Students at Gutenberg College read and discuss thought-provoking books, and we want to share with the public the enjoyment and camaraderie of such an endeavor through Chapterhouse,* a monthly reading-and-discussion group. We invite you to join us!
*The name Chapterhouse hearkens back to special meeting rooms built into cathedrals, monasteries, or collegiate churches where members of the college or cathedral “chapter” met for readings, business, or talks. In later medieval times, monarchs touring their territory would often appropriate them for audiences.
What
Reading for 2026-2027: C. S. Lewis’s Space Trilogy
The novels of Lewis’s Space Trilogy are more than just stories of travel between planets. He weaves into them explorations of good and evil, the psychology of faith, and the logical consequences of opposing worldviews. The depth of ideas in the stories makes them ideal to discuss in community, and we look forward to having these discussions.
Who
Adults and high school students
When, Where, and Cost
7:00-9:00 PM • One Monday a month
At Gutenberg College, 1883 University Street, Eugene, OR
In-person Only
No Charge
Meeting Preparation
Come prepared to discuss the month’s reading. We will read around 100 pages per month. You will need to obtain your own copy of the books. (Any edition is fine: used or new, single-volume or individual volumes.)
Schedule for 2026-2027
October 12: Out of the Silent Planet, chpts. 1-13
November 9: Out of the Silent Planet, chpt. 14-end
December 7: Perelandra, chpts. 1-7
January 18: Perelandra, chpt. 8-end
February 15: That Hideous Strength, chpts. 1-4
March 15: That Hideous Strength, chpts. 5-8
April 19: That Hideous Strength, chpts. 9-12
May 17: That Hideous Strength, chpt 13-end
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