You’re invited to join our summer book club!

We will kick off the summer with Yolanda Pierce’s In My Grandmother’s House. Pierce tells stories that center the experiences of those living on the underside of history, teasing out the tensions of race, spirituality, trauma, freedom, resistance, and memory.

Next, we will explore The Death and Life of Aida Hernandez by Aaron Bobrow-Strain. Aida Hernandez tells the story of what happens when an undocumented teen mother takes on the U.S. immigration system.

Our final book of the summer will be The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. A New York Times #1 Bestseller and one of Barack Obama’s favorite books of 2021, The Vanishing Half tells the story of twin sisters who grew up together but whose adult lives couldn’t be more dissimilar.

Mark your calendars now for a summer of engaging reading with your fellow Stone Catchers! We will meet for a light dinner and book discussion in the parlor at 6:00 pm on the following evenings:

June 22 – In My Grandmother’s Kitchen

July 27 – The Death and Life of Aida Hernandez

August 24 – The Vanishing Half

Please contact Katy Allen or Michele Holifield at with any questions about Stone Catchers or the summer book club.

June is PRIDE month, and while we welcome and celebrate our diversity all year, June is a time of special celebration. The annual Buffalo Grove Pride Parade returns on June 5.  The parade begins at 11am and is a family-centric parade.

The Mission Committee invites you to an information meeting about our new refugee Ministry. Come find out about Refugee One and Chalice House. Both organizations are instrumental in providing services in the Chicago area to refugees.

Plan to attend an informational meeting on Sunday, June 5, at 11:15 am in the Sanctuary. We will provide information on how to get involved, and you will have the opportunity to let us know how you want to be involved. If you are unable to attend on June 5, please contact Michele Holifield for more information.

Ways to get involved

· Mentor Team: We are looking for people who can make a six-month commitment to a refugee family with RefugeeOne, or individuals who are interested in joining the Chalice House Mentor Team. Training is provided.

· Make A Home Team: This team will be responsible for the gathering and set-up of the apartment for a family through RefugeeOne. 

· Advocacy and Education Team: It is important to stay educated and advocate for

policies that welcome newcomers to the US. This team will work to keep our congregation informed and advocate for refugees rights, privileges and protections as needed.