Barbara Brown Taylor

The Farminary's 10th Anniversary at Princeton Theological Seminary
2025-09-24 11:30 - 2025-09-27 11:00 UTC | TN
The Farminary Project at Princeton Seminary does theological education in sync with the seasons of small-scale agriculture, producing faith leaders who are conversant with ecology, sustainability, and food justice, as well as the need for sacred rest in a culture of 24/7 productivity. Barbara will speak at the opening worship service for this four day celebration, to be held both on the seminary campus and at the Farminary’s 21-acre farm. Other speakers include Willie Jennings, Norman Wirzba, Jeff Chu, and Michael Twitty, among many others. Tickets are required; see the Farminary website for details.

Decatur Book Festival with Jen Hatmaker
2025-10-04 13:00 - 14:00 | First Baptist Church Decatur GA, 308 Clairemont Road, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
New York Times bestselling author and podcaster Jen Hatmaker joins bestselling author Barbara Brown Taylor to discuss faith, reinvention, and the freedom of starting over. Free and open to the public; no tickets needed; seating is first come, first served.

Wednesdays at First Presbyterian of Naples
2026-01-21 18:00 - 20:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Naples, 250 6th St S, Naples, FL 34102, Naples, FL, 34102, United States
The Coming of the Light
Communities of faith around the world mark earth’s regular passage from dark to light (and from light to dark in due season) with everything from pop-up solstice celebrations in cow pastures to ancient vespers services in great cathedrals. What is it about twilight that speaks to the human soul, and what spiritual challenges are hidden in this earthly give-and-take of natural light? These questions and more will be on the table when we meet in January to celebrate the Christian season of Epiphany, the season of growing light. If you plan to come early for dinner and a twilight organ concert by candlelight, be sure to register at https://onrealm.org/fpcnaples/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=Y2MwMWFmZmQtYTc2Yi00YjMxLWIyNGUtYjNhNjAxNWI3ZGEx

Sunday Morning Worship at Duke University Chapel
2026-02-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Duke University Chapel, 401 Chapel Dr., Durham, NC, 27705, United States
Barbara will preach at Duke Chapel’s weekly interdenominational Sunday morning worship service, which begins at 11:00 am.

Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, Chattanooga
2026-02-24 18:30 | Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 West 7th Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37402, United States
The theme for this year’s Thorne Sparkman Lenten lecture series is “Restoration of the Soul: Comfort, O Comfort My People.” Barbara will open the series on February 24 with a talk titled “Coming Down to Earth: Spiritual Grounding in Tumultuous Times.” The evening begins with Holy Eucharist at 5:15 pm and dinner at 5:45 pm, followed by the talk at 6:30 pm. This event is ticketed, so be sure to follow the link for details.

Campbell University's Staley Lecture 2026
2026-03-10 19:00 | TN
Barbara’s visit to campus begins on Monday, March 9, when she will be the guest preacher at campus worship from 6:00-7:00 pm in Butler Chapel. The service is free and open to the public. On Tuesday, March 10, she will deliver the annual Staley Lecture on the topic of her book Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others. This ticketed event in Hobson Auditorium is also open to the public but requires a $10 registration fee in advance, so please see the link for full details.

Calvary Episcopal Church, Memphis
2026-03-25 12:05 - 12:40 | Calvary Episcopal Church, Memphis, 102 N. Second Street, Memphis, TN, United States
Barbara returns for the annual Lenten Preaching Series at Calvary Church (now in its 103rd year) and looks forward to joining Pádraig Ó Tuama and Marie Howe for a live podcast that evening from 6:15-7:15 pm in Calvary’s Great Hall. All events are free and open to the public.

Calvin Festival of Faith and Writing
2026-04-16 09:00 - 2026-04-18 20:00 | Calvin University, 3201 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546, United States
A signature event of Calvin University, the Festival of Faith and Writing has been held every other April since 1990, for readers of all faiths everywhere. Barbara will join a bevy of other speakers, including Robin Wall Kimmerer, Ross Gay, Eliza Griswold, and Aaliyah Bilal among many others. Tickets are required; check the website for details including the still-evolving schedule.
