gathering to write – a lenten series

gathering to write – a lenten series exploring themes of community & creativity

5:45 – 7:00 pm Sundays

February 25 – March 17

writers + creators of all ages are welcome

Please register so we can have enough sandwich supplies & seats!

Contact youngsters@houseofmercy.org with questions or comments.

 

What to bring

• a favorite pen and/or notebook if you want (we’ll have loose leaf paper, pens, markers, and pencils available)
• a spirit of curiosity

General schedule 

~5:30 pm Church Service concludes

5:45-6:00 Self-serve sandwich bar (meat + veg options), get settled

6:00-6:03 Welcome & introduction

6:03-6:15 Warm-up exercise (writing or drawing)

6:15-6:25 Sharing (& opportunity for early departure if needed)

6:25-6:40 Main prompt & writing/drawing time

6:40-6:55 Sharing (& opportunity for early departure if needed)

6:55-7:00 Conclude

FAQ:

• What if I don’t know what to write or draw? What if I’m not very good?
  • The sessions will include a prompt for a warm up exercise, and a longer “main” creative period. You are also free to choose your own topic. These sessions will focus on creating in community; please save critique (of yourself or others) and editing for another time.
• What if I need to leave early?
  • Then please do! Leaving at the start of one of the “sharing” periods would work well.
• What if I don’t want to share my work with the group?
  • Then please don’t! 😉 Sharing is optional.
• What if I don’t want to eat sandwiches?
  • You are welcome to bring your own food (there is a microwave in the church kitchen). You can also focus on writing during the sessions, and eat another time.