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November Book -

November Book -

Becoming Rooted: One Hundred Days of Reconnecting with Sacred Earth
by
Randy Woodley

A daily invitation to reconnect with creation, cultivate gratitude, and rediscover the sacredness of the land we call home.

Starting November 4, 2025

Tuesdays at 4:00pm PST / 7:00pm EST

Hosted by Parish Collective Staff

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The Parish Collective Book Club is a space for people who want to be the Church in the neighborhood. It’s where you can gather to read, reflect, and connect with others who are wrestling with questions about faith, presence, and real life in the neighborhood.

Each month you’ll:

  • Engage a book that sparks imagination and embodied faith

  • Connect with others on a come-as-you-are facilitated Zoom conversation

  • Receive reflections and simple practices to try in your actual neighborhood

  • Chat with the author live at the end of the month

Come gather around a good book, good questions, and good people who share a longing to live differently.

Pay What You Can!

We are using a Pay What You Can model because we believe that access to thoughtful conversations and shared learning shouldn’t be gated by income.

The suggested contribution is $25/month — but you’re welcome to give more or less.

Your contribution helps us support guest authors, our staff, and the creation of thoughtful, accessible spaces for conversation or connection. But no matter what you give, you’ll get the same warm welcome!

November

Becoming Rooted: One Hundred Days of Reconnecting with Sacred Earth
by Randy Woodley

Tuesdays at 4:00pm PST / 7:00pm EST

Hosted by: Parish Collective Staff

  • In Becoming Rooted, Randy Woodley (Cherokee descendant, activist, and scholar) invites us into one hundred short daily reflections that help reconnect us with the sacredness of the earth. Through stories, prayers, and practical wisdom, he guides readers toward a way of life that honors creation, cultivates gratitude, and deepens our relationship with the land and its Creator.

  • Tuesdays at 4:00pm PST / 7:00pm EST

    Weekly Zoom Conversations:

    Nov 4 – Kickoff + Reflection on Days 1–4
    Nov 11 – Reflection on Days 5–11
    Nov 18 – Reflection on Days 12–18

    Conversation with author:
    Nov 25 at 4:00pm PST / 7:00pm EST

  • November is a month of remembering (through Indigenous People’s Day and Thanksgiving) how the stories of land, people, and gratitude are woven together. As we read the first 30 days of Becoming Rooted together, we’ll pause to honor the wisdom of Indigenous peoples and reimagine how to live in right relationship with the earth. This book offers both grounding practices and prophetic imagination. It is an invitation to belong more deeply to the places we call home.

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Why Should You Join?

  • Because your bookshelf is full, but your spirit might be a little lonely.

    CONNECTION

  • Because you’re tired of doing this alone.

    COMMUNITY

  • Because you want a good rhythm for some real conversation.

    CONVERSATION

 FAQs

  • Anyone who:

    • Cares about faith, neighborhood, and lived-out presence

    • Wants to read in community, not just alone

    • Believes formation happens in everyday life

    • Is looking for a lighter lift and deeper conversations

    You don’t have to be a bookworm or a theologian. Just bring your curiosity and your actual life.

  • Nope. No quizzes. No guilt. No gold stars. (Well, maybe a few gold starts…)

    We think the books are worth reading and encourage you to come with thoughts and wonderings about what you have read.

    BUT…

    whether you read every word, skim the highlights, or show up because the conversation sounds interesting — you’re welcome to join us!

  • No worries — we’ll record the author conversation and send you the replay.

    The weekly gatherings are not recorded (to keep them spacious and informal), but you’ll still receive the book prompts and practices so you can follow along even if you can’t join live.

  • Whatever you can give.

    We are using a Pay What You Can model because we believe that access to thoughtful conversations and shared learning shouldn’t be gated by income.

    The suggested contribution is $25/month, which helps us support authors, our staff, and resource creation — but you’re welcome whether you can give more or less.

    You’ll get the same warm welcome either way.

    *However, you will need to purchase or borrow the book from a friend or the library.

  • Wherever you like! You are responsible for buying or borrowing the book — we’ll take care of the prompts, gatherings, and conversation.

    If you are able, we’d love for you to purchase the book as a way to support the author.

    We recommend your local bookstore or bookshop.org (which supports local shops).

    You can also borrow the book from a friend or a library.

  • Nope — we are offering the Book Club to anyone. And joining the Book Club does not automatically include you in membership.

    If you’re not a member, this is a great way to dip your toes into the community. And if you like what you experience, we’d love to welcome you deeper into the Parish Collective ecosystem.

  • Can I join mid-month?

    Yes!

    Join whenever you’re ready. We’ll send you the Zoom links, prompts, and any resources you need to catch up or jump in right where we are.

    You’ll still be invited to the author conversation and any follow-up resources we share.

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