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Rector's Reading Class

  • Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church 3775 Crosshaven Drive Birmingham, AL, 35223 United States (map)

Tuesdays: Lunch with the Rector

Meets Tuesdays, 12:10-1:00 p.m. on Zoom.
The group is an essay-reading class led by the Rev. John Burruss. You may sign up for the monthly email list here.

January: The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O’Farrell (facilitated by the Rev. Dr. Rebecca Bridges)

February: From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life by Arthur Brooks

March: The White Mosque: A Memoir by Sofia Samatar 4

April: Following Jesus in a Culture of Fear: Choosing Trust over Safety in an Anxious Age by Scott Bader-Saye (facilitated by the Rev. Katherine Harper)

May: The Way to Love: The Last Meditations of Anthony de Mello by Anthony de Mello

Each book will be broken into segments to read at the first class of the month. Any edition or copy will work. If the cost of a book is a burden, scholarships are available. Please email Rev. John Burruss at john@ssechurch.org for more information.

Earlier Event: January 24
Men's Bible Study
Later Event: January 25
Women's Bible Study