Church's Culture Club to discuss Rhett Butler

On April 5, Immanuel Lutheran Church's Culture Club will discuss "Rhett Butler's People" by Donald McCaig.

For fans of Margaret Mitchell's "Gone with the Wind," this is a delightful visit with her characters.

McCaig holds true to the vibrant personalities and weaves Rhett's side of the story right back into the classic. The club will meet immediately after the 6 p.m. service, around 7:15 p.m., in Luther Hall C.

On May 3, the book will be "World Without End" by Ken Follett. The Rev. Bill Yonker will lead the discussion of the book. He noted that Follett's first in this series, "Pillars of the Earth," is one of his favorites reads.

"Follet presents a beautiful description of the time in 'Pillars' and repeats himself in 'World Without End.' The building of the greatest cathedrals in Europe both intrigues and amazes me," Yonker stated.

"We readers have the pleasure of meeting the characters in 'Pillars' offspring and they do justice to their fictional forefathers. I enjoy how he mixes the very earthly aspects of human nature with the grandeur of creating and correcting magnificent cathedrals that still exist today."

Yonker can relate to the building process, as Immanuel recently finished an addition to its original church. The congregation is 145 years old, merely the very beginning in Follett's world.

The community is invited to join in the discussion. The church is at Route 72 and Van Buren in East Dundee. Parking is available in both the south and western lots. For details, call (847) 428-4477.