Super Wednesday

Super Wednesday Women’s Book Study

Amy Cole and Amy Fair
6:30pm, Library

Curriculum: The Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and Douglas Abrams

The Book of Joy documents a week-long conversation between Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama about the nature of joy—what it is, why it matters, and how we can find it. Join us for a study on this book written by two great spiritual masters who share their own hard-won wisdom about living with joy even in the face of adversity.

Prehistoric Texas

Reid Ferring
January 15 and January 22, Fellowship Hall

January 15 – The archaeology of Texas was shaped dramatically by the diversity of regional environments, from Transpecos deserts to subtropical coastlines. We’ll explore the archaeological record, beginning with the First arrivals to Texas more than 14, 000 years ago, and illustrated by the Aubrey Clovis Site, discovered and excavated by the speaker at Lake Ray Roberts.

January 22 – Corn, beans and squashes were introduced to Texas from both the western Mississippi Valley and the northern Rio Grande Valley of New Mexico. We’ll survey history of populations that called Texas home, like the Caddoan Mound Builders, the Wichitas, the Kiowas and Comanches.

America’s Presidents: Inspiring Stories and Trivia

Dory Wiley
January 29, Fellowship Hall

Did you know that George Washington owes about $300k in overdue library fines, or that John Quincy Adams had a pet alligator? In this session, members will learn trivia, anecdotes, and inspiring stories they may not know about our presidents, including Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, Grant, Arthur, Adams, and others.

The San Jacinto Campaign and Battle

Andrew Torget, University of North Texas
February 5, Fellowship Hall

Although far less known than the Alamo, the Battle of San Jacinto was – without doubt – the pivotal fight of the first half of the nineteenth century in North America.  In only eighteen minutes, the clash at San Jacinto ended the Texas Revolution and set into motion a series of events that would ultimately create the modern American Southwest, forge the modern U.S.-Mexico border, and establish the United States as a transcontinental power.  Dr. Andrew Torget of UNT’s history department will tell the story of the unlikely path of Sam Houston’s army to San Jacinto (nearly coming apart in the process), their improbable victory in battle, and the remarkable aftermath that ended the Texas Revolution and reshaped a continent.

Herbs! Cooking with Herbs and their Medical Use

Sherri Ursini
February 12, Fellowship Hall

Sherri Ursini will join us to speak on all things herbal! Sherri is a member of The Herb Society of America, and has led the Denton County Master Gardener Herbal Branch in 2023-24. She enjoys creating items that incorporate herbs in their contents, whether fresh or dried, including herbal remedies.

She will lead an interesting presentation spotlighting her passion for herbs, what God has provided, and how these herbs benefit us all.  She will also bring modern times into her talk with a focus on how herbs can best be used here in Denton County – in our food, health benefits and more.

Vexillogy of the Lone Star Flag

Diana Mason
February 19, Fellowship Hall

Vexillology is the scientific study of the history, symbolism, and usage of flags, or, by extension, any interest in flags in general. In this Q&A presentation, we talk about the storied history of the flags that have flown over Texas from the 1500s until today.

A Pompeian Villa in Port Authur – Experiencing the Ancient Mediterranean in America

Neville McFerrin
February 26, Fellowship Hall