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Susan Alexander Yates

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Speaking

Here are some speaking engagements I have coming up. I would love for you to join me at any of the following events! For details, check with the contact person listed for each event, or feel free to contact me, as well.

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Upcoming Speaking Engagements

January 24: Mount Pleasant, SC
Christ Church Anglican
Monday Evening Women’s Event
“Discovering a God who is Bigger Than You Think”
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Contact: Joyce Harder

February 18-19: Tallahassee, FL
Women’s Retreat at St Peter’s Anglican Church
“Discovering a Generous God”
Contact: [email protected]

February 26: Columbus, Georgia
First Baptist Church One Day Women’s Retreat
“Revival: Refresh, Restore, and Recharge!”
Contact: [email protected]

March 12: Annapolis, Maryland
The Falls Church Anglican’s Women’s Retreat
“Flourishing in the Years Ahead”
Contact: [email protected]

March 21: Free On Line Webinar
Sponsored by “The Legacy Coalition”
Learn More and Register Now
“Creating Connections with Your Grandkids”
Contact [email protected]

April 1-2: Plano, Texas
Christ Church Plano’s Women’s Retreat
“Discovering a Generous God”
Contact: [email protected]

June 16-18: Indianapolis, Indiana
Gospel Coalition Women’s Conference
2 workshops: “Aging with Grace” and “Motherhood & Marriage: Balancing Your Priorities”
Learn More & Register Now


Recent Speaking Engagements

2022

January 24: Mount Pleasant, SC
Christ Church Anglican
Monday Evening Women’s Event
“Discovering a God who is Bigger Than You Think”
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Contact: Joyce Harder

2021

October 31: Alexandria, Virginia
Christ the King Anglican Church
Time: 10:15-11:00
“Faithfulness: Raising your Kids to Love the Lord and His Church” (with John)
Contact: [email protected]

November 18: Free Online Webinar
Sponsored by “The Legacy Coalition”
Grandbaby Shower for Expectant and First-Time Grandmothers
Speaking to Grandparents and mothers!
Learn More & Register Now
Contact: [email protected]

November 20: Richmond, Virginia
Redeemer Anglican Church
Evening Women’s Event
“How to Pursue Gospel-Centered Friendships in all Stages of Life”
Time: 7-9pm
Contact: [email protected]

November 30: Washington, DC
Motherful: “Finding Hope in an Overwhelming Season”
Georgetown Country Club
Time: 9-11
Contact: [email protected] 

May 3: Online with John and Susan Yates
The Legacy Coalition: “Grand Monday Nights”
“How to Plan a Camp for Your Grandkids!”
8-9 p.m. EST

April 23-24: Union Bridge, Maryland
“How to Build a Marriage that Lasts and Thrives”
Uniontown Bible Church
Couples Retreat: Friday evening – Saturday mid-day
(Susan with husband John)

March 28: Birmingham, Alabama
Advent Cathedral: Dean’s Hour
“How to Pastor Your Family”
(Susan with husband John)

March 20: Sterling, Virginia
Women’s Retreat 9-3pm: “Trusting God in Life’s Transitions”
Reston Bible Church

February 11: Birmingham, Alabama
“Anchored in Hope: Finding Wisdom for Every Season”
Scholarship Luncheon Featuring Susan Alexander Yates
Sponsored by the Samford University Legacy League
Vestavia Country Club
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

February 11: Birmingham, Alabama
“Finding Peace in Times of Uncertainty”
Evening Program Featuring Susan Alexander Yates
Sponsored by the Samford University Legacy League
Covenant Presbyterian Church Sanctuary
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

February 20: Columbus, Georgia
Women’s Day at St. Luke: “Finding Peace in Times of Uncertainty”
St. Luke Ministry Center, live streaming option available
9:00 am-3:00pm

2020

March 21: Richmond, Virginia
“Creating Your Legacy, Ideas for Parents and Grandparents”
A short talk and morning coffee celebrating the launch of Susan’s new book, Cousin Camp, A Grandparent’s Guide to Creating Fun, Faith, and Memories That Last.
Hosted by Heidi Little and Linda Newsome

at the home of Linda Newsome, 10-11:30 a.m.

