The
Women's Division recommends a diverse range of books with
the intention of broadening exposure to a variety of
concepts. The Division does not intend that United Methodist
Women accept each word or idea contained within each volume.
Some books you may agree with. Some you may not. Either is
all right. At the least you know the Women's Division cares
and wants you to be a knowledgeable and caring Christian
about the issues of the day. ...From the Reading Program Booklet
Library Hours:
Monday - Friday:
8:30 am - 4:30
pm
Sunday:
8:00 am - 12:15 pm
Location:
Off the Gathering Space
2nd Floor
Check-Out Procedure:
- Self-help checkout
- Three weeks borrowing time
- Sign and date card in book, and leave card on library desk
More information:
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Recent Additions to the library
- Bible resources in our library
- United Methodist Women Reading Program
- Children's Library
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United Methodist Women Reading Program books are housed in the Adult Library. Visit the special section of shelves. We have over 150 volumes, with lots of books in each of the four reading categories: Spiritual Growth, Education for Mission, Nurturing for Community, and Social Action. We also have a number of large-print books.
These books are available to anyone for check-out...they have been described by at least one pastor as "some of the very best books in the library."
The purpose of the Reading Program is to encourage United Methodist Women:- to expand understanding of and participation in God's mission;
- to increase sensitivity to all human beings-their needs, interests, and concerns;
- to encourage critical thinking about issues facing humanity today;
- to grow in understanding of Scripture as it relates to Christian faith in contemporary life;
- to enhance self-knowledge and to act from that knowledge;
- to strengthen involvement in local and global Christian mission.
Here are some recent additions (from the 2008 Reading Program list) to our United Methodist Women Reading Program Collection:
- From Rage to Reason: My life in Two Americas - Janet Cohen
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The Meaning of Consuelo - Judith Cofer
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The End of the Spear - Steve Saint
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Who's Raising Your Child? (Battling the Marketers for Your Child's Heart and Soul - Laura Buddenberg
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And We are Changed: Encounters with a Transforming God - Priscilla Shirer
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Walk in a Relaxed Manner: Life Lessons from the Camino - Joyce Rupp
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Living Bountifully: The Blessing of Responsible Stewardship - Linda H. Hollies
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Enrique's Journey - Sonia Nazario
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Brothers in Hope: The Story of the Lost Boys in Sudan - Mary Williams
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Heck Superstar - Martine Leavitt
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Awaking the Spirit: Inspiring the Soul - Wayne Teasdale, ed.
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Just Wives? Stories of Power and Survival in the Old Testament and Today - Katharine Sakenfeld
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Kira-Kira - Cynthia Kadohata
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Taught by America: A Story of Struggle and Hope in Compton - Sarah Sentilles
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Does God Hear My Prayer? - August Gold
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The Hospital by the River: A Story of Hope - Catherine Hamlin
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God in the Alley: Being and Seeing Jesus in a Broken World - Greg Paul
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Crusade in Jeans - Thea Beckman
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But, Lord, I Was Happy Shallow - Marita Littauer, ed.
Persons who wish to participate in the Reading Program may choose any of the four plans. Participants can record the books they read on the program sheets provided in the library. Talk with Emily Johnston or Peggy Joyner for more information about the Reading Program.
Books are color coded on the spine to indicate their category for the Reading Program. The following are the color codes:
Purple - Spiritual Growth
v Rose - Nurturing for CommunityYellow - Education for Mission v Aqua - Social Action
Reading Program Plans:
PLAN I
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4 books each year.
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1 from each category.
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Selections from the 2003-2008 reading lists if not included in previous reports. (Including youth books.)
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Regular reading of Response.
PLAN II
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10 books each year.
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At least 2 from each category.
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Selections from the 2003-2008 reading lists if not included in previous reports. (Including youth books.)
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Regular reading of Response and New World Outlook.
PLAN III
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15 books each year.
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8 books with at least two from each category.
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7 additional books from any category.
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Selections from the 2003-2008 reading lists if not included in previous reports. (Including youth and children’s books.)
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Regular reading of Response and New World Outlook.
PLAN IV
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20 books each year.
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8 books with at least two from each category.
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12 additional books from any category.
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Selections from the 2003-2008 reading lists if not included in previous reports. (Including youth and children’s books.)
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Regular reading of Response and New World Outlook.
More about the United Methodist Women Reading Program...
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Western North Carolina Conference United Methodist Women - Program Resources pages