On Sunday, May 15, the Rev. Stephanie Allen, along with children present at church, blessed our newly opened Peace Library. Sponsored by Nativity’s Social Justice Ministry and through the donations of many in the church, we currently have ninety-nine books on our shelves. The Peace Library Team is deeply thankful for the support of all who have made this possible.
Now comes the real work—getting these books into the hands of our children and youth, to encourage honest conversations about history, race, and sexuality. Each month in Glad Tidings (and on our website) the Peace Library Team will publish a book review with suggested questions and activities. Jesus calls us as a faith community to step out of our comfort zones and broaden our understandings of “others” while recognizing God’s presence within us all.
The Peace Library team has selected highly recommended, frequently award-winning books that highlight diversity, self-worth, and respect for others. Many of these books bring history to life in a manner inclusive of minority cultures and points of view. If you would like to recommend any books, please contact Beth Crow at nativitypeacelibrary@gmail.com.
You can view all our books in the Nativity Peace Library at https://www.librarycat.org/lib/NativityPeaceLibrary.
We will continue to updated our wish list through Quail Ridge. Remember, you will receive a 21% discount if you enter the code NATIVITY22 . Books purchased will be held for the Peace Library Team to pick up. Nativity Peace Library Wish List: https://www.quailridgebooks.com/wishlist/2019.