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.
Mission Statement
Selah Spiritual Life Center is an all-embracing community of sacred pause where anyone can experience the Divine through worship, spiritual discovery, and relationships that honor individuality, creativity, and purpose for each person’s journey.
Core Beliefs
We embrace the ever-changing needs of our world, courageously stepping beyond traditional models to disciple and serve. We believe all people bear the image of God, therefore we offer the following core values:
- Creative Worship: Through fresh and meaningful opportunities, we will experience and worship God.
- Spiritual Growth: We will encourage faith exploration through creative spiritual practices, recognizing that each person’s journey is unique.
- Relationships: We will offer a safe place where transformation can happen together with others — with mutual care, authenticity, and friendship.
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 and Book Studies
- Support Groups
- 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.
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, daughter and grandchild near-by.
Selah Spiritual Life Center Board
Rebecca Thesman, Ronda Welander
Jim Dean, Janice Oyer and Jennifer Ross
February ~ 2026
Start your week with intention.
Each Monday, Selah Spiritual Life Center shares a moment of prayer and reflection on our
social media platforms.
Monday Morning Pause is designed to help center your heart in God’s presence at the start of your week.
Wherever you are, take a moment to pause, to pray, and to begin again.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to join the pause.
Fireside Chat | Men’s Fellowship
Stories. Laughter. Brotherhood.
February 12 at 7:00 pm
Selah Spiritual Life Center at Heritage Presbyterian Church
Sometimes the best conversations happen around a fire.
Fireside Chat is a monthly gathering for men to connect in meaningful fellowship around the campfire.
There’s no agenda—just space to share stories, life, and enjoy the company of others on the journey.
Whether you're looking for connection or just need a breath of fresh air and a good laugh, you’re welcome here.
Come as you are, bring a chair, your own beverage, and join us for snacks by the fire.
Creative Collective | A Shared Space for Inspired Making
February 18 from 10 am to 12:00 pm
Heritage Presbyterian Church
"Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands." —Psalm 90:17
Become part of our ongoing Creative Collective, a gathering for all who long to create in a shared space,
on the third Wednesday of the month from 10 am to 12 pm.
Whether you knit, draw, paint, stitch, sculpt, or simply want to sit in the presence of others who make—this is a space for you.
We begin each session with a prayer to center ourselves in the Source of all creativity, and then we work side by side—each person
engaged in their own practice, gathered as companions on the creative journey.
There’s no pressure to perform or produce—just space to pause, reflect, and make something meaningful.
Come take a pause from the busyness of life.
Come create.
Caregivers Group offered by Selah Spiritual Life Center
Companionship for the Journey of Caring
February 24 at 6:00 pm held at Heritage Presbyterian Church
If you are walking the path of caregiving—whether for a parent, partner, child, or friend—you are not alone.
The Caregivers Group at Selah offers a gentle, grace-filled space to connect with others who understand
the unique challenges and responsibilities of caring for a loved one.
We gather to share stories, offer mutual support, and rest in the presence of compassion.
Sometimes we laugh, sometimes we cry, and often we simply breathe together.
This is a space to be supported, to be seen, and to be reminded that your care matters.
Whether you’re exhausted or just in need of someone who “gets it,” this group is here to walk with you.
Come.
Rest.
Be heard.
You don’t have to carry this alone.
March ~ 2026
Start your week with intention.
Each Monday, Selah Spiritual Life Center shares a moment of prayer and reflection on our
social media platforms.
Monday Morning Pause is designed to help center your heart in God’s presence at the start of your week.
Wherever you are, take a moment to pause, to pray, and to begin again.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to join the pause.
Fireside Chat | Men’s Fellowship
Stories. Laughter. Brotherhood.
March 12 at 7:00 pm
Selah Spiritual Life Center at Heritage Presbyterian Church
Sometimes the best conversations happen around a fire.
Fireside Chat is a monthly gathering for men to connect in meaningful fellowship around the campfire.
There’s no agenda—just space to share stories, life, and enjoy the company of others on the journey.
Whether you're looking for connection or just need a breath of fresh air and a good laugh, you’re welcome here.
