Search For Meaning Book Festival
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| Country and Region | United States — Washington |
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| Type of Festival | Literary |
| Location of Festival | Seattle, Washington, USA |
| Festival Contact Information | School of Theology and Ministry |
| Festival Description | The annual literary festival brings together a stellar lineup of over 300 authors and poets — with a focus on the human search for meaning. The programming encompasses issues of spirituality, faith and social justice. A range of diverse men and women from the combined field of spirituality and literature discuss traditions surrounding belief and faith: Christian (Catholic/Protestant/Evangelical), Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Unitarian Universalist, Mormon and Agnostic. The events are free and open to the public. |
| Festival Dates | February 4, 2012 |
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Festival Events:
Programming 2012:
- Keynote Speakers
- Mary Oliver, Pulitzer Prize winning poet and author
- James Martin, S.J., NY Times best selling author and official chaplain of the Colbert Report
- Events
- A Morman and Evangelical Conversation
- Spiritual Direction available
- 4 general sessions with a pick between 40 authors on a variety of topics
- Artists and musicians expressing their search for meaning (live)
- Interactive expression areas
- Book-signing
- Bookstore, provided by our partners: Elliot Bay Book Company & Seattle University Bookstore
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