Topic: The Scarlet Letter by Nathanial Hawthorne 

There is a very strong mythological significance to this classic tale. Consider reading it (or reading it again). Or you may want to view the PBS version from 2003. (The Community Library has this in its film section.) The themes of this tale continue to resonate in our modern society. Trust me, you will never think of The Scarlet Letter the same way again!  I will begin the evening by sharing a paper I presented at the American Academy of Religion last year and then open it up for an hour of discussion.