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Wednesday Afternoon Book Club
Friday Morning Theological Study

January - May
The Happiness Project

February - March
Media Violence, Gambling, Immigration, Gay Rights: What the UM Church Says About These and Much More
Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life by Karen Armstrong

April
Introduction to AUMC

Wednesday Afternoon Book Club
Date & Time: 4th Wednesdays, except Nov., and Dec. meets on Dec 6th, 1:30 PM
Location: Library
Facilitator(s)/Speaker(s): Class members
Description: Members suggest books - often best sellers – during the Fall for the following calendar year. Final selections are made at the December meeting, and members volunteer to lead the discussions of books of particular interest to them. Interested readers are invited to the monthly discussions, which are announced in the Circuit Rider and Sunday Bulletin.
Fee: Cost of book
Materials: Book to be discussed
Contact: Sally Ross January 23—The Book Thief by Markus Zusak   leader Sally Garrish
February 27—Gabby: a story of courage and hope by Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelley leader Carol MacLennan
March 27—Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland leader Jeanne Benallo.
April 24—Rescuing Regina:  the battle to save a friend from deportation and death by Josephe Marie Flynn leader Millie Foley
May 22—The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb by Melanie Benjamin leader Julie Winegar
June 26—​Chief Left Hand by Margaret Coel leader Kathy Rubalcaba
July 24—City of Thieves by David Benioff leader Lorna Nelson
August 28—Mighty Be Our Powers:  how sisterhood, prayer, and sex changed a nation at war by Leymah Gbowee leader Bonnie Hayman
September 25—Ape House by Sara Gruen leader Carol Waits
October 23—The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris leader Jan Buckles
December 4—The House at Tyneford by Natasha Solomons leader Susan Foster

Friday Morning Theological Study
Date & Time: Fridays, 7:00 AM
Location: Room 209
Facilitator/Speaker: Reverend Rusty Butler
Description: The Friday Morning class is a book study discussion group facilitated by Reverend Rusty Butler and is full of lively discussion over a continental breakfast (provided by participants).
        2012 Books Will Include...
        Falling Upward - A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life; Richard Rohr
        Acedia & Me; Kathleen Norris
        Selected Readings by Larry Axel
Fee: Cost of book
Materials: Book being discussed
Contact: Reverend Rusty Butler, rusty@arvadaumc.org
 
The Happiness Project
Date & Time: Fridays, January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12 and May 10
Light meal at 6:30 PM, class from 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
Location: Room 209
Facilitator(s)/Speaker(s): Marcia Canter and Lynne Kendall
Description: Would you like to be happier? This monthly study is based on Gretchen Rubin’s book The
Happiness Project. A different focus will be addressed each month - friendships, work, mindfulness,
money, plus many more. Connect with an existing best friend or make some new best friends to help with
your efforts to become happier!
Contact: Marcia Canter, bomaanka@yahoo.com
or Lynne Kendall,  ln_ken@yahoo.com

Media Violence, Gambling, Immigration, Gay Rights: What the UM Church Says
About These and Much More
Date & Time: February 17 & 24, and March 3, 10, 17 & 24, 9:00 AM–9:50 AM
Location: See TV Monitor
Facilitator/Speaker: Reverend Linda Gertenbach
Description: The United Methodist Social Principles are a thoughtful guide to our faith's stance on
hundreds of issues, updated and changed every four years in General Conference. Join us as we explore and
discuss what the UM Church says about the crucial issues of the day.
Contact: Linda Gertenbach, gertenbach@comcast.net or Cindy Clement, cindyandbret@msn.com

Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life By Karen Armstrong
Date & Time: Tuesdays, February 19 & 26, March 5, 12, 19 & 26, 7:00 PM-8:15 PM (6 weeks)
Location: See TV Monitor
Facilitator/Speaker: Reverend Valerie Oden
Description: “Karen Armstrong believes that while compassion is intrinsic in all human beings, each of us
needs to work diligently to cultivate and expand our capacity for compassion. Here, in this straightforward,
thoughtful, and thought-provoking book, she sets out a program that can lead us toward a more
compassionate life.” Books will be available in the church office for $15. Please sign up to order one by
January 30.
Contact: Reverend Valerie Oden, 303-421-5135, valerie@arvadaumc.org


Introduction to AUMC
Date & Time: Tuesdays, April 9, 16, 23, 7:00-8:15 PM (3 weeks)
Location: See TV Monitor
Facilitator(s)/Speaker(s): Reverend Rusty Butler and Reverend Valerie Oden
Description: In this 4-week class, the pastors will offer an introduction to the United Methodist Church and Arvada UMC in particular. It is designed for those wanting a “refresher” course and those who are interested in becoming members of AUMC. It will be held once in the Fall and once in the Spring.
Contact: Reverend Rusty Butler (rusty@arvadaumc.org) or Reverend Valerie Oden (valerie@arvadaumc.org), 303-421-5135