Books & Books Literary Foundation in partnership with the Coral Gables Congregational Church is proud to present a new four-event series, Our Shared Story: Reflections on America at 250. Each month, from September to December, South Floridians from different backgrounds will share personal reflections on what America at 250 means to them. In a country often defined by its divisions, Our Shared Story is a space where the variety of American experience becomes a source of connection rather than separation. Join us afterward for a reception with the speakers. At each event, the first fifty attendees present will receive a free book related to the evening’s themes. 

On Monday, September 14, at 7:00 p.m. we’ll hear reflections from spiritual leaders in our community, moderated by Lauren Costantino of the Miami Herald, with Rabbi Judith Siegal, senior rabbi at Temple Judea; Dr. Mohammad Homayounvash, Founding Director of Jaffer Institute for Interfaith Dialogue at MDC, Lecturer at UM and FIU; and Rev. Walter T. Richardson, PhD, Senior Chaplain Coordinator, Miami-Dade Police Department. 

RSVP: https://shop.booksandbooks.com/event/2026-09-14/our-shared-story-reflections-america-250