The JPW Library sponsors three book groups that meet September—June in the Library. Copies of the books are provided for participants; new members are always welcome! For more information, contact us at 860-232-3893 or jpwebster@whfirstchurch.org to sign up. Get your copies today!
WEEKLY ADULT BOOK GROUP
Meets Mondays 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Starting November 2 we will begin discussing White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity by Robert P. Jones.
Jones calls for an honest look at how generational racism has become deeply rooted in white Christian identity. He challenges white Christians to recognize that apologies alone are not enough – taking responsibility means working together today to make things right.
Discussion leader will be Joyce C. Chang, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for the Hartford Institute for Religion Research at HIU. A sociologist whose research examines race and religion among Asian Americans, Joyce’s work also explores broader questions of congregational life and vitality.
MONTHLY ADULT BOOK GROUP
Meets monthly on first Tuesdays, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Next meeting: November 3
Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
The new novel everyone is talking about!
When Theo quietly arrives in Golden, he quickly captures the town’s attention by buying portraits from a local coffeeshop and tracking down the people pictured. He returns each portrait in exchange for their story, uncovering secrets, regrets, and unexpected connections along the way. A warm, intriguing novel about the stories we carry—and the ways they can change our lives.
Third Sunday of each Month at 10:15 a.m.
Next Meeting: November 15 in the Community Room
Book: Little Monarchs Written and illustrated by Jonathan Case
In this post-apocalyptic graphic novel, monarch butterflies are the key to a vaccine that will allow humans to once again live above ground and not die of sun sickness. A 22nd-century saga with nefarious characters, chosen family, unavoidable camping, and, of course, lifesaving butterflies.
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!
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–12 noon (watch Worship Service from here)
Closed Friday and Saturday
Phone: 860-232-3893
Email: jpwebster@whfirstchurch.org
