# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Art of Sacred Words: Writing as a Spiritual Practice (in-person) 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 03:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Meets Friday, 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Spiritual writing is writing that opens up possibilities, asks probing questions and challenges easy assumptions. It can take many forms, but it always honors process over product and probes the deep places in our lives – places ripe for exploration, confrontation, healing, celebration and lament. We will consider what it means to write as a practice of the soul. We’ll read and discuss masterful examples of spiritual writing and do a LOT of writing ourselves, guided by a variety of free-writing exercises and prompts. We will practice shaping our experiences of the numinous, the painful, the mysterious and the transcendent into writing that draws us closer to what is real, true and sacred.  

At the conclusion of our time together, participants who wish to share a brief piece of their writing will be welcome to do so during an “open mic” reading. 

This retreat is open to anyone interested in exploring spiritual writing.  If you are brand new to the practice, the retreat will offer you gentle, accessible ways to begin.  If you already have an established writing routine, you’ll have opportunities to deepen your practice and benefit from the company of fellow writers. 

Presenter: Shannon K. Evans

Investment: 
OVERNIGHT: $190, includes private room and lunch on Saturday
COMMUTER: $110, includes lunch on Saturday

www.FSCenter.org | 608-791-5295 
Direct link to registration: https://fsc.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=25SON09505

ABOUT THE PRESENTER: 
Shannon K. Evans is the author of the books "The Mystics Would Like a Word," "Feminist Prayers for My Daughter" and "Rewilding Motherhood." In addition to her own writing, she serves as the spirituality and culture editor at the National Catholic Reporter. Shannon loves yoga, reading good fiction and cuddling with her pets. She and her family make their home in Ames, Iowa.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/la-crosse/the-art-of-sacred-words-writing-as-a-spiritual-practice-in-person/200028731621347
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, spiritual, open-mic, health-wellness, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

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## Event venue details

- **city**: La Crosse
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Franciscan Spirituality Center
- **lat**: 43.804196
- **long**: -91.243862
- **full address**: Franciscan Spirituality Center, 920 Market St,La Crosse,WI,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Art of Sacred Words: Writing as a Spiritual Practice (in-person)  being held?
  - **A:** The Art of Sacred Words: Writing as a Spiritual Practice (in-person)  takes place on Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 03:30 pm at Franciscan Spirituality Center, 920 Market St,La Crosse,WI,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Art of Sacred Words: Writing as a Spiritual Practice (in-person) ?
  - **A:** The Art of Sacred Words: Writing as a Spiritual Practice (in-person)  is organized by Franciscan Spirituality Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Art of Sacred Words: Writing as a Spiritual Practice (in-person)  is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in La Crosse, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Art of Sacred Words: Writing as a Spiritual Practice (in-person)  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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