HopeWords exists to tell redemptive stories in creative ways through radically hospitable gatherings, places, and conversations.
Sharing redemptive stories in creative ways
HopeWords is a nonprofit organization dedicated to telling redemptive stories in creative ways through radically hospitable gatherings and conversations.
Upcoming Gatherings
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OCTOBER 23-24 | Gather with Malcolm Guite and friends as we explore the theology and practice of the Christian imagination. Join us in Boston!
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APRIL 9-10 | At our annual writers’ gathering in Bluefield, West Virginia, renowned authors and lovers of story gather to celebrate God’s redemptive work through words. Get your early bird ticket!
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The Soil of HopeWords Endeavors
We believe creativity happens in conversation.
We affirm the creativity of all people and know good, beautiful things come from unexpected places. So, we come ready for conversations, not monologues.
We practice Christian imagination.
We create with redemption, resurrection, and new creation on our minds.
We work to build and maintain a community of interdisciplinary artists.
We can do more when we work together under the same calling.
We commit to place.
We act in service to the places and people who host our conversations, knowing they have just as much, if not more, to teach us than we have to teach them.
We cultivate belonging.
Every gathering, event, and conversation will be inviting and accessible for everyone, anywhere.
We long to be together.
More gatherings and creative endeavors are being cultivated as we seek faithfulness in our calling to share redemptive stories in creative ways.
“I keep raving to everyone about how wonderful HopeWords is. Outstanding speakers and about the best run conference I’ve ever been to.”
- Katherine Paterson
