"Mark and Renee lead you into an encounter with that mysterious side that reaches out beyond words. They lead you toward a discovery that those whispers of the sacred in the best of the old folktales and rabbinic literature are also found in the shape of our own personal stories. In the generous space that Mark and Renee create, we learn of all the many ways--sad, beautiful, humorous--that God finds us in our lives." - Jay, Vancouver Theological Seminary student
Join our 3rd Cohort on retreat
February 23-27, 2020
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Class is limited to 14 students - Only 2 spots left!
February 23-27, 2020
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Class is limited to 14 students - Only 2 spots left!
Join Our One Day Washington, DC Retreat on March 23
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Our Mission
To provide professional development in the use of storytelling.
To teach spiritual leaders, chaplains, storytellers, teachers,
lay leaders, and students to tell stories more effectively,
all in a sacred setting.
You can claim CEH credits (Continuing Education Hours)
for participating in the MFSI intensive.
Read Mark's article about our work in
The Interfaith Observer
The MultiFaith Storytelling Institute
Offers classes, workshops, and retreats. Bring us to your community or join us for our next retreat.
Come and Learn
- How to lift a story from the written page
- Techniques to remember the stories you want to tell
- How to design stories for various groups and numerous situations
- How to enter into stories from sacred text to make them personal and engaging
- How to identify and craft personal stories
- The skills to present your stories with competence, confidence, and humor
- How to invigorate your sermons and presentations with story
"This work sent me to a powerful breakthrough in my storytelling abilities, to let the story live inside me,
and pour out effortlessly and joyously"
Storyteller - Kingston, NY