Each week, we discover the scriptures anew together following along with Disciplines 2026, a book of devotions. Click the link below to join via Zoom.

Questions about this group? Email Bob B Thomas at bobbthomas@att.net.

The Enlarged-Print edition of the new 2026 book can be purchased using the button below.

Save the Date: Grateful Gardens 10-Year Anniversary Celebration

Join us on September 26, 2026, to celebrate Grateful Gardens' 10-Year Anniversary! Enjoy garden tours, fresh eats, and community fun starting at 10:00 a.m.

Stay for Reborn Dance Interactive’s immersive 2:30 p.m. performance, "Tale of Two Tables" ($25). Registration details coming soon.

Help spread the word by sharing this flyer!

Each week, we discover the scriptures anew together following along with Disciplines 2026, a book of devotions. Click the link below to join via Zoom.

Questions about this group? Email Bob B Thomas at bobbthomas@att.net.

The Enlarged-Print edition of the new 2026 book can be purchased using the button below.

Each week, we discover the scriptures anew together following along with Disciplines 2026, a book of devotions. Click the link below to join via Zoom.

Questions about this group? Email Bob B Thomas at bobbthomas@att.net.

The Enlarged-Print edition of the new 2026 book can be purchased using the button below.

Each week, we discover the scriptures anew together following along with Disciplines 2026, a book of devotions. Click the link below to join via Zoom.

Questions about this group? Email Bob B Thomas at bobbthomas@att.net.

The Enlarged-Print edition of the new 2026 book can be purchased using the button below.

Each week, we discover the scriptures anew together following along with Disciplines 2026, a book of devotions. Click the link below to join via Zoom.

Questions about this group? Email Bob B Thomas at bobbthomas@att.net.

The Enlarged-Print edition of the new 2026 book can be purchased using the button below.

Each week, we discover the scriptures anew together following along with Disciplines 2026, a book of devotions. Click the link below to join via Zoom.

Questions about this group? Email Bob B Thomas at bobbthomas@att.net.

The Enlarged-Print edition of the new 2026 book can be purchased using the button below.

Each week, we discover the scriptures anew together following along with Disciplines 2026, a book of devotions. Click the link below to join via Zoom.

Questions about this group? Email Bob B Thomas at bobbthomas@att.net.

The Enlarged-Print edition of the new 2026 book can be purchased using the button below.

Welcome to Reading for Change! This is an expansion of Love Out Loud in which we will read quarterly books that will culminate in connecting with an organization that supports the mission of the book. We meet at 6:00 p.m. PDT on the 1st Thursday of each month.

We’ll do a deep dive on environmental justice to align with the 2026 Community of Christ Peace Forum: Seeds of Peace - https://cofchrist.org/peace-forum/

We’ll also be preparing for the 2026 Youth Justice Summit, hosted in partnership with the Sacramento Congregation.

Here are the books we look forward to reading together:

“Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization” by Bill McKibben

This is the latest book by Bill McKibben, the 2026 recipient of the Community of Christ International Peace Award. As the title suggests, this is a hopeful but realistic book about how we can respond to the climate crisis - particularly with solar power.

“What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures” by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

This is a radically hopeful book about imagining possibilities of overcoming the climate crisis. It is a collection of interviews, essays, poetry, and art. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson brings us solutions that come from the worlds of science, policy, culture and justice, all with the goal of helping each of us discern our own climate superpowers.

“Youth to Power: Your Voice and How to Use It” by Jamie Margolin

This is a book written by a Colombian American youth activist, and she describes it as the book she wished she had when she got started in environmentalism. The book offers tangible and practical guidance as well as inspirational stories. We’ll read this as we prepare to support our youth at the Youth Justice Summit.

“The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet” by Leah Thomas

This is a great book that explains the connections between the climate crisis and other systems of oppression, and it gives us a roadmap for protecting the planet and the most vulnerable at the same time. Consider it our field guide to connecting everything we have learned together in Love Out Loud to the environmental justice movement.

Each week, we discover the scriptures anew together following along with Disciplines 2026, a book of devotions. Click the link below to join via Zoom.

Questions about this group? Email Bob B Thomas at bobbthomas@att.net.

The Enlarged-Print edition of the new 2026 book can be purchased using the button below.

“Thrive” meets the 1st - 4th Monday nights every month from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Pacific. (We don’t meet on 5th Mondays.)

We are currently reading Joshua: A Parable for Today by Joseph F. Girzone.

Joseph F. Girzone was a retired Catholic priest who became a world-renowned author by sharing a refreshingly simple, accessible vision of faith. Born in Albany, New York, and ordained in 1955, he served as a pastor for many years before retiring early for health reasons—a transition that allowed him to focus on his true calling: writing stories that bridge the gap between organized religion and the human heart.

Joseph was also the founder of The Joshua Foundation, an organization dedicated to fostering peace and making the core teachings of Jesus relevant to modern life. He spent much of his later life traveling as a speaker, advocating for a "theology of the common man" that emphasized love over dogma.

His writing style and worldview were deeply shaped by his desire to strip away religious bureaucracy, focusing instead on the radical kindness and simplicity found in the Gospels. His work has been praised for its ability to resonate with people of all denominations and spiritual backgrounds.

