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Book Talk for March, April, and May

Hi all!  In February, Jean Thomas did a fascinating review of Geraldine Brooks’ novel Horse, which inspired a lively discussion.  It was great to see several faces who haven’t joined us regularly for Book Talk, and I sincerely hope all those folks will continue to attend! In fact, there are only three remaining meetings in our current “season”, and here is a quick review of our topics: On Wednesday, March 1, we will celebrate our “Magical Mystery Tour”.  All are invited to…

Women of LJUMC Ring in the New Year with Retreat led by June Dillinger

This past weekend twenty-two of us shared in a wonderful (though somewhat wet), retreat.  Our presenter, June Dillinger, Margie Herrick’s daughter, came from Honolulu to challenge and inspire us, and she did just that!  We enjoyed wonderful accommodations and delicious food, but, more importantly, we enjoyed camaraderie, companionship, and the comforting presence of members of our church family. Next year will see a new retreat with a new presenter, but with the old expectations of a worthwhile and inspiring weekend. …

Book Talk Update

Happy New Year to all you readers! Earlier this month, Cindy Rushing presented two well known nonfiction books by authors Cheryl Strayed and Bill Bryson who hiked, respectively, the Pacific Crest and Appalachian Trails.  Both books were filled with adventure, sometimes harrowing and often very funny. We recommend them to you, whether or not you are a seasoned hiker. On Tuesday, February 1, at 2pm, in the Fireside Library, we welcome Jean Thomas who will present Geraldine Brooks’ newest novel,…

South District Called to Welcome Refugees

Christ United Methodist Ministry Center (CMC) is a Methodist-based 501(c)3 (non-profit) charity in San Diego working to provide physical and emotional assistance for the disadvantaged and underserved communities in San Diego County. Following Mathew 25 guidance to “welcome strangers”, CMC also has over ten years of experience in helping refugees who crossed into San Diego through the Southern border with Mexico, establishing another 501(c)3 (non-profit) called Safe Harbors Network (SHN). Through CMC and SHN, thousands of documented refugees through the…

Christmas Book List

Greetings Book Lovers! As we navigate our way through the holidays, those of us who work in the church library and participate in Book Talk thought we should gather names and titles of favorite books and pass them on to you. When we feel alone, or when we are unable to enjoy the company of friends and family, one of the best sources of solace, entertainment, and escape is a good book. In fact, books are a bit like dogs; they are…

Rummage Sale Update

Please forgive the long silence regarding the rummage sale.  As most of you are aware, we were all set up to have our annual sale on March 14 and “pulled the plug” the Thursday before.  With the help of dedicated crew, we tore everything down and put it in storage, thinking we might be able to have a sale in the fall. Obviously, that is NOT going to happen. At this point, we have no date in mind.  Since the…
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