Born out of my first book, Reclaiming Faith has become an umbrella for the work I do alongside individuals and congregations who are seeking to embrace the spiritual.
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Trauma-informed, creative, and nurturing, Reclaiming Faith is a resting place for wanderers on their way.
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Through my writing and practice, I seek to help congregations become more affirming and compassionate places and to encourage individuals to explore their interior worlds with wild-eyed wonder.
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Come to think of it, you might say that I'm setting out to make life more like the theatre: more open to trying new things, guided by shared stories, and embracing collective creativity.
Do you like the idea of regularly receiving:
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Reimagined Bible stories
Meaningful spiritual practices
Encouragement for your own reclamation journey
Poems ripped from the pages of my own journal​
Speaking and Teaching
Workshops. Keynotes. Retreats
Whether it's preaching a Sunday morning sermon, leading a creative writing workshop to engage with spirituality in a new way, or cultivating a weekend of deep and meaningful rest, the opportunity to enter into community with people more deeply is my favorite part of what I do.
Workshops
​We can craft something unique for you, but examples of some of my past most interactive/engaging workshops would include:
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Engaging with Scripture Through Imagination
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Becoming a More Trauma-Informed Congregation
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Learning to Lead from the Margins
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Poetry as Worship
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An Introduction to Centering Prayer
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Embodying Faith More Fully
- The Theatre of the Church
Keynotes
While I love to speak directly to a specific people and place, here are the kinds of things I've spoken about before, when asked to lean more toward speaking to a crowd:
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​Entering into the Pages of Scripture from Multiple Perspectives
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If Your Theology Causes Harm, Then You've Managed to Miss the Point
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Life in the Labyrinth: Welcoming the Spiritual Twists and Turns
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The Wisdom of Our Own Bodies: What It Means to Be Divinely Made
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Creativity, Imagination, God, and You
Retreats
There's something uniquely special about an extended time to spend in community, and while not every retreat needs a theme, here are some I've led to give you a taste:
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​Stepping Into a More Creative Life
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Rest and Ritual: Finding Meaning Amidst the Mundane
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Embodied: Engaging with Marginalized Traumas to Improve Ministry and Practice
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Embracing Exhaustion: Avoiding Burnout and Boosting Creativity
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Living With Trauma: Sharing Stories for Toward Healing
Interested in having me join you? Let's dream up the possibilities!
Reach out to me at trentcliffordwrites@gmail.com or fill out the form below.
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