The Library
Come visit our library!
The Puyallup UMC Library is a wonderful resource that is open to all members of the congregation. Books are available for check out now!
Selection
Titles are selected for all-ages and cover topics in many different areas including:
Theology
Faith
Personal growth
Comparative religion
Social action
Parenting and family life
Biographies
Doctrine
Inspirational fiction
And more!
Multiple translations of the Bible and biblical commentaries are also available as well. The Library (Room 1) is located past the office, down the hall, and on the left. You can also find small selections located on three different displays in the Narthex and in the hallway.
So many children’s books available!
Check Out…
To check out a book, simply fill out the card in back with your name, date, and phone number and place the card in the collection box nearby. Please return after four weeks, or re-check out if needed. New titles are added every month!
New Titles…
Amazing Grace: The Life of John Newton and the Surprising Story behind His Song by Bruce Hindmarsh and Craig Borlase
The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back? by Jim Davis and Michael Graham
The Love Stories of the Bible Speak: Biblical Lessons on Romance, Friendship and Faith by Shannon Bream
God Never Gives Up on You: What Jacob’s Story Teaches Us about Grace, Mercy and God’s Relentless Love by Max Lucado
Look for these and other new books on the displays in the Narthex and in the hallway.
Book of the Week
The Gifts of the Jews: How a Tribe of Desert Nomads Changed the Way Everyone Thinks and Feels, by Thomas Cahill, 1998.
In volume II of his series, “The Hinges of History,” Cahill begins with an ancient society in Sumer more than five millennia ago. How did their vision of birth and death differ from other early civilizations? Combining theology, history, and major Jewish figures in the Torah, the author describes the Jews' contributions to Western society and their many “gifts” including the Sabbath and the Ten Commandments.
Check back next week for the new Library “Book of The Week!”
Library Committee
The library collection is curated by our Library Committee, and funded by proceeds from the annual “Book Sale.” Our Library exists to “provide materials for the study of scriptures, Christian tradition, and the role that Christian faith plays in our lives.” Gifts of books and other materials are always accepted.
PUWF Reading Program
Also, the Puyallup United Women of Faith are proud to participate in the United Methodist Church’s Reading Program. This is a cherished tradition that brings together members to explore, share, and discuss books. It’s available to adults, youth, and children, and covers diverse genres on enlightening subjects.
A Reading Catalog is released every year with books divided into five separate categories: Education for Mission, Leadership Development, Nurturing for Community, Social Action, and Spiritual Growth. Participants are invited to track their reading progress and receive certificates towards their goals.
Feel free to contact the church office to be put in touch with our PUWF group should you wish to participate.