The Right Reverend Michael B. Curry, former Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, will speak at Christ Church Greenwich on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The event, part of the ongoing Courage & Faith speaker series, is titled “Finding Calm in the Storm: Letting Go, Letting God.” The program is free and open to the public, with both in-person attendance at 254 East Putnam Avenue and a livestream available at events.locallive.tv/events/174519.
Bishop Curry will offer a reflection on spiritual resilience and surrender in turbulent times. Known for his dynamic preaching and deep pastoral experience, Curry will address how trust in divine presence can lead individuals toward peace amid uncertainty. In a statement previewing his remarks, Curry said, “In moments of turmoil, the path to peace isn’t through holding tighter, but through letting go. When we allow ourselves to release our fears and trust God, that’s when genuine calm and clarity emerge.”
Christ Church Rector Rev. Marek Zabriskie emphasized Curry’s ongoing influence: “We are honored and excited to host Bishop Michael Curry, whose profound messages of hope and love deeply resonate in today’s world. His voice encourages us all to embrace faith not as a passive comfort but as an active and transformative power in our lives.”
Curry, who served as the 27th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church from 2015 until his retirement in 2024, rose to global recognition following his sermon at the 2018 royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. He has authored five books, appeared on national and international media, and is widely regarded for his message of sacrificial love rooted in the teachings of Jesus. Curry is also known for his work in community development and social justice, having led initiatives such as Crisis Control Ministry and the Absalom Jones Initiative for racial healing.
He was ordained in 1978 and served parishes in North Carolina, Ohio, and Maryland before becoming Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina in 2000. A graduate of Hobart and William Smith Colleges and Yale Divinity School, Curry resides in Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife Sharon. They have two adult daughters.
The Courage & Faith Speaker Series, co-founded by Rev. Marek Zabriskie and Rev. Justin Crisp of St. Barnabas, brings leading voices in faith, culture, and public life to Greenwich. The series seeks to answer pressing questions about worship, community, and spiritual relevance in a fractured world. Events include lectures, artistic performances, and immersive conversations, offering attendees tools to engage their faith with boldness and authenticity.
Questions regarding the event can be directed to Bobbi Eggers, Director of Marketing & Communications, at bobbie@christchurchgreenwich.org
