New Book: Made for People
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Loneliness is deadly. We know this psychologically and spiritually. Sin wants us to be alone, and it often feels like today's world is tailor-made to keep us this way.
We will be reading Made for People by Justin Whitmel Earley. Over several weeks, we’ll explore why God made us to experience deep friendship and how we can cultivate them despite a culture of busyness, disconnection, and fear of vulnerability.
Our gatherings are relaxed and conversational. Each week we'll introduce a topic and then spend most of our time talking through questions together.- 7:00 PM: Arrive, order food/drinks + catch up
- 7:15 PM: Book discussion
- 8:25 PM: Wrap-up + announcements
- 8:30 PM: Official end
Each session stands on its own, so come once or come often--even if you haven't finished all the reading.
- Thu, 11/19: Introduction + Vulnerability: The Art of Living without Secrets (Chapter 1)
- Thu, 12/3: Honesty: The Art of Saying What You Mean (Chapter 2)
- Thu, 12/10: Covenant: The Art of Commitment (Chapter 3)
- Thu, 12/17: Forgiveness: The Art of Failure (Chapter 4)
- Thu, 1/7: Invitation: The Art of Open Circles (Chapter 5) + Geography: The Art of Rooting (Chapter 6)
- Thu, 1/14: Time: The Habit of Scheduling (Chapter 7) + Communication: The Healthy Habit of Technology (Chapter 8)
- Thu, 1/21: Memory: The Habit of Living on Purpose (Chapter 9)
- Thu, 1/28: Worship: The Habit of Communal Spiritual Disciplines (Chapter 10) + Epilogue
Come as you are! Unlike most book clubs, no advance reading is required. Each week we'll provide a summary sheet of the reading so even newcomers can easily jump in and join the discussion.
Bring a friend or come on your own. If you need help finding us call or text 847-845-4133.
Our ROC Christian book club is a place for millennial singles (30s-40s) to connect, share faith, and build community.