The Diocesan Dialogue
Current Issue
January 2008
Episcopal Church Center of Utah to Feature Bookstore,
Coffee and Wi-Fi
It's happening: a bookstore for
progressive Christians and all
others who seek a middle way on
their spiritual journeys. The store
will feature new and used books to
serve thoughtful Christians and
seekers in the areas of spirituality,
Bible study, classical and contemporary
theology, worship, prayer, and
service for the sake of justice and
peace. There will also be a special
section for children's books, for ecumenical
relations, for life in the
parish, for Anglicana, art and gift
items.
"Our focus," says the Rev.
Jessica Hatch, "is to empower all
persons who visit to find the insight
and grace they need to live more
faithfully in a complex world.
The question, "How shall we
live?" confronts all people of conscience.
We believe there is a need
and a niche for a venue that invites
all who seek, particularly those of
Catholic, mainline Protestant and
classic Evangelical traditions, to
engage the question."
The store space faces onto the
Commons area and features floor to
ceiling glass on two sides. Inside,
patrons will be able to access a
secure wi-fi connection, enjoy a cup
of coffee, and browse books, music
and gifts. In warm weather, patrons
may also sit outside at patio tables
and enjoy the calming sound of the
nearby fountain.
News about the bookstore and
bookstore offerings will be featured
in a special section of Living Boldly,
a twice-monthly diocesan enewsletter.
To subscribe, send a request
to jhatch@episcopal-ut.org. Type "Subscribe to LB" in the
subject line, and you will be added to the
250-member subscriber list. You
may unsubscribe at any time.
The target date for opening is
tentatively set for March 1. Watch
for opening specials!
Wanted: Volunteers to help staff and stock the bookstore!
If you've ever been
behind the scenes
in a bookstore,
you know
there is always
something to do.
If you'd like
to lend
your talents
and any time
to this venture,
please contact Jessica
Hatch at 801-595-5362 or
jhatch@episcopal-ut.org
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