Soul Food, a group that discusses books from a faith perspective, meets weekly during the school year from 9:30-11 a.m., on Wednesday mornings. We begin each week with a prayerful reading of the coming Sunday’s gospel text and prayer. Then, we discuss a few chapters from a book we’ve chosen to read together, including time for questions, Bible study and personal reflection. You’re welcome to come for all or any of the discussions. Your presence will make our conversation that much more meaningful.

We began discussing The Bible With and Without Jesus: How Jews and Christians Read the Same Stories Differently, by Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler, last year. Through the next several weeks, we’re reading and discussing chapters that we hadn’t yet covered. The authors challenge us to consider a Jewish perspective of ways to interpret Jesus’ message and invite us into new understandings. We would love to have you join the conversation.

• 10/18/2023 Ch. 5 “You are a Priest” pp. 135 – 177
• 10/25/2023 Ch. 6 “An Eye for an Eye” pp. 179 – 217
• 11/1/2023 Ch. 7 “Drink My Blood” pp. 219 – 253
• 11/8/2023 Ch. 9 “Isaiah’s Suffering Servant” pp. 285 – 312
• 11/15/2023 Ch. 11 “My God, My God” pp. 345 – 379

Click here to see our entire reading schedule for the 2023-24 program year. If you’re interested, click here for a comprehensive list of all titles the Soul Food Book Group has discussed.

Email Pastor Lois Pallmeyer for details or information. We look forward to having you with us for our discussions.