Join the Women’s Monday Night Study Group for Great Book Discussions

MEETING ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7 PM IN ROOM 2 AND ON ZOOM

FEB 3
“The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon | Led by Chris Gawron 
Set in 1789 Maine, this novel is inspired by the diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned midwife. Martha is summoned to examine the body of a man found frozen in the Kennebec River. She suspects that the man was murdered and believes his death is linked to an alleged rape case she had previously documented in her diary. Martha decides to investigate the murder, and her diary becomes central to the scandal, implicating those she loves and forcing her to confront her own loyalties. Martha’s determination to uncover the truth and seek justice is a testament to her courage and integrity, given societal constraints placed on women during that era. This gripping tale intertwines historical events with a compelling narrative, highlighting the challenges faced by women in the post-Revolutionary War period.

THREE-MONTH SERIES!
“The Screwtape Letters” by C.S. Lewis | Led by Debbie Hough
MAY 3: “The Reluctant Convert” video & discussion: meet CS Lewis
APR 7: Did the Devil Make You Do It? Screwtape Letters 1-10
MAY 5: Screwtape Letters 11-31 & loose ends

This satirical novel consists of 31 letters written by a senior demon named Screwtape to his nephew Wormwood, a junior tempter tasked with leading a young British man (referred to as “the Patient”) away from God and toward Hell. Screwtape provides strategic advice on how to subtly tempt the Patient through various means, such as exploiting family tensions, encouraging spiritual pride, distracting him from genuine faith, and manipulating his emotions and relationships. Set during World War II, the story explores the nuanced ways humans can be led astray through small sins and gradual spiritual deterioration, with Screwtape emphasizing that “the safest road to Hell is the gradual one.” Ultimately, Wormwood fails in his mission, as the Patient becomes a committed Christian and dies during the Blitz, going to Heaven—a result that leads Screwtape to threaten to consume Wormwood for his incompetence.

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