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SUMMARY:Summer Reading Program
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading Program 2026\nWere you the kind of kid who liked summer reading programs? Are you the kind of adult who loves to read but needs a little motivation? Are you the kind of adult who loves to read\, but would like to do it in community with others? If any of these sound like you\, this Summer Reading Program is for you! It even has prizes! \nHow It Works: \n\n\nThe reading program begins May 15 and will end on July 31. \n\n\nBetween these dates\, you will read one book for each of the ten categories on the submission form. \n\n\nAfter reading your 10 chosen books or at the end of the program\, email the  form (scanned or photographed) to Melody Green at mgreen@urbanatheologicalseminary.org \n\n\nAdditionally\, if you’re on Facebook\, we have a group specifically designed to connect with other readers. You can make book suggestions\, ask for recommendations\, and share thoughts about books. Join the FB group “Urbana Theological Seminary Summer Reading Program for Grownups 2026.” \nPrizes\nRead Five Books: You will be entered into a drawing for one of three Book Lovers Gift Baskets. We’ll email the winners. If you are not in the area\, we will ask you for an address so we can send your basket.\nRead Ten Books: You will be invited to an old-fashioned Ice Cream Social on September 12 (even if you are out of the area\, we can Zoom you in to say “hi” and talk about books!)\, you will also receive a certificate of completion\, a few small fun items\, a non-transferable certificate for $100 off a credit course\, or $25 off one audit course. \nTheme: Reading for the Refreshment of the Soul\nIn C. S. Lewis’s Voyage of the Dawn Treader\, Lucy reads a story that is titled “Spell for the Refreshment of the Soul\,” and later\, when she cannot access the story\, she asks Aslan to tell her the story again. He says that he will always be telling her that story—a story that refreshes the soul. So we recommend that\, for this year’s summer reading program\, you find books that refresh your soul. If you have any questions\, please contact Dr. Melody Green.
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SUMMARY:The Old Testament in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nJoin us on May 30th for an unforgettable journey through the Old Testament in Chicago! We’ll step into the past at the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (ISAC) Museum (formerly the Oriental Institute) on the University of Chicago campus\, where fascinating artifacts from Ancient Israel\, Egypt\, Babylon\, Assyria\, and Canaan bring history to life. Dr. Ken Cuffey\, Professor of Biblical Studies\, will guide us on a three-hour tour\, illuminating the deep connections between the museum’s treasures and the Old Testament narratives. \nTime: 1:00 pm (We’ll meet at the museum’s front entrance at 12:45)\nCost: $25\nLocation: The University of Chicago campus (1155 E 58th Street\, Chicago 60637).  \nFor those needing transportation: The registration form offers an option to request a ride. If you’d like to help by driving\, please contact Dr. Melody Green to let us know when you sign up\, and we’ll arrange the details. Feel free to invite friends interested in learning more about ancient cultures! We look forward to seeing you there!
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LOCATION:The University of Chicago\, 1155 E 58th Street\, Chicago\, Illinois
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