The following description comes from the event organizer.

Sister Joan Chittister, a member of the Benedictine Sisters of Erie, PA and noted international lecturer, is one of the most influential religious and social leaders of our time. She'll talk about her book “The Time is Now: A Call to Uncommon Courage” at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Seattle. A book signing and photo opportunity follows the event.

Sister Joan writes for the National Catholic Reporter and Huffington Post. She's appeared on Oprah's Soul Sunday, Meet the Press, 60 Minutes, Now with Bill Moyers, and many other programs.

About “The Time is Now: A Call to Uncommon Courage”:

Pairing scriptural insights with stirring narratives of the truth-tellers that came before us, Joan Chittister offers a compelling vision for readers to combat complacency and to propel ourselves toward creating a world of justice, freedom, peace, and empowerment. For the weary, the cranky, and the fearful, Sister Joan's energizing message invites us to participate in a vision for a world greater than the one we find ourselves in today. This is spirituality in action, this is practical and powerful activism for our times.