Book Groups
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.
Their next book is Henri Nouwen’s classic meditation, The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming. “A chance encounter with a reproduction of Rembrandt’s ‘The Return of the Prodigal Son’ catapulted Nouwen on a spiritual adventure. Here he shares the deeply personal and resonant meditation of the chain of events that enabled him to redefine and claim his vocation late in his life” (Amazon). 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 Tuesday, May 7 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. (Please note the time change!) and is reading The Guncle by Steven Rowley. “To the outside world, Patrick O’Hara is a former sitcom star. But to Maisie and Grant, his brother’s kids, he’s Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP, for short). He adores Maisie and Grant! But in terms of caretaking and relating to two children, no matter how adorable, Patrick is overwhelmed. When tragedy strikes and Patrick finds himself taking on the role of primary guardian, he has no idea what to expect, despite having a set of ‘Guncle Rules’ ready to go. Quickly realizing that parenting–even if temporary–isn’t solved with treats and jokes, Patrick’s eyes are opened to a new sense of responsibility, and the realization that, sometimes, even being larger than life means you’re unfailingly human. The Guncle is a moving tribute to the power of love, patience, and family in even the most trying of times” (Amazon.com). 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.
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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