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Spiritual Creativity: A Quiet Day in May
Belly of the Whale Ministries
6 reviews
May 2, 2026
Spiritual Creativity: A Quiet Day in May
Olmsted Falls, Ohio
May 2, 2026
Belly of the Whale Ministries
6 reviews
$75
About your trip
Join us for a gentle day of spiritual rest, creative expression, and joy-filled prayer.
This quiet, in-person retreat is an invitation to move at your own pace among nine creative prayer centers inspired by the Fruits of the Spirit (Gal 5:22-23) - including coloring, watercolor, collage, poetry, pray-dough, journaling, and more.
In honor of World Labyrinth Day, an outdoor labyrinth will be available throughout the day for contemplative walking prayer.
A light lunch, a creative prayer journal, and small take-home prayer objects are included.
Tiered pricing ($25 ~ $50 ~ $75) is offered so that all may participate.
Retreat Location
Christ United Church, 23114 West Rd., Olmsted Falls, OH 44138
Retreat Leaders
Suzanne Halstead - Artist, Arts Educator and Retreat Leader (specializing in Arts, Creativity & Spirituality).
Sharon Seyfarth Garner - United Methodist Pastor and Director of Belly of the Whale Spiritual Direction & Retreat Ministries.
Retreat Schedule
9:30 - 12:00 - Welcome and introduction to creative prayer centers & labyrinth that you can move through gently at your own pace.
12:00-12:30 - Light Lunch
12:30 - 3:00 - Ongoing creative prayer centers (at your own pace) and closing worship
What's included
Abundant art supplies
You are invited to move at your own pace among nine creative prayer centers - include coloring, watercolor, collage, poetry, pray-dough, journaling and more.
Creative Prayer Items
Creative prayer journal and small take-home prayer objects are included
Labyrinth Walking
In honor of International Labyrinth Day, an outdoor labyrinth will be available for walking prayer.
Light Lunch
A delicious, homemade lunch will be available for all retreatants.
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Olmsted Falls, OhioAbout your organizer
Belly of the Whale Ministries
6 reviews
"Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the belly of the whale." (Jonah 2:1)
Just as Jonah encountered God in the
"belly of the whale,"
we also long for safe space
amidst our stormy and busy lives
to encounter God -
space where we can
express our spiritual longings,
ask the challenging questions,
and nurture a genuine relationship with the Divine.
Belly of the Whale Ministries provide just this sort of safe space
to dive deeper into a meaningful life of faith.
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