Christian study groups; other readers welcome
Compassion Over Coffee — Book Study
Read For the Love of Animals together and explore the relationship between faith, responsibility, and compassion.
About this resource
This study builds on AOC’s group exploration of For the Love of Animals. The Compassion Over Coffee format can also support other books selected for a community’s own tradition and interests.
- Format
- Facilitated book study
- Time to plan for
- Multi-session series
Prepare your gathering
- Arrange access to the book for participants and agree on a reading pace.
- Choose a facilitator and a consistent, welcoming meeting time.
- Discuss the reading with curiosity and give everyone the option to listen or pass.
- Close each session with a reflection or an optional compassionate action.
Optional support
A connection when you need one.
Finished host materials will be free to download, with no account or email signup required. While the toolkits are being prepared, you are welcome to connect with AOC.
Get hosting support
Talk through planning, facilitation, or adapting a program for your community.
Tell us about your event
Share your plans or what you learned, and ask about opportunities for promotion.
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