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2015 Writing Workshops

Summer 2015

  • A Broader Public Workshop Leaders

    A Broader Public: Writing for the Online Audience, with the Editors of Religion Dispatches

    Jun 9th-Jun 15th, 2015 Collegeville Institute

    Entering the public conversation.
    The application deadline for this workshop has passed.

  • Jonathan Wilson Hartgrove

    Writing to Change the World: A Week with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove

    Jun 17th-Jun 23rd, 2015 Collegeville Institute

    for those interested in writing for social change.
    The application deadline for this workshop has passed.

  • Donna Johnson

    Women Writing: A Writing Workshop with Donna Johnson

    Jun 22nd-Jun 25th, 2015 Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

    For women pastors, writers, and would-be spiritual memoirists.
    The application deadline for this workshop has passed.

  • Lauren Winner

    Women Writing: A Week with Lauren Winner

    Jun 28th-Jul 4th, 2015 Collegeville Institute

    For women writing autobiographical, nonfiction prose.
    The application deadline for this workshop has passed.

  • Karen Hering

    Awakening Theological Imagination in the Congregation: A Spiritual Practice of Writing with Karen Hering

    Jul 6th-Jul 12th, 2015 Collegeville Institute

    Helping pastors and religious educators cultivate personal attentiveness and invigorate theological conversation in their congregations.
    The application deadline for this workshop has passed.

  • Michael Dennis Browne

    Poetry, Prose, and Prayer: A Week with Michael Dennis Browne

    Jul 14th-Jul 20th, 2015 Collegeville Institute

    For poets and prose writers exploring religious themes in their work. The application deadline for this workshop has passed.

  • Michael N. McGregor

    Apart, and yet a Part: A Week with Writing Coach Michael N. McGregor

    Jul 22nd-Jul 28th, 2015 Collegeville Institute

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

  • Michael Joncas and Susan Briehl

    Words for Worship: A Liturgical Writing Workshop with Michael Joncas and Susan Briehl

    Jul 30th-Aug 5th, 2015 Collegeville Institute

    For writers of liturgical prayers and/or hymn texts.
    The application deadline for this workshop has passed.

  • Mary Nilsen

    Words that Sing I: A Week with Mary Nilsen

    Aug 11th-Aug 17th, 2015 Collegeville Institute

    For religious professionals seeking to write more powerful, lyrical prose.
    The application deadline for this workshop has passed.

Fall 2015

  • Robert Benson

    Mapping the Geography of Grace: A Writing Workshop for Clergy

    Sep 8th-Sep 14th, 2015 Gray Center in Canton, MS

    For clergy exploring the landscape of faith.
    The application deadline for this workshop has passed.

  • Brad Wigger

    The Writing Pastor: A Workshop with J. Bradley Wigger

    Oct 25th-Oct 31st, 2015 Louisville Seminary in Louisville, KY

    For pastors and church leaders who are committed to the ways writing can be a spiritual practice.
    The application deadline for this workshop has passed.

  • Maren Tirabassi

    Writing for the Pastoral Life: Strange Gift, Long Journey, Bright Star with Maren C. Tirabassi

    Nov 2nd-Nov 8th, 2015 Warren Conference Center in Ashland, MA

    For those involved with congregational ministry.
    The application deadline for this workshop has passed.

  • Mary Lane Potter

    Writing Spirit, Writing Faith: A Week with Mary Potter

    Nov 15th-Nov 21st, 2015 Whidbey Institute on Whidbey Island

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

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