Sarah Bessey

Welcome, friend.

I’m Sarah Bessey. I’m so glad you found your way here.

I am the author or editor of eight books, including the New York Times bestseller A Rhythm of Prayer; Jesus Feminist; and Field Notes for the Wilderness: Practices for An Evolving Faith. My new book Ordinary Altars: How to Love the World (Even When It Breaks Your Heart) is coming out on 26 January 2027 and is now available for preorder. I also write a bestselling weekly Substack newsletter, Field Notes.

Now available for preorder

Ordinary Altars

How to Love the World (Even When It Breaks Your Heart)

by Sarah Bessey

“You don’t always get to change the world, but you do get to love it.”