Sara Olson-Smith
Pastor. Author. Storyteller.
I've written a book. It's the story of the end of St. Peter Lutheran Church in North Plainfield, New Jersey and the blessed new beginnings that arose in the years after. St. Peter's ending was full of faith and courage and hope. And St. Peter people, St. Peter's church building, and the wider church have all experienced new beginnings.It's called Eulogy for a Faithful Church: The Story of a Congregations Courageous Ending and Enduring Legacy.You can find it at all the places books are sold, including Wipf and Stock and Bookshop
In addition to writing this book, I serve as an associate pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa. You can find my podcast, "Little Bird & Jesus" on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. I've also published bible studies in Gather Magazine."Practicing Advent Imagination: Matthew’s dreamers and Isaiah’s visions,"Gather Magazine: December 2025"Scripture and nature: Teachers of faith," Gather Magazine: Winter/Spring 2024"Jesus and Nature," Gather Magazine: Fall 2022 video supplements: session one, two, three"The gift of the Spirit," Gather Magazine: Fall 2021 video supplements: session one, two, three