Bethlehem, Pa., April 2, 2015—Singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer will present a writing workshop and concert on April 9 though the Moravian Theological Seminary continuing education program.

Hailed by Billboard as “a soaring songstress,” and a collaborator with such varied souls as Mary Chapin Carpenter, Alison Krauss, Barbara Kingsolver, and Parker Palmer, Carrie Newcomer is a celebrant and interpreter of “the sacred ordinary,” as reflected in her albums of original compositions and her writer’s workshops for poets, prose writers, and song writers.

Newcomer has been a cultural ambassador for the United States in India, has presented concerts in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East, and is deeply committed to peacemaking and progressive faith.

A three-hour writing workshop focusing on “Holy As the Day Is Spent: Exploring the Sacred Ordinary,” on April 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. The program is for writers working in all genres and representing all levels of experience. This class, presented in a safe and nurturing context, “focuses on the power, value, and healing in telling our stories from our authentic voices and everyday experiences.” Newcomer has presented this workshop in spiritual and secular settings throughout the United States. The workshop will be held at the Moravian Theological Seminary Bahnson Center (60 W. Locust St. Bethlehem, PA 18018). Registration is $35 for the public and is free to current Moravian College & Seminary students. Click here to register for the workshop.

Later in the day at 7:30 p.m., Newcomer will give a concert of her compositions at the First Presbyterian Church of Allentown (3231 Tilghman St., Allentown, PA 18104). Tickets for the concert are $20 for the public and $15 for current Moravian College & Seminary students. Individuals who register for both events save $5. Click here for concert registration.

Moravian Theological Seminary is part of Moravian College and offers graduate degrees and continuing education programs to prepare men and women for effective leadership and service in congregational, counseling, teaching, and other ministries. The Seminary is rooted in the Moravian faith tradition—centered in Jesus Christ, grounded in Scripture, ecumenical in spirit, committed to community, and focused on missional leadership.