In the Psalms, you can often find a notation in italics interspersed between the stanzas — Selah. The Psalms were the original hymnbook of the Israelites and Selah was a notation that told the worshippers it was time to breathe. We are excited that the Selah Spiritual Life Center will do that same thing for people in our community, reminding them to take a breath in the midst of this life, to connect more deeply with themselves and their God. 

Selah Spiritual Life Center is committed to being a place of inclusive welcome, drawing the lost, the wounded, the curious and the hungry to Christ through worship, faith formation and community in ways that speak to individuality and creativity. 


SSLC provides new and diverse experiences to deepen spiritual lives.

 

Experiences offered:

  • Workshops of different topics and spiritual disciplines
  • Retreat Experiences – both SSLC-sponsored retreats and those customized for your own context
  • Classes
  • Support Groups
  • Spiritual Direction – both individual and group, led by a certified Spiritual Director
  • Creative and Meaningful Worship


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Keep up with all we have to offer!

See a calendar of upcoming events below and be sure to like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Questions? Email us at selah@gatherforgoodkc.org or call 913-780-0255.

calendar of events

If you have any questions about our events or offerings, please email or call us! 

selah@gatherforgoodkc.org / 913-780-0255

  • Spiritual Direction is a conversation between a certified spiritual director and another person. This conversation intentionally includes God and God's Presence in, with and for us. Ultimately one continues their spiritual journey and examines if that journey fosters the development of who God created them to be. The inner self, True Self, the person God created is nourished and validated in the process.


    Sessions are usually an hour. If you are interested, please email selah@gatherforgoodkc.org or call 913-780-0255 for more details. 

  • An icon is a sacred image used in religious devotion. Often referred to as "windows into heaven" for through them, one gets a glimpse of the spiritual world.

    Join us for an 8-week class to learn more about iconography and how to use icons in your prayer and devotion time. Each student will paint their own sacred image of Jesus as they are led through the techniques of iconography. 

    Sacred Art | Drawing Closer to Christ Through Icons is taught by Ronda Welander and Janice Oyer of Selah Spiritual Life Center every Wednesday from October 2 to November 20, 9:30-11:00am.

    Class Fee (supplies included): $30, due at the time of registration - Click here to register!

  • Lectio Divina, literally meaning "divine reading", is an ancient practice of praying the Scriptures. Our praying, or conversation with God, includes God's response. At least that is God's desire. Sometimes following our "Amen" we go on with our day, not realizing that God might be responding with, "Can we talk?" Lectio Divina intentionally includes interaction or God "getting a word in". It is said that Lectio Divina is reading Scripture with the ear of your heart. Lectio Divina can be a spiritual tool that enhances our faith journey going forward. 


    Saturday, October 5th, at 10:30am, join Spiritual Director, Diana Mitchell for this free workshop. Click here to register.

    (This workshop is free, but a free-will offering may be given to Selah Spiritual Life Center the day of the workshop.)

  • Come join Farmstead Eight, Selah Spiritual Life Center and Heritage Church for the annual Hayride Event on the property from 4:00-6:00pm - a FREE family-friendly, fun, fall event! Games, balloon artist, face-painting, pumpkin craft, fire-roasted hot dogs and smores and of course - hay rides! Invite your friends and neighbors to join you!

  • If you are a caregiver, what would a reprieve look like for you? When living life as a caregiver, self-care is seldom a priority and we don't know where, or from whom, to find support. Join other caregivers as we navigate together the journey of caring for our loved ones. We meet once a month on the second Tuesday at 6:30pm. If this sounds like something that would be helpful in your life, we invite you to join us. 


    This group is free to attend. Please RSVP to selah@gatherforgoodkc.org or 913-780-0255. 

  • Morning Prayer at Selah Spiritual Life Center - 9:30-10:15

    Join us on the 4th Wednesday and 4th Saturday of each month for Morning Prayer from 9:30 – 10:15. Although an order of the

    service will be provided for all participants, you are invited to bring your own Bible and journal.

  • Ten years ago, Cindy Hixson, author of Practicing a Worry-Less Life, was desperate to stop worrying. After many failed attempts to “just stop it,” she discovered her worry problem was actually a trust problem. Cindy learned seven principles that help her to replace worry with trust. She found that applying those principles freed her from more than just excessive worry. Come hear Cindy share her inspiring story of how one of the principles, “Moving the W” radically changed her life.


    Cindy is an author, blogger, and speaker. When not writing, she enjoys watching sports, knitting, crocheting, and lap time with her two cats.


    Cindy will be leading a workshop on Practicing a Worry-Less Life | "Moving the W" from 10:30am -12:00pm.


    Workshop Fee: $25 due at time of registration - Click here to register

  • Don't miss this "spook"tacular, free annual event, co-hosted by Farmstead Eight, Selah Spiritual Life Center and Heritage Church! Come in costume for a little trick-or-treat fun in our parking lot from 4-6pm! Invite your friends and neighbors to join you!

  • Have you heard about the Impact Writers Group hosted at Heritage Church? We are a diverse group of wordsmiths from various backgrounds and communities, writing to impact our world.


    On Saturday, November 9th, from 1:00-3:00pm, in the Heritage Church Community Room, we’re hosting a Book Fair. Come meet the authors of the IWG and check out their latest publications. Plus, we’ll have a table of discount books. Plus, find some extra craft items to fill out your Christmas list. 

  • If you are a caregiver, what would a reprieve look like for you? When living life as a caregiver, self-care is seldom a priority and we don't know where, or from whom, to find support. Join other caregivers as we navigate together the journey of caring for our loved ones. We meet once a month on the second Tuesday at 6:30pm. If this sounds like something that would be helpful in your life, we invite you to join us. 


    This group is free to attend. Please RSVP to selah@gatherforgoodkc.org or 913-780-0255. 

  • Join Farmstead Eight, Selah Spiritual Life Center and Heritage Church for our annual Live Nativity Event and A Candlelight Advent Spiral Prayer Walk from 5:00-7:00pm.

    * See the Christmas Story come alive with all the nativity characters and animals!

    * Walk the candlelight Prayer Spiral!

    *Enjoy hot chocolate and Christmas cookies!

    This is a free community event....hope you can join us!

  • If you are a caregiver, what would a reprieve look like for you? When living life as a caregiver, self-care is seldom a priority and we don't know where, or from whom, to find support. Join other caregivers as we navigate together the journey of caring for our loved ones. We meet once a month on the second Tuesday at 6:30pm. If this sounds like something that would be helpful in your life, we invite you to join us. 


    This group is free to attend. Please RSVP to selah@gatherforgoodkc.org or 913-780-0255. 

  • Join Ronda Welander, Selah Spiritual Life Center director, for Christmas Morning Prayer at 7:00 am Christmas Morning, live on the Selah Spiritual Life Facebook page.

selah spiritual life center leadership

  • ronda welander

    Director

    A former K-12 music educator, Ronda received a BA in Music from Illinois College in 1989. In 2021 she completed the course work and received the Church Leadership Certificate from Dubuque Theological Seminary. Ronda has served as a Commissioned Pastor at Heritage Presbyterian since January of 2023.


    As the Director of SSLC, Ronda is excited to offer her leadership in ways that will provide varied and out of the box alternatives to discipling and meeting the need of community in a fast paced and ever-changing culture.


    Ronda, and her husband Rob, reside in Olathe and are blessed to have their son Jacob, and his wife Larissa, and daughter Ellen, living nearby.

  • diana mitchell

    spiritual DIRECTOR

    Diana has a Bachelor of Science degree in Child and Family Development from The Ohio State University. Her degree served her well during ownership of two businesses with her late husband, Tom.


    While a member of Firelands Presbyterian Church, Port Clinton, Ohio, she became a Stephen Minister after completing the required 50 hour course. Following that, she completed training to become a Stephen Leader, qualifying her to teach the course. When Firelands Church expanded their diaconate to include pastoral care, Diana facilitated Pastoral Deacons for many years using the Stephen Ministry format.


    During the one-on-one nature of pastoral care, Diana felt a passion toward becoming a Spiritual Director which involved four years of in-person classes, reading and reflection papers. She became certified in 2006. While still living in Ohio Diana began leading spiritual retreats in Ohio, Arkansas and eventually in Kansas.


    Diana has two daughters, Julie and Jill, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She lives in Lenexa with her late-in-life husband, Stu.   

Selah Spiritual life center board

From left to right: 

Jennifer Ross, Ronda Welander, Dave Wormus, Rebecca Thesman, Janice Oyer. 

(Not pictured, Diana Mitchell. See Diana's photo and bio above under leadership.)