My greatest joy is to draw people into the word of God and make it accessible — whether through formal study, practical workshops, or talks that connect faith with everyday life. I bring a passionate love of the Bible from my Protestant background, together with over 20 years of experience developing Catholic Bible study material and teaching, to talks on many topics related to Scripture and the Catholic faith. Below is a sampling of talks I have given and can give again, or feel free to propose a topic of your own.

“Sarah Christmyer brings grace, wit and intelligence to her presentations. As a speaker, she is very accessible to her audience and at the same time her words are full of substance and depth. Sarah’s love for Christ is obvious, particularly Christ’s presence in the Scriptures, and in this way she teaches both by word and example. I highly recommend her as a speaker.”

– Meghan Cokeley, Director, Office for the New Evangelization, Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Thank you for considering me as a speaker for your parish, Bible study or women’s group, conference or retreat.

Sarah is currently scheduling events beginning in Fall 2023. To see a sampling of past events, click here.

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“Sarah Christmyer is a clear, engaging, passionate teacher of Sacred Scripture, equipping people to encounter God’s word in prayer, study and fellowship. She brings decades of experience leading and writing Bible studies. I recommend her to anyone looking for a great Catholic teacher of the Bible, whether it be training people to lead Scripture studies or presenting to Catholic audiences on the Bible itself.”
– Dr. Edward Sri, S.T.D., Vice-President Mission and Outreach, The Augustine Institute

“I have had the pleasure of working together with Sarah Christmyer for over fourteen years. It is rare that I find someone with her set of gifts. Sarah is thorough when researching faith related topics, brilliant at writing bible studies and inspiring when communicating the faith. Her teaching evokes confidence and conviction and provides practical ways for others to enter the world of scripture. The Great Adventure Bible studies would not be nearly as successful today if it had not been for years of dedication by Sarah. When you hear Sarah teach, you are listening to a master who cares both for the content and her students.”
– Jeff Cavins, Creator of The Bible Timeline and President, The Great Adventure Catholic Bible Study Program

“The Archdiocese of Philadelphia needed just the right person to speak to our priests and parish staffs on the sacramentality of Christian Marriage as part of its pastoral initiative, Remain in My Love. Sarah Christmyer was just the right person. Her presentation kept the listeners riveted as she carefully and creatively wove together her many insights gleaned from biblical scholarship, a real grasp of the teachings of Christ and the Church, and her own lived experience as a married Christian woman. Her audience was well served by her engaging and sincere presentation. I highly recommend Sarah as a presenter and look forward to a future collaboration with her.”
— Father Dennis Gill, Director of the Office for Divine Worship, Archdiocese of Philadelphia

“Sarah Christmyer possesses a keen grasp of the Story of God’s Word and an ability to powerfully and passionately communicate that Story’s relevance to Catholic audiences across the U.S. She is a model of the “feminine genius,” sharing her insights, wisdom and gifts for the upbuilding of the Church.”
– Thomas Smith, Catholic evangelist and speaker

“As Pope Francis calls the Church to a more evangelical Catholicism, Sarah Christmyer embodies this through her passion for Sacred Scripture, desire for growth in personal holiness, and zeal for renewal in our Church.”
– Fr. Chris Walsh, Pastor, St. Raymond of Penafort, Philadelphia

“Please accept my gratitude for the wonderful work that you are doing, both in Scripture and evangelization.”
– Most Reverend Arthur J. Serratelli, STD, SSL, DD, Bishop of Paterson, NJ

“I feel like a whole new world is opening up to me [since hearing you speak at the Cathedral]…. It’s not that I was a stranger to Scripture, but my praying with them is growing, and I love it! Thanks for your encouragement and example!”
—Sarah D, St. Paul, MN

“We waited for two years for Sarah to give us the retreat. It was worth the wait! Sarah presents the women of the Old Testament in a way that I can relate to and strive to use their courageous traits in my own life. It was a wonderful time of reflection.”
—Pam S, Los Alamos, NM

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2020

February 4, 2020, The Role of Scripture in Cultivating Fruitful Disciples — Professional Development Webinar, Ave Maria Press. Video available here.
February 22, 2020, Women’s Lenten Retreat, Mother of Divine Providence Parish, King of Prussia, PA
March 4, 2020, Parish Lenten Soup Night, Our Lady of the Assumption, Strafford, PA
POSTPONED, DATE TBD Becoming Women of the Word — A Special Lenten Retreat for Women, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Los Alamos, NM
April 24, 2020, Joy in the Face of Trials, Virtual Faculty Retreat, Conwell-Egan High School, Fairless Hills, PA
POSTPONED April 25, 2020, Rejoice and Be Thankful! Keynote, Harrisburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women annual convention
May 22, 2020 Finding Peace in Anxious Times — Virtual Theology on Tap, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Los Alamos, NM
June 12-14, 2020, Be Anxious For Nothing, International Eucharistic Congress (Complete set of talks available for purchase at the link)
CANCELLED September 30 – October 8, 2020, Walking with Mary and Jesus in the Holy Land, Pilgrimage to Israel with Dr. Edward Sri. For information: edwardsri.com/holy-land-pilgrimage
CANCELLED November 6 – 14, 2020, Walking with Mary and Jesus in the Holy Land, Pilgrimage to Israel with Dr. Edward Sri. For information: edwardsri.com/holy-land-pilgrimage
November 13-15, 2020, Once a Mother, Always a Mother: For Better or Worse!, The Catholic Moms Summit (Virtual). Free. Complete set of talks available for purchase at this link (follow links on tab “Access the Summit”).