March 21: Richmond, Virginia
Redeemer Anglican Church, 7-9 p.m.

“Experiencing God’s Faithfulness at Each Season of Life”

April 2: Memphis, Tennessee
“Creating Your Legacy, Ideas for Parents and Grandparents.”
A short talk and coffee celebrating the launch of Susan’s new book, Cousin Camp, A Grandparent’s Guide to Creating Fun, Faith, and Memories That Last.
At the home of Norma Wilson, from 10-11:30 a.m.

April 2: Memphis, Tennessee
Presbyterian Day School, 6:30 p.m.

“Blooming In Every Season–Unwind and Dine”

April 3: Memphis, Tennessee
Presbyterian Day School, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Graduating to the Next Level – In So Many Ways
6th Grade Mother-Son Luncheon

April 17: Plano, Texas
Christ Church Plano 

Evening Dinner
“Helping Your Kids Own Their Faith”
Private Event

April 18: Plano, Texas
Women’s Day Retreat

Christ Church Plano, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
“Come Away with Me”
“MORE: Discovering a Bigger God”

April 28: McLean, Virginia
“Creating Your Legacy: Ideas for Parents and Grandparents”

A short talk and coffee celebrating the launch of Susan’s new book, Cousin Camp, A Grandparent’s Guide to Creating Fun, Faith, and Memories That Last.
at the home of Mkay Roth, 10-11:30 a.m.

July 17-19: Robert, Louisiana
Southeast Foundation Conference 

Solomon Episcopal Conference Center
“Christ in the Family Life” (with John)

August 28-30: Birmingham, Alabama
Church of the Advent Women’s Retreat

(to be held at Lake Martin)
“Trusting God In Life’s Transitions”

September 28: Falls Church, Virginia
“Mondays for Moms,” 7:30 pm
“The Gift of a Hard Season”
Mondays for Moms at TFCA is a loving, supportive, authentic and fun gathering that will equip mothers of infants through elementary school to build grace-filled homes and love their families well. We do this through speakers, small group discussion and prayer. Registration is required to attend and all COVID-19 protocols will be followed while on the church campus. 

October 5-November 16 (6 Mondays): Falls Church, Virginia
“Parenting with Strength and Support”
Led by John and Susan Yates
7:30-9:15 p.m. on Zoom and in person at The Falls Church Anglican

October 23-25: Camp St. Christopher, Seabrook Island, SC.
“Finding Shelter in Times of Uncertainty”
Diocese Of South Carolina Women’s Retreat

2019

September 27: Falls Church, Virginia
Columbia Baptist Church Mops, 9:30-11:45
“How To Build A Thriving And Lasting Marriage”

October 9: Washington, DC
Ambassador’s Wives Coffee (Private Event)
“Discovering A Generous God”

October 4: Arlington, Virginia
Cherrydale Baptist Church
Women’s Kindred Group
“How to Build a Thriving and Lasting Marriage”

November 7-9: Jacksonville, Florida
Gulf Atlantic Diocese Of The Anglican Church Of North America
“Building A Strong Marriage” (with John)
“The Blessings and Challenges of Being a Clergy Spouse” (with Marcia Lebhar)

December 6: Charleston, South Carolina
Women’s Advent Luncheon, St. Philips Church, 11:30 a.m.
“Finding Peace in a Season of Uncertainty”

December 10: McLean, Virginia
McLean Presbyterian Church MOMSnext
“Finding Peace in a Season of Uncertainty”

April 9: Birmingham, Alabama
Advent Cathedral
“Trusting God in Life’s Transitions”

March 29-30: Norfolk, Virginia
Trinity Church Women’s Retreat
Risky Faith: Becoming brave enough to trust a God that is bigger than your stress.

