Upcoming Events

John is heading to a city near you. All of the following dates are open to the public. To make a booking inquiry, fill out the form below.

May 17 | Raleigh, NC

Unitarian Universalist PEACE Fellowship
10:30 a.m. – Speaking / Sunday Service

June 21 | Raleigh, NC

Unitarian Universalist PEACE Fellowship
10:30 a.m. – Speaking / Sunday Service

July 26 | Raleigh, NC

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh
9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. – Speaking / Sunday Services

August 23 | Hendersonville, NC

First Congregational Church
9:00 a.m. – Forum
10:30 a.m. – Sunday Service

September 3-6 | Harmony, NC

Wild Goose Festival
Speaking / Q & A

October 10 | Wake Forest, NC

Wake Forest Pride Fest
1:30 p.m. – Speaking

Book John to Speak

Plan an event that best fits your community; a traditional talk, seminar with breakout sessions, community meal, Q&A, book signing—or any combination. John is available to do virtual speaking events. If you’re a church, organization, venue, or home community and interested in having John speak, contact us below!

What People are Saying

“John was terrific in person—funny and poignant and pointed. Like George Carlin at times, sans swearing. And he was very clear, during the Q & A, that following Jesus means more than reading scripture. We should live as Jesus would today, speaking out against injustice and having tough conversations about what’s hurtful to us in this societal landscape scorched by political rage and cultural friction.”

Allison Campbell Jensen

Director of Communication at Plymouth Congregational Church

“John’s visit will continue to be talked about, and reflected upon, for years to come within the progressive community here in Tulsa. He is indeed a light in the darkness. John’s hopefulness, generosity, humor, openness, and energetic spirit became a model for us. His message, both hopeful and challenging, has become part of our own ministry here in our community of faith.”

Rev. Todd Freeman

College Hill Presbyterian Church

“I first noticed John Pavlovitz’s gift of reaching those who had left the church with messages of hope and reconciliation in his online presence. Then, while he was preaching and speaking at our church, John impressed me with his compassion, warmth and embrace of the biggest possible tableful of guests for God’s kingdom.”

Rev. Dr. Paula Northwood

Plymouth Congregational Church

“John Pavlovitz possesses the ability to both speak from his deep and soulful spiritual center of healing as well as raise his voice against the modern day tyrants. This is a rare combination and one so badly needed today.”

Ilene Sameth

CEO One Spirit Learning Alliance

“Our organization had John Pavlovitz as a guest speaker in 2018 and it was a wonderful experience. John was an outstanding speaker and the audience loved him. He was positive, motivational, and passionate. As the organizer of this event, I found him very easy to work with. He is someone who walks the walk. He clearly has a calling and was a gift to our community; so much so that we are bringing him back this year to discuss his new book. When I originally booked him last year, I knew he was an outstanding writer, but whether he would be a good speaker was an unknown. He did not disappoint. I give him my highest recommendation.”

Karen Corp

Huntsville, AL