Get Inspired by Rachel Held Evans

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The author Rachel Held Evans with former Ascension parishioner, the Rev. Jenny Landis Owen (March 25, 2017)
Throughout July, the Summer Book Group will be reading and discussing Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again, by Rachel Held Evans. This is a book about telling and inhabiting stories — bible stories, our own stories of faith, doubt, and wrestling for a blessing. RHE, as she is affectionately known, died earlier this year from complications of the flu at the age of 37. Her writings about her own journey of faith have been a companion, challenge and inspiration to many readers, and hopefully will be engaging for us as well. Mother Liz will lead the conversation, and we’ll meet in the Rear Parlor after the 6:00 evening Eucharist (about 6:45). The book is readily available from Amazon and elsewhere. Please read the introduction and the first 2 chapters before the first meeting.

Discussion dates

cover: Inspired, by Rachel Held Evans

  • Tuesday, July 9
  • Monday, July 15
  • Tuesday, July 23
  • Monday, July 29

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