This Fall we are going to do an 8-week adult study based on Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd's book "Thriving Churches: Urban and Rural Successes".  The study will look at the spiritual attributes that are shared by Thriving Churches and explore ways in which we can help the ministry of our congregations to thrive in today's changing world.  This is a joint study for both Atwood and Trinity-Listowel but we may sometimes break into groups based on our congregations.  We will meet on Tuesday evenings in October and November (except Hallowe'en). October sessions will be in Atwood and November sessions will be at Trinity.  All sessions will run from 7 to 9 p.m.  In the event of bad weather (you know November and freezing rain sometimes), we will move onto Zoom.

It is not required to read the book to join the study program but for those who would like to place a group order for print copies of the book, the cost is $20 plus tax (and possibly plus shipping if we don't have enough to qualify for free shipping).  An ebook version is also available for $8 (https://ucrdstore.ca/products/thriving-chruches-urban-and-rural-successes-e-book?_pos=1&_sid=17fa186d4&_ss=r) .  To be part of the group order, please email or call Beth by August 6.  We plan to order the books in August so they arrive in time for folks to read them in September to prepare for the study.