About the Book (from the publisher):
"In the New York Times bestseller An Altar in the World, acclaimed author Barbara Brown Taylor continues her spiritual journey by building upon where she left off in Leaving Church. With the honesty of Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love) and the spiritual depth of Anne Lamott (Grace, Eventually), Taylor shares how she learned to find God beyond the church walls by embracing the sacred as a natural part of everyday life. In An Altar in the World, Taylor shows us how to discover altars everywhere we go and in nearly everything we do as we learn to live with purpose, pay attention, slow down, and revere the world we live in."
Please note: You are responsible for obtaining your own copy of the book. Try your local library or favorite bookseller.
I hope you'll join us for this 6-week online book group!
"In the New York Times bestseller An Altar in the World, acclaimed author Barbara Brown Taylor continues her spiritual journey by building upon where she left off in Leaving Church. With the honesty of Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love) and the spiritual depth of Anne Lamott (Grace, Eventually), Taylor shares how she learned to find God beyond the church walls by embracing the sacred as a natural part of everyday life. In An Altar in the World, Taylor shows us how to discover altars everywhere we go and in nearly everything we do as we learn to live with purpose, pay attention, slow down, and revere the world we live in."
Please note: You are responsible for obtaining your own copy of the book. Try your local library or favorite bookseller.
I hope you'll join us for this 6-week online book group!
- Dates: May 19 through June 28, 2025 (6 weeks for reading and reflection, with 2 discussions via Zoom)
- One-hour Zoom discussion sessions: 5:00-6:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Monday, 6/2 & Monday, 6/23
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What does it cost? In keeping with Eden Spiritual Care's mission of making spiritual formation opportunities widely accessible, classes and other learning opportunities are funded entirely by generous donor contributions! The technology required for each learning opportunity, plus a small stipend for the facilitator, is fully funded by previous participants and other donors. After you've participated, please consider Sharing the Light by donating whatever amount you can for a future opportunity for others! And if you're unable to donate anything, please sign up anyway; we're delighted to have you!
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Book Group Components
Who this is for
This book group is open to anyone ages 18 and up!
Book Group Requirements
Questions? Comments?
- Week-by-week reading guide
- Two live discussions via Zoom (5:00-6:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Monday, 6/2 & Monday, 6/23)
Who this is for
This book group is open to anyone ages 18 and up!
- People of any gender
- People of any educational background
- People who have identified as Christ followers since their childhood, or have only recently begun identifying as Christ followers, or who have never or no longer identify as Christ followers but who are curious to learn more about the Bible, Jesus, and Christianity
Book Group Requirements
- Access to a web device with a camera and microphone for video conferencing.
- Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
- Access to the book. (Check your local library or purchase a copy from your favorite bookseller.)
- An open mind and willingness to interact with curiosity about new ideas and respect for people whose opinions and experiences might be different from your own.
Questions? Comments?
About the Facilitator
Monik Kadarmanto, M.Ed.
Eden Spiritual Care board member
Monik has found home in a number of places, including Oregon; Michigan; Virginia; Jakarta, Indonesia; and South Australia. She enjoys exploring new places, new cuisines, new people, new recipes, and change in general. Monik identifies as a bilingual immigrant woman of color who has a disability (chronic disease/pain), and is a wife and dog mom. Monik has a Masters in Social Justice in Education from Flinders University of South Australia and has worked in a number of supportive roles in higher ed. She also enjoys sewing, thrifting, reading and taking slow walks at local botanical gardens and nature preserves.
Monik Kadarmanto, M.Ed.
Eden Spiritual Care board member
Monik has found home in a number of places, including Oregon; Michigan; Virginia; Jakarta, Indonesia; and South Australia. She enjoys exploring new places, new cuisines, new people, new recipes, and change in general. Monik identifies as a bilingual immigrant woman of color who has a disability (chronic disease/pain), and is a wife and dog mom. Monik has a Masters in Social Justice in Education from Flinders University of South Australia and has worked in a number of supportive roles in higher ed. She also enjoys sewing, thrifting, reading and taking slow walks at local botanical gardens and nature preserves.
