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Seminar on Vocation and Disability Meets in 2023

August 9, 2023 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

The Collegeville Institute Seminar on Vocation and Disability, in partnership with Western Theological Seminary, continued its exploration of disability as a particular site of human vocation.

Reflections on the Communities of Calling Initiative

August 9, 2023 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

Pastor Kim Knowle-Zeller of Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cole Camp, MO reflects on her time in Collegeville for the final Communities of Calling Initiative annual gathering in June.

Grappling with Race, Faith, and Friendship in Perils and Promises Workshop

July 27, 2023 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

From July 6-11, the Collegeville Institute hosted Perils and Promises: Black Women Write Honestly about their Friendships with White Women. This invitation-only workshop, led by author Patrice Gopo, brought together ten Black women writers to grapple with questions at the intersection of race, faith, and friendship. 

Five New Members Join Collegeville Institute Board of Directors

July 14, 2023 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

The Collegeville Institute board of directors recently elected five new members: Peter Butler, Molly Marshall, Jakob Rinderknecht, Karyn Sciortino Johnson, and Marty Stortz.

About Me, About You Workshop Wraps Up

July 13, 2023 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

From June 19-25, nine writers of creative prose gathered at the Collegeville Institute for About Me, About You: a week-long interfaith writing workshop for women of color, led by writer and former program participant and Collegeville Institute Resident Scholar Roohi Choudhry.

Collegeville Institute Announces Acting Executive Director

June 28, 2023 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

The Collegeville Institute’s Board of Directors has appointed an Acting Executive Director to fulfill the leadership duties necessary to keep the Collegeville Institute moving forward with purpose and vitality.

Collegeville Institute’s 2021-23 Rural Minnesota Fellows Program Wraps Up

June 13, 2023 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

The Collegeville Institute’s 2021-23 Rural Minnesota Fellows Cohort II had their final gathering on May 22-24, 2023. For the past 18 months, the ecumenical group of ministers came together quarterly in Collegeville for times of learning, conversation, and fellowship.

Renovation Work Enters Phase III

June 13, 2023 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

The Collegeville Institute’s Board of Directors announces the launch of Phase III of its renovation work within the Bricks, Glass, & More comprehensive campaign. From August 2023 through the spring of 2024, the Collegeville Institute’s residential apartments and Butler … Read more >

Writing Towards God finishes as first-ever CI writing workshop series

June 5, 2023 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

The Collegeville Institute recently closed-out our Writing Toward God: the Sacred for the Perplexed first-ever digital writing workshop series. Led by Mary Lane Potter, nine writers followed visionary poets and storytellers for six weeks to re-envision God/The Sacred for our time. 

2022-23 Emerging Writers wrap up a productive, fun year

May 16, 2023 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

The Collegeville Institute's 2022-23 Emerging Writers Mentorship Program cohort wrapped up for their program year last week on May 10th.
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