Join us for a powerful evening with journalist and anthropologist Brian Goldstone as he discusses his acclaimed book “There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America” – called an “exceptional feat of reporting” by The New York Times.
Thursday, September 18 | 6:30-8:00 PM
Worthington United Methodist Church
600 High Street, Worthington, OH 43085
Goldstone’s groundbreaking work exposes the dramatic rise of the “working homeless” in cities across America, following families who work full-time jobs yet struggle to remain housed in an increasingly unequal society. His book reveals that there isn’t a single state, metropolitan area, or county in the United States where a full-time worker earning minimum wage can afford a two-bedroom apartment.
The evening will include:
- Author presentation
- Q&A session
- Book signing opportunity
This is a vital conversation about housing as a human right and the hidden crisis affecting working families nationwide.
Free and open to the public
Register Here to be eligible to win a free, signed copy of the book!
For more information, contact Pastor Dom Short Mejia at dominic@worthingtonumc.com or call at 614.885.5365.
September 18 at 6:30 pm (Sanctuary): Dr. Brian Goldstone – Working Homelessness
Join Our Book Study: “There Is No Place for Us” Preparing for Author Brian Goldstone’s September Visit
As we prepare for author Brian Goldstone’s visit on September 18, we invite you to join our church-wide book study of his powerful work, “There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America.” This study connects directly with our congregation’s missional focus on housing and food justice.
Study Details:
- 5 sessions, meeting every other week
- Two session options:
- Tuesdays at 1:00 PM (led by Pastor Dom)
- Wednesdays at 6:30 PM (led by Janet George and Rebekah Salyers Hess)
- Location: Dixon Lounge
- Dates: July 8/9, July 22/23, August 5/6, August 19/20, September 2/3
Through intimate stories of five Atlanta families, this “exceptional feat of reporting” reveals the shocking reality of America’s “working homeless”—families with full-time jobs who cannot keep a roof over their heads. This New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice exposes how families are being forced into homelessness not by a failing economy, but a thriving one.
Books Available:
- Limited copies at the church office for a recommended donation of $20 (first come, first serve)
- Also available at local bookstores and online for around $30
Register:
- Online: Link • Phone: 614.885.5365
- Questions: Contact Pastor Dom at dominic@worthingtonumc.com
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage deeply with this important issue and prepare for what promises to be a transformative community event in September.