Gather
Want to join or start a TOB Community (TOBC)?
We make it easy.
Our Communities
In each city listed, we gather once a month to build a community of like-minded people. We are primarily Catholic parents who wish to educate our children on the gift and purpose of personhood and reclaim our God-given right as primary educators of our children, especially when it comes to human sexuality.
We are much more than a book club, although we follow the content and format of a bimonthly book for consistency sake. During our monthly gathering time, we also host lively organic discussions on topics-of-the-day, share meals, and generally gather to support and inspire one another.
Our Current Chapters
Search the list below for a TOBC in your area and email the hostess to join.
If one doesn’t exist in your area and you want to start it, follow the information below!
Lake Oswego, OR
We meet every first Wednesday 9-11am.
Contact Lindsay to learn more.
Salem, OR
We meet every third Thursday 7-9pm.
Contact Angela to learn more.
Boise, ID
We meet every first Friday 7-9pm.
Contact Merry to learn more.
Temecula, CA
We meet every second Tuesday 7:30-9:30pm.
Contact Aly to learn more.
Boston, MA
We meet every fourth Thursday 8-10pm.
Contact Nathalie to learn more.
Raleigh, NC
We meet every second Saturday 9-11am.
Contact Megan to learn more.
Quincy, IL
We meet every second Tuesday 7-9pm.
Contact Christal to learn more.
Your City
Start a local chapter in your area!
Contact us to learn more.
How to start your own TOBC
Follow these steps:
- Review the Duties of a Hostess
- After completing steps 1-3 of those duties, email us.
- We will get you started on the rest!
- We will list your community information on this page
- We will send you a hostess code for 40% off TOB Monthly
Duties of a Hostess:
- Choose a book from the Adult Resources Book List
- Determine date, time, location (1x/month or so)
- Brainstorm a few friends to invite
- Prepare a few discussion questions per meeting
- Share about TOB Monthly (our publication)
- Adhere to our Terms/Conditions
TOB Parent School will provide:
- Book lists
- Website presence
- Responses to incoming email inquiries (we keep your email hidden and your details private)
- “Answering service’”for tough questions (theological, medical, psychological)
- 40% off code for all hostess purchases (you can buy as many magazines as you want for your own family during your time as a hostess)
When you become a hostess
When you are ready to start a group...
Here’s a sample hostess email you can copy/paste/tweak:
Welcome to our TOB Community! I am excited to see what our first book study brings and eager to share more about TOB Parent School with you all! We meet August 18th from 7:30-9pm (1234 Happy Drive, Grand Rapids). We will be reading the first half of The Theology of the Body for Beginners: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, Sex, and Gender. The goal of a TOBC is the read TOB themed books throughout the year and build community of like-minded parents all striving to reclaim their God-given right as primary educators of their children on the gift of sexuality and personhood. Please see our website to learn more: tobparentschool.org.
At your gatherings...
- Provide some simple hospitality (wine, coffee, snacks)
- Set out any TOB Monthly magazines that you own for your guests to view
- Read this scripted greeting (encouraged but not required):
“Good (evening/morning) and thank you for attending your local TOB Community gathering where we meet with like-minded parents to build community, and reclaim our God-given right as primary educators of our children. It is the hope and prayer of the TOB Parent School, our parent organization, to educate and empower Catholic parents on the purpose and gift of personhood and human sexuality. Together, with TOBPS, we share the following vision: 1. All God’s creation is a gift; from conception to natural death 2. People are ordered differently from + above animals 3. Males + females each have full dignity, with different + complimentary bodies 4. Our body + soul are unified; the body reveals the person 5. Our human nature is inherently good, and though fallen, can be redeemed + is made for Heaven 6. We need to see the true person (self and others) as a revered gift 7. Freely offering yourself in service makes a sincere and mutual gift-of-self 8. We are all called to live love in marriage or consecrated life.“