THE READING PROGRAM

The United Women in Faith Reading Program encourages members to think critically about current issues through an annual selection of member-reviewed books. It offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your spirituality and to broaden your understanding of our mission work. Subject areas include Nurturing for Community, Social Action, Leadership Development, Spiritual Growth, and books for children and youth. The Reading Program is designed to help interested individuals:

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• Expand understanding of and participation in God’s mission

• Increase sensitivity to all human beings—their needs, interests and concerns

• Encourage critical thinking about issues facing humanity today

• Grow in understanding of Scripture as it relates to Christian faith in contemporary life

• Enhance self-knowledge and act from that knowledge

• Strengthen involvement in local and global Christian mission

Click here to learn more about the Reading Program or view a listing of recommended books.

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United Women in Faith
READING PROGRAM & LENDING LIBRARY

Whether you read paperbacks, physical books, use e-readers, or listen to audio books, United Women in Faith encourages everyone to join the UWFaith Reading Program to stay current in our knowledge of today’s issues, and to continue to be women of action.
The Minnesota Conference is proud to offer a free Lending Library, open to any reader to check out books from our library of over 130 eligible books from the reading list – a great convenience for those who may take longer to read a book (no late fees!), who do not have easy access to a local library, prefer not to use e-readers or audio books, or don’t wish to purchase books from the reading list. (However, if you do purchase a book, please consider donating it to our library when you have finished reading it!)
For a current list of books available in our library contact Connie Scott and a copy can be emailed/snail mailed to you.  The list will be updated as new books are added so check back often!
Request a book and it will be mailed to you, along with a return mailing envelope.  When finished, follow the instructions inserted in the book and mail back using “MEDIA MAIL” – postage is about $4.50 for an average sized book.
Complete information on the Reading Program, as well as a list of all eligible books from 2020-2025 is available at:
uwfaith.org/resources/reading-program
This page has direct links to the reporting form, previous catalogs, a place to suggest a book, complete Reading Program book list (current year plus previous 5 years are eligible) as well as links to Podcasts/Webinars; response magazine
Where to Find Online Used Books:
•    Betterworldbooks.com
•    Thriftbooks.com
•    Secondsale.com
•    Bookscouter.com
•    Abebooks.com
•    Bookfinder.com
•    Amazon (used books or new)
 

READING PROGRAM

Contact:  Connie Scott            507-456-3073               connielulu55@msn.com

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PDFs for the 2025 Reading Program and a Downloadable List of books in the Lending Library

 

Last 2 Zoom Book Discussions for 2025:

Sept. 8: Our Missing Hearts, Celeste Ng

Nov. 10: Spiritual Practices for Soul Care, Barbara I. Peacock

 

Lending Library Schedule:

September 6: Headwaters – Minnetonka

September 13: River Bluffs – Stewartville

September 20: Prairie Winds – Blue Earth

October 11-12: Annual Conference - Alexandria

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