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Whether you tuck these recommendations into a beach bag or a backpack, you are invited to read along with First Church this summer. We are sharing a curated list of books and resources from staff members that we hope you will tuck into your carryon or enjoy as you lay by the pool. As temperatures rise, we are looking at books that help us understand our culture, ourselves, and future generations. We hope these stories will spark conversation and help us think about how this community of faith can help to shape a more flourishing world.

This summer’s recommendations include something for every age and stage of life. You can purchase them at your favorite book seller or using the link below. We will have books available for pick up in the Sanctuary Foyer after each worship service. Be on the lookout soon for next steps and more specific ideas about how we can engage in conversation that matters around these summer reads.

American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church
by Andrew L. Whitehead
Recommended by Pastor Cathy Stone

The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
by Jonathan Haidt
Recommended by Devon Bailey

The Peace Table Bible: A Storybook Bible
by Teresa Kim Pecinovsky, Chrissie Muecke, and Jasmine Pittman Morell
Recommended by Lara Greene and Jen Seibel

The Sacred Enneagram: Finding Your Unique Path to Spiritual Growth 
by Christopher L. Heuertz
Recommended by Emily Buchanan