Summer 2024

Reading Groups

Connect with others this summer while diving into a good book!

Our summer reading groups are designed to cultivate learning through discussion with others over a shared interest.

These groups are designed for people to participate as they are able with the understanding that summer schedules are busy! Download the reading schedule for each text so you can read along even if you’re unable to attend the discussion.

See below for details on each of this summer’s reading groups.


Reading Group Details

Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry

Led by Andrew Shaughnessy
at Proper Pint in Woodstock

Wednesdays @7pm: June 26, July 10

RSVP appreciated (but not required) to secure a table at Proper Pint. Email Andrew with questions.

The Cloister Walk by Kathleen Norris

Led by Alex Wenig
Email for location

Wednesdays @ 7pm: Jul 10, Jul 24, Aug 7
For women only

RSVP to Alex by July 19th to plan for
dinner and dessert together!

Summer Compline

Led by Van Houtens & Bakers
Email for the Baker’s home address

Fridays: June 21, Jul 5, Jul 19, Aug 9, Aug 23
5:30-7:30pm (potluck dinner starts at 6pm and compline will begin at 6:45pm)

Children are welcome! Click here to get on the email list for potluck details and location changes.

Art & Faith by Makoto Fujimara

Led by Jim Frost

Next meeting: August 1 at the Portland Art Museum
Time TBD

Email Jim for more details!

Why Science & Faith Need Each Other by Elaine Howard Ecklund

Led by Sarah Gall

Every Sunday, June 16 - August 18 @ 6:30pm
(no meeting on July 7 or July 28)
Email for Sarah’s home address

High school students are welcome!