This fall, we’re reading the book Hotdogs & Hamburgers as part of the UCC One Read. This great book highlights the issue of adult illiteracy and the church’s response to our neighbors who are struggling to read. We’re joining with our fellow UCC congregations to help through tutoring, advocacy, and being more involved in local schools.

Join us Wednesday nights at 7 for our Bible study to discuss the book with us!

Here is what Beloveds have to say about the book so far:

“I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!” – Kate Hogeland

“A darling book. Such a wonderful story.” -Marianne Dreyspring

“The author’s experiences, and those of his students, were a huge inspiration to me, as someone who has tutored adult literacy students for a long time. It is clear that he cares very much for his students, and I hope to use some of his techniques in my tutoring.” -Nancy Sales

Check out the author, Rob Shindler, talking about why he wrote it:

We also invite you to join one of these great volunteer opportunities:

• The Literacy Council volunteer orientation Thursday Nov. 6th, 11:30 am (RSVP required)
• The Literacy Council’s tutor training November 13th and 20th, 5:30-8pm (cost: $25)
• M-Power Ministries volunteer orientation Tuesday, November 11, noon (RSVP)
• M-Power Ministries literacy tutor training November 14-15 (registration required)
• Volunteer with STAIR (Start the Adventure in Reading) afterschool tutoring program: Contact Evelyn Puckett, (205) 933-3684

 

And check out some photos of our joint UCC One Read cookout launch party last month! We were joined by fellow Birmingham UCC churches Pilgrim UCC, Covenant Community UCC and First Congregational UCC.