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If a Church Pew Could Talk
If a 150-year-old church pew could talk, what secrets would it reveal?Meet Everett, a faithful wooden pew who has witnessed over a century and a half of human drama within the walls of Pumpkin Creek United Church. Now, as the congregation votes to replace their beloved pews with modern chairs, Everett faces an uncertain future. Before he's removed from the only home he's ever known, he shares the remarkable stories he's gathered since his creation in 1854.
Through Everett's compassionate eyes, journey through time as he recalls the unforgettable characters who've sat upon Civil War soldiers praying for deliverance, Victorian ladies in their Sunday finest, couples exchanging wedding vows, grieving families finding solace, rambunctious children tamed by stern glances, and everyday people experiencing profound spiritual transformations.
With gentle humor and heartfelt wisdom, Everett invites you to experience the joy, tears, hope, and healing that have unfolded in this small Southern community. His observations span generations, revealing how faith sustains people through war, economic hardship, personal tragedy, and social change, and how it can sustain you too.
If A Church Pew Could Talk is perfect for readers who enjoy inspirational Christian fiction with Southern charm. Part historical journey, part spiritual reflection, this charming novel reminds us that God's message of love and redemption remains constant through changing times.
Grab your copy, cozy up, and let Everett warm your heart, stir your soul, and inspire your faith walk!
Through Everett's compassionate eyes, journey through time as he recalls the unforgettable characters who've sat upon Civil War soldiers praying for deliverance, Victorian ladies in their Sunday finest, couples exchanging wedding vows, grieving families finding solace, rambunctious children tamed by stern glances, and everyday people experiencing profound spiritual transformations.
With gentle humor and heartfelt wisdom, Everett invites you to experience the joy, tears, hope, and healing that have unfolded in this small Southern community. His observations span generations, revealing how faith sustains people through war, economic hardship, personal tragedy, and social change, and how it can sustain you too.
If A Church Pew Could Talk is perfect for readers who enjoy inspirational Christian fiction with Southern charm. Part historical journey, part spiritual reflection, this charming novel reminds us that God's message of love and redemption remains constant through changing times.
Grab your copy, cozy up, and let Everett warm your heart, stir your soul, and inspire your faith walk!
- GenresChristian Fiction
224 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 16, 2023
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October 29, 2023
I really enjoyed this faith based fiction. It was so well done! I really loved getting to know all the characters but especially Everett. Oh the stories he held in his heart! ❤️ very easy, much enjoyable read!!!!
May 5, 2024
I love history, cherished family, and old-fashioned church. This book has all three. What it doesn't boast is a human POV. The entire story is told from a church pew's perspective. I'll never forget Everett! I am glad the author named him. He is a wonderful storyteller--the silent observer through the years in Pumpkin Creek United Church; he has a voice as he shares the stories of their lives with the readers. This is a refreshingly different novel. It encapsulates testimonies sure to touch and linger in each heart. I recommend it.
October 31, 2023
What a wonderful heart-warming book! It will touch your heart immediately in the first chapter. Everett, the pew, takes you through the years from when he came into existence in the mid 1800s to present day. Everett has seen lots of changes. Some of them sad, some of them happy. Either way you will be drawn in and unable to put the book down. Awesome read! Loved it! 💚
April 23, 2026
This is a great concept and would probably make a good play. I can easily imagine the idea as a movie montage with all the weddings, gatherings, solitary confessions, etc. Unfortunately, the story does not live up to what I hoped.
The main issue is a lack of character development and connecting theme. We essentially get a short story every few chapters and that works, but the author needed more character and theme focus rather than plot focus as it's overall more suited for a slice of life character and theme driven story than a plot driven one.
What little character description we get is very modern day Mary Sue. Of course the Civil War era people have modern day views on race and slavery! Despite Sherman being a real historical figure who we know was not in way an abolitionist, he gets portrayed as one here. That dude was not anti-slavery, why write him that way?
