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- - Scholars, clergy, church leaders, thinkers, artists, and writers who are seeking to discern and communicate the meaning of Christian identity and unity in a religiously and culturally diverse world are invited to apply for our residency programs.
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    for those looking to stay a semester or a full academic year
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Writing Workshops
- - Each summer, the Collegeville Institute opens its doors to pastors, ministers, lay leaders, and other thinkers and writers for week-long, intensive writing workshops geared toward various levels of writing skill, genre and interest.
    
    Each fall, the Collegeville Institute partners with other institutes, seminaries, or churches to coordinate regional off-site workshops.
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Vocation Projects
- - The Communities of Calling Initiative invites congregations into a 5-year project on vocation.
    
    The Collegeville Institute Seminars offer resources to explore calling in your community.
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- - Called to Life – a free program for small groups
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- - Lives Explored – a video storytelling project
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Fellows Program
- Bringing together an ecumenical group of gifted Minnesota faith leaders, the Collegeville Institute Fellows Program focuses on leadership development with the goal of strengthening religious leaders’ sense of themselves as civic leaders.
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Faith and Writing
- Good writing is essential to powerful theological education within congregations. In this section we highlight book reviews, provide resources for good writing, feature the writing of our program participants, and more.
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Past Writing Workshops

Regional 2019

Writing for Mystic Activists

May 14th-May 20th, 2019 Franklinton Center at Bricks

For faith-rooted activists who want to engage writing as a contemplative practice.
The application deadline has passed.

The Art of Spiritual Memoir with Donna M. Johnson

Sep 9th-Sep 12th, 2019 Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

For faith-inspired writers who seek transformation in their craft.
The application deadline has now passed.
Mapping the Geography of Grace: A Writing Workshop for Clergy

Sep 24th-Sep 30th, 2019 Gray Center in Canton, MS

For clergy exploring the landscape of faith.
The application deadline for this workshop has passed.
Writing the Spiritual Life: A Creative Writing Workshop with Lauren Winner

Oct 27th-Nov 2nd, 2019 Lake Logan Conference Center in Canton, NC

A Creative Writing Workshop.
The application deadline for this workshop has now passed.
The Art of the Personal Essay: Make A Point. Change the World.

Nov 11th-Nov 17th, 2019 Warren Conference Center in Ashland, MA

A workshop for clergy who write.
The application deadline for this workshop has now passed.
Writing Spirit, Writing Faith: A Week with Mary Potter

Nov 18th-Nov 24th, 2019 Whidbey Institute on Whidbey Island

Exploring the complexities of faith in today’s world.
The application deadline for this workshop has passed.

At Collegeville 2019

Exploring Identity and (Dis)belonging through the Personal Essay

Wednesday, Jun 5th-Tuesday, Jun 11th, 2019 Collegeville Institute

A workshop that explores issues of identity and belonging through creative nonfiction.
The application deadline has passed.
From Journaling to Memoir: Making Sense of Your Inner World

Monday, Jun 17th-Sunday, Jun 23rd, 2019 Collegeville Institute

A workshop for women who want to hone their skill in writing short personal essays.
The application deadline has passed.
In the Thick of It: Explorations of Advanced Topics in Prose Writing

Friday, Jul 12th-Sunday, Jul 21st, 2019 Collegeville Institute

For advanced spiritual writers in the middle of prose projects.
The application deadline has passed.
Writing Beyond the Academy: A Week with Professor and Writer Michael N. McGregor

Wednesday, Jul 24th-Tuesday, Jul 30th, 2019 Collegeville Institute

For academics who wish to reach a broad audience.
The application deadline has passed.
Apart, and Yet a Part: A Workshop with Writing Coach Michael N. McGregor

Thursday, Aug 1st-Saturday, Aug 10th, 2019 Collegeville Institute

Independent, unstructured work in community.
The application deadline has passed.