The titles below were added to our CGS Library over the past few months and are now available to all. Some were gifts to the library, some were requests, and some you may blame on me. They may be found on the new book shelf (top shelf of the book truck) or are already on the shelves. Please note that we use a modified form of the Dewey Decimal classification system, and the books are arranged on our shelves by that system. The numbers following each title (e.g. 277.3082 Alb) are the Dewey numbers you can use to locate the books on the shelves. If you have any questions (we have a library? Where is the library?, What is a book truck?, etc.), your friendly librarian (that’s me) will be happy to help you.

Recent Additions to the CGS Library – Spring-Summer  2025

[Bible. Mark. English. Mann. 1986] Mark: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary by C.S. Mann (The Anchor Bible, Vol. 27) Doubleday, 1986.
226.3 Mann 1986
[Bible. Matthew. English. Albright. 1971] Matthew: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary by W.F. Albright and C.S. Mann (The Anchor Bible, Vol. 26) Doubleday, 1971.  226.2 Alb 1971
Borg, Marcus, and, John Dominic Crossan. The last week : a day-by-day account of Jesus’s final week in Jerusalem. San Francisco : Harper, 2006. 232.925 Borg
  “If there is to be one book for the redemption of Holy Week, this is it. Lent cannot be better concluded than with this expert guide through the passion to Easter. This is a ‘must read’ for clergy and laity” – Peter Gomes.
Bourgeault, Cynthia. The meaning of Mary Magdalene : discovering the woman at the heart of Christianity. Boulder: Shambhala, 2010. 226.092 Bou
  “A remarkable invitation into the origins and wisdom of Christianity, through the apostolic witness of Mary Magdalene. Expect a challenge, perhaps more than you’re ready for. This book should change something, as it invites you to deepen our capacity for love, through the witness of Jesus’ beloved disciple”—Dr. Katherine Jefferts Sciori, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church

Brantl, George, ed. Catholicism: the meaning of Catholicism, the organic unity of the Christian experience. N.Y. : Braziller, 1961. (Great religions of modern man)
282 Bra


Cahill, Thomas. Desire of the everlasting hills: the world before and after Jesus. N.Y. : Anchor Books, 2001. 232 Cah
“[Cahill] is a popularizer of the best sort, and well suited to the task of writing about the greatest religious populist in Western history. Cahill depicts a Jesus that even those who know the Bible better than the Gideons might find unfamiliar … revelatory.”  -- LA Times.

