Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky

The Bailey-Newgren Literature and Spirituality Group is a book-discussion group whose purpose is to help us lead authentic and examined lives.

Suite Francaise, Irene Nemirovsky’s novel about the German occupation of France during WW II is all the more gripping when we realize that Nemirovsky was living and writing in France during this time.

2-Week series

Contemplation and action are two distinct poles of the human spiritual life, and there have been many models for understanding their relationship.

The Fourth Gospel has been considered the most exclusive and severely sectarian of the New Testament gospels. We will explore the mysteries and paradoxes of the Gospel of John.

Yetkin Yildirim, Ray Pickett and Rabbi David Komerofsky will lead a discussion of sacred texts from Jewish, Muslim and Christian Scriptures that speak of the core values and practices in these traditions. The conversation will focus on what key texts from the respective traditions have to say about practice, that is, what it means to live faithfully as Jewish, Muslim and Christian people, centered in a tradition but concerned about the world.

3 week series

Before his unexpected death in January 2008, John O’Donohue had finished his latest book, To Bless the Space Between Us. His lyrical style of prose and prayer draws us into the contemplation of what it is like to be alive.

Summer's longer days and vacation times often lend themselves to enjoying good books.

Six weeks of speakers reveiwing books that have been important in their own spiritual development.

Is it possible to restore life balance over lunch? We'd like to think that such mindful changes can happen in small moments, so why not at lunch?