Join us for a creative and inspiring day thinking and talking about poetry and spirituality.
£10
A day reading and writing poems.
Our discussions will be led by Dr Manon Ceridwen James. She is an experienced facilitator having led many retreats and poetry days. During the day we will examine and discuss a selection of poems with a spiritual theme as well as sharing ideas and thoughts. There will be plenty of time for you to work on your own writing or to take time for yourself in and around the cathedral. If you are new to writing poetry we will share some techniques to get you started, no prior experience is necessary.
About the facilitator
The day is facilitated by the Rev’d Dr. Manon Ceridwen James. Manon is the poetry editor of Practical Theology and is a widely published poet appearing in magazines such as Poetry Wales, Ink Sweat and Tears and Envoi. Her pamphlet, Notes from a Eucharistic Life will be published by Cinnamon Press in 2023. She has employed poetry in her own theological research including in her remarkable and original book, Women, Identity and Religion in Wales: Theology, Poetry, Story (University of Wales Press). She is an experienced facilitator having led many retreats and days on poetry and spirituality. She loves helping people find their poetic voice.
Tea, coffee and juice will be provided.
Please bring your own lunch (a local shop is available opposite the Cathedral).
You will also need paper and a pen for writing.
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