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off-site writing workshops

Writing for Mystic Activists

May 24, 2019 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

In partnership with School for Conversion, the Collegeville Institute held a regional writing workshop for mystic activists on May 14-20, 2019.

Writing Spirit, Writing Faith: A Week with Mary Potter

October 10, 2018 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

Last week, a group of spiritual writers met on Whidbey Island in Washington for the regional fall writing workshop Writing Spirit, Writing Faith.
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How Pastors Write for Public Life

June 1, 2018 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

In partnership with Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, the Collegeville Institute held a regional writing workshop in Austin, Texas on May 14-18, 2018. 
writing to change the world

Writing to Change the World

November 30, 2017 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

In mid-November, a group of pastors and faith leaders met in MA for the workshop Writing to Change the World with author Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove.
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The Writing Pastor: A Workshop with J. Bradley Wigger

October 22, 2017 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

From October 15-21, 2017, a group of pastors met at Louisville Seminary in Louisville, KY for The Writing Pastor: A Workshop with J. Bradley Wigger. 
Writing Spirit, Writing Faith 2017

Writing Spirit, Writing Faith: A Week with Mary Potter

October 11, 2017 By Collegeville Institute 1 Comment

Last week, a group of spiritual writers met on Whidbey Island in Washington for the off-site fall writing workshop Writing Spirit, Writing Faith.
Geography of Grace

Mapping the Geography of Grace: A Writing Workshop for Clergy

October 10, 2017 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

In late September, a group of pastors met at the Gray Center in Canton, Mississippi for the fall workshop Mapping the Geography of Grace.

Fall 2016 Workshops Come to a Close

November 23, 2016 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

This fall, the Collegeville Institute partnered with organizations in Mississippi, Kentucky, Massachusetts, and Washington to host off-site workshops.

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