March 15-16: Falls Church, Virginia
The Falls Church Anglican Women’s Retreat
Anchored: Trusting God In Life’s Transitions

February 22-24: Norfolk, Virginia
First Presbyterian Women’s Retreat (to be held on the Outer Banks of NC)
“Risky Faith: Becoming Brave Enough To Trust The God Who Is Bigger Than Your World”

February 8-9: Raleigh, NC
“Experiencing God’s Faithfulness in Every Season of Life”
Holy Trinity Anglican Church

February 1: Falls Church, Virginia
Columbia Baptist MOPS group
“10 ways to Make Your Marriage Last and Thrive”

January 31: Washington, DC
FOCUS EVENT for Parents of Private School Students
“Cultivating Your Own Spiritual Garden”
(Encouragement for Mothers of Teenagers)

January 18: Arlington, Virginia
Cherrydale Baptist Church
“Kindred Group”: A Ministry for Moms
“How to Build a Thriving and Lasting Marriage”

2018

December 10: Arlington, Virginia
South Arlington Bible Study Christmas Coffee, 10 a.m.

September 21-22, 2018: Pawleys Island, South Carolina
Women’s Retreat at the Abbey
“Risky Faith: Moving Beyond Stuck”

September 28-30, 2018: Memphis, Tennesse
Harvest Fellowship Church
“Risky Faith: Discovering the Greatness of His Power”

January 26-27, 2018: Arlington, Virginia
Ascension Anglican Church Conference
“Finding Intimacy with God in all the seasons of life” (with husband, John)

February 1, 2018: Washington, DC
A gathering of FOCUS alums, those interested in this ministry to teens, and Mothers of teenagers!
“What Every Mom Needs to Know to Survive the Longest Days and Shortest Years.”

February 18, 2018: Arlington, Va
Restoration Anglican Church, Arlington, Va
“What You Need to Know to Make Your Marriage Last!” (with husband John)

February 23-24, 2018: St. Louis, Mo
Church of St. Michael and St. George Women’s Retreat
“Risky Faith, Becoming Brave Enough to Believe the God who is Bigger Than your World.”

February 25, 2018: St. Louis, Mo
Church of St Michael and St. George
“Character Matters, Raising Kids with Values that Last”

March 16-18, 2018: Fleming Island, Florida
Grace Anglican Women’s Retreat, Camp Weed
“Risky Faith, Confidently Walking in the Power of God”

April 6-8, 2018: Alexandria, Va
Alexandria Presbyterian Church Women’s Retreat, Meadowkirk Retreat Center
Theme: ”Coming Home”

April 24, 2018: Mclean, Virginia
Mclean Presbyterian Church
MomsNext Fellowship (mothers of elementary age kids)
“Investing in your marriage, while parenting, and working, and…Yikes!”

2017

January 25, 2017: Birmingham, Alabama
Advent Episcopal Cathedral- Women’s Winter Luncheon (child care provided)
“Risky Faith, Becoming Brave Enough to Trust the God who is Bigger than your World”

January 27, 2017: Raleigh, NC
“Risky Faith, Becoming Brave Enough to Trust the God who is Bigger than your World.” AND A ‘free for all’ Q and A on any topic.

February 9, 2017: Charlottesville, Virginia
Women’s Tea: “Is Your God Big Enough? Moving Beyond Stuck”

February 10, 2017: Charlottesville, Virginia
UVA Student Luncheon- “Risky Faith-Becoming Brave Enough to Trust the God Who is Bigger Than Your World.”
1-2PM
Common Grounds, 480 Rugby Road, Charlottesville (all welcome)

February 15, 2017:  Washington, DC
Congressional Wives Coffee- “Love, Marriage, and the Risks Involved!”
Sponsored by the Christian Embassy

March 3-5, 2017: Reston, Virginia
Reston Bible Church Women’s Retreat
“Risky Faith-Becoming Brave Enough to Trust the God who is Bigger than your World”

March 15, 2017: Treasure Cay, Bahamas
Women’s Fellowship of the Community Church
“Risky Faith”

March 24: Raleigh, NC
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Clergy Conference for the Diocese of the Carolinas (ACNA)
“Marriage and Ministry” (with husband John)

April 28, 2017: Easton, Maryland
“Risky Faith”
Ladies Bible Study

May 4, 2017: Vienna, Virginia
Vienna Presbyterian Church, MOPS
“And then I Had Kids, Encouragement For Mothers of Young Children”

September 12, 2017: Washington, DC
“What Every Mom Needs to Know to Survive the Longest Days and the Shortest Years”

September 15-17, 2017: Little Rock, Arkansas
Family Life Staff Wives Retreat
“Risky Faith: Becoming Brave Enough to Trust the God Who is Bigger than Your World”

