Sacred Writing Circle: Dear Mother

In this Sacred Writing Circle, we’ll reflect on our mothers—biological, adoptive, chosen, spiritual, and more. Through guided meditations, creative writing exercises, and open-hearted sharing, we’ll co-create a supportive and generative space to write about the mothers in our lives: the mothers we have or had, the mothers we lost or found, the mothers we needed or still need. Rooted in personal storytelling and inspired by the world’s spiritual traditions, this Sacred Writing Circle is an invitation to sit with the range of experiences, emotions, and memories invoked by the phrase, “Dear Mother.”

This Sacred Writing Circle is facilitated by Gianluca Avanzato, a writer, artist, musician, and teacher from Oneonta, New York who holds a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School and a Diploma in Interreligious Studies. In his work, including 1:1 creativity coaching, Gianluca emphasizes process over product, transformation over transaction, and fluidity over forcefulness.

Everyone is welcome: no religious/spiritual affiliation nor creative writing experience necessary. A warm welcome to LGBTQIA+ folks as well as those who have felt left out or cast out by traditional religious institutions.

Please note: This Sacred Writing Circle is a gathering for creativity, connection, and conversation. This is not a therapy group and will not be facilitated as a clinical or therapeutic service.