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Faith & Spirit Book Club
Our book club is open to the wider community!
Expanding our Perspectives
On January 21, 2025, many Americans were introduced to Bishop Mariann Budde thanks to what The New York Times called “an extraordinary act of public resistance.” During her prayer service for Donald J. Trump’s second inauguration, Bishop Budde addressed the president directly, imploring him “to have mercy on the people in our country who are scared now,” from those who are part of the LGBTQ+ community to immigrants and refugees.
But for Bishop Budde, this moment was the culmination of a lifetime spent thinking about those pivot points when we’re called on to push past our fears and act with strength. With How We Learn to Be Brave, she teaches us that being brave is not a singular occurrence; it’s a journey that we can choose to undertake every day.
Our book club offers another way of being in community. Whether you've read the book or not, you're welcome to come and listen or join in the discussions. Copies are available at Valley Bookseller in Stillwater with a 15% discount and at Washington County Library.
Join us Jan. 15th & 29th at 5:30 pm at St. Croix United Church or via Zoom. (email Megan to receive the Zoom link at office@stcroixunitedchurch.org)
Learn more about the book and Mariann Edgar Budde here.
Here are the titles we have read in the past:
Grateful: The Subversive Practice of Giving Thanks by Diana Butler Bass
Antiracism as Daily Practice by Jennifer Harvey
Neither Wolf Nor Dog by Kent Nerburn
The False White Gospel by Jim Wallis
Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown
Becoming Nicole: The Transformation of an American Family by Amy Ellis Nutt
Braiding Sweetgrass By Robin Wall Kimmerer
Jesus' Alternative Plan: The Sermon on the Mount By Richard Rohr
The Five Invitations By Frank Ostaseski
Convictions by Marcus J. Borg
Freeing Jesus by Diana Butler Bass
The Flag + The Cross by Phillip S. Gorski & Samuel L. Perry
Dear White Peacemakers by Osheta Moore
See No Stranger by Valarie Kaur
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson
Fences & Ma Rainey's Black Bottom by August Wilson
Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal and Delight in our Busy Lives by Wayne Muller
Gentle Tai Chi
(Monday evenings & Wednesday mornings)
Garden Gathering
(a twice monthly gathering of women)
Typically meets on 1st & 3rd Thursday mornings
indoors at church (sometimes outdoors in warm months)
We settle into our gatherings by reading and discussing a brief devotion from the UCC Daily Devotional. We find purpose and meaning in developing friendships. All are welcome and we encourage newcomers!
Contact Megan in the church office for time and location details of next gathering.
St. Croix United Church Choir
Our choir invites participation by any youth (gr. 6+) or adult who enjoys singing and reads music. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings.