Text Writers Colloquium 2027 – Online
April 13, 2027 @ 3:00 pm
We are happy to once again offer an online colloquium for text writers. 2027’s session will be led by David Bjorlin. The colloquium will be in two parts, with the first being more presentational on the art of text-writing and the second a chance to receive direct feedback from the clinician on your text in progress*.
*Each participant will be asked to submit an unpublished text ahead of time.
Dates: April 13 and 15, 2027
Time: 3:00-5:00 pm ET
Price: $40 (members) or $50 (non-members).
Don’t forget to also check out this year’s Online Tune Writers Colloquium!
David Bjorlin was born in Duluth, Minnesota, and grew up in neighboring Hermantown until graduating from high school. After completing a one-year certificate at a school outside of Quito, Ecuador, he attended North Park University in Chicago where he graduated with a BA in History and Secondary Education. He went on to complete a Master of Divinity at North Park Theological University in 2011 and earned his PhD in History and Hermeneutics (Liturgical Studies) at Boston University School of Theology in 2018.
David currently is an Assistant Professor of Worship at North Park Theological Seminary and the Pastor of Worship and Creative Arts at Resurrection Covenant Church in Chicago. He has co-authored one book (Incorporating Children in Worship: Mark of the Kingdom) and written several journal articles on the history and practice of congregational song. He currently serves on the boards of both The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada and The Liturgical Conference. His first book of hymns, Protest of Praise (G-10101), was released in 2020 by GIA.
When not writing or teaching, he enjoys attending concerts, trying to finish The New York Times crossword, and reading fiction and poetry. He lives in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood surrounded by a close community of friends.