The Spirited Book Club features one book per month that meets online on Thursday, once or twice a month at 12:00 p.m. Arizona time. Book lovers and friends gather in a virtual room to discuss that month’s selection. Most sessions are led by writer and longtime friend of Spirit, Sheri Brown.
Follow the link to read a synopsis and reviews of the book, and to register for the discussion. Participants register anew for each title.
July 2024
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The Kingdom, the Power and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism by Tim Alberta. Spirited Book Club meets July 11, facilitated by Sheri Brown and Pastor Steve Holm.
June 2024
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The Seventh Story: Us, Them & the End of Violence by Brian D. McLaren & Gareth Higgins. Spirited Book Club meets June 13, facilitated by Sheri Brown.
May 2024
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Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day! Daily Meditations for the Ups, Downs & In-Betweens by Kate Bowler. Spirited Book Club meets May 16, facilitated by Sheri Brown.
October – December 2023
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Spirited Examen: Prayerful Reverence, Reverent Action replaces Spirited Book Club this Fall. Each session is 30 minutes of guided meditation, readings and prayer. Meets every other Thursday, October 5 – December 21, facilitated by Sheri Brown.
September 2023
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Boundless Compassion: Creating a Way of Life by Joyce Rupp. Spirited Book Club meets September 7 & 21, facilitated by Dcn. Tammy Devine and Sheri Brown.
August 2023
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The Planet You Inherit: Letters to My Grandchildren When Uncertainty’s a Sure Thing – author Larry L. Rasmussen joins the Spirited Book Club August 10 & 24, facilitated by Sheri Brown.
July 2023
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The Seventh Sunrise: A Time to Hear God’s Whisper – author Larry Gordon joins the Spirited Book Club July 6 & 20, facilitated by Sheri Brown.
June 2023
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The Lives We Actually Have: 100 Blessings for Imperfect Days by Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie. Spirited Book Club meets June 15, facilitated by Sheri Brown.
May 2023
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The Jesus Perspective: A Faith that May Surprise You – author Robert Harris joins the Spirited Book Club May 11 and 25, facilitated by Sheri Brown.
April 2023
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Neighbor Love through Fearful Days: Finding Purpose and Meaning in a Time of Crisis – author Jason A. Mahn joins Spirited Book Club April 13, facilitated by Sheri Brown.
March 2023
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Rooted & Rising: Voices of Courage in a Time of Climate Crisis, Leah D. Schade & Margaret Bullitt-Jonas, eds. Spirited Book Club meets March 2 and 16, facilitated by Sheri Brown.
January & February 2023
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Language for God: A Lutheran Perspective – author Mary J. Streufert joins Spirited Book Club January 5 and February 2, facilitated by Sheri Brown.
December 2022
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The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully by Joan Chittister. Spirited Book Club meets December 8, facilitated by Sheri Brown.
November 2022
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Almost Everything: Notes on Hope by Anne Lamott. Spirited Book Club meets November 3 & 17, facilitated by Sheri Brown.
OCTOBER 2022
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Baptized in Tear Gas: From White Moderate to Abolitionist – author Elle Dowd joins Spirited Book Club October 13, facilitated by Elle Dowd & Sheri Brown.
August 2022
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This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories That Make Us by Cole Arthur Riley. Spirited Book Club meets August 11 & 25, facilitated by Sheri Brown.
July 2022
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Sealed: An Unexpected Journey into the Heart of Grace – author Katie Langston joins Spirited Book Club July 14 & 28, facilitated by Katie Langston & Sheri Brown.
June 2022
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The Great Spiritual Migration by Brian D. McLaren. Spirited Book Club meets June 16 & 30, facilitated by Sheri Brown.
May 2022
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How Can I Help? Stories and Reflections on Service by Ram Dass & Paul Gorman. Spirited Book Club meets May 26, facilitated by Sheri Brown.
April 2022
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Wholehearted Faith by Rachel Held Evans with Jeff Chu. Spirited Book Club meets April 7 & 21, facilitated by Sheri Brown.
March 2022
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Bewilderment: A Novel by Richard Powers. Spirited Book Club meets March 10 & 24, facilitated by Sheri Brown.
February 2022
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Amending the Christian Story: The Natural Sciences as a Window into Grounded Faith and Sustainable Living – Author Ron Rude joins the Book Club February 3 & 17, facilitated by Sheri Brown.
January 2022
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12 Tiny Things: Simple Ways to Live an Intentional Life – Author Ellie Roscher joins the Book club January 6 & 20, facilitated by Sheri Brown.
December 2021
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Art + Faith: A Theology of Making – December 2 & 16, facilitated by Sheri Brown.
November 2021
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Unlearning God by Philip Gulley; one meeting only this month on November 18. Meeting facilitated by Sheri Brown.
October 2021
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The Forgotten Luther III, Conrad A. Braaten and Ryan P. Cumming, eds., join the Spirited Book Club on October 7 & 21. Meetings facilitated by Sheri Brown.
September 2021
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A Soul from Minnesota by Allen Nohre – September 9 & 23, facilitated by the author, Allen Nohre.
August 2021
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A Conspiracy of Love by Kurt Struckmeyer – August 5 & 19, facilitated by Joel Bjerkestrand.
July 2021
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Breathing Under Water by Richard Rohr – July 8 & 22, facilitated by Henry Rojas
June 2021
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A Rhythm of Prayer edited by Sarah Bessey – June 3 & 17
May 2021
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Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time by Marcus J. Borg – May 6 & 20
April 2021
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What Christianity Is Not by Douglas John Hall – April 8 & 22
March 2021
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Living Buddha, Living Christ by Thich Nhat Hanh – March 11 & 25
February 2021
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The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri J. M. Nouwen – February 11 & 25
January 2021
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Everything Is Spiritual by Rob Bell – January 14 & 28
December 2020
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Accidental Saints by Nadia Bolz-Weber – December 3 & 17
November 2020
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Radical Amazement by Judy Cannato – October 29 & November 12
October 2020
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The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr – October 1 & 15