EXETER Water Street Bookstore and We the People present Thomas Moore, author of the new book, "A Religion of One's Own: A Guide to Creating a Personal Spirituality in a Secular World," in conversation with author Katrina Kenison, on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church in Exeter.

The New York Times bestselling author and trusted spiritual adviser offers a follow-up to his classic "Care of the Soul."

At a time when so many feel disillusioned with or detached from organized religion yet long for a way to move beyond an exclusively materialistic, rational lifestyle, "A Religion of One's Own" points the way to creating an amplified inner life and a world of greater purpose, meaning, and reflection.

Thomas Moore was a monk for twelve years, a musician, a university professor, and a psychotherapist. He writes regularly for Psychology Today, The Huffington Post, Spirituality & Health, and Resurgence Magazine. He lectures widely on holistic medicine, spirituality, psychotherapy, and the arts. Moore has been awarded numerous honors, including the Humanitarian Award from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and an honorary doctorate from Lesley University. Moore is the author of eighteen previous books, including "Care of the Soul," "Soul Mates," and "Dark Nights of the Soul." He lives in New Hampshire.

Katrina Kenison is the author of "Magical Journey: An Apprenticeship in Contentment." With the candor and warmth that have endeared her to readers, Kenison reflects on the inevitable changes wrought by time: the death of a dear friend, children leaving home, recognition of her own physical vulnerability, and surprising shifts in her marriage. She finds solace in the notion that midlife is also a time of unprecedented opportunity for growth as old roles and responsibilities fall away, and unanticipated possibilities appear on the horizon.

This event is in partnership with We the People, a lecture/film series put together by the Congregational Church of Exeter, Christ Church, First Unitarian Universalist Society of Exeter, Phillips Exeter Academy, and Water Street Bookstore. We the People seeks to explore issues at the intersection of faith and life.

This event will take place at Christ Episcopal Church, located at 43 Pine St., and is free and open to the public. Please call (603) 778-9731 or visit http://www.waterstreetbooks.com for more information.

FREMONT Nick Kakouris of Fremont Pizzeria will host the Exeter Area Chamber Business After Hours at 431 Main St. on Jan. 21 from 5-7 p.m.

Please join us for an evening of networking with Nick and his friendly staff. This will be a great opportunity to network with friends, new and old, while getting to know this great local business. Get to know their business, as well as the people attending.

Exeter Area Chamber members, their guests, and any business seeking more information about Fremont Pizzeria are welcome to attend. Everyone is urged to bring plenty of business cards. This event is free for members and there's a $10 fee for non-members.

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Discussion with author Moore at bookstore