Draw Near: Summer Online Retreats

This summer, I’ll be offering a small series of online Draw Near Retreats. Simple creative spaces to pause, notice, and make room for God together.

These retreats are not art classes. You don’t need artistic experience, and there’s no pressure to create something impressive or meaningful. We’ll simply use simple creative practices as a way of slowing down and paying attention to what God may be stirring in our lives.

Each one-hour retreat will include:

• a short guided time of quiet and settling

• gentle wondering questions and reflection prompts

• space to work on your own craft or creative project

• a brief optional sharing time at the end

You’re welcome to bring any quiet creative practice: knitting, watercolor, journaling, embroidery, collage, coloring, mending, or something else entirely. If you’d rather not gather supplies yourself, you can also request a simple collage kit mailed ahead of time.

The retreats are for adults and are offered with a suggested $10 donation, though no one will be turned away for financial reasons.

You are always welcome to keep your camera and microphone off if that feels more comfortable. These gatherings are meant to be gentle, spacious, and low-pressure. There will not be recordings available, as part of creating a more present and shared experience together.

My hope is that these retreats become a small way of practicing God’s presence in community, making space to listen, reflect, create, and draw near.

All retreats will take place online from 12–1pm.

• June 16

• July 16

• August 12

If you’re interested, feel free to contact me by commenting, email, or my website for more details.