Come as you are, bring a chair, your own beverage, and join us for snacks by the fire.
Beauty in the Broken: A Journey of Healing and Wholeness
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." —Psalm 147:3
Saturday, March 7 at 9:30 am
Heritage Presbyterian Community Room
Brokenness touches every life—through loss, disappointment, pain, or the quiet ache of unspoken wounds.
But what if those very fractures could become places of unexpected beauty?
In this reflective class, we’ll explore biblical and personal stories of brokenness and healing,
discovering how God meets us not in spite of our wounds, but right in the midst of them.
Together, we’ll practice the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi, mending broken pottery with gold, as a sacred
metaphor for the way God restores our lives—not by erasing the damage, but by making it part of our beauty.
Come and affirm this truth: your scars can tell a story of strength, resilience, and grace.
There is beauty in the broken—because God is there.
Facilitator: Ronda Welander
Fee: $25
Creative Collective | A Shared Space for Inspired Making
March 18 from 10 am to 12:00 pm
Heritage Presbyterian Church
"Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands." —Psalm 90:17
Become part of our ongoing Creative Collective, a gathering for all who long to create in a shared space,
on the third Wednesday of the month from 10 am to 12 pm.
Whether you knit, draw, paint, stitch, sculpt, or simply want to sit in the presence of others who make—this is a space for you.
We begin each session with a prayer to center ourselves in the Source of all creativity, and then we work side by side—each person
engaged in their own practice, gathered as companions on the creative journey.
There’s no pressure to perform or produce—just space to pause, reflect, and make something meaningful.
Come take a pause from the busyness of life.
Come create.
Caregivers Group offered by Selah Spiritual Life Center
Companionship for the Journey of Caring
March 24 at 6:00 pm held at Heritage Presbyterian Church
If you are walking the path of caregiving—whether for a parent, partner, child, or friend—you are not alone.
The Caregivers Group at Selah offers a gentle, grace-filled space to connect with others who understand
the unique challenges and responsibilities of caring for a loved one.
We gather to share stories, offer mutual support, and rest in the presence of compassion.
Sometimes we laugh, sometimes we cry, and often we simply breathe together.
This is a space to be supported, to be seen, and to be reminded that your care matters.
Whether you’re exhausted or just in need of someone who “gets it,” this group is here to walk with you.
Come.
Rest.
Be heard.
You don’t have to carry this alone.
April ~ 2026
Start your week with intention.
Each Monday, Selah Spiritual Life Center shares a moment of prayer and reflection on our
social media platforms.
Monday Morning Pause is designed to help center your heart in God’s presence at the start of your week.
Wherever you are, take a moment to pause, to pray, and to begin again.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to join the pause.
Silent Saturday
April 4, 2026 from 10 am – 2:00 pm
Selah Spiritual Life Center at Heritage Presbyterian Church
Come and go as you are led between 10 am and
2:00 pm for a self-guided journey of prayer, reflection, and stillness.
What is Silent Saturday?
Silent Saturday is the day between the sorrow
of the cross and the joy of the resurrection. It is a day of waiting, of
uncertainty, of quiet grief. For the disciples, it was a day when hope seemed
lost, and the promises of Jesus felt distant. Yet, even in the silence, God was
at work.
At Selah Spiritual Life Center, we invite you
to step into this sacred pause. Our self-guided prayer stations will lead you
through moments of reflection on the weight of Christ’s sacrifice, the waiting
of Holy Saturday, and the hope that is yet to come.
Come whenever you are able. Linger as long as
you need. Let the silence speak.
We hope you will join us in this time of
quiet contemplation, preparing our hearts for the joy of Easter morning.
Fireside Chat | Men’s Fellowship
Stories. Laughter. Brotherhood.
April 9 at 7:00 pm
Selah Spiritual Life Center at Heritage Presbyterian Church
Sometimes the best conversations happen around a fire.
Fireside Chat is a monthly gathering for men to connect in meaningful fellowship around the campfire.
There’s no agenda—just space to share stories, life, and enjoy the company of others on the journey.
Whether you're looking for connection or just need a breath of fresh air and a good laugh, you’re welcome here.
Come as you are, bring a chair, your own beverage, and join us for snacks by the fire.
The Tears of Things: A Study on Compassionate Living in a Hurting World by Richard Rohr
Thursdays at 6:30 PM | April 9 – June 11
How do we live with compassion in a time marked by injustice, sorrow, and despair?
Join us for a study of Richard Rohr’s most personal work, The Tears of Things, as we explore the wisdom
of the Jewish prophets and their journey from outrage to lament—and ultimately, to love.
Through sacred conversation, spiritual reflection, and Rohr’s insights on “sacred criticism,” we’ll uncover how
ancient voices can guide us toward deeper empathy, honest faith, and courageous hope in the world today.
All are welcome to this thoughtful and timely exploration.
Books can be purchased through Amazon
Facilitator: Janice Oyer
Fee: Free Will Offering
Creative Collective | A Shared Space for Inspired Making
April 15 from 10 am to 12:00 pm
Heritage Presbyterian Church
"Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands." —Psalm 90:17
Become part of our ongoing Creative Collective, a gathering for all who long to create in a shared space,
on the third Wednesday of the month from 10 am to 12 pm.
Whether you knit, draw, paint, stitch, sculpt, or simply want to sit in the presence of others who make—this is a space for you.
We begin each session with a prayer to center ourselves in the Source of all creativity, and then we work side by side—each person
engaged in their own practice, gathered as companions on the creative journey.
There’s no pressure to perform or produce—just space to pause, reflect, and make something meaningful.
Come take a pause from the busyness of life.
Come create.
Caregivers Group offered by Selah Spiritual Life Center
Companionship for the Journey of Caring
April 28 at 6:00 pm held at Heritage Presbyterian Church
If you are walking the path of caregiving—whether for a parent, partner, child, or friend—you are not alone.
The Caregivers Group at Selah offers a gentle, grace-filled space to connect with others who understand
the unique challenges and responsibilities of caring for a loved one.
We gather to share stories, offer mutual support, and rest in the presence of compassion.
Sometimes we laugh, sometimes we cry, and often we simply breathe together.
This is a space to be supported, to be seen, and to be reminded that your care matters.
Whether you’re exhausted or just in need of someone who “gets it,” this group is here to walk with you.
Come.
Rest.
Be heard.
You don’t have to carry this alone.
May ~ 2026
Start your week with intention.
Each Monday, Selah Spiritual Life Center shares a moment of prayer and reflection on our
social media platforms.
Monday Morning Pause is designed to help center your heart in God’s presence at the start of your week.
Wherever you are, take a moment to pause, to pray, and to begin again.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to join the pause.
Fireside Chat | Men’s Fellowship
Stories. Laughter. Brotherhood.
May 14 at 7:00 pm
Selah Spiritual Life Center at Heritage Presbyterian Church
Sometimes the best conversations happen around a fire.
Fireside Chat is a monthly gathering for men to connect in meaningful fellowship around the campfire.
There’s no agenda—just space to share stories, life, and enjoy the company of others on the journey.
Whether you're looking for connection or just need a breath of fresh air and a good laugh, you’re welcome here.
Come as you are, bring a chair, your own beverage, and join us for snacks by the fire.
Creative Collective | A Shared Space for Inspired Making
May 20 from 10 am to 12:00 pm
Heritage Presbyterian Church
"Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands." —Psalm 90:17
Become part of our ongoing Creative Collective, a gathering for all who long to create in a shared space,
on the third Wednesday of the month from 10 am to 12 pm.
Whether you knit, draw, paint, stitch, sculpt, or simply want to sit in the presence of others who make—this is a space for you.
We begin each session with a prayer to center ourselves in the Source of all creativity, and then we work side by side—each person
engaged in their own practice, gathered as companions on the creative journey.
There’s no pressure to perform or produce—just space to pause, reflect, and make something meaningful.
Come take a pause from the busyness of life.
Come create.
Caregivers Group offered by Selah Spiritual Life Center
Companionship for the Journey of Caring
May 26 at 6:00 pm held at Heritage Presbyterian Church
If you are walking the path of caregiving—whether for a parent, partner, child, or friend—you are not alone.
The Caregivers Group at Selah offers a gentle, grace-filled space to connect with others who understand
the unique challenges and responsibilities of caring for a loved one.
We gather to share stories, offer mutual support, and rest in the presence of compassion.
Sometimes we laugh, sometimes we cry, and often we simply breathe together.
This is a space to be supported, to be seen, and to be reminded that your care matters.
Whether you’re exhausted or just in need of someone who “gets it,” this group is here to walk with you.
Come.
Rest.
Be heard.
You don’t have to carry this alone.
June ~ 2026
Start your week with intention.
Each Monday, Selah Spiritual Life Center shares a moment of prayer and reflection on our
social media platforms.
Monday Morning Pause is designed to help center your heart in God’s presence at the start of your week.
Wherever you are, take a moment to pause, to pray, and to begin again.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to join the pause.
Sojourner's Prayer Service
A Journey Through the Lord’s Prayer
Sunday, June 7:00 PM
Selah Spiritual Life Center at Heritage Presbyterian Church
Come walk the sacred path of prayer in this contemplative worship gathering centered on
the Lord’s Prayer. Through a series of interactive Inward and Outward prayer stations, participants are invited to
reflect deeply on their personal journey while lifting up the needs of the world.
The evening includes space for silence, movement, and connection, culminating in the shared gift of Communion.
Come and experience prayer that engages the heart, mind, and body.
Step into stillness. Come with intention. Leave with peace.
Sustain Us, O Lord by Rebecca Thesman
Sunday Mornings June 7 through July 19
From 9:15 – 10:15 (enough time to join your church for worship or visit the Heritage service at 10:30)
Selah Spiritual Life Center at Heritage Church
How can Jesus followers deal with the hard places in life, especially when the struggles continue for months, years, or decades?
Is there a magic formula to help us endure these challenges?
Join the summer study group through Selah Spiritual Life Center as we work through the book, Sustain Us, Oh Lord: Finding Strength When Life is Hard.
Written and taught by Rebecca Thesman, the Sustain Study includes Bible passages, practical tools, and encouragements that focus on God’s sustaining power. Discover the community of a group study designed to grow our faith and build our spiritual life.
Cost of book: $10
Donations accepted for the support of SSLC.
Caregivers Group offered by Selah Spiritual Life Center
Companionship for the Journey of Caring
June 23 at 6:00 pm held at Heritage Presbyterian Church
If you are walking the path of caregiving—whether for a parent, partner, child, or friend—you are not alone.
The Caregivers Group at Selah offers a gentle, grace-filled space to connect with others who understand
the unique challenges and responsibilities of caring for a loved one.
We gather to share stories, offer mutual support, and rest in the presence of compassion.
Sometimes we laugh, sometimes we cry, and often we simply breathe together.
This is a space to be supported, to be seen, and to be reminded that your care matters.
Whether you’re exhausted or just in need of someone who “gets it,” this group is here to walk with you.
Come.
Rest.
Be heard.
You don’t have to carry this alone.
July ~ 2026
Start your week with intention.
Each Monday, Selah Spiritual Life Center shares a moment of prayer and reflection on our
social media platforms.
Monday Morning Pause is designed to help center your heart in God’s presence at the start of your week.
Wherever you are, take a moment to pause, to pray, and to begin again.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to join the pause.
Caregivers Group offered by Selah Spiritual Life Center
Companionship for the Journey of Caring
July 28 at 6:00 pm held at Heritage Presbyterian Church
If you are walking the path of caregiving—whether for a parent, partner, child, or friend—you are not alone.
The Caregivers Group at Selah offers a gentle, grace-filled space to connect with others who understand
the unique challenges and responsibilities of caring for a loved one.
We gather to share stories, offer mutual support, and rest in the presence of compassion.
Sometimes we laugh, sometimes we cry, and often we simply breathe together.
This is a space to be supported, to be seen, and to be reminded that your care matters.
Whether you’re exhausted or just in need of someone who “gets it,” this group is here to walk with you.
Come.
Rest.
Be heard.
You don’t have to carry this alone.
15550 S. Lackman Rd., Olathe, KS 66062
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