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Program & Workshop Schedule

Book Discussion

May 13, June 17, July 24. 12-1pm

Bring your lunch and discuss the book of the month. For a complete listing of titles, please visit our dedicated page.
Cost: Free


Congregational History Mini Course --
"Growing Our Roots Deeper: Exploring the Congregational Christian Tradition"

July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29. 1-4pm

Library Director Peggy Bendroth will be teaching a five-week summer course, offering an in depth exploration of the American Congregational Christian tradition, from its Puritan roots to the denominational merger which created the United Church of Christ in 1957.

  • July 1 - Introduction: The Congregational Idea
  • July 8 - From “Independent” to Congregational: The English Reformation and the Puritan Migrations
  • July 15 - From Puritan to Yankee: The Congregational Way in the Early Republic
  • July 22 - From Local to National: Becoming a Denomination in the Post-Civil War Era
  • July 29 - From One to Many: The Politics of Merger
    • Cost: $75 per person
    Scholarships available.


    Walking Tour of Congregational Boston

    June 19 & 26; July 3, 10, 17; August 14, 28. 1pm

    Library Director Peggy Bendroth will guide participants to the city's famous landmarks, from Old South Church to Park Street.
    Cost: $10


    Library Tour

    May 13 & 27; June 17 & 24; July 9 & 23; August 12 & 26. 2pm

    Librarian Claudette Newhall leads a tour on the history of the library.
    Cost: Free


    Registration

    Contact Sarah James to register.

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