Mennonite/s writing conference
October 7, 2022
Mennonite writers convene at conference
Goshen College hosted the Mennonite/s Writing Conference from Thursday, Sept. 28, to Sunday, Oct. 2, for the third year since 1990. The theme, “Celebrating 30 Years: Looking Back, Looking Forward,” featured several writers who shared works ranging from poetry to novels. This conference celebrated collective history and heritage while looking into the future of what Mennonite writing holds. “Before the conference, Mennonite writers often felt at the margins of Mennonite life or were alienated from the church,” said Ann Hostetler, professor emerita of English at GC and chair of the conference planning committee. “Once the conference took place,” she continued,...
September 30, 2022
GC to host Mennonite/s Writing Conference
After 20 years, Goshen College will host the Mennonite/s Writing Conference, spanning 4 days from Thursday, Sept. 28, to Sunday, Oct. 2. The theme for this year is “Celebrating 30 Years: Looking Back, Looking Forward.” “The featured writers at the conference this weekend are amazing writers who address multiple audiences,” said Ann Hostetler, professor Emeritus of English at GC. “They display diversity in styles and perspectives.” Workshops will be led by Casey Plett, Julia Spicher Kasdorf, and Steven Rubin, along with book signings from Sofia Samatar, Rachel Yoder, Patrick Friesen, and the conference founder Hildi Froese Tissen. Many speakers are...