September 28-October 1, 2017: Kerrville, Texas
Laity Lodge Conference Center
Conference for Elite Coaches and Athletes in Olympic Sports
“Physically Fit/Spiritually Fit” (with John)

October 18-20, 2017: Cleveland, Ohio
Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes Clergy/Spouse Conference
“Embracing the Journey-Refreshing Our Life and Ministry” (with John)

October 27-28, 2017: Lake of the Woods, Virginia
“Is Your God Big Enough? Moving Beyond Stuck”

November 2, 2017: Arlington, Virginia
Cherrydale Baptist Chuch
Mom’s Kindred Group: “Help, I Can’t Do It All”
“Finding Balance in an Overwhelming Season”

May 8, 2017: Virginia Beach, Virginia
“Girls Night Out”
Refreshments, fellowship and a brief message on Risky Faith

May 9, 2017: Virginia Beach, Va
10:30 am Women of Galilee (Episcopal Church) Brunch
“Risky Faith, Moving Beyond Stuck”

June 2-4, 2017: Louisville, Kentucky
St. Francis In The Fields Episcopal Church: Women’s Retreat
“Risky Faith-Moving Beyond Stuck”

2016

August 27:  Raleigh, NC
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
“Risky Faith, Becoming Brave Enough to Trust the God who is Bigger than your World.”

September 12: Falls Church, VA
The Falls Church Anglican
6565 Arlington Blv. Falls Church, VA
“Risky Faith, Becoming Brave Enough to Trust the God who is Bigger than your World”

September 15:  Falls Church, VA
The Falls Church Anglican
Women’s Ministry: Risky Faith Fall Book Study Kick Off

September 21:  Falls Church, VA
Pomegranate Margarita Literary Society Book Club
“Introduction to the book, Risky Faith”

September 24: Falls Church, VA
The Falls Church Anglican
“The Guard Your Heart Marriage Conference” (with husband John)

September 29: Memphis,TN
Risky Faith Book Signing with a brief message

October 27: Falls Church, VA
The Falls Church Anglican’s “Babes with Babes Fellowship”
“Finding Perspective in this Season of Overwhelming Motherhood” (Based on Chapter 7 of Risky Faith)

October 29: Ligonier, PA
Covenant Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Women’s Day Retreat
“The Joy of the Lord is Our Strength”

November 4-5: Richmond, VA
Third Presbyterian Church Women’s Retreat
“Risky Faith, Becoming Brave Enough to Trust the God Who is Bigger Than Your World”

November 18-20: Monterey, CA
Family Life’s “Weekend To Remember” Marriage Conference (with husband John)

December 5: Birmingham AL
Risky Faith Book signing with a brief message

January 29-30: Spartanburg, SC
Episcopal Church of the Advent
Women’s Retreat (Friday night 5:30- 8:00pm, Saturday 8:15-3:00)
“Experiencing God’s Faithfulness at Each Season of Life”

January 30: Spartanburg, SC
Episcopal Church of The Advent
Christian Formation Class 10-11:00 am
“Raising Kids with Character that Lasts”

February 19-21: Portland, OR
Church of the Good Shepherd Women’s Retreat
“Is Your God Big Enough? Moving Beyond “Stuck”

March 4-6: Sunriver, OR
Family Life’s “Weekend to Remember” Marriage conference (with John)

March 11-13: Falls Church, VA
The Falls Church Anglican Women’s Retreat
Seminar: “8 Keys to Building a Strong Marriage”

April 8-10: Branson, MO
Family Life’s “Weekend to Remember” Marriage conference (with John)

April 15-16: Falls Church, VA
The Falls Church Anglican
Rewoven Conference on Marriage

May 13: Bremerton, WA
Peninsula Bible Church
AM: MOPS Ministry “And Then I Had Kids, Encouragement for Mothers of Young Children”
PM: Women’s Ministry Outreach: “Is your God Big Enough? An Invitation To Find Out”

2015

February 5, 2015: Charleston, SC
Global Impact Celebration-Charleston Music Hall: Women’s luncheon
“Four Essentials to Cultivate in your Life and Home”

