Dinner with a Book
How We Learn To Be Brave
Thursdays
5:00 – 5:30 Soup
5:30 -6:30 Discussion
January, 16, 23, 30 – February, 6th
An inspirational guide to the key junctures in life that, if navigated with faith and discernment, pave the way for us to become our most courageous selves, by the bishop of the famed Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D.C.
The decisive moments in life are those pivot points when we’re called on to push past our fears and act with strength. With How We Learn to Be Brave, Bishop Mariann Budde teaches us to respond with clarity and grace even in the toughest times. Being brave is not a singular occurrence; it’s a journey that we can choose to undertake every day.
Here, Bishop Budde explores the full range of decisive moments, from the most visible and dramatic (the decision to go), to the internal and personal (the decision to stay), to brave choices made with an eye toward the future (the decision to start), those born of suffering (the decision to accept that which we did not choose), and those that come unexpectedly (the decision to step up to the plate).
Drawing on examples ranging from Harry Potter to the Gospel According to Luke, she seamlessly weaves together personal experiences with stories from scripture, history, and pop culture to underscore both the universality of these moments and the particular call each one of us must heed when they arrive.
With Bishop Budde’s wisdom, readers will learn to live and to respond according to their true beliefs and in ways that align with their best selves. How We Learn to Be Brave will provide much-needed fortitude and insight to anyone searching for answers in uncertain times.
Link to the book on Amazon
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Reprinted from the AUMC Newsletter January 2025
Chris Parker-Kennedy’s Article
Mariann Edgar Budde is an Episcopal Bishop in Washington DC who took a stance in June 2020 that required a great deal of courage. She has now written a book to offer guidance on making such courageous decisions. She does not always recommend action; sometimes, after thoughtful consideration and prayer, we may choose NOT to act, or NOT to move.
But we hope to encourage you to join us if you are thinking about making a change or taking an action or a stance, and want to use this process to help with the decision.
Please join us as we explore new ideas and situations that are certainly going to pop up in 2025.
The class is four sessions, beginning Thursday, Jan. 16 to Feb. 6 from 5– 6:30 p.m.
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Dinner with a BooK for Kids
Lent is a meaningful time for reflection and spiritual growth, and incorporating learning activities, stories, and meals for children can make the experience more engaging and memorable.
- Biblical Stories and Lessons:
- We will be sharing age-appropriate biblical stories related to the books themes,
- Crafts and Art Projects:
- We will have crafting sessions where children can create symbolic art projects related to themes of the books, such as making prayer beads, creating crosses, or crafting scenes from biblical stories.
- Meals with a Purpose:
- We will be sharing dinner with everyone who is participating in the Study.