
The Urbane Arts Club


Sun, Mar 08
|Brooklyn
From Pews to Prose
Join us for a panel discussion from authors of the “Exvangelical” movement: Blake Chastain, Mattie Jo Cowsert, Josiah Hesse, and B.K. O'Connor. Free with RSVP.
Time & Location
Mar 08, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Brooklyn, 1016 Beverley Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218, USA
About the event
Join us for a panel discussion exploring the historical roots and real life experiences of authors once reared in the toxic politics and Orwellian culture of the Christian right, before making an exodus of their own. We’ll connect over the healing power of novels and memoirs, sharing our stories of both trauma and joy, and grappling with how we create a hopeful, more compassionate path forward in the age of Christian nationalism. Whether you consider yourself a recovering religious person, or are just curious to get an insider’s view on what the hell is going on in those flyover states – we promise you an afternoon of entertainment and education.
P.S.
We promise there won’t be an altar call, but there will be an abundant flow of wine, just as Jesus intended.
Location: The Urbane Arts Club
Nestled in the heart of historic Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, the Urbane Arts Club…