February 6, 2015: Charleston, SC
Global Impact Celebration-Charleston Music Hall:
“Cultivating a Vision for Family Ministry” (with husband John)

March 6-8: 2015: Lancaster, PA
The Falls Church Anglican Women’s Retreat:
“Is Your God Big Enough? An Invitation to Find Out”

March 28: 2015: Bay Village, OH
Annual Women’s Tea: Sponsored by Christ Church Westshore (Anglican) and Bay Presbyterian
“Is Your God Big Enough? An Invitation to Find Out”

April 17, 2015: Reston,VA
Reston Bible Church “Raising Kids with Character That Lasts”  

April 21, 2015: Memphis, TN
Independent Presbyterian Church:
Luncheon: “Is Your God Big Enough? An Invitation to Find Out”

April 24-25, 2015: Sewickley, PA
Christ Church at Grove Farm Women’s Retreat
Held at: Seven Springs Resort, Pennsylvania
“Is Your God Big Enough? An Invitation to Find Out”

May 30, 2015: McLean, VA
Holy Trinity Church
“Finding Confidence in each Season of Life”

June 5-7, 2015: Irvine, CA
“Weekend to Remember” Marriage Conference (with John)

September 16, 2014: Falls Church, VA
The Falls Church Anglican Children’s ministry presents a Parent Education Series in cooperation with “WOW Nights.”
Speaking on: “Parents: You’re Doing Better Than You Think!”

September 22, 2015: McLean, Virginia
McLean Presbyterian Church “MomsNextFellowship”
“Parents: You’re Doing Better Than You Think!”

September 23, 2015: Falls Church, Virginia
Speaking on: “Solving the Discipline Dilemma”

September 25-27, 2015: Charlotte, NC
Calvary Church Women’s Retreat
“Is Your God Big Enough? An Invitation To Find Out”

September 30, 2015: Falls Church, Virginia
Speaking on: “Raising Kids with Character”

October 3, 2015: Nashville, Tennessee
The Village Chapel, Women’s Coffee, “Is your God Big Enough?”

October 14, 2015: Washington, D.C.
Ambassador and Diplomats Wives Tea
“Finding Contentment in this New Season of Life”

November 13-15, 2015: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Family Life’s “Weekend to Remember” Marriage Conference with John.
Contact: familylife.com

November 20, 2015: Arlington, Virginia
Cherrydale Baptist Church
Mom2Mom group

December 5, 2015: Reston, Virginia
Reston Bible Church Christmas Breakfast Outreach
“Finding Peace in a Season of Uncertainty”

2014

February 28 – March 2, 2014: Charleston, SC
“Experiencing God’s Faithfulness at each Season of Life.”
Diocese of South Carolina Women and Girl’s Retreat
Location: St. Christopher’s Conference Center

March 28-30, 2014: Reston, VA
Family Life’s “Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference” (speaking with John)

September 22: Dyer, IN
“Navigating the Empty Nest Years”
Date & Time:  Monday, September 22, 2014  6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location:  Faith Church

October-December: Arlington, VA
“And Then I Had Kids, Encouragement for Mothers of Young Children”
A weekly study on this book. I will most likely be speaking on the following dates:
Oct. 2,16,23; Nov 6,20; Dec 11.
Date & Time: Thursdays from 9:30-11:45
Sponsored by The Falls Church Anglican Women’s Ministry
Location: Cherrydale Baptist Church, Arlington, VA

November 14-15: Baltimore, MD 
“Is Your God Big Enough?- An Invitation to Find Out”
Date & Time: Friday & Saturday Retreat
Location: Church of the Resurrection, Lutherville, MD

December 4: Bethesda, MD
“Finding Peace in a Season of Uncertainty”
Fourth Presbyterian Church Women’s Christmas Luncheon at 11:30am; Christmas Women’s Evening Dessert at 7:30pm

December 9: Springfield, VA
“Finding Peace in a Season of Uncertainty”
Immanuel Bible Church Christmas Dinner Celebration for MOPS, EMOMS, and friends.

December 20: Washington, DC
“For Men Only: Understanding the Women in your Life”
DC Chapter of the New Canaan Society

December 29, 2013 – January 1, 2014: Kerrville, TX
Laity Lodge – Annual New Year’s Retreat (speaking with John)

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