The MultiFaith Storytelling Institute Two Day Online Retreat
Online Cohort #4 - Only 1 spot remain (maximum 10 students)
Online Cohort #4 - Only 1 spot remain (maximum 10 students)
"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 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
Workshop Leaders: Renée Brachfeld and Mark Novak (co-founders MFSI)
Monday May 25 and Wednesday May 27
Time: 1:30 - 4:30 EST
Tuition: $100
Where: In Our Zoom Room (where else would it be?)
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.
Monday May 25 and Wednesday May 27
Time: 1:30 - 4:30 EST
Tuition: $100
Where: In Our Zoom Room (where else would it be?)
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.
"I felt so honored and taken care of in this setting" - storyteller Jiann Powers
This 2 day retreat - geared towards clergy, chaplains, spiritual leaders, and interested lay people - will provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to explore the creative process of learning and telling stories. You will come away with increased confidence and skills to lift a story off the written page and make it your own, as well as how to identify, craft, and tell personal stories. The art of compassionate listening is an important aspect of the day.
Each day will begin with a short session of ecumenical prayer. Warning: This workshop is a LOT of fun!
Each day will begin with a short session of ecumenical prayer. Warning: This workshop is a LOT of fun!
Schedule for the retreat
May 25
1:30-4:30pm EST
Lifting a folk tale from the page and making it your own - a fun-filled, fast paced, collaborative session geared towards freeing you from the written page and unleashing your creative power.
May 27
1:30-4:30pm EST
Personal storytelling - how to identify stories from our personal lives, and crafting them to tell to to others. Also, a discussion about when it might be appropriate and powerful to tell a personal story in sermons, chaplaincy, pastoral work, or spiritual direction.
May 25
1:30-4:30pm EST
Lifting a folk tale from the page and making it your own - a fun-filled, fast paced, collaborative session geared towards freeing you from the written page and unleashing your creative power.
May 27
1:30-4:30pm EST
Personal storytelling - how to identify stories from our personal lives, and crafting them to tell to to others. Also, a discussion about when it might be appropriate and powerful to tell a personal story in sermons, chaplaincy, pastoral work, or spiritual direction.
Full payment ($100) is due with registration
Class size is limited to 10
Questions? Call us at 202-362-3270
Class size is limited to 10
Questions? Call us at 202-362-3270
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" I came to realize how compelling and powerful stories are. Stories connect people. Stories are the means by which people make sense of their lives. Stories create meaning. Stories are sacred, and everyone has a story. We learned about different kinds of story and how we could use that in our everyday life, in the life of the church, in counseling, in our lives."
Karen, Vancouver Theological Seminary student
Karen, Vancouver Theological Seminary student
