THE BIG CHURCH READ

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN (ECW) AND REV. ROBYN ARE EXCITED TO INVITE THE ENTIRE CONGREGATION OF ST. GREGORY’S TO PARTICIPATE IN:

THE BIG CHURCH READ EVENT AT ST. GREGORY’S

A FAITH OF MANY ROOMS BY DEBIE THOMAS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 | BEGINS AT 10 AM IN HARRIS HALL

The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) and Rev. Robyn are excited to invite the entire congregation of St. Gregory’s to participate in The Big Church Read. The thought-provoking book is a perfect summer read, setting the stage for meaningful discussions at our fall gathering and fostering shared spiritual growth. The book selection for The Big Church Read is A Faith of Many Rooms by Debie Thomas.

This selection is an ideal addition to your reading list!

"If you are curious about a faith capacious enough to embrace the entire world with reverence and humility, this story of one Malayalee woman's journey to bare her whole self to the God of the universe is a must-read."

- ‎Rev. Winnie Varghese, rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Atlanta, Georgia

  • About the Author:

    • Debie Thomas is the daughter of South Indian immigrants and currently serves as the Minister for Lifelong Formation at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Palo Alto, California. Debie Thomas will discuss the book with the group via Zoom at The Big Church Read Event.

  • About the Book: A Faith of Many Rooms:

    • A Faith of Many Rooms explores Debie Thomas's faith journey, addressing themes such as doubt, identity, belonging, and the expansiveness of faith.

    • Books are available for purchase at the Barnes & Noble on Glades Road and on Amazon.com. If you have borrowed a book and finished reading it, please return it to the church office so that others may check it out.

About The Big Church Read Event on Saturday, September 20:

  • Facilitated Discussions:

    • Hosted by ECW (Episcopal Church Women) and Rev. Robyn.

    • Will include small group discussions and a plenary discussion session.

  • Event Details:

    • Join us in Harris Hall at 10 AM on Saturday, September 20, for interactive discussions, fellowship, and a light lunch. The Big Church Read event will include a conversation with the author via Zoom!

    • Childcare will be available. Please let us know if you will need childcare when you register.

  • Invitation:

    • Open to all St. Gregory’s members

  • Invitation:

    • This event is offered at no cost and is open to all St. Gregory’s members

Special Thanks

Special thanks goes out to the ECW for sponsoring The Big Church Read and for Rev. Robyn for orchestrating such a wonderful event.

FOR QUESTIONS AND MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE EMAIL US!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email the church office at office@st-gregorys.

Registration Form

Please complete the form below to register for The Big Church Read!