This event is in the past.It took place on May 31, 2026 at St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery.










Narrative and American Identity: Book Talk with Ben Rhodes
East Village
Hear former Obama speechwriter Ben Rhodes unpack narrative, identity, and America's future in one of NYC's most storied churches. Light refreshments included.
Historic church venue
Author conversation
Free Sunday event
Civic dialogue
Tips
🏛️NYC's oldest religious house of worship, dating to 1651
☕Light refreshments served after the talk
🪦Explore the courtyard graveyard with notable historical figures
Free
Narrative and American Identity: Book Talk with Ben Rhodes
East Village










Hear former Obama speechwriter Ben Rhodes unpack narrative, identity, and America's future in one of NYC's most storied churches. Light refreshments included.
Historic church venue
Author conversation
Free Sunday event
Civic dialogue
Tips
🏛️NYC's oldest religious house of worship, dating to 1651
☕Light refreshments served after the talk
🪦Explore the courtyard graveyard with notable historical figures
Free
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