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Sarah Skinner


Sarah Skinner

Sarah Skinner is a poet and seeker who believes deeply in the power of words to cultivate courage, compassion, and connection. Born in South Carolina and shaped by places both far and near, Sarah’s voice has been nourished by the rich landscapes of diverse communities, from the bustling streets of China to the rolling green hills of Ireland. Today, Sarah has planted her roots in Appalachia, where the Blue Ridge Mountains speak to her soul. In her poetry, Sarah engages the tensions between grief and grace, inviting readers into stories of resilience, belonging, and justice. Her work embodies both prayer and protest, infused with the wisdom of spiritual seekers and social activists from varied traditions. Sarah’s poetry has become a voice in movement spaces, from local gatherings to national justice events, creating moments for dialogue and reflection. She believes the sharing of art is sacred work, a radical form of hospitality, and a pathway to a more inclusive, compassionate world. When not writing, Sarah can be found hiking in the wild Blue Ridge Mountains, tending her garden, or gathering with fellow seekers for conversations on love, spirit, and the shared journey that connects us all.  




EXPERIENCES
    Show Date
    Thu 3 Sep 2026 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Title ShortMemoir Writing as Spiritual Practice
    Venue Writers Workshop
    Experience DescriptionFacilitated by Jamie Marich Hosted in Writer's Workshop by Mary McKinney and Sarah Skinner Many folks believe that they have to be famous or have the most uniquely original life story to write a memoir. Or we may believe that the only worthy memoirs are from those writers who are lucky enough to sign on with a major publisher and have their books end up on the New York Times bestseller list. What if you could approach writing your memoir-or a nuanced exploration of one aspect of your life-as spiritual practice? Or as a vital component of how you process and heal? In this day-long workshop, trauma specialist, author, and memoirist Dr. Jamie Marich gives you gentle guidance on approaching the creation of your memoir as a spiritual or healing practice. Whether you have an intention to share your writing with the world, or whether you are engaging in this writing process for your own health and healing (or some combination of motivation), you are welcome to join us for this collaborative experience. A long-time writer who brings in aspects of her own life into clinical writing that she calls \memoir-ish,\ Jamie has gone through the process of writing a formal memoir, \You Lied to Me About God.\ She has a great deal of information and insight to share about memoir writing and the fusion of expressive arts practice, as well as using the process of constructing your memoir to deepen your spiritual and/or healing practice. Please come prepared to write. Although sharing your work is not required to participate in the experience, it is encouraged and there will be several chances given for sharing within a supportive, expressive arts framework for giving and receiving feedback.