2019

March 22, 2019, “Create in Me a Clean Heart”, Military Council of Catholic Women, Northeast Regional Retreat, Malvern, PA
March 27, 2019, Camden Convocation for Catholic Leaders: “The Joy of the Gospel in South Jersey”, Atlantic City, NJ
April 3, 2019, Women’s Lenten Day of Prayer, St. John Vianney Parish, Houston, TX
April 9, 2019, “Create in Me A Clean Heart”, Legatus, Wilmington, DE
June 7-9, 2019, Flourish! Retreat for Women: “Life in the Vine”, Malvern Retreat House, Malvern, PA
July 30, 2019, Catholic Marketing Network Trade Show Event Luncheon, Lancaster, PA
October 5, 2019, Allentown, PA, Diocese 2019 Women’s Conference, Chosen to Bear Fruit!
November 10-18, 2019 Walking with Mary and Jesus in the Holy Land, Pilgrimage to Israel with Dr. Edward Sri. For information: edwardsri.com/holy-land-pilgrimage

2018

January 26-28, 2018 Come to the Water, Women’s Resurrection Experience, Braedenton, FL
February 15, 2018 Create in Me a Clean Heart, Walking with Purpose, St. Monica’s Parish, Berwyn, PA
March 8-9, 2018 Walk in Her Sandals, “Women, Wine & Wisdom” groups W.I.N.E. (Women in the New Evangelization), New Orleans, LA
April 9, 2018 Marriage: Created by God, for God, Archdiocese of Philadelphia, PA, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
May 1, 2018 Marriage: Created by God, for God, Archdiocese of Philadelphia, PA, Sts. Simon and Jude Parish, West Chester, PA
May 3, 2018 Marriage: Created by God, for God, Archdiocese of Philadelphia, PA Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Warminster, PA
May 6, 2018 The Power of Joy!, Women’s Tea, Malvern Retreat House, Malvern, PA
May 11-12, 2018 Flourish, Women’s Retreat, St. Anne’s Parish, Broken Arrow, OK
September 28, 2018, St. Agnes Catholic Church, Sellersville, PA
November 13, 2018 “Come to the Manger”, Upper Providence, PA
November 26, 2018 St. Norbert Parish RCIA, Paoli, PA
December 2-11, 2018 Walking with Mary and Jesus in the Holy Land, Pilgrimage to Israel with Dr. Edward Sri, For information: edwardsri.com/holy-land-pilgrimage

2017

February 21, 2017 Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God, Legatus, Harrisburg Chapter, Harrisburg, PA
May 5-6, 2017 National Catholic Bible Conference, Discipleship: Taking the Word to Heart, St. John Vianney Parish, Houston, TX
May 15, 2017 The Bible in an Hour, St Elizabeth’s Parish, Exton, PA
June 13, 2017 The Bible Made Easy, Legatus, Wilmington Chapter, Wilmington, PA
October 21, 2017 Come to the Well, National Catholic Women’s Conference, Women in the New Evangelization (WINE)
Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA, For information: W.I.N.E. National Women’s Conference
November 4, 2017 Sarah and Rahab—How to Gain Faith that Gives Hope, Women of Wonder Annual Women’s Conference, Cary, NC
November 5-13, 2017 “Walking with Mary and Jesus in the Holy Land” Pilgrimage with Dr. Edward Sri, For information: edwardsri.com/holyland-pilgrimages
December 7, 2017 Advent by Candlelight, St. Anastasia Parish, Newtown Square, PA
December 9, 2017 Come to the Manger, Inaugural Women’s Advent Breakfast, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Doylestown, PA

2016

March 19, 2016 Lenten Women’s Retreat, St. Magdalene Parish, Flemington, NJ
April 4, 2016 The Bible in an Hour, Theology on Tap, Exton, PA
April 23-26, 2016 Mercy, Me! Finding God’s Mercy and Making it Ours, Parish Mission, St. Elizabeth Parish
April 30, 2016 Culture Project Annual Brunch, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Philadelphia, PA
May 18, 2016 Lectio Divina, Theology on Tap, Lancaster City, PA
September 22, 2016 Works of Mercy, Sacrament Parish Forum, St. Joseph Parish, Downington, PA
September 27, 2016 Introduction to Acts, St. Alphonsus Parish, Maple Glen, PA
October 15, 2016 Cornerstone Women’s Retreat, Stirling, NJ
October 23 – 30, 2016 “Walking with Mary and Jesus in the Holy Land”, Pilgrimage with Dr. Edward Sri, For information: edwardsri.com/holyland-pilgrimages
November 21, 2016 Introduction to the Bible, St. Norbert Parish, Paoli, PA