worse, religious traditions have shaped how we understand ourselves; how we relate to one another; and, most important, how we get through our most difficult challenges.” –Back Cover of Why Religion

Please bring a dish to share and a beverage of your choice. All are welcome! If you have questions, please contact Rev. Vicki. For those interested in hearing these authors speak, there will also be a group outing for both speaking events, details TBA.