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.
Exploring Identity and (Dis)belonging, a big city, big ideas experience May 5, 2023 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment The Collegeville Institute’s first regional workshop for the year, Exploring Identity and (Dis)belonging through the Personal Essay, finished up late last month. It took place from April 16 - 23. Led by Enuma Okoro, 9 participants as well as Collegeville Institute Director of Program Services Carla Durand experienced 7 days of writing and reflecting in New York City.
2022-23 Resident Scholars program caps off peaceful, productive year May 5, 2023 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment It feels like it just started yesterday, but the 2022/23 resident scholars program concluded on April 28, after 8 months of dedicated research, writing, rest, and community building. Our 28 resident scholars for this year came from far and wide as Singapore, and as close by as Minneapolis. They included professors, artists, activists, religious leaders, and writers.
