What is contemplative writing? How is it different from other types of writing?
The Psalms were written by ordinary people as they praised God, lamented, asked God questions.
During this retreat – workshop, we will explore ways that we too can write to God – praise, lament, ask questions.
We will have quiet times to write as well as discussions of different ways to approach writing, and sharing of what we have written.
Come – dare to write what is on your heart.
Facilitator
Marcia McLaughlin, OblSB
Marcia McLaughlin is an oblate and a retired spiritual director who enjoys photography and writing poetry – and seeing where the combination takes her. She has a Master of Arts in Transforming Spirituality from Seattle University, with certification in spiritual direction. She is particularly interested in the natural world, how we interact with it, and the messages it has for us. Justice is an important part of her life and her writing. She has self-published one book of poems, Nature’s Messages. Learn more about Marcia McLaughlin, OblSB
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Date & Time Details: Begins Friday March 13th 7 PM - Ends Sunday Noon
Location: The Priory Spirituality Center
Address: 500 College Street Northeast, Olympia, WA, USA
Contact: Spirituality Center
spiritualityctr@gmail.com
360-438-2595
Hybrid: Dare To Write
With Marcia McLaughlin, OblSB
March 13 - 15, 2026
What is contemplative writing? How is it different from other types of writing?
The Psalms were written by ordinary people as they praised God, lamented, asked God questions.
During this retreat – workshop, we will explore ways that we too can write to God – praise, lament, ask questions.
We will have quiet times to write as well as discussions of different ways to approach writing, and sharing of what we have written.
Come – dare to write what is on your heart.
Facilitator
Marcia McLaughlin is an oblate and a retired spiritual director who enjoys photography and writing poetry – and seeing where the combination takes her. She has a Master of Arts in Transforming Spirituality from Seattle University, with certification in spiritual direction. She is particularly interested in the natural world, how we interact with it, and the messages it has for us. Justice is an important part of her life and her writing. She has self-published one book of poems, Nature’s Messages.
Learn more about Marcia McLaughlin, OblSB
SISTERS SPEAK: OUR BLOG
Sisters post on our Blog monthly. See what our Sisters have to say about living Monastic Life in the 21st Century.
SR. LAURA ON YOUTUBE
See Sr. Laura’s youtube channel for some of her work in “restoring women to the stories we tell.”
CLICK, TAP, OR SCAN QR CODE WITH PHONE FOR HANDY MAP & DIRECTIONS TO ST PLACID:
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