Letters from the Farm, by Becca Stevens is a reflective, spiritually grounded collection of writings by Episcopal priest Becca Stevens that blends personal stories, lessons from nature, and experiences from her work with Thistle Farms, a community supporting women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. The book uses farming as both a real practice and a metaphor for healing, justice, and cultivating a compassionate life. Each “letter” (more like an essay) is paired with scripture and reflection questions, making it suitable for devotional reading.
You will need to purchase or borrow a copy of the book and read the
chapters before each session. The book can be purchased new on Walmart, Amazon, or look
for used copies through Thriftbooks.com; BetterWorldBooks.com; AbeBooks.com, eBay, or WorldofBooks.com, or try your local bookstore.
This is an easy read! Join the sessions when you can. Make sure to sign up soon! Please invite others!
Book Study Facilitator: Jill Michael
Cost: No cost-Free 🤍
How to Register: Email Connie Scott that you want to participate. Her email address is connielulu55@msn.com. The Zoom link will be emailed to you. Connie Scott is the Reading Program Coordinator for United Women in Faith Minnesota.
Note: All times are in the Central Time Zone.
Monday, July 13
7-8 p.m. Living in Community: Begin with Dirt (3); It’s Not What You Believe (7); Old Ways (91); Traveling Light (99); You Can Forget How (106)
Monday, July 20
7-8 p.m. Self-Care & Sabbath: Cultivate Peace (55); Wild Fruit (64); Don’t Wait (67); Nurture Silence (130); Fast from Everything (132); Loneliness of Community (134); Ending Full Circle (141)
Monday, July 27
7-8 p.m. Prayer: Pray to Get Out of the Way (12); Remember the World Is Our Farm (47); The Labyrinth of Farming (78); You Are What You Grow (80); Whispered Prayers (85); Pray without Ceasing (104)
Monday, August 3
7-8 p.m. Leadership: Fellowship of Farming (39): Be Bold (42); Grow Tree Roots (58); Imagining (114)
Monday, August 10
7-8 p.m. Living Your Call: Let the Mission (26); Go to Prison (124); Preach Love (128) Diversity & Inclusion: Beggars (33); Weep at Injustice (61)
Monday, August 17
7-8 p.m. Potpourri! Discuss your favorite essays that weren’t covered above.
