Speaking

Rose Marie Berger speaks frequently on the relationships between faith, art and activism. In her talks, she invites audiences to consider how their faith is enriched by the arts, how daily life in their neighborhoods and cities influences their faith, and how personal faith fuels activism for the common good. She is noted for her “bible-busting” ability, opening up scripture in fresh and engaging ways.

Rose brings her vocation as a poet and her more than two decades of Christian social justice work to her presentations. Lively and interactive, Rose’s workshops and lectures incorporate visual art, music and lots of dialogue.

To invite Rose to speak at your school, church, group, or event, email rbergersol at gmail dot com.

Upcoming Events

Humanities scholar Hope House DC’s “Big Read” program
May 3-4 and May 5-6, 2010
Description: This year Hope House DC is participating with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Humanities Council of Washington, DC, in the national Big Read program. Along with providing Earnest Gaines’ novel A Lesson Before Dying, Hope House DC is sponsoring two-day writing workshops in two prisons with award-winning writer Rose Berger to help incarcerated dads write their own lessons from behind bars for their children. A selection of their work will be available online in fall 2010.
Location: 2 prisons in Maryland (federal and state maximum security)

Past Events

Apprentice House Authors’ Reading
Reading from Who Killed Donte Manning? The Story of an American Neighborhood
Thursday, April 15, 2010
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Loyola University, Baltimore, MD
4th Floor of the Student Union
Click here for more information.

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Sojourners’ Mobilization to End Poverty
“Poverty and War:  Breaking the Addiction” by Rose Marie Berger and Glen Stassen
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Workshop: 10:45 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Washington Convention Center

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“Gospel Roots of Justice and Charity” by Rose Marie Berger
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, Washington, D.C.
(4201 Albemarle St NW, D.C., 20016)

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Association of Writers and Writing Programs Conference
February 11-14, 2009
Chicago, Illinois

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Poetry Reading at opening of Peace Mural in Washington, D.C.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
5 p.m – 6 p.m.
3336 M Street. NW, Washington, D.C.

This is special reception, open to the public, that honors Poets Against the War. Huong will unveil the newest segment of the Mural, depicting a number of poems that have been submitted by poets across the country and published to the Peace Mural. The public is invited to join this special event, followed by a reception. There will be select readings of poems throughout the day.

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Howth Writers Conference
October 15-22, 2008
Dublin, Ireland

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Guest Presenter: “Who Killed Donte Manning?”
Servant Leadership School
September 16, 2008
Washington, DC