Pen & Purpose

Welcome to Pen & Purpose, a communal writing and study experience designed to nourish both the soul and the intellect. Surrounded by beauty and books, the day follows a steady rhythm of prayer, fellowship, and focused work, with space to reflect on the power of words in today’s culture.

Inspired by the ancient monastic practice of a liturgy of the hours, Pen & Purpose weaves together dedicated times for both meaningful study and sincere prayer. This rhythm seeks to sanctify the day, drawing participants closer to God through a structure that provides time for both communal and individual devotion.

At its heart, Pen & Purpose is about cultivating a deeper community of learning. By bringing together residents, students, visiting scholars, and members of the wider Lanier community, it creates a space where study, prayer, and fellowship unite into a single act of worship, focusing academic discipline on God and shaping the written word into an offering.

Bring your manuscript, thesis, sermon notes, or any project in progress and join us for a day of quiet, communal study and prayer.

Who is Pen & Purpose for?

Any writer, student, or scholar (college age or older) who seeks to invite God into their work.
Space is limited to 25 participants.

Where is it?

Study and writing take place in the Great Hall, a shared space that allows participants to work together in quiet focus.

What does the day’s schedule look like?

9:30-11:30 a.m. Study & Writing — Great Hall
11:30-12:00 p.m. Chapel — Stone Chapel
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. Study & Writing — Great Hall
4:00-4:30 p.m. Tea & Closing Prayer — Commons

Considerations

Please park in the Falba parking lot and plan to arrive no earlier than 9:00 a.m.