Cival rights class Notes on Rachel Held Evans and Book Club Announcements

Announcements

• Book Club Introduction

  • The chaplain's office is organizing a book club for the semester.

  • The selected book for discussion is titled "Searching for Sunday".

  • The book is authored by Rachel Held Evans.

Overview of Rachel Held Evans

• Background

  • Rachel Held Evans grew up in rural Tennessee.

  • She was raised in a conservative white Protestant Christian environment.

  • Attended a nondenominational church during her upbringing.

• Journey of Faith

  • Initially had a strong commitment to her faith and community.

  • Over time, Rachel began to experience doubts and concerns regarding her beliefs.