Interfaith Book Group discussion

Please introduce yourself here, sharing whatever you'd like us to know. Why are you here? What is your interest in Interfaith? What is your religious tradition or spiritual path and how is it meaningful to you?

Here, because of interfaith, multifaith dialogue is an action item in my life-locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. I am on a Council of a rural church in rural Ontario. My spiritual path is important to me-I'm continually fine tuning it. interfaith multifaith dialogue appeals to the community development experience I've had for 50 years. It's a part of our quality of life and a way to do unto others as they would want you to. Love your neighbour.

I am here because I am very interested in learning about various religions and forms of spirituality.
My interest in Interfaith is to widen my horizons and lessen biases.
mine is a braided path that is interfaith itself in some ways. My lineage is Jewish on both sides. My parents were non-praticing Jewish people who attended Unitarian services and sent my brother and I to UU Sunday School but held back from officially joining the congregation as it would have felt like conversion even and that holds a lot of negativity in Jewish culture.

i belong to a Jewish Reconstructionist synagogue, but sometimes attend Quaker silent services: there are many in the Philadelphia area where I live. I also feel a deep connection to our Mother Earth and nature. Nonviolent activism , nonviolence as a spiritual path and creative art and writing all nurture my spiritual path.

Hey folks! I am thoroughly enjoying this group because it keeps putting interesting books in front of me! I was raised fundamentalist Christian, but am now Episcopalian. That should suggest to you that I've traveled quite far in my faith from very conservative to very liberal. I hold a masters in theological studies and a Ph.D. in the anthropology of religion. I'm also the co-founder and public relations director for the Ventura County Interfaith Community: https://vcic.info. I look forward to many more interesting journeys in paper ships!

Hello to all, I am a new member to this group and looking forward to increasing my knowledge of diverse spiritual readings, ideas and thoughts. I have always been drawn to spiritual readings and collected a few books but I often feel lost and alone when it comes to understanding the work or to have anyone to discuss them with.
I hope to increase my confidence and knowledge through this group.

Hi all. I am new to this group which coincides with my retirement (as a mental health therapist in a pastoral counseling practice). I have been immersed in spiritual practices, learnings/education, groups/communities for over 30 years including (but not limited to) Unity, Religious Science, Quaker, Buddhism, Jung. I spend lots of time out in nature (Shinrin-Yoku, perhaps I'm more of a Druid) as my earthly cathedral. I liken all of the varieties of religion as being the same/similar (as if pouring tea from the same kettle) and each person pulls from the stream what resonates the most for him/her (as if their own teacup). [I grew up Catholic but recognized in my teens that it wasn't mine.]

Greetings to all
I joined this group through Spirituality and practice and was so happy to see the resolve to have it continue after it was no longer an option through Spirituality and Practice. I have enjoyed meeting the diverse and strongly interested people in interfaith spirituality through the past zoom meetings. I live in Ontario Canada on the border with Michigan. It is great to have the opportunity for exposure and monthly follow up discussion on a cross section of books.

Hello everyone.
I joined this group because I want to learn more about how others experience and express their faith. I was raised Baptist and also had exposure to Catholicism, but neither continue to be a part of my life. I have thoroughly enjoyed our book discussions :-)

I am an ordained interfaith minister working as a hospital chaplain. I identify as an atheist. I am deeply grateful for my interfaith education and training and look forward to spending the rest of my life learning and writing about this fascinating subject.

Im so sorry, I just saw this section. I posted over in the book discussion sections. I’ll be checking this group from time to time as I just read a book that caught my attention from the interfaith community written by a person I know. Im a Christian who grew up in a strict Pentecostal family. Never really thought about there being an interfaith community out there but this authors book lead me to read and look more into it as I am curious. Nice to meet all of you and God bless.

Hi everyone,

I’m really excited to join this group! I’ve always been passionate about personal growth, spiritual exploration, and learning from the journeys of others.

I recently completed a project close to my heart — a book called Remembering Light: A Soul’s Journey Through the Darkness. It’s a reflection on overcoming adversity, finding light in dark times, and the ways our challenges can transform us spiritually and personally. Writing it was as much a journey for me as I hope reading it will be for others.

I’m looking forward to connecting with like-minded readers here, sharing experiences, and hearing about the books and practices that have inspired your own growth.

Warmly, Sean

Hello everyone, I am deeply interested in the ways spirituality and faith traditions connect us, even when expressed differently. My own path has been shaped by silence, trust, and the search for meaning beyond what we can see, and I value spaces where interfaith dialogue brings wisdom from many voices together.

I recently wrote my first book, Pistis: The Art of Trusting the Unseen, which explores themes of inner listening, transformation, and the courage to walk by faith. For me, this reflects the universal journey we all share—seeking to live with greater love, authenticity, and openness to the unseen.

I look forward to learning from your perspectives and sharing in conversations that bridge traditions and inspire deeper trust in the mystery that guides us all.

Welcome, Samanda, as well as Sean, Boricua and other newcomers. Samanda, I love the subject of your book, and am going to consider getting it! I think you will fit in perfectly here.

As you probably aware, we're reading The Tears of Things by Richard Rohr in September. Our book after that, The Seven Mysteries of life is over 700 large format pages........even completely overwhelming to me, though I attend four book clubs a month and read at least 300 pages a week as it. I'll post another comment about that in the book discussion forum.

Samantha, Sean, and Boricua and other newcomers. I too would like to welcome you to our interfaith book discussion group. I have been involved with the group since its start, and am the email administrator and liaison, along with Laura Pollack, with the Meditation Chapel organization where our monthly Zoom meetings are held. Perhaps you know this, but if not, to participate in our meetings you will need to get the URL to join our Zoom meetings by registering with the Meditation Chapel platform. It is easy. The instructions to do so are in the Welcome section of this Goodreads group. you will see instructions on how to register with “Meditation Chapel” i(n the Welcome section, message 3) to get the URL link to our meetings. The Interfaith Book group meets at 1 pm EDT every 3rd Thursday of the month. Also, I send an email twice a month to the membership of this group to give notices of updates, as well as a reminder the day before our monthly meetings. If you would like to be added to our email list, send me your email at sjacksons2022@outlook.com. I look forward to your participation in the interfaith book discussions! Smith

Hi Tracy,
Thank you for considering my book. I hope it meets your expectations, and I would love to hear your thoughts. Feedback is always appreciated.

Smith—I appreciate the message and will follow up with you via email.

For those who may be interested, I currently have a Goodreads giveaway open until 9/30/2025 for PISTIS: The Art of Trusting the Unseen. Ten signed paperback copies are available. You can enter here: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...