Write to the Heart Workshop Schedule
Events Ordered from Future to Past
Poetry on the Big Island:
A Poetry & Nature Adventure Workshop
on the Big Island of Hawaii
February 18-24, 2013
Kalani Oceanside Retreat
Puna County, HI
To register: Ray McGinnis
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to
Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Saturday, October 13, 2012 | 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Broadway United Church of Christ
2504 Broadway,
New York, NY
To register: 1-212-316-5700
Writer-in-Residence
August 20-24, 2012
Five Oaks Retreat Centre
1 Bethel Road,
Paris, Ontario
To register: 1-519-442-3212
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to
Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Saturday, October 13, 2012 | 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Broadway United Church of Christ
2504 Broadway,
New York, NY
To register: 1-212-316-5700
1 Bethel Road,
Paris, Ontario
To register: 1-519-442-3212
My Heart Broke Loose On The Wind:
Recovering A Sense of Freedom and Surprise
in Your Creative Expression
A Workshop with John FoxAugust 15 - 19, 2012
Rivendell Retreat Centre
Bowen Island, British Columbia
To register: 1-604-408-4457
The Write Fit: A Workshop Dedicated
to Writing, Yoga and Well-beingMay 25 - 27, 2012
Yoga House
511 Arbutus Drive
Mayne Island, British Columbia
To register: 1-250-539-2276 or
Reflective Writing Retreat
Friday, April 20, 2012 ~ 6:00 p.m.
to Sunday, April 22,2012 ~ 1:00 p.m.Peter Hope Lake
To Register: 604-408-4457
Peter Hope Lake Road
Quilchena, BC
Meditation Retreat with Lino Laure
Thurday, March 29, 2012
Rivendell Retreat Centre
to Sunday, April 1, 2012
Bowen Island, British Columbia
To register: 1-604-408-4457
Writing the Sacred
Saturday, March 17, 2012
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Carman United Church,
7258 Vedder Road,
Chilliwack, BC
To Register: 604-858-3223
The Seven Whispers: A Book Study and Writing Group
Wednesdays, March 7 to April 18, 2012
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Centre for Peace
1825 W 16th Ave
Vancouver, BC
To Register: 604-408-4457
The Seven Whispers: A Book Study and Writing Group
Tuesdays, January 31 to March 13, 2012
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Centre for Peace
1825 W 16th Ave
Vancouver, BC
To Register: 604-408-4457
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to
Appreciating and Writing Sacred PoetrySaturday, January 21, 2012 | 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Christ Church Cathedral
690 Burrard Street,
Vancouver, BC
To register: 1-604-682-3848
Poetry on the Big Island:
A Poetry workshop & Waipi'o Adventure
on the Big Island of Hawaii
December 10-11, 2011
Kalani Oceanside Retreat
Puna County, HI
To register contact: Ray McGinnis
Click here to download the registration form
Click here to download the Big Island Poetry brochure
Poetry on the Big Island:
A Poetry & Nature Adventure Workshop
on the Big Island of Hawaii
December 5-10, 2011
Kalani Oceanside Retreat
Puna County, HI
To register: Ray McGinnis
Click here to download the registration form
Click here to download the Big Island Poetry brochure
Psalms for Advent
Saturday, November 26, 2011 | 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
St. Paul's Anglican Church
1130 Jervis Street,
Vancouver, BC
To register: 1-604-685-6832
In Search of Joy
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 | 1:30 p.m.
Centre for Peace
1825 West 16th Ave.,
Vancouver, BC
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to
Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Saturday, November 19, 2011 | 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The Church of St. John the Divine
1611 Quadra Street,
Victoria, BC
To register: 1-250-383-7169
Blending Creative Writing with Spirituality
Saturday, October 29, 2011 | 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
All Saints Westboro Anglican Church
347 Richmond Road,
Ottawa, Ontario
To register: 1-613-725-9487
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to
Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Thursday, October 27, 2011 | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
St. Michael & All Angels Anglican Church
112 Bel-Air Drive,
Ottawa, Ontario
To register: 1-613-224-0526
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to
Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 | 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Concordia University
Montreal, QC
To register: 1-514-848-2424 X 3590
Prayer Writing
Monday, October 24, 2011 | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Mount Royal United Church
458 King Street,
Moncton, New Brunswick
To register: 1-506-855-8771
Guest Speaker
Sunday, October 23, 2011 |11:00 a.m.