Originally self-published out of the trunk of his car, Joseph’s debut novel JOSHUA became a massive international bestseller, eventually selling millions of copies and inspiring a major motion picture.

Click here to order the book online from World of Books

Join us at 7:30 p.m. for an hour of good conversation and relationship building! All are welcome, even if you’ve never joined us before – we would love to see you!

Each week, we discover the scriptures anew together following along with Disciplines 2026, a book of devotions. Click the link below to join via Zoom.

Questions about this group? Email Bob B Thomas at bobbthomas@att.net.

The Enlarged-Print edition of the new 2026 book can be purchased using the button below.

Each week, we discover the scriptures anew together following along with Disciplines 2026, a book of devotions. Click the link below to join via Zoom.

Questions about this group? Email Bob B Thomas at bobbthomas@att.net.

The Enlarged-Print edition of the new 2026 book can be purchased using the button below.

“Thrive” meets the 1st - 4th Monday nights every month from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Pacific. (We don’t meet on 5th Mondays.)

We are currently reading Joshua: A Parable for Today by Joseph F. Girzone.

Joseph F. Girzone was a retired Catholic priest who became a world-renowned author by sharing a refreshingly simple, accessible vision of faith. Born in Albany, New York, and ordained in 1955, he served as a pastor for many years before retiring early for health reasons—a transition that allowed him to focus on his true calling: writing stories that bridge the gap between organized religion and the human heart.

Joseph was also the founder of The Joshua Foundation, an organization dedicated to fostering peace and making the core teachings of Jesus relevant to modern life. He spent much of his later life traveling as a speaker, advocating for a "theology of the common man" that emphasized love over dogma.

His writing style and worldview were deeply shaped by his desire to strip away religious bureaucracy, focusing instead on the radical kindness and simplicity found in the Gospels. His work has been praised for its ability to resonate with people of all denominations and spiritual backgrounds.

Originally self-published out of the trunk of his car, Joseph’s debut novel JOSHUA became a massive international bestseller, eventually selling millions of copies and inspiring a major motion picture.

Click here to order the book online from World of Books

Join us at 7:30 p.m. for an hour of good conversation and relationship building! All are welcome, even if you’ve never joined us before – we would love to see you!

Each week, we discover the scriptures anew together following along with Disciplines 2026, a book of devotions. Click the link below to join via Zoom.

Questions about this group? Email Bob B Thomas at bobbthomas@att.net.

The Enlarged-Print edition of the new 2026 book can be purchased using the button below.

“Thrive” meets the 1st - 4th Monday nights every month from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Pacific. (We don’t meet on 5th Mondays.)

We are currently reading Joshua: A Parable for Today by Joseph F. Girzone.

Joseph F. Girzone was a retired Catholic priest who became a world-renowned author by sharing a refreshingly simple, accessible vision of faith. Born in Albany, New York, and ordained in 1955, he served as a pastor for many years before retiring early for health reasons—a transition that allowed him to focus on his true calling: writing stories that bridge the gap between organized religion and the human heart.

Joseph was also the founder of The Joshua Foundation, an organization dedicated to fostering peace and making the core teachings of Jesus relevant to modern life. He spent much of his later life traveling as a speaker, advocating for a "theology of the common man" that emphasized love over dogma.

His writing style and worldview were deeply shaped by his desire to strip away religious bureaucracy, focusing instead on the radical kindness and simplicity found in the Gospels. His work has been praised for its ability to resonate with people of all denominations and spiritual backgrounds.

Originally self-published out of the trunk of his car, Joseph’s debut novel JOSHUA became a massive international bestseller, eventually selling millions of copies and inspiring a major motion picture.

Click here to order the book online from World of Books

Join us at 7:30 p.m. for an hour of good conversation and relationship building! All are welcome, even if you’ve never joined us before – we would love to see you!

Welcome to Reading for Change! This is an expansion of Love Out Loud in which we will read quarterly books that will culminate in connecting with an organization that supports the mission of the book. We meet at 6:00 p.m. PDT on the 1st Thursday of each month.

We’ll do a deep dive on environmental justice to align with the 2026 Community of Christ Peace Forum: Seeds of Peace - https://cofchrist.org/peace-forum/

We’ll also be preparing for the 2026 Youth Justice Summit, hosted in partnership with the Sacramento Congregation.

Here are the books we look forward to reading together:

“Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization” by Bill McKibben

This is the latest book by Bill McKibben, the 2026 recipient of the Community of Christ International Peace Award. As the title suggests, this is a hopeful but realistic book about how we can respond to the climate crisis - particularly with solar power.

“What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures” by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

This is a radically hopeful book about imagining possibilities of overcoming the climate crisis. It is a collection of interviews, essays, poetry, and art. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson brings us solutions that come from the worlds of science, policy, culture and justice, all with the goal of helping each of us discern our own climate superpowers.

“Youth to Power: Your Voice and How to Use It” by Jamie Margolin

This is a book written by a Colombian American youth activist, and she describes it as the book she wished she had when she got started in environmentalism. The book offers tangible and practical guidance as well as inspirational stories. We’ll read this as we prepare to support our youth at the Youth Justice Summit.

“The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet” by Leah Thomas

This is a great book that explains the connections between the climate crisis and other systems of oppression, and it gives us a roadmap for protecting the planet and the most vulnerable at the same time. Consider it our field guide to connecting everything we have learned together in Love Out Loud to the environmental justice movement.

Each week, we discover the scriptures anew together following along with Disciplines 2026, a book of devotions. Click the link below to join via Zoom.

Questions about this group? Email Bob B Thomas at bobbthomas@att.net.

The Enlarged-Print edition of the new 2026 book can be purchased using the button below.

“Thrive” meets the 1st - 4th Monday nights every month from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Pacific. (We don’t meet on 5th Mondays.)

We are currently reading Joshua: A Parable for Today by Joseph F. Girzone.

Joseph F. Girzone was a retired Catholic priest who became a world-renowned author by sharing a refreshingly simple, accessible vision of faith. Born in Albany, New York, and ordained in 1955, he served as a pastor for many years before retiring early for health reasons—a transition that allowed him to focus on his true calling: writing stories that bridge the gap between organized religion and the human heart.

Joseph was also the founder of The Joshua Foundation, an organization dedicated to fostering peace and making the core teachings of Jesus relevant to modern life. He spent much of his later life traveling as a speaker, advocating for a "theology of the common man" that emphasized love over dogma.

His writing style and worldview were deeply shaped by his desire to strip away religious bureaucracy, focusing instead on the radical kindness and simplicity found in the Gospels. His work has been praised for its ability to resonate with people of all denominations and spiritual backgrounds.

Originally self-published out of the trunk of his car, Joseph’s debut novel JOSHUA became a massive international bestseller, eventually selling millions of copies and inspiring a major motion picture.

Click here to order the book online from World of Books

Join us at 7:30 p.m. for an hour of good conversation and relationship building! All are welcome, even if you’ve never joined us before – we would love to see you!

Each week, we discover the scriptures anew together following along with Disciplines 2026, a book of devotions. Click the link below to join via Zoom.

Questions about this group? Email Bob B Thomas at bobbthomas@att.net.

The Enlarged-Print edition of the new 2026 book can be purchased using the button below.

“Thrive” meets the 1st - 4th Monday nights every month from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Pacific. (We don’t meet on 5th Mondays.)

We are currently reading Joshua: A Parable for Today by Joseph F. Girzone.

Joseph F. Girzone was a retired Catholic priest who became a world-renowned author by sharing a refreshingly simple, accessible vision of faith. Born in Albany, New York, and ordained in 1955, he served as a pastor for many years before retiring early for health reasons—a transition that allowed him to focus on his true calling: writing stories that bridge the gap between organized religion and the human heart.

Joseph was also the founder of The Joshua Foundation, an organization dedicated to fostering peace and making the core teachings of Jesus relevant to modern life. He spent much of his later life traveling as a speaker, advocating for a "theology of the common man" that emphasized love over dogma.

His writing style and worldview were deeply shaped by his desire to strip away religious bureaucracy, focusing instead on the radical kindness and simplicity found in the Gospels. His work has been praised for its ability to resonate with people of all denominations and spiritual backgrounds.

Originally self-published out of the trunk of his car, Joseph’s debut novel JOSHUA became a massive international bestseller, eventually selling millions of copies and inspiring a major motion picture.

Click here to order the book online from World of Books

Join us at 7:30 p.m. for an hour of good conversation and relationship building! All are welcome, even if you’ve never joined us before – we would love to see you!

Each week, we discover the scriptures anew together following along with Disciplines 2026, a book of devotions. Click the link below to join via Zoom.

Questions about this group? Email Bob B Thomas at bobbthomas@att.net.

The Enlarged-Print edition of the new 2026 book can be purchased using the button below.

“Thrive” meets the 1st - 4th Monday nights every month from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Pacific. (We don’t meet on 5th Mondays.)

We are currently reading Joshua: A Parable for Today by Joseph F. Girzone.

Joseph F. Girzone was a retired Catholic priest who became a world-renowned author by sharing a refreshingly simple, accessible vision of faith. Born in Albany, New York, and ordained in 1955, he served as a pastor for many years before retiring early for health reasons—a transition that allowed him to focus on his true calling: writing stories that bridge the gap between organized religion and the human heart.

Joseph was also the founder of The Joshua Foundation, an organization dedicated to fostering peace and making the core teachings of Jesus relevant to modern life. He spent much of his later life traveling as a speaker, advocating for a "theology of the common man" that emphasized love over dogma.

His writing style and worldview were deeply shaped by his desire to strip away religious bureaucracy, focusing instead on the radical kindness and simplicity found in the Gospels. His work has been praised for its ability to resonate with people of all denominations and spiritual backgrounds.

Originally self-published out of the trunk of his car, Joseph’s debut novel JOSHUA became a massive international bestseller, eventually selling millions of copies and inspiring a major motion picture.

Click here to order the book online from World of Books

Join us at 7:30 p.m. for an hour of good conversation and relationship building! All are welcome, even if you’ve never joined us before – we would love to see you!