2025 Summer Book Study Series: The Friendship Project
Friday Mornings from 9:30–11:00 am
May 30 – August 8, 2025
Join us for a beautiful journey through faith, fellowship, and spiritual growth as we explore The Friendship Project this summer. Each week, we’ll dive into the lives of inspiring female saints and Biblical women, discovering how their faith and friendships can guide us in our own lives today.
Location:
We’ll gather under the Mary Statue (weather permitting—bring a lawn chair!)
On the first day and rainy mornings, meet in St. Anne Room 1
Weekly Schedule:
- May 30 – Welcome & Introductions + Study Introduction (with treats!)
- June 6 – Lesson 1: Finding Faith | Saints Gertrude & Matilda
- June 13 – No Lesson – Vacation Bible School at St. Ambrose
- June 20 – Lesson 2: Holding Onto Hope | Saints Perpetua & Felicity
- June 27 – Lesson 3: Cultivating Charity | St. Thérèse of Lisieux & Léonie Martin
- July 4 – No Lesson – Happy Fourth of July!
- July 11 – Lesson 4: Practicing Prudence | St. Hildegard & Blessed Jutta
- July 18 – Lesson 5: Growing in Gratitude | St. Teresa of Avila & Blessed Anne
- July 25 – Lesson 6: Living in Loyalty | Ruth & Naomi
- August 1 – Lesson 7: Giving Generosity | Saints Catherine of Siena & Catherine of Sweden
- August 8 – Lesson 8: Pondering Prayerfulness | Mary, Mother of God & St. Elizabeth (with treats!)
What to Bring:
- The Friendship Project book
- The Friendship Project Study Guide
- Your personal prayer journal (for intentions and reflection)
- Lawn chair (for outdoor sessions)
Optional resources and videos: InspireTheFaith.com/group-study
Questions?
Text Marlys Honeyman at 651-895-7124 or reach out to Gretchen Englebretson, Family Formation Coordinator, at [email protected].