Stephanie Arnold – First Church Birmingham

Stephanie York Arnold

Senior Pastor

She/Her

First Church is…

My Community!

What is something people often get wrong about you?

That since I like public speaking, it must be easy or fun for me to “work a room” and mingle but that actually takes a lot more energy for me.

What is your favorite meal?

Baked Oysters and Chocolate Raspberry Ganache cake…or movie theater buttered popcorn

What book is on your nightstand?

An ever-growing stack of books that I plan to read but I Dreamed of Africa by Kuki Gullmann is my favorite memoir!

What is the last show you binged and loved?

I just re-watched all 4 seasons of Felicity after more than 20 years and loved every minute of it (for the second time)!

Give us a snapshot of an ordinary moment in your life that brings you joy.

in the kitchen while cooking dinner (and singing along, of course) or watching a show with my family late in the evenings.

What is something you are deeply grateful for?

The creek that runs behind my house or getting the chance to go to the lake – basically the presence and peace that being near any body of water brings me.