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2016 Writing Workshops

Summer 2016

  • Donna Johnson

    Women Writing: The Art of Spiritual Memoir

    May 16th-May 19th, 2016Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

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

  • Michael N. McGregor

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

    Jun 14th-Jun 20th, 2016Collegeville Institute

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

  • Michael Dennis Browne

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

    Jun 22nd-Jun 28th, 2016Collegeville Institute

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

  • A Broader Public Workshop Leaders

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

    Jul 6th-Jul 12th, 2016Collegeville Institute

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

  • Lauren Winner

    Christian Spirituality and the Writing Life, with Lauren Winner

    Jul 18th-Jul 27th, 2016Collegeville Institute

    A workshop that brings together the disciplines of writing and Christian spirituality
    The application deadline for this workshop has passed.

  • Karen Hering

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

    Aug 2nd-Aug 8th, 2016Collegeville Institute

    Helping religious leaders cultivate personal attentiveness and invigorate theological conversation in their congregations and among those they serve
    The application deadline for this workshop has passed.

  • Mary Nilsen

    The Transformative Power of Metaphor: A Week with Mary Nilsen

    Aug 10th-Aug 16th, 2016Collegeville Institute

    For active pastors, chaplains, pastoral associates, and all who long to write prose that matters
    The application deadline for this workshop has passed.

Fall 2016

  • Robert Benson

    Mapping the Geography of Grace: A Writing Workshop for Clergy

    Sep 27th-Oct 3rd, 2016Gray 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 16th-Oct 22nd, 2016Louisville 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.

  • Karen Hering

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

    Oct 24th-Oct 30th, 2016Warren Conference Center in Ashland, MA

    Helping religious leaders cultivate personal attentiveness and invigorate theological conversation in their congregations and among those they serve
    The application deadline for this workshop has passed.

  • Mary Lane Potter

    Writing Spirit, Writing Faith: A Week with Mary Potter

    Nov 14th-Nov 20th, 2016Whidbey 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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