The Gathering of Christian Poets
Friday & Saturday: April 11–12, 2008
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Venue: The Gathering will be hosted at DaySpring Presbyterian Church in Edmonton. Maps: |
What's Happening on April 12?
• The Gathering of Christian Poets
• The installation of a new Christian Poet Laureate
• The celebration of International Christian Poets Day
• The announcement of Utmost Poetry Contest winners
• Poetry workshops and fellowship
Please note that accommodations and supper are not included in the registration fee. Workshops, readings, light refreshments with beverages and lunch are included. We will provide a supper on Saturday evening; a donation of $4–$5 is suggested.
Registration fee: $60
Friday Afternoon and Evening:
We hope to meet with poets as they arrive from out of town. If you are arriving at the airport, please let us know in advance so we can meet your plane.
Saturday:
8:00AM Breakfast and devotional
Nathan Harms, Utmost founder and Executive Director
9:00AM Welcome and Introductions
9:30AM Session One
Poetry workshop with Barbara Mitchell
11:30AM Lunch (provided)
1:00PM Session Two
Poetry workshop with Barbara Mitchell
2:30PM Break
3:00PM International Poets Day recognition
3:30PM Open readings and critique
Bring your own work. You can choose to simply read or to ask
for discussion and reaction to your work.
5:00PM Break
5:30PM Supper (not provided)
7:00PM Prize winners announced
Formal announcement of new Poet Laureate
Guest readers
Followed by informal fellowship
Utmost is the sponsor of the annual Gathering of Christian Poets.