Book Groups

The JPW Library hosts two book groups, one weekly and one monthly, and watch for special groups!

To join the discussion, contact

Library Director Jennifer deSimas jpwebsterdir@whfirstchurch.org

WEEKLY

Awakening the Spirit, led by Tom Carr, meets Mondays from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Discussions are centered on interfaith dialogue, ethics, theology, environmental issues, biblical scholarship, and spirituality in fiction and nonfiction writing. Copies of the books are provided by the library. New members are always welcome! Bring a bag lunch; beverages and desserts are provided.

 

They are reading On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity, and Growing Old by Parker Palmer. “This book is not for elders only. It was written to encourage adults of all ages to explore the way their lives are unfolding. It’s…a set of meditations in prose and poetry that turn the prism on the meaning(s) of one’s life, refracting new light at every turn.” Tap here to join the group.

For more information, please contact Jennifer deSimas at jpwebsterdir@whfirstchurch.org or 860-232-3893.

 

MONTHLY

Food for Thought’s next meeting is April 2 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. (please note time change) to discuss The Measure by Nikki Erlick: “Today, when you open your front door, waiting for you is a small wooden box. This box holds your fate inside: the answer to the exact number of years you will live…Imagine waking up tomorrow with the opportunity learn when you will die. Would you want to know the date, or would you prefer to remain blissfully ignorant?” (Amazon) Tap here to join this group.

Please bring your own dinner; refreshments and desserts are served.

For more information, contact Jennifer or Molly at jpwebster@whfirstchurch.org or 860-232-3893.

Resources for external book groups

We are happy to lend sets of multiple copies to any book group.

 

Browse NonFiction         Browse Fiction

Contact us to learn more!

Located beneath the First Church Meeting House, the JPWL is the go-to place for books and media related to sermons, Sunday School, social justice issues, and so much more!

 

Phone: 860-232-3893

Email: jpwebster@whfirstchurch.org

 

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