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
- Labyrinth Walks (open or facilitated)
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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 family near-by.
Selah Spiritual Life Center Board
Rebecca Thesman, Ronda Welander
Jim Dean, Janice Oyer and Jennifer Ross
August ~ 2026
Fireside Chat | Men’s Fellowship
Stories. Laughter. Brotherhood.
August 13 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
August 19 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
August 25 at 6:30 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.
September ~ 2026
Monday Morning Pause
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.
Thursday, September 10 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 fall (September, October,
November) 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
Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 pm
Selah Spiritual Life Center at 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.
Beholding by Strahan Coleman
September 21 - November 2 at 6:00 pm
Heritage Presbyterian Church
Move from a transactional experience with God to a transformational friendship with Him through prayer.
How can time with God be a source of peace in a loud and distracting world? In Beholding, spiritual director and poet Strahan Coleman invites readers to discover the joy of being with God, not just working for Him. As they inhabit the art of resting in God’s presence, prayer becomes not only a place of seeking, but becoming.
Beholding calls Christians to understand how:
Prayer is so much more than spoken conversation between us and God; it’s a way of existing together.
Beholding God in prayer is profoundly connected to beholding and dignifying others.
Embracing prayer practices from different Christian traditions digs a deep well of peace in the soul.
Our everyday ordinary lives can become the meeting place for God through silence, solitude, community, creation, and hospitality.
A free will offering will be taken for the ministry of Selah Spiritual Life Center
Caregivers Group offered by Selah Spiritual Life Center
Companionship for the Journey of Caring
September 22 at 6:30 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.
Imago Divina | Listening for God Through Art
Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10-12 pm
At Heritage Presbyterian Church
Imago Divina is a contemplative prayer practice that
combines creative expression with prayerful reflection. Inspired by Visio
Divina ("holy seeing"), participants create a simple collage using
images, words, colors, and symbols while prayerfully listening for God's
presence and guidance.
No artistic experience is needed—only an open heart and a willingness to
slow down. Through creating, gazing, journaling, and prayer, participants
discover how God can speak through the creative process, inviting deeper
awareness, insight, and rest in God's presence.
October ~ 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.
Thursday, October 8 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 fall (September, October,
November) 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
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Selah Spiritual Life Center at 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
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 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.
Virtual Handheld Labyrinth Walk
Thursday, October 29 at 6:30
Take a sacred pause from wherever you are. During this
guided virtual gathering, we will use a handheld finger labyrinth as a simple
contemplative practice, inviting us to slow down, become present to God, and
listen with open hearts. As we trace the winding path, we will reflect on a theme,
allowing space for processing your walk and voluntary sharing.
No prior experience with labyrinths is needed. Participants may use any
handheld labyrinth they own or print one before the session. Come as you are
and discover how this practice can create space for peace, prayer, and deeper
awareness of God's presence in everyday life.
Please register below and the link to the zoom room will be emailed to you for the Virtual Labyrinth Walk.
November - 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.
Thursday, November 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 fall (September, October,
November) 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
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Selah Spiritual Life Center at 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
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 6:30 pm
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.
December - 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.
Thursday, December 10 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 fall (September, October,
November) 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.
Advent Zentangle Workshop
Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 9:30 am Heritage Presbyterian Church
Prepare your heart for the coming of Christ through the
peaceful practice of Zentangle®. In this Advent workshop, we will pair
Scripture, prayer, and simple repetitive patterns to create space for quiet
reflection and deeper listening. As each line and pattern unfolds, participants
will be invited to meditate on God's Word, allowing creativity to become a form
of prayer.
No artistic experience is necessary. Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing
method of drawing structured patterns that encourages mindfulness and presence.
All supplies are provided. Come discover how slowing your hands can open your
heart to the hope, peace, joy, and love of the Advent season.
A free will offering will be collected for the ministries of Selah Spiritual Life Center
Creative Collective | A Shared Space for Inspired Making
Wednesday, December 16, 2026 from 10 am - Noon
Selah Spiritual Life Center at 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
Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 6:30 pm
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.
Before the busyness of the day unfolds, take a few
moments to celebrate the joy of Christmas with us.
Join us for a Virtual Christmas Morning Worship Service
as we gather to give thanks for the birth of our Savior, sing
familiar carols, hear the Christmas story, and begin the day centered in the
hope and peace of Christ.
Wherever you are—at home in your pajamas, surrounded by
family, or enjoying a quiet morning—we invite you to worship with us.
Find us on Facebook and Instagram and celebrate
Christmas morning with Selah Spiritual Life Center
"Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on
earth peace among those whom he favors!" — Luke 2:14
We look forward to celebrating the good news of Christ