Come Sit With Us: A Night With Melanie Shankle
7-9:30 PM
Admission
Overview
Join us for the launch of a brand-new annual gathering designed to bring women together for an evening of connection, encouragement and time with friends.
This year, we are honored to welcome bestselling author, podcaster and speaker Melanie Shankle. Known for her humor, honesty, and heartfelt storytelling, Melanie will share reflections on motherhood, friendship, and why the small things matter... the everyday moments that shape our lives and the relationships that sustain us.
We're thrilled to announce that her daughter, speaker and author Caroline Shankle will be joining us as well!
Whether you’re a mother, mentor, friend, or simply someone who values meaningful connection, this will be an evening that encourages you and lifts your spirits.
We hope you’ll gather your friends and come sit with us.
Event Details:
Thursday, May 7th at 7:30 PM, at Grace Bible Church, Creekside Campus
Here’s what you can expect:
Doors open at 6:45 PM, and the program will begin promptly at 7:30 PM.
Please plan to check in at the registration tables when you arrive.
Event T-Shirt Presale
An exclusive Come Sit With Us event t-shirt will soon be available for presale for $25.
Pre-ordered shirts can be picked up before or after the event.
Door prizes will be awarded at the end of the evening, including a special item from David Gardner’s Jewelers.
About Melanie Shankle:
Melanie Shankle is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and co-host of the Big Boo podcast.
She is the author of multiple funny, heartwarming memoirs about friendship, motherhood, marriage, and life, including Nobody’s Cuter Than You, Church of the Small Things, and On the Bright Side.
Her newest book, Here Be Dragons, was released in February 2025 and debuted on the New York Times bestseller list.
Melanie is a 1993 graduate of Texas A&M. She lives in San Antonio, Texas with her husband, Perry. Her daughter Caroline is a 2025 graduate of Texas A&M and author of The Lion and The Bear, a 100-day devotional released in October 2025.
