about book club,
Book Club meets every month to discuss and share thoughts on
a particular set of chapters in a book.
Check out when we are meeting through this page,
the events page on girltime.online or
our social media account @girltime.au
current read.
'The Solitude Practice' by John Mark Comer &
'Invitation to Solitude and Silence: Experiencing God's Transforming Presence' by Ruth Haley Barton.
We are up to our fifth read together! We will be primarily guided by 'The Solitude Practice' through the Practicing The Way website, with supplementary recommended reading being Ruth Haley Barton's 'Invitation to Solitude'. In between book clubs, there is guided practice emailed to each participant. It is recommend to bring your bible, journal and writing tools to book club!
You are welcome to bring food, and there will be water, tea and various refreshments such as fruit provided. Please inform us via your RSVP or DM to @girltime.au if you have any allergies or preferences!
Book club is normally held on a Saturday from 1 to 3 pm. We kindly ask you to rsvp to each book club event you wish to attend. This will help us ensure we can facilitate a comfortable space when we gather, and we can send you the exact location of our book club. :)
Reading Plan for 'The Solitude Practice'
ALREADY PAST:
(13.06.2026) Session One: The Quiet Place
(18.07.2026) Session Two: Encounter With Our Self
TO COME:
(29.08.2026) Session Three: Encounter With Our Enemy
(19.09.2026) Session Four: Encounter With Our God
September/October 2026 (TBC) Girltime In Nature: Hike, where we can practice solitude
October 2026 (TBA) Social
RSVP.
No events at the moment
christmas social!
previous reads.
'The Meaning of Marriage' by Tim & Kathy Keller.
The first book we read together was 'The Meaning of Marriage' by Tim & Kathy Keller. Below is the material we used as a guide to our book club meetings. You are welcome to use it for your own personal study or in your own group. If you have any questions, feel free to direct message us on @girltime.au or use the contact form at bottom of this page.
Reading Plan & Discussion Material for 'The Meaning of Marriage'
(23.02.24) 'Introduction' & The Secret of Marriage'
(22.03.24) 'The Power For Marriage'
(19.04.24) 'The Essence of Marriage'
(31.05.24) 'The Mission Marriage'
(28.06.24) 'Loving The Stranger'
(19.07.24) 'Embracing The Other'
(30.08.24) 'Singleness and Marriage'
(26.09.24) 'Sex and Marriage‘, ’Decision Making and Gender Roles’ and ’Epilogue’
'Rhythms of Renewal' by Rebekah Lyons.
The second book we read together is 'Rhythms of Renewal: Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose' by Rebekah Lyons. Each chapter features questions which formed the basis of our personal reflections and monthly book club discussions. Below is our a reading plan, which can be used as a guide to complete the book over eight months.
Reading Plan for 'Rhythms of Renewal'
Month One. Introduction: When The Doors Won't Open, Chapter 1: Take Inventory, Chapter 2: Tech Detox & Chapter 3: Get Quiet
Two. Chapter 4: Do The Heart Work, Chapter 5: Count Sheep, Chapter 6: Morning Routine & Chapter 7: Stop The Work
Three. Chapter 8: Permission to Play, Chapter 9: Eat Smart & Chapter 10: Know Your Identity
Four. Chapter 11: Take A Walk, Chapter 12: Seek Adventure, Chapter 13: Break A Sweet & Chapter 14: Push Yourself
Five. Chapter 15: Be The Friend You Wish To Have, Chapter 16: Lead With Vulnerability & Chapter 17: Open-Porch Policy
Six. Chapter 18: Bear Each Other's Burdens, Chapter 19: Hugs All Around, Chapter 20: Marriage Retreat & Chapter 21: Apologize First
Seven. Chapter 22: Dream Again, Chapter 23: Recover Your Passion, Chapter 24: Work With Your Hands & Chapter 25: Learn Something New
Eight. Chapter 26: Make A Memory, Chapter 27: Take Care Of Something, Chapter 28: Take A Risk & Conclusion: You Were Made For This
'Finding I Am' by Lisa TerKeurst.
The third book we worked through together was 'Finding I Am: How Jesus Fully Satisfies the Cry of Your Heart' by Lysa TerKeurst, a Bible study series divided into six sessions, each featuring a video and reflection questions accessible through Lifeway.com. Each month at book club, we will be watching a video and studying together. We met once a month, using the devotion material in the book to guide our personal reflections between sessions. After the sixth session, we organised a social gathering to share concluding thoughts on the series, as well as plan for the next read in book club.
Reading Plan for 'Finding I Am'
Month One. Session 1: Introduction
Two. Session 2: Bread
Three. Session 3: Light
Four. Session 4: Gate & Shepherd
Five. Session 5: Life
Six. Session 6: Vine
girltime dinner,
when we finish going through a book together, it's time for a dinner social.
not structured like Tea Time but just as fruitful. come as dressy or dressed down as you like — to eat, reminisce and plan what to read together next at book club!