Wilmot United Church
473 King Street,
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to
Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Saturday, October 22, 2011 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Wilmot United Church
458 King Street,
Fredericton, New Brunswick
To register: 1-506-458-1066
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to
Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Thursday, October 20, 2011 | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
St. John Anglican Church
23 Church Street,
Truro, Nova Scotia
To register: 1-902-897-0566
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to
Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Rockingham United Church
12 Flamingo Drive,
Halifax, Nova Scotia
To register: 1-902-443-2947
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to
Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Monday, October 17, 2011
St. Paul's Anglican Church
121 North River Road,
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
To register: 1-902-368-3310
Guest Speaker
Sunday, October 16, 2011 | 11:00 a.m.
Bridgewater United Church
87 Hillcrest Street,
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
To register: 1-902-543-4833
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to
Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Saturday, October 15, 2011 | 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Bridgewater United Church
87 Hillcrest Street,
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
To register: 1-902-543-4833
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to
Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Saturday, October 15, 2011 | 10:00 a.m.
St. John's Anglican Church
81 Cumberland,
Lunnenburg, Nova Scotia
To register: 1-902-634-4994
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to
Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 | 7:00 p.m. ~ 9:00 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saint John
545 Sandy Point Road,
Saint John, New Brunswick
To register: 1-506-650-7223
The Poetry of Meister Eckhart & Prayer Writing
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 | 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Kirk-McColl United Church
70 King Street,
St. Stephen, New Brunswick
To register: 1-506-466-1380
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to
Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. | Workshop: 12:00 p.m. ~ 2:30 p.m.
Redeemer Lutheran Church
540 Essex Street,
Bangor, Maine
To register: 1-207-945-3166
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to
Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 | 6:30 p.m.
1st Congregational Church of Ellsworth
2 Church Street,
Ellsworth, Maine
To register: 1-207-667-8321
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to
Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Sunday, October 2, 2011 |11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
First Parish Congregational Church
12 Beach Street,
Saco, Maine
To register: 1-207-283-3771
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to
Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Saturday, October 1, 2011 | 1:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church
84 Main Street,
Topsham, Maine
To register: 1-207-729-3193
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to
Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Community Church of Durham
17 Main Street,
Durham, New Hampshire
To register: 1-603-868-1230
Journal Writing for Health & Wellness
September 28, 2011 | 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Rolling Ridge Retreat & Conference Center
660 Great Pond Road,
North Andover, Massachusetts
To register: 1-978-682-8815
The Language of the Land: A Poetry & Nature Writing Workshop
September 27, 2011 | 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
September 27, 2011 | 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Rolling Ridge Retreat & Conference Center
660 Great Pond Road,
North Andover, Massachusetts
To register: 1-978-682-8815
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to
Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Monday, September 26, 2011 | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
First Congregational Church of Manchester
508 Union Street,
Manchester, New Hampshire
To register: 1-603-625-5093
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to
Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Sunday, September 25, 2011 | 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
United Church of Christ in Keene
23 Central Square,
Keene, New Hampshire
To register: 1-603-352-4136
Meditation Retreat with Lino Laure
Friday, September 16 | 8:30 p.m.
to Monday, September 19 (12:00 p.m.), 2011
Kwomais Estates
6001 Porlier Pass Road
Galiano Island, British Columbia
To Register: 604-826-8296
The Seven Whispers
September 14, 2011 | 9:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Yoga House
Mayne Island, BC
To Register: 250-539-2390
Reflective Writing Retreat
Friday, September 9, 2011 7:00 p.m.
to Sunday, May 11,2011 1:00 p.m.