Connolly, Peter. The legend of Odysseus. (Rebuilding the past). Oxford, 1986.    823.914 Con
  Connolly’s adaptation of Homer’s story is informed and enhanced by a detailed archaeological presentation of the Greek and Trojan way of life at the time of Odysseus. Site reconstructions, illustrations, maps and photographs, all in full color, help reveal the facts and faces behind one of the world’s great stories.
Dunstan, J. Leslie, ed. Protestantim: the spirit of Protestantism, the God-Man encounter as living experience. N.Y. : Braziller, 1961. (Great religions of  odern man) 284 Dun
Gard, Richard, ed. Buddhism : the way of Buddhism, its ideals and philosophy. N.Y. : Braziller, 1961. (Great religions of modern man) 294.3 Gard
George, Margaret. Mary, called Magdalene : a novel. N.Y. : Penguin, 2003.
  813.54 Geo
    “An expansive thoughtful novel”— San Francisco Chronicle.
Hadas, Moses. Imperial Rome. N.Y. : Time-Life, 1995.  913.37 Had
  A well-illustrated book that puts the Roman world of Jesus into historical perspective.
Hertzberg, Arthur, ed. Judaism : the unity of the Jewish spirit throughout the ages. N.Y. : Braziller, 1961. (Great religions of modern man) 296 Hert 
Johnson, Elizabeth. She who is : the mystery of God in feminist theological discourse. Crossroad, 1992. 25th anniversary edition. 231.4 John
  “As perhaps the best book of feminist theology to date, She Who Is is at once thoroughly orthodox, grounded in classical Christian thought. Liberatingly contemporary, and rooted in Woman’s experience”—Library Journal
Moyers, Bill, introd. Talking about Genesis : a resource guide for individuals, families, and groups. N.Y. : Doubleday, 1996. 222.11 Moy
  This is a companion book to the PBS television series Genesis: a living conversation.
Nanos, Mark D. The mystery of Romans : the Jewish context of Paul’s letters. Minneapolis : Fortress Press, 2006. 229.306 Nan
  This is a well done book, and its extensive notes constitute an interesting tapestry of relatively recent insights into Pauline studies” – Krister Stendahl, Harvard Divinity  School.
Reiman, Jeffrey, and, Paul Leighton. The rich get richer and the poor get prison : thinking critically about class and criminal justice. 13th ed.  N.Y. : Routledge, 2023.
363.2 Reim
  We used portions of this book for the most recent adult education class.
Renou, Louis, ed. Hinduism: the spirit of Hinduism, its mythology, philosophy, religious and moral practices and beliefs. N.Y. : Braziller,1961 (Great religions of modern man) 294.5 Ren
Safire, William. The first dissident : the Book of job in today’s politics. N.Y. : Random House, 1992. 223.106 Saf
  With clarity and verve, Safire renders Job as the matchless investigator of innocent suffering and the prototype of resistance to authority” – New York Times Book Review, Notable Book of 1992
Towner-Larsen, Susan, and, Barbara Brewer Davis. With sacred threads : quilting and the spiritual life. Cleveland : United Church Press, 2000. 242.68 Tow
  “For those who doubt the proximity of play and prayer, this book is an invitation to celebrate the image of God within us through quilting as a creative art form that shapes and expresses  spirituality. It is a book about the cosmic quilt of the Maker of all things” – Rev. Dr. Thomas Dipko, UCC
Williams, John Allen, ed. Islam : the tradition and contemporary orientation of Islam, a religiously integrated way of life. N.Y. : Braziller, 1961. (Great religions of modern man) 297.082 Wil

                                       Children’s and Young People’s books

Barnett, Mac. The three Billy goats Gruff.  N.Y. : Orchard Books, 2022. J [Fic] Barn
Seuss, Dr. A Hatful of Seuss : five favorite Dr. Seuss stories. N.Y. : Random House, 1997. J [Fic] Seuss Hat
Shulman, Naomi. Give thanks : you can reach out and spread joy. North Adams, MA : Storey, 2021. J 179.9 Shul

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Hello friends,


I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be participating in Relay for Life again this year, but at a different location. I’ve been a dedicated participant for 11 years with Cambrian Relay for Life, but unfortunately, they’ve decided to join Campbell Relay for Life. So, this year, I’ll be joining the Campbell Relay for Life.


The event will take place from July 12th at 10 a.m. to July 13th at 10 a.m. at the Campbell Community Center track. The funds raised at this event will be instrumental in supporting the American Cancer Society’s research, patient support, and advocacy efforts for cancer patients.


As a breast cancer survivor, I’m deeply passionate about working towards a world free from cancer. However, I’m saddened to share that the recently released proposed federal budget for fiscal year 2026 has resulted in a significant cut to the funding for the National Cancer Institute (NCI). This cut amounts to almost $2.7 billion, or approximately 37.2% from the current fiscal year.


In light of this concerning situation, I kindly request your support in reaching out to your elected representatives. Please urge them to reconsider these cuts to the NCI and ensure that cancer research and patient support continue to receive the necessary funding. Additionally, I would be honored if you could contribute to my fundraising efforts at Relay for Life. Your support will make a significant impact in helping to combat cancer.


Here’s a link to the event page: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/PMenard


I’m excited to share that I’ll be raffling off a beautiful quilt this year. Each ticket costs $10, or you can purchase 6 tickets for $50. If you’d like to be included in the raffle, please find me at church or make a donation at the provided link, then email me and let me know. I’ll then add your tickets to the raffle.


Another way to honor cancer caregivers, remember someone lost to cancer, or support a cancer survivor is by purchasing a luminaria bag. These bags are available at the same link as the raffle tickets. Alternatively, you can let me know who you’d like to honor, and I’ll create a personalized luminaria bag for your honoree.


I hope you’ll join me in supporting this important cause and contribute to the fight against cancer. Together, we can make a difference!

​-Petra Menard