Learning to Be Brave: June Book Club Explores Mariann Budde’s Bestseller

• Join the Spirited Book Club This June: How We Learn to Be Brave

• Thursdays, June 12 & 26 | 12:00–1:00 PM AZ (MST) | Online via Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center

Are you navigating a season of challenge, discernment, or quiet courage? Join Spirit in the Desert’s Spirited Book Club this June as we dive into How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith, the New York Times bestselling book by Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington.

Our online book club meets Thursdays, June 12 and 26 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM (AZ time). The first session covers the Introduction through Chapter Four, and the second discusses Chapter Five through the Epilogue. The conversation will be facilitated by Sheri Brown. Register today.

In How We Learn to Be Brave, Bishop Budde reflects on pivotal life moments that call us into deeper clarity and conviction. Drawing on Scripture, history, literature, and her own experiences—from pastoral leadership to public witness—Budde encourages readers to live courageously and faithfully. She reminds us that bravery is not reserved for the heroic few—it is a daily decision shaped by grace, humility, and our trust in God.

Bishop Budde is a leading voice in American Christianity. As the first woman to serve as Bishop of Washington, she has demonstrated moral courage in decisions both personal and public, from advocating for civil rights to speaking out for inclusion and compassion in polarized times.

This is a unique opportunity to engage deeply with a thoughtful and faith-filled guide to bravery. Whether you’re drawn to this book for its spiritual insight or its call to action, come ready to reflect and be inspired.

Learn more and register now: https://spiritinthedesert.org/events/spirited-book-club-how-we-learn-to-be-brave/