BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Book club, anyone?
Or maybe “the Good Book” club, as some would call it.
Bethlehem City Council at its June 18 meeting unanimously approved a use permit agreement for a local church’s Bible-reading marathon planned Aug. 2-11 at Johnston Park.
“We will read only the 66 books of the Bible. No commentary or preaching.”Lehigh Valley Grace Brethren Church
That’s just up Monocacy Creek from downtown’s Colonial Industrial Quarter, an action-packed area during Musikfest filled with music, food trucks, vendors and other attractions.
The marathon reading event isn’t associated with the festival.
Listen or take part in the reading
Lehigh Valley Grace Brethren Church said those interested can expect to hear, or may even sign up to read themselves, Genesis 1 through Revelation 22 in 15-minute segments from noon-9 p.m. each day.
“We will read only the 66 books of the Bible,” the event page on the church’s website reads.
“No commentary or preaching.”
“Be respectful, be reverent, be modest, be joyful, be a good example."Lehigh Valley Grace Brethren Church
Anyone wanting to take part may sign up here for one or multiple 15-minute slots.
Volunteers also are needed for setup and teardown each day, according to the schedule.
There currently appears to be various afternoon and evening availability across all days of the event.
“Be respectful, be reverent, be modest, be joyful, be a good example,” the church asks of its marathon readers.
