Where Curiosity Meets Creativity
Not a writer? Perfect!

The best discoveries don’t always happen in a classroom; they often happen on the playground. Writing Playground is a monthly gathering where curiosity, imagination, and community come together in a relaxed, encouraging space. There are no grades, no critiques, and no expectations of polished prose. The only requirement is a willingness to play with words.

Inspired by our annual theme, Horizons of Hope: Faith for the Journey Ahead, each month’s gathering offers an opportunity to write about moments of life, true or made up, that we can all relate to. The group leader will provide the prompts and you will provide the response, whatever it might be. Some prompts may invite you to look back with gratitude, others to dream boldly about the future, to notice the sacred in everyday life, or imagine a more compassionate and hopeful world.

Whether you’ve been journaling for decades or haven’t written anything since high school, you’ll find a welcoming community that celebrates authentic expression over perfect grammar. Many participants discover that writing helps them uncover memories, deepen their spirituality, laugh at life’s surprises, and connect more deeply with themselves and one another.

Each session begins with one or more playful, thought-provoking prompts designed to spark your imagination. You’ll have quiet time to write, followed by an opportunity to share your work with the group if you wish. Listening is just as valuable as sharing, and passing is always a complete sentence. You’ll never be asked to read aloud unless you want to.

Whether you write a paragraph, a poem, a letter to your younger self, or simply jot down a few thoughts, you’ll leave with something uniquely your own and perhaps a new appreciation for the power of putting words on paper.

Bring a notebook, your favorite pen (or keyboard), a beverage, and an open heart. We’ll provide the prompts and the playground.