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Join us for a summer book club, where we will be reading Lydia, by Paula Gooder. Found in chapter 16 of Acts, Lydia is sometimes called the first European convert to Christianity. In Acts we learn that she was a seller of purple cloth living in the ancient city of Phillippi. While that's not much detail, Paula Gooder draws on her experience as a New Testament scholar to imagine Lydia's story. So, while it is a work of fiction, it provides an engaging opportunity to explore the life and culture of the first century, as well as the theology of Paul's letter to the church in Philippi (what we know as the book of Philippians). 

Logistics are still being arranged, but check back soon for details of dates and times. The church will be ordering several copies of the book, which is also available online.