Book Study

You are invited to a congregation-wide four session book study on race.
 
WHAT? Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates (One World, 2015). A father talks to his fifteen year old son about the realities of inhabiting a black body.
WHEN? Thursdays, February 18 and 25 and March 4 and 11 at 11:00 am to 12:00 noon.
HOW? Sign up by emailing or calling Patty Farthing in the church office. We will meet on-line via Zoom. 217.356.7238 / patty@firstpres.church. Borrow books from our public library in paper, digital or audio form. To order through the church, request copy by February 11 and transmit check to Patty.
WHO? Everyone in our congregation and community is invited. Pastor Matt Matthews will facilitate. Our Compassion, Peace, and Justice Committee/ Spiritual Formation Committee will host.
WHY? Jesus asks us to love “the other.” A first step is listening to understand the other.