“Life After Doom” Book Circle
“Life After Doom” Book Circle
with Beth Hardy Wade and Susan Starkey
Fridays (May 8, 15, 29 & June 5 and 12) Date change! Will begin May 8!
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
$10 per session / $50 for the series
All are welcome!
Through his book, “Life After Doom”, Brian McLaren invites us to engage honestly with
the profound challenges of our time, including ecological overshoot, economic injustice,
and the growing risk of societal collapse. Drawing on insights from philosophers, poets,
scientists, and theologians, McLaren explores the complexity of hope, the necessity of
grief, and a call to reimagine how we think, live, and belong in these turbulent times.
In this circle, we will come together in a spirit of openness and courage to reflect, share,
and support one another. Grounded in community, we can find the resilience, wisdom,
and love to face an uncertain future.
We will D.A.R.E. to:
DISCOVER – Read and engage with selected passages across five sessions
ACT – Commit to small, meaningful personal actions between gatherings
REFLECT – Deepen our understanding through meditation and group dialogue
EMBRACE– Carry forward new perspectives or commitments that support meaningful
change in our lives.
ORDER YOUR BOOK HERE AT OUR ONLINE BOOKSTORE!
About the Facilitators
Beth Hardy Wade holds a B.A. in Psychology and Religion from Emmanuel College and
a PDC (Permaculture Design Certificate) from the Maine Ecological Design School. She
has led small groups across Cape Cod faith communities and serves as an appointed
representative to the Faith Communities Environmental Network (FCEN).
Susan Starkey is co-chair of the Faith Communities Environmental Network (FCEN),
which connects Cape Cod faith communities in the work of eco-justice. A retired
leadership coach, she describes herself as a “contemplative in action.”
Together, Beth and Susan create a welcoming and thoughtful space that honors each
person’s hopes and fears, strengthening our shared commitment to live faithfully, rooted
in love for the Earth and one another.