Peter Hope Lake
Peter Hope Lake Road
Quilchena, BC
To Register: 604-408-4457
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to
Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Saturday, August 27, 2011 | 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Canadian Memorial United Church & Centre for Peace
1825 West 16th Avenue,
Vancouver, British Columbia
To register: 1-604-408-4457
Writer-in-Residence
August 15-19, 2011
Five Oaks Retreat Centre
1 Bethel Road,
Paris, Ontario
To register: 1-519-442-3212
Guest Speaker
Sunday, August 14, 2011 | 10:00 a.m.
Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ
57 Wall Street,
Douglas, Michigan
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to
Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Saturday, August 13, 2011 | 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ
57 Wall Street,
Douglas, Michigan
To register: 1-269-857-2085
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to
Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
5500 North Adams Road,
Troy, Michigan
To register: 1-248-641-8080
Letting the Desert Speak: Exploring Nature
as a Doorway for Poetry & Creative Self-expression
July 28 - August 1, 2011
Nine Gates Mystery School Graduate Reunion
Joshua Tree Retreat Center
Joshua Tree, California
To register: Nine Gates Mystery School
A Workshop with John Fox
July 23, 2011
Centre for Peace
Vancouver, British Columbia
To register: 1-604-408-4457
A Workshop with John Fox
July 18 - 22, 2011
Rivendell Retreat Centre
Bowen Island, British Columbia
To register: 1-604-408-4457
Meditation Retreat with Lino Laure
Thursday, July 7
to Sunday, July 10, 2011
Kwomais Estates
6001 Porlier Pass Road
Galiano Island, British Columbia
To Register: 604-826-8296
Choices, Stories & The Poems About Them
Friday, June 10, 2011 7:00 p.m.
& Saturday, June 11, 2011 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Beach Park Apartments
2095 Beach Avenue
Vancouver, BC
To Register: 604-408-4457
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to
Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Saturday, June 4, 2011
1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Anglican Parish of Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
To register: 1-250-537-2171
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to
Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Saturday, June 4, 2011
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Anglican Parish of Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
To register: 1-250-537-2171
Language of the Land: Reflective Writing Retreat at Peter Hope Lake
Friday, May 20, 2011 8:00 p.m.
to Monday, May 23,2011 12:00 p.m.
Peter Hope Lake
Peter Hope Lake Road
Quilchena, BC
To Register: 604-408-4457
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-inspired Path to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Sunday, May 15, 2011
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Selah Retreat Center
3419 Harborview Drive,
Gig Harbor, WA
To Register: 263-777-4277
Choices, Stories & The Poems About Them
Friday, May 6, 2011 8:00 p.m.
to Sunday, May 8,2011 12:00 p.m.
Beach Park Apartments
2095 Beach Avenue
Vancouver, BC
To Register: 604-408-4457
The Seven Whispers: A Book Study and Writing Group
Wednesdays, May 4 to June 15, 2011
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Centre for Peace
1825 W 16th Ave
Vancouver, BC
To Register: 604-408-4457
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-inspired Path to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Saturday, April 16, 2011
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
St. Andrew's United Church
7756 Grand St.,
Mission, British Columbia
To Register: 604-826-8296
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-inspired Path to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Saturday, April 16, 2011
10:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.
St. Andrew's United Church
7756 Grand St.,
Mission, British Columbia
To Register: 604-826-8296
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-inspired Path to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Sunday, April 10, 2011
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: St. John's United Church
(Co-sponsored with St. Paul's United Church)
10990 West Saanich Road (Deep Cove)
Sidney, BC
To Register: Rev. Anne Manikel -
St. Paul's United Church 250-656-3213
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-inspired Path to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
81 North Second Street,
San. Jose, California
To Register: 408-293-7953
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-inspired Path
to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Sunday, April 3, 2011 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church,
1135 - 12th Street,
Sparks, Nevada
To Register: 775-358-4474
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-inspired Path
to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Saturday, April 2, 2011 | 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church,
2004 Spring Gate Lane,
Las Vegas, Nevada
To Register: 702-838-7444
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-inspired Path
to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Friday, April 1, 2011
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Palo Cristi Presbyterian Church
3535 E. Lincoln Drive,
Paradise Valley, Arizona
To Register: 602-955-6080
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-inspired Path to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Central United Church
220 George Street,
Sarnia, Ontario
To register: 519-344-4561
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-inspired Path to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Trinity Pastoral Charge
933 Talbot Road,
Beamsville, Ontario
To register: 905-563-4943
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-inspired Path to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Trinity Pastoral Charge
4287 William Street,
Beamsville, Ontario
To register: 905-563-4943
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-inspired Path to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Monday, March 28, 2011
7:00 p.m.
