Events

Truth Talks is a time when we gather grades 6-12 and connect on a topic that is of particular interest to youth and the people who love them. This all congregational event in partnership with the youth department, takes great care in meeting young church members where they are in life and faith. Join us at this year’s Truth Talks with speaker Erin Walsh. Erin Walsh is a parent, speaker, author, and co-founder of Spark & Stitch Institute. She has worked with communities across the country who want to better understand child and adolescent development and cut through conflicting information about kids and technology. In addition to writing articles for several publications including Psychology Today, her work has been featured in the Washington Post, the StarTribune, Parents.com, and Yahoo News. She co-authored the Tenth Anniversary Edition of the national bestseller Why Do They Act That Way? A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen. Her latest book, It’s Their World: Teens, Screens, and the Science of Adolescence (published by Free Spirit Publishing), will be released in May 2025. Her signature down-to-earth approach and sense of humor helps families and educators engage in complicated topics and leave feeling capable and motivated. She has consulted with schools, school districts, parent groups and other youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and Canada on issues related to digital media, parenting, and social emotional development. Join us in January, all are welcome!