Hyde Park Church Collective Presents: An Evening with The Rev. Canon Dr. Stephanie Speller for Church Tomorrow?: What the ‘Nones’ and ‘Dones’ Teach Us About the Future of Faith
Join us on Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30 pm in our Sanctuary at Church of the Redeemer.
We welcome Rev. Dr. Spellers, one of the most influential voices in contemporary Christianity, for a lecture and discussion centered on her new book.
Canon Spellers’ latest work offers a groundbreaking and hopeful analysis of religious decline by listening to the wisdom of spiritually curious but institutionally disconnected Millennials and Gen Z. The event will delve into the profound questions raised by those who check “none” for religious affiliation or who are “done” with traditional church structures, exploring what they can teach established communities about prophecy, innovation, and renewal. “The insights in Church Tomorrow? are not just data points; they are a call to deep, transformative listening,” said a spokesperson for the Hyde Park Church Collective. “Canon Spellers has dedicated her ministry to hearing the voices at the margins, and we are thrilled to bring her prophetic and practical vision to our community as we all ponder the path forward for faithful community.”
About the Speaker: The Rev. Canon Dr. Stephanie Spellers is a priest, author, and leading voice on evangelism, racial reconciliation, and the future of the church. For nearly a decade, she served as Canon to the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, providing national leadership. She is the founder of The Crossing, an emergent ministry in Boston. Her writing provides a critical roadmap for faithful innovation, beginning with her foundational text, Radical Welcome: Embracing God, The Other, and the Spirit of Transformation (2006), and continuing with her co-edited work, Ancient Faith, Future Mission: Fresh Expressions in the Sacramental Tradition (2010). In 2021, she authored The Church Cracked Open: Disruption, Decline, and New Hope for Beloved Community, an acclaimed book. Her latest book, Church Tomorrow?: What the ‘Nones’ and ‘Dones’ Teach Us About the Future of Faith, continues her vital work of listening at the edges to rekindle hope. She holds degrees from Harvard Divinity School and Episcopal Divinity School.
The Hyde Park Church Collective is a partnership of four neighborhood congregations working together to share ministry, foster interdenominational dialogue, and serve the community in faith: St. Mary’s Catholic Church** Knox Presbyterian Church Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer We look forward to learning and growing together in community. All are welcome. Please register in advance. For questions or accessibility needs, contact: Herschel Wade