Elora United Church
75 Geddes Street,
Elora, Ontario
To register: 519-846-0122
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-inspired Path to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Sunday, March 27, 2011 10:30 a.m.
Annesley United Church
82 Toronto Street South,
Markdale, Ontario
* Talk (not workshop)
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-inspired Path to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Saturday, March 26, 2011
1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Annesley United Church
82 Toronto Street South,
Markdale, Ontario
To register: 519-986-3019
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-inspired Path to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Saturday, March 26, 2011
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Annesley United Church
82 Toronto Street South,
Markdale, Ontario
To register: 519-986-3019
Write Way to Wellness
Friday, March 25, 2011
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Annesley United Church
82 Toronto Street,
Markdale, Ontario
To Register: 519-986-3019
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
March 24, 2011 | 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Central United Church
194 Avondale,
Stratford, Ontario
To register: 1-519-271-7946
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-inspired Path to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Bethel-Maidstone United Church
933 Talbot Road,
Maidstone, Ontario
To register: 519-723-2284
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
March 22, 2011
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
920 Third Avenue,
Rockford, Illinois
To register: 1-815-963-4815
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Mini-workshop and Talk
March 22, 2011
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
920 Third Avenue,
Rockford, Illinois
To register: 1-815-963-4815
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
March 21, 2011
6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Madison Community Church
7118 Old Sauk Road,
Madison, Wisconsin
To register: 1-608-836-1455
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-inspired Path to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Saturday, March 19, 2011, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
First Congregational Church of Western Springs,
901- S. 11th Ave, Western Springs, Illinois
To Register: 708-246-1900
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired path to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
March 16, 2011
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Church of the Beatitudes
555 W. Glendale Avenue,
Phoenix, Arizona
To register: 1-602-264-1221
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-inspired Path to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
First Congregational Church United Church of Christ,
216 E. Gurley Street
Prescott, Arizona
To Register: 928-445-4555
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-inspired Path
to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Monday, March 14, 2011
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Federated Community Church
400 West Aspen Avenue,
Flagstaff, AZ
To register: (928) 744-7383
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-inspired Path
to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Sunday, March 13, 2011
2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wesley United Methodist Church
1343 E. Barstow Avenue
Fresno, California
To Register: 559-224-1947
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-inspired Path
Saturday, March 12, 2011 | 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Christ Episcopal Church
625 - 15th Street,
Eureka, California
To Register: 707-442-1797
Writing Way to Wellness
Saturday, March 12, 2011
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Christ Episcopal Church
625 - 15th Street,
Eureka, California
To Register: 707-442-1797
Writing to the Heart
Friday, March 11, 2011
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Christ Episcopal Church
625 - 15th Street
Eureka, California
To Register: 707-442-1797
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-inspired Path to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Sunday, March 6, 2011
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo
72 Kensington Road
San Anselmo, California
To Register: 415-456-3713
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-inspired Path to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Saturday, March 5, 2011
1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Intersection
Location: First Presbyterian Church of St. Helena
1428 Spring Street
St. Helena, California
To Register: 707-963-1255
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-inspired Path
to Appreciating and Writing Sacred Poetry
Saturday, March 5, 2011
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Intersection
Location: First Presbyterian Church of St. Helena
1428 Spring Street,
St. Helena, California
To Register: 707-963-1255