Posts tagged church

Homeless Book Club:

Today, a visit to one of the more unusual book clubs in Wisconsin. It’s a homeless book club that meets once a week at Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison. Church member Suzanne Alexander leads the discussions.

The book club for homeless men and women meets once a week at Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison. Church member Suzanne Alexander leads the group and blogs about it.

Christmas Play:

Many Wisconsin churches celebrate the Christmas season with plays and skits starring children dressed as angels, stars, or bearded Wise Men. Writer Dean Bakopoulos tells us about his daughter’s performance one Christmas Eve.

Dean Bakopoulos is a novelist and creative writing professor at Grinnell College. His most recent novel is called My American Unhappiness.

Church Suppers:

Church suppers are held year ‘round in churches all over Wisconsin. There’s something heavenly about these meals. And it’s not just the venue. Commentator Terese Allen says that church suppers are one of the best places to find local and regional foods.

Commentator Terese Allen is a former chef and food writer who celebrates the pleasures of Wisconsin’s local food and culture. She’s the food editor for Organic Valley and the author of many books including The Flavor of Wisconsin

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