Dec. 5, 2024, 5:00-6:00 p.m. ET
In-person and Online
Rediscover the beloved Christmas story this year through the words of those who were there. From King Herod to the Magi, the Innkeeper, the midwife — and even Jesus himself — hear the dramatic stories of the Bible characters forever changed by the miracle that took place in Bethlehem so long ago. In the Advent devotional Season’s Greetings, meet 12 biblical characters — some well-known, others less so — who share what Christmas meant to them through personal letters written to 21st-century readers. As we hear the multiple perspectives of what Jesus’ birth and life meant for these characters of old, we’re invited to ask what it means for us, now, today. Each chapter ends with a prayer, reflection questions, and journaling prompts, making this new resource an enriching Advent companion for individuals, small groups, and church leaders alike.
Learn more: https://www.pts.edu/BookTalks
"Celebrate the release of Requiem for a Redbird, Torli Bush's poetry collection with featured readings and a mini slam. Mini Read more
"Introducing Congregation Beth Shalom's first Pittsburgh Jewish Book Festival! Featuring Ilan Evyater, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, Michael Solomonov, and Steve Cook, Read more
"Introducing Congregation Beth Shalom's first Pittsburgh Jewish Book Festival! Featuring Ilan Evyater, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, Michael Solomonov, and Steve Cook, Read more
"Introducing Congregation Beth Shalom's first Pittsburgh Jewish Book Festival! Featuring Ilan Evyater, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, Michael Solomonov, and Steve Cook, Read more
"Introducing Congregation Beth Shalom's first Pittsburgh Jewish Book Festival! Featuring Ilan Evyater, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, Michael Solomonov, and Steve Cook, Read more
"Join the Assisi Arts Community for a listening and discussion of J.R.R. Tolkien’s charming and poignant short story, 'Leaf by Read more
"Emily Wilson, celebrated translator of The Iliad (2023) and The Odyssey (2018), will be visiting Pittsburgh to recite a selection of her work Read more
"More than 130 years after it occurred, the Homestead Strike of 1892 retains its capacity to shock. It was a Read more
"With more than 900 unique flights of stairs throughout the city’s 90 neighborhoods, the city steps reflect the history and Read more
"An interactive introduction to the importance of racial representation in children’s literature. Participants will learn to identify books that can Read more
"Please join us Saturday, Nov. 16th 6-8pm for a reading with Joan E. Bauer, Doralee Brooks, Fred Shaw and Michael Read more
"Join us Friday, Nov. 8th for a reading with Torli Bush in support of their newly published book Requiem for Read more
"Riverstone Books and Mystery Lovers Bookshop are excited to bring you author Sharon Short for her next historical mystery! We Read more
"How's this for the perfect start to a new year: we'll once again host one of our faves, local romcom Read more
"We invite you to join us at the monthly meTamophosis event and support emerging local LGBTQ+ writers! Created by White Read more
"A seminar and letter-writing workshop on land acknowledgement, environmental justice and solidarity with Indigenous peoples led by a facilitator from Read more
More info: https://www.pittsburghbookfestival.org/
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