Welcome to The Places That Scare You by Pema Chödrön, our Fall Book Series at Unity Minneapolis!

This powerful book invites us to meet life’s challenges with greater courage, compassion, and openness. Over the course of seven weeks, we’ll explore Pema Chödrön’s wisdom and consider how it speaks to our own lives—especially in those moments when we find ourselves facing fear, uncertainty, or discomfort.

Our book groups begin the week of Oct 4 and meet weekly through Nov 20. With groups offered in person, on Zoom, and in a hybrid format, there are a variety of ways to participate. Groups will meet at Unity Minneapolis, in members’ homes, and at other locations throughout the community.

While The Places That Scare You offers plenty to reflect on individually, there is something special about exploring a book together. Through meaningful conversation, we’ll have the opportunity to share insights, ask questions, learn from one another, and discover new perspectives along the way.

Wherever and however you choose to participate, we invite you to read, reflect, share, and explore what becomes possible when we meet these “places that scare us” together.

Book Group Facilitators

Mary Burns-Klinger
Wednesday | 7–8:30 PM | Unity Minneapolis

Karen Onny
Wednesday | 10:30 AM–12 PM | Zoom

Josh Nordeen
Tuesday | 6:30–8 PM | Unity Minneapolis

Becky Nordeen
Sunday | 3–4:30 PM | Unity Minneapolis & Zoom

Tami Anderson
Wednesday | 6:30–8 PM | Zoom

Wendy Brown-Baez
Tuesday | 10:30 AM–12 PM | Unity Minneapolis

Rev. Pat Williamson
Thursday | 10:30 AM–12 PM | Unity Minneapolis

Marie Pettingill & Judi Rubin
Monday | 2:30–4 PM | Judi’s home

Mary Welch
Monday | 7–8:30 PM | Mary’s home, alternating in-person & Zoom

Laura Masica
Thursday | 6:30–8 PM | Laura’s home