Rachel Held Evans no longer wants to attend church. The politics disgust her. The scandals appall her. The massive construction budgets seem wasteful. The hypocrisy feels overwhelming. Church culture appears disconnected from Jesus himself. Yet something continues pulling her back despite her cynicism and doubts. Evans decides to embark on a personal journey to understand what Church truly means and discover where she belongs within it. She structures her quest around seven sacraments, moving through a complete liturgical year. Her exploration covers baptism, communion, confirmation, confession, marriage, vocation, and death. Each sacrament brings stories that blend humor with heartbreak and sharp honesty. Evans wrestles with the messiness that defines religious community while seeking the transformative power of grace. Her memoir chronicles the challenge of making compromises and taking bold risks. She works to overcome her cynicism and find genuine hope. Somewhere between doubt and faith, she searches for Church.
Genres: christian, memoir, non-fiction, church
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-journey, self-discovery
Paperback · Harpercollins Christian Pub