The Anselm Society
is on a great journey in storytelling

Great Stories
Story: Brigid's Cloak
Story: Brigid's Cloak

Retold by Evangeline Denmark

My Story
Madeleine L'Engle: The Prayer & Work of Art
Madeleine L'Engle: The Prayer & Work of Art

What is at the center of art, and how do we get there?

Events
No Summer Quarterly Gathering: Here's Why
May 6
No Summer Quarterly Gathering: Here's Why
Philosophy by the Fireside
Jul 12
Philosophy by the Fireside

Join us by the fireside to discuss how we inhabit time

The Common Room
Jul 23
The Common Room

An evening set aside for quiet study and creativity together.

Nature Journaling Workshop with Lisa Nowak
Aug 3
Nature Journaling Workshop with Lisa Nowak

Join us for a hands-on art workshop led by Anselm Guild artist Lisa Nowak at the beautiful Rock Ledge Ranch.

Shakespeare Play Reading
Aug 16
Shakespeare Play Reading

Continuing an Anselm Society tradition, we’ll gather a couple dozen people to enjoy reading a Shakespeare play together (“Twelfth Night”).

Campfire Tales
Aug 23
Campfire Tales

Join us for an evening of songs, stories, short skits, poetry, and s’mores around the campfire.

Time for Tea
Aug 24
Time for Tea

Join like-minded friends, tea cup in hand, for a genial conversation about Anselm’s summer theme and ordinary time.

A Long-Expected Feast
Sep 19
A Long-Expected Feast

True to hobbit tradition,
we're offering not just
one meal, but a full weekend
of feasting—on food, fellowship,
and the fruits of imagination.

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Blog
Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books

Join us as Matt and Mandy battle it out to determine which book is better -- The Great Gatsby, or To Kill a Mockingbird.

J. C. Scharl's New Poetry Collection 'Ponds': A Review
J. C. Scharl's New Poetry Collection 'Ponds': A Review

Brendon Sylvester reflects on
the “dark and shining” mysteries
in the poet's stunning poems.

Meeting Holiness In Our Imagination
Meeting Holiness In Our Imagination

Faith, hope, and poetry
in Annie Nardone's latest
Pages, Pints, & Pours
featuring Malcolm Guite.

Original Poetry
Original Poetry

Original Poetry from
Anselm Contributors
for July 2025

Wondering At Space Like A Child
Wondering At Space Like A Child

Brendon Sylvester explores
how ordinary daydreaming
can redeem of imaginations

Of Course
Of Course

by Sarah Powell

In The Dark
In The Dark

by Courtney Siebring

Haiku for Dust Storm Season
Haiku for Dust Storm Season

by Betsy K. Brown

Epithalamion for Tommy and Haneen
Epithalamion for Tommy and Haneen

by Brendon Sylvester

On the South Shore Line, before Taking a Pregnancy Test
On the South Shore Line, before Taking a Pregnancy Test

by Betsy K. Brown

Traverse
Traverse

by Sarah Powell

Distraction and Mastery
Distraction and Mastery

From the decision fatigue of modern life to the machine expectations we place on ourselves, this conversation unpacks why we struggle to be present and offers practical wisdom for reclaiming the art of attention.

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Battle of the Books
Believe to See Podcast
Battle of the Books
Believe to See Podcast

Join us as Matt and Mandy battle it out to determine which book is better -- The Great Gatsby, or To Kill a Mockingbird.

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J. C. Scharl's New Poetry Collection 'Ponds': A Review
Encounter, july
J. C. Scharl's New Poetry Collection 'Ponds': A Review
Encounter, july

Brendon Sylvester reflects on
the “dark and shining” mysteries
in the poet's stunning poems.

Encounter, july
Meeting Holiness In Our Imagination
pagespints&pours, Encounter, july
Meeting Holiness In Our Imagination
pagespints&pours, Encounter, july

Faith, hope, and poetry
in Annie Nardone's latest
Pages, Pints, & Pours
featuring Malcolm Guite.

pagespints&pours, Encounter, july
Original Poetry
Original Poetry

Original Poetry from
Anselm Contributors
for July 2025

Wondering At Space Like A Child
Encounter, july
Wondering At Space Like A Child
Encounter, july

Brendon Sylvester explores
how ordinary daydreaming
can redeem of imaginations

Encounter, july
Of Course
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Of Course
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by Sarah Powell

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In The Dark
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In The Dark
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Haiku for Dust Storm Season
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Haiku for Dust Storm Season
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by Betsy K. Brown

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Epithalamion for Tommy and Haneen
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Epithalamion for Tommy and Haneen
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by Brendon Sylvester

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On the South Shore Line, before Taking a Pregnancy Test
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On the South Shore Line, before Taking a Pregnancy Test
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by Betsy K. Brown

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