"Broad Horizons" - summer evening book group at St Martha's
What better way to discuss a thought-provoking book than out on a countryside hilltop on a summer’s evening, looking out to the far horizon before the sun goes down. All are welcome at our monthly book group “Broad Horizons” on any or all the dates. We will share thoughts on some of the ideas presented in these varied titles, so do come along, no matter whether you’ve read the whole book, and whatever your thoughts may be.
Meet on the hilltop near the church. Best check nearer the time for any last-minute changes, though bad weather just means we might choose to move inside the church, closer to the kettle.
More info from Margaret on 07960 170006. Books to discuss this year include the following. If you struggle getting hold of any of the books feel free to be in touch as it may be possible to borrow one.
Tuesday 20th August 7pm Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh (themes of simplicity, solitude and caring for the soul)
Tuesday 24th September 1pm (lunchtime, due to darkening evenings) The Spiral Staircase by Karen Armstrong (grapples with the issue of how we can be religious in the contemporary world, and the place and possibility of belief in the 21st century)
Additionally, alongside the monthly book choice, we will aim to discuss ideas from Common Sense Spirituality by David Steindl-Rast (meditations reflecting, what the author calls, “the spiritual work of our time”,cultivating grateful living, the key to joy)