“A book is a garden, an orchard, a storehouse, a party, a company by the way, a counselor, a multitude of counselors,” said French poet, Charles Baudelaire.
Join with friends on Zoom and discover fresh possibilities for flourishing ministry. Our Spring & Summer Book Club is back for anyone who is interested in relaxed, hope-filled small group conversations about growing church and mission.
Weekly sessions are TUESDAYS, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., for 60 minutes, starting May 16. Reading pace is moderate with exploration of one or two chapters per week. Come and go as you are able to participate. Open to anyone from any church or denomination.
SIGN UP NOW and share your preferences for the book titles: www.surveymonkey.com/r/SummerBookClub
Signs of Life: Catholic, Mainline, and Conservative Protestant Congregations in Canada, by researchers Arch Chee Keen Wong, Bill McAlpine, Joel Thiessen, Keith Walker, Ambrose University, Calgary, AB (published 2021). Paperback $24.95 Amazon.ca; Kindle edition $19.99.
Why Gather?: The Hope and Promise of the Church, by Martha Tatarnic, Rector of St. George’s Anglican Ch., St. Catharines, ON (published 2022). Paperback $32.91 Amazon.ca; Kindle edition $17.59.
The Church Cracked Open: Disruption, Decline, and New Hope for Beloved Community, by Stephanie Spellers, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s Canon for Evangelism, Reconciliation and Creation, New York City, NY (published 2021). Paperback – $21.73 Amazon.ca; Kindle $12.59.
The Way of Love: A Practical Guide to Following Jesus, by Scott Gunn, Episcopal priest, and executive director of Forward Movement (published 2020). Paperback $19.99 Amazon.ca; Kindle edition $9.99.
Once registered, you will receive an e-mail by May 1 which book we will use.
Got questions? Contact Lisa at [email protected] .
