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New Book

Don't You Care That We Are Drowning? (And Other Unexpected Prayers

A New Book From Brian Spahr

How do you pray when you are drowning in grief? In the middle of a crisis? Alone? Afraid?

In, Don't You Care That We Are Drowning? Brian Spahr shares the unexpected prayers of people who cry out to God amid their struggle and suffering and loss. In this short collection of stories, Spahr (a hospital chaplain) takes readers into spaces where bumper sticker faith, pat spiritual answers, and surface-level prayers won’t cut it. He tells stories of real loss, hurt, and suffering while still pointing to God's loving presence through it all.

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9/30/23 6:00 PM An Evening of Songs, Stories, and Prayers: Holy Family Episcopal Church in Mills River, NC (Time TBD). I'll be sharing songs and stories and prayers reflecting on the kind of raw, honest prayers we pray when we are weighed down by grief. https://www.ourholyfamily.org/
Sun, Aug 6 — Fri, Aug 11 Family Camp - Adult Speaker Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp, 1203 Inwan St., Milford, IA I’ll be the featured speaker at Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp in Milford, IA for their family camp week. For more information and to register visit https://www.okoboji.org/familycamp
4/5/23 Book Discussion I’ll be joining as a guest for a small group discussing my book Don’t You Care That We Are Drowning? (And Other Unexpected Prayers) Private Event.
Sat, Jul 15 — Fri, Jul 21, 2023 Family Camp Evening Preacher/Guest Musician Mount Carmel Ministries, 800 Mount Carmel Drive NE, Alexandria, MN I’ll be the evening preacher for a week of family camp at Mount Carmel Ministries in Alexandria, MN. My good friend Gabe Kasper will be the main speaker and my old musical partner Todd Miller will be leading music. There may or may not be a Todd and Brian musical reunion at different points throughout the week. For more information and to register visit https://www.mountcarmelministries.com/family-camp-2023/
5/21/23 6:00 PM Guest Musician and Speaker Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Muncie, IN (10:00 AM). I'll be preaching during worship and sharing songs and stories and prayers reflecting on the kind of raw, honest prayers we pray when we are weighed down by grief. http://www.holytrinitylutheranchurch.com/
3/26/23 Preaching. I’ll be preaching both services (9AM Traditional, 10:30 Praise) at Messiah Lutheran Church For more information and directions visit https://messiahlc.com
3/19/23 Leading Worship. I'll be leading worship at the 10:30 service at Messiah Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, IN. Call 260.485.8716 for more info or visit their website at https://messiahlc.com
3/11/23 4:30 PM An Evening of Songs, Stories, and Prayers I'll be sharing songs, stories, and prayers reflecting on the kind of raw, honest things we say when we are weighed down by grief. This event is sponsored by Lord of Life Lutheran Church in West Chester, OH, and is being held at The Fringe Coffeehouse in Hamilton, OH. Suggested donation $10.For more information and directions visit https://www.lol-lutheran.com
1/29/23 Leading Worship. I'll be leading worship at the 10:30 service at Messiah Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, IN. Call 260.485.8716 for more info or visit their website at https://messiahlc.com
1/22/23 Leading Worship. I'll be leading worship at the 10:30 service at Messiah Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, IN. Call 260.485.8716 for more info or visit their website at https://messiahlc.com
1/14/23 Guest Musician and Speaker. Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Dubuque, IA (4PM CST). I'll be sharing songs and stories and prayers reflecting on the kind of raw, honest prayers we pray when we are weighed down by grief. http://www.lordoflife.online/
1/13/23 Guest Musician and Speaker. Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Rockford, IL 6-9:00 PM. I'll be sharing songs and stories and prayers reflecting on the kind of raw, honest prayers we pray when we are weighed down by grief. http://www.OSLCRockford.com/
12/18/22 Longest Night Gathering. 7:00 PM at Messiah Lutheran Church 7211 Stellhorn Road Fort Wayne, IN 46815 I’ll be leading this gathering along with my friends Rev. Daniel Bellinger (Parkview Chaplain) and Cody Hardley (Licensed Spiritual Director). Longest Night is a simple, reflective gathering to remember our loved ones no longer with us. The Christmas season is often marked by expressions of joy, excitement, and happiness. It’s a time for family to gather and for churches to worship pointing to the hope that is found in the coming of the Christ child. However, this time of joy and expectation can often overshadow the pain and hurt many people experience during this season. Join us for this simple, reflective worship gathering to remember our loved ones no longer with us during this holiday season
12/18/22 Leading Worship. I'll be leading worship at the 10:30 service at Messiah Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, IN. Call 260.485.8716 for more info or visit their website at https://messiahlc.com
12/13/22 Preaching at Parkview Health Interdenominational Memorial Service. 7:00 PM. Hosted by Parkview Health and its Chaplaincy Services staff at the Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation 10622 Parkview Plaza Drive Fort Wayne, IN 46845. For more information and for online options visit https://www.parkview.com/home/interdenominational-memorial-service
11/27/22 Leading Worship. I'll be leading worship at the 10:30 service at Messiah Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, IN. Call 260.485.8716 for more info or visit their website at https://messiahlc.com
11/20/22 Preaching, Sharing Special Music, Leading Adult Class I'll be preaching and sharing special music during worship at 9 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Independence, IA. I'll also be sharing from my book during the adult Sunday School Class. For more info visit their website at https://www.immanuelindee.com
11/6/22 Don’t You Care That We Are Drowning? Gathering 6:00 PM at The Paul Wolfe Mission House at Associated Churches of Fort Wayne 602 E Wayne St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802. I'll be sharing songs and stories and prayers reflecting on the kind of raw, honest prayers we pray when we are weighed down by grief. The first 15 participants will receive a free copy of my book “Don’t You Care That We Are Drowning? (and other unexpected prayers).
10/30/22 Leading Worship. I'll be leading worship at the 10:30 service at Messiah Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, IN. Call 260.485.8716 for more info or visit their website at https://messiahlc.com
10/17/22 Speaking at Pregnancy Loss Service. I'll be sharing our family's story at this special 6:00PM Service Messiah Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, IN. Call 260.485.8716 for more info or visit their website at https://messiahlc.com
10/13/22 Singing for Kindergarten Lunch. I'll be singing songs for Kindergarteners during lunch as Forest Park Elementary School as part of their Arts Week
10/4/22 Guest Musician and Book Signing (Private Event) Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County Volunteer Luncheon
10/2/22 Preaching. I’ll be preaching on Simplicity at 11 AM at Classic City Church in Auburn, IN. For more information and directions visit https://www.classiccitychurch.org
9/11/22 Leading Worship. I'll be leading worship at the 10:30 service at Messiah Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, IN. Call 260.485.8716 for more info or visit their website at https://messiahlc.com
9/8/22 Book Discussion. I’ll be joining as a guest for a small group discussing my book Don’t You Care That We Are Drowning? (And Other Unexpected Prayers) Private Event.

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