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Note: This will be a joint meeting with the Lesbian Spiritual Book Group--Seattle/Eastside

What a wonderful and rich discussion we had on August 8 when we discussed A Quaker Book of Wisdom: Life Lessons In Simplicity, Service, And Common Sense by Robert Lawrence Smith . Thank you so much to the 3 of us who logged onto Zoom and joined in, creating a very intimate discussion. The strength and commitment of this group make it possible for us to connect deeply even online, and I so appreciate this remarkable group of women.

Our next meeting will be on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 4:00-6:00 pm PDT. We will discuss The Glorians: Visitations from the Holy Ordinary by Terry Tempest Williams. The book is widely available in print and audiobook, new and used and electronically from www.amazon.com, www.alibris.com and other sellers. Please contact me if you need help locating or purchasing the book.
You are welcome whether you have read or listened to the book or not--the conversation will be rich and intimate regardless. Each time we are joined by some who have not read the book, and I think they can attest that our conversations start with the book and roam freely into the rest of our lives.
We have had a problem with uninvited disruptors. Please note that all members will be held in the waiting room and only admitted if they respond to messages or are known to us. All members must be willing to appear full face on screen throughout the meeting. If you have not RSVP'd, you will not be admitted if you are not known to the group.

About the book:
From the visionary New York Times bestselling author, a revelatory work of narrative nonfiction exploring beauty in the desert, climate change, and, transformative moments of power in a world beset by uncertainty
In this time of political fragility, climate chaos, and seeking beauty wherever we can find its glimmer, Terry Tempest Williams introduces us to the Glorians. They are not distant deities, but the ordinary, often overlooked presences—animal, plant, memory, moment—that reveal our shared vulnerability and interconnectedness with the natural world. The Glorians can be as small as an ant ferrying a coyote willow blossom to its queen or as commonplace as the night sky. But what they can collectively show us—about the radical act of attending to beauty and carrying forward against all odds—is immense.

Journeying through encounters with the Glorians in the red rock desert of Utah during the pandemic to Harvard University where she teaches in the Divinity School, Williams weaves a story of astonishing personal and societal insight. As she grapples with the unsettled state of the world, she turns not to despair but to deep reflection. She sees how the Glorians are calling us to attention, not as an army, but as fellow inhabitants of our sacred, threatened home. They remind us of the power of contact between species and the profound courage—and awareness—it will take to dream a more cohesive future into being.

Wise and lyrical, The Glorians is a testament to the power of witness, a field guide to finding grace in the unexpected, and a moving invitation to engage with one another and our surroundings with renewed intention. In a modern world filled with increasing noise and anxiety, Terry Tempest Williams offers honest sustenance for the mind and spirit and distinguishes herself again as a trusted voice to whom we can turn to more fully understand our times.

About the author
Terry Tempest Williams is an American writer, educator, conservationist, and activist whose lyrical nonfiction explores ecology, social justice, and the landscapes of the American West. Author of over 20 books, including Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place, When Women Were Birds, The Hour of Land, Erosion, and The Glorians, she blends personal narrative with environmental advocacy. A fierce defender of public lands, she has engaged in civil disobedience, testified before Congress, and critiqued resource exploitation. Williams has received honors such as the Robert Marshall Award, Sierra Club’s John Muir Award, and the Robert Kirsch Award, and serves as Writer-in-Residence at Harvard Divinity School.

Here is the link:
Andrea Bride is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Lesbian Spiritual Book Group--The Glorians
Time: Sep 19, 2026 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81566437122

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