And the wedding scene was way over top campy slap stick. Why was the bride not at all upset her expensive, definitely painstakingly hand-made and probably passed down wedding dress got a notorious stain leaving food on it? That does not make sense. Sure, I let my dog lay my gown, but my gown was cheap, mass produced, and I have oxyclean stain remover. The bride being willing to fix the torn veil and move on I can get, but the stains all over a very expensive possible heirloom I do not. At best, she was just in her finest dress, but even that would have been upsetting on some level. I'm not saying she should have flown off in a rage and beat the boy or anything, but immediately laughing that off is not believable for the era. Stuff is just stuff (easy for us who don't have to make everything by hand to say!), but manual labor is generally respected when it comes to things requiring a high level of skilled labor. I think it would have been more impactful to show the bride being surprised, then upset, then remembering the purpose of the day is what matters and then moving on. Maybe some tension in the church as she stares in horror at her ruined dress that gets broken when she bursts into laughter?
Then the soldier who got in a fight in a war camp says "not that fighting is the answer." I feel like a soldier would have a more complex and nuanced perspective. Or the irony should have been investigated better. It's an odd line between two soldiers in the context of this chapter. The line felt more like an author insert than a soldier providing his own perspective on fighting. Is this even in a perspective someone from the Civil War era would hold, soldier or otherwise?
The stories and characters get somewhat less one-dimensional and overly happy as they continue. We have a reformed drunk and a preacher with anger issues and hypocrisy regarding his secret TV.
Then a child's funeral.- SKIP. A hard left from being sappy feel good to this? Why? Let's get back to the feel good Mary Sue plots if this is the alternative.
The book then ends with familiar church goers seeing the pew at the museum. It's wierd a randomly mentioned teddy bear is there, but OK.
The main issue is a lack of character development and connecting theme. We essentially get a short story every few chapters and that works, but the author needed more character and theme focus rather than plot focus as it's overall more suited for a slice of life character and theme driven story than a plot driven one.
What little character description we get is very modern day Mary Sue. Of course the Civil War era people have modern day views on race and slavery! Despite Sherman being a real historical figure who we know was not in way an abolitionist, he gets portrayed as one here. That dude was not anti-slavery, why write him that way?
And the wedding scene was way over top campy slap stick. Why was the bride not at all upset her expensive, definitely painstakingly hand-made and probably passed down wedding dress got a notorious stain leaving food on it? That does not make sense. Sure, I let my dog lay my gown, but my gown was cheap, mass produced, and I have oxyclean stain remover. The bride being willing to fix the torn veil and move on I can get, but the stains all over a very expensive possible heirloom I do not. At best, she was just in her finest dress, but even that would have been upsetting on some level. I'm not saying she should have flown off in a rage and beat the boy or anything, but immediately laughing that off is not believable for the era. Stuff is just stuff (easy for us who don't have to make everything by hand to say!), but manual labor is generally respected when it comes to things requiring a high level of skilled labor. I think it would have been more impactful to show the bride being surprised, then upset, then remembering the purpose of the day is what matters and then moving on. Maybe some tension in the church as she stares in horror at her ruined dress that gets broken when she bursts into laughter?
Then the soldier who got in a fight in a war camp says "not that fighting is the answer." I feel like a soldier would have a more complex and nuanced perspective. Or the irony should have been investigated better. It's an odd line between two soldiers in the context of this chapter. The line felt more like an author insert than a soldier providing his own perspective on fighting. Is this even in a perspective someone from the Civil War era would hold, soldier or otherwise?
The stories and characters get somewhat less one-dimensional and overly happy as they continue. We have a reformed drunk and a preacher with anger issues and hypocrisy regarding his secret TV.
Then a child's funeral.- SKIP. A hard left from being sappy feel good to this? Why? Let's get back to the feel good Mary Sue plots if this is the alternative.
The book then ends with familiar church goers seeing the pew at the museum. It's wierd a randomly mentioned teddy bear is there, but OK.
October 30, 2026
Took a while to get used to recognizing when it was Everett, the church pew, talking and far too many characters to keep track of, but each story was food for thought. Interesting descriptions of the changes from the 18th century to the 21st century, and author did a good job of highlighting the major events of those times. Lots of very down to earth episodes that took place in the church, many laughable and many more serious, all believable and all with great reverence for a God who loves us.
October 24, 2023
Awesome
This book would be enjoyed by all. It touches on all emotions, bringing back memories to us older adults. We who went to church as children where we had pews can relate to the stories told, if only the pews could talk we may or may not want to hear what they would have to say. We might really be surprised. Great enjoyable read.
This book would be enjoyed by all. It touches on all emotions, bringing back memories to us older adults. We who went to church as children where we had pews can relate to the stories told, if only the pews could talk we may or may not want to hear what they would have to say. We might really be surprised. Great enjoyable read.
November 2, 2023
This book leads you into very interesting scenarios. Initially you might say, ‘a story about a church pew, what?’ Well, don’t stop there! The author uses her creativity to draw you in and keep you. Everyone, young & old, male & female will find topics they love. You will not be disappointed! Happy reading!!
December 17, 2025
This book is written from the birth of Everett the Pew made from the oak tree at a special person's home. I think that is a wonderful way to hear the stories of faith. I also enjoyed the history from some of the stories starting in 1854. I recommend this fiction Christian literature. I hope you enjoy it as well.
October 12, 2026
Fantastic history filled story
If a Church Pew Could Talk is a fantastic story of over 150 years of a Church told by the Church Pew. Filled with history, funny stories, sad events, personalities of members and especially how God works in mysterious ways, this is an uplifting story. I highly recommend.
If a Church Pew Could Talk is a fantastic story of over 150 years of a Church told by the Church Pew. Filled with history, funny stories, sad events, personalities of members and especially how God works in mysterious ways, this is an uplifting story. I highly recommend.
November 6, 2023
Once I started getting into the story, I couldn’t put this down. I’m actually somewhat sad to have finished it. It reminds me of my days growing up as a pastor’s kid in churches with many pews. The stories are so delightful! Looking forward to reading more from this author and hopefully very soon!
November 15, 2023
Once I picked it up I couldn’t put it down! Everette is a charming character that brings us through a journey of generations of his life stories. Quick read with a faith based story. I look forward to reading more from this author.
November 16, 2024
A charming tale as told through the thoughts of a church pew. Stories of tragedy and triumph of those who walked through the doors of the small town Pumpkin Creek United Church during a period of 154 years. I laughed and cried. Well worth a read.
June 7, 2026
It took me a few chapters to warm up to this one, because a pew for a narrator took some getting used to and I was thinking the whole thing was silly. But by the end, I was totally used to it. I found the story, the people, and this little church so rich and charming!
September 14, 2026
what a wonderful book of short chapter/stories about a rural NC church as told by a church pew! I thoroughly enjoyed it -- made me laugh, made me cry -- highly recommend it for anyone not turned off by religious commentary entertwined with the stories ..
October 24, 2023
Humorous and touching story
Real life stories of a congregation who have human natures with a desire to be Christ followers! Laughed and cried.
Real life stories of a congregation who have human natures with a desire to be Christ followers! Laughed and cried.
April 16, 2024
I loved this book. It is a real page turner. I also love the cover. I would recommend this book.
March 19, 2025
If you are a church goer (or not) -- you would laugh out loud and also shed a tear. Great book. Can't wait to pass it along to another church member.
March 29, 2025
A most delightful book!
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April 27, 2026Interesting concept and I enjoyed reading about the history of a church for the past 150 years and highlights of things that happened there.
September 23, 2026
A Nice Story
There was no real plot or deep meaning to captivate a reader. But it was a nice uplifting story about faith.
There was no real plot or deep meaning to captivate a reader. But it was a nice uplifting story about faith.
November 12, 2023
A charming story. I enjoyed being transported through the decades and seeing life in the community from the eyes of a pew. Touching and heart warming.
May 30, 2026
Change??!!!
Church life from a pew’s perspective. Snapshots … some humorous …some sad… all trace the changes the occur within a church with the passing of time.
Church life from a pew’s perspective. Snapshots … some humorous …some sad… all trace the changes the occur within a church with the passing of time.
June 16, 2026
3.5/5 cute
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