Writing can be a spiritual act, a way for us to process our experiences and engage in conversations with God. In this workshop, Catholic writer John Dougherty (America Magazine, National Catholic Reporter, Jesuit Media Lab) will offer some skills for bringing our spiritual stories to life on the page and, even more importantly, some time and space to write.
Flow of the Afternoon:
1:00-2:00 - "Bringing Our Spiritual Stories to Life" --- John sets the tone of our afternoon, shares tips of his own writing process and contextualizes why writing is indeed, a very spiritual practice!
2:00-3:15 - Independent Writing --- Settle into a desk in our art studio or a bench on our grounds. Walk the labyrinth or swing in a hammock. Spend 75 minutes writing without distraction. You can bring your own prompt or project to make progress on -- or use one of the prompts provided to you by John.
3:15-4:00 - Sharing and Wrap Up --- Listen to the written words of others and share your own if you'd like! Enjoy a communal reflection on: "What did I notice during those 75 minutes? What thoughts arose in me? and Where did my mind wander? Finally, set a writing intention for the spring and voice it out loud in a supportive circle.
Register by April 3
*If you are a student, full-time volunteer or campus minister, please use the discount code ART when registering.
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