Say Grace, then Gobble Up a Good Book from the Ruth Codington Library!

According to author Virginia Kroll in one of our library’s children’s books, “there is no official biblical law or teaching in the church that instructs us to say grace before or after meals.” But we do, and many of us will come to the Thanksgiving table with many prayers of gratitude, awash with wonder at the sweetness of it all (from Three Gratitudes by Carrie Newcomer, a favorite of one of our staff members).

Ever wonder where our most loved prayers came from? Looking for ways to get better at praying? Curious how those in other cultures or religions express their thanks? The answers may just be on our library shelves!

Search the “Prayer” or “Thanksgiving” keyword in our online catalog. Or, stop in to browse the shelves where our collection of books about prayer are featured for you to borrow (the library is just inside Entrance #1). While you’re there, don’t forget to add your favorite Turkey Day foods and football predictions to the graffiti wall, then visit the staff shelf to get inspiration from their favorite mealtime prayers (one is an Eagle Scout favorite. Can you guess who has 3 in his or her family?)