“Against the Current” Book Talks & Signings Announced (Updated)
Tyler Bieber has been sharing updates about his growing slate of spring book events!
Upcoming Events
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- Philadelphia, PA, Mar 21, 11am, Unitarian Universalists of Mount Airy
- Washington, D.C., Mar 22, 7pm, Dignity/Washington @ St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church
- Portland, OR, Apr 3, 7pm, The Green Room @ Fox Tower
- Salem, OR, April 7, 5pm, the Collective AAPISA Night Market @ Willamette University (Brown Field, 900 State St)
- Eugene, OR, Apr 11, 1:30pm, Unitarian Universalists of Eugene
- Salem, OR, April 28, 6:30pm, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem
After a visit to Phoenix last week, he’s continuing his tour tonight with his first virtual reading and presentation hosted by DignityUSA. He’ll be speaking about Father Tom Oddo’s contributions to the gay rights movement and the history of the Dignity organization.
For readers in Portland, Tyler’s book is currently available at Pacific Northwest College of Art‘s Small Press and Art Book Fair through Saturday, where he’ll also be volunteering on Saturday morning. More events—including new Salem dates—are on the horizon, and we’ll continue sharing updates as they’re announced.
Tyler has hinted at additional events in Astoria, Boston, Los Angeles, and more. We’ll keep this post updated as new events are announced and as Tyler continues sharing his tour schedule. See our Events page for the latest info.
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Content below from 10/21/2025
We’re thrilled to share the official reading and signing schedule for Tyler Bieber’s Against the Current: Father Tom Oddo and the New American Catholic.
Starting October 24th, Tyler will bring Father Tom’s story of faith, justice, and radical love to audiences across the Pacific Northwest—with stops in Portland, Beaverton, Vancouver, Seattle, and Manzanita.
All events are free and open to the public, with books available for purchase beginning in early November. Join us for a conversation about the life and legacy of Father Tom Oddo, a priest who helped shape a more inclusive, compassionate Catholicism.
Upcoming stops include:
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Portland, OR — October 24th, 7pm (Green Room @ Fox Tower)
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Beaverton, OR — November 9th, 7pm (Spirit of Grace PDX)
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Vancouver, WA — November 14th, 6pm (Clark County Historical Museum)
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Seattle, WA — December 8th, 7pm (Elliott Bay Book Company)
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…and more through January 2026.
View the full schedule on our Instagram or follow Tyler for updates.
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