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Winter Book Series

Explore Church History Together This Winter
Join us this winter as we read and discuss two books exploring the unique people and places found in Community of Christ history! 
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This online gathering is meant to be an open and engaging discussion among fellow church history enthusiasts. Online seating is limited ~ be sure to register to save your seat today! Click the blue button located below each of the book descriptions to register for the discussion of your choice. Feel free to register for both of the discussions and enjoy the remaining winter season exploring church history with us! Information on where you can purchase the books featured in the winter series appears below. 
Both online evening discussions begin at 7:00 p.m. (Central Time)
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February 17 Book Discussion (One Night Only)
Return to the City of Joseph: Modern Mormonism's Contest for the Soul of Nauvoo with Scott Esplin
Stakeholders in Nauvoo demonstrate significant attention to both the memory and the future of the City of Joseph. Members and leaders from the Community of Christ, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and unaffiliated local residents share strong interests in the city and have, at times, both contested and cooperated in its interpretation. This presentation examines the modern history of Nauvoo, how faith and community groups have shaped its understanding, and what those interactions reveal about religious memory in rural America today. The title of his presentation is, "Capturing a City’s Soul: Contesting and Cooperating about the Past to Craft Nauvoo’s Future." Join us for the discussion on Thursday, February 17 @ 7:00 p.m. (Central Time). Click the button below for additional details.
click here to view the February 17 Program

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March 17 Book Discussion (One Night Only)
Hearken, O Ye People: The Historical Setting of Joseph Smith's Ohio Revelations
​with Mark Staker

Historian Mark Staker will discuss a few of the historic people who came together to build the perfect city and a city for perfecting only to see it crumble. The title of his presentation is, "'Things Fall Apart; The Center Cannot Hold': The Rise and Fall of Kirtland."​ Join us for the discussion on Thursday, March 17 @ 7:00 p.m. (Central Time). Click the button below for additional details and to save your online seat. 
click here to view the March 17 Program

Purchase Your Books Today!
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Need a book? 
Both books featured in the winter book series are available for online purchase at the Red Brick Store! In addition to books exploring the latest in church history, the Red Brick Store is a one stop shop for historical reprints and gifts inspired by the 1840s Nauvoo community. It's not only a great online shop, your purchases from the Red Brick Store support, preserve and maintain Community of Christ historic sites! 
Click here to shop the Red Brick Store
Help Support and Preserve the Historic Sites
Although the winter book series discussions are free and open to the public, donations received throughout the season will go to support the ongoing preservation and maintenance of Community of Christ historic sites. Follow the link below to make an online donation. Thank you for helping preserve the past!
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    • Women's History Tour
    • Winter 2023 Book Series
    • Church History Lectures
  • We Are All Storytellers
  • Historic Sites
    • Kirtland Temple
    • Joseph Smith Historic Site
    • Liberty Hall
    • Plano Stone Church
    • Heritage Plaza
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  • Donate