Join the New St. John's Evening Book Club!

 

Wanted: Experienced and novice book club members! We're looking for a mixed group of men and women ages 16 to 160 to help establish a new, evening book group. Not sure if this is the right thing for you? Here are some questions (and answers!) to help you decide:

)  Do you enjoy reading books that challenge your assumptions and stretch your mind? If so, you should consider joining us.

)  Do you want to contribute to a bookish fellowship with other like-minded souls?
If so, you should certainly join us.

)  Do you like reading novels, history, personal perspectives, classics and theology?
If so, you should definitely join us.

)  Do you want to learn about concepts and controversies in a supportive environment?
If so, you must join us!

Lorey Roggenkamp and Nancy Elkington are starting a new ministry for those who want to explore a new way to grow as Christians and to pursue a new opportunity to meet others who feel the same.

What can new Members of St John's Evening Book Group (EBG) expect?

§  Our first (inaugural) meeting will be Wednesday October 13;

§  We will meet twice a month every 2^nd and 4^th Wednesday from 7:15pm to 9:00pm;

§  Our first book will be The Great Emergence: How Christianity is Changing by Phyllis Tickle;*

§  Discussions of any one book will be structured and will extend over multiple evenings;

§  Leadership of discussions will rotate amongst those who want to take on this responsibility; the organizers will suggest shortcuts to make planning of discussions a bit easier than doing so from scratch;

§  Printable versions of (1) a fuller description of our plans and (2) a draft book list will be posted on our website; paper copies will be available at our inaugural meeting;

§  If members are interested, we will collect and share a listing of contact details (phone numbers and email);

§  If members are willing, we will create a refreshments sign up system whereby the responsibility for providing snacks on a given evening will rotate around the group;

 

*The Columbus Metropolitan Library System currently owns 9 copies. If you prefer to own your own copy, a few copies are available on the shelves at Cokesbury (Graceland) and Borders (Kenny Road). Nancy will be placing a bulk order for those who want their own copy please call or email me no later than September 10 to request a copy get in touch no later than September 20; payment in cash or check only please.

SEE YOU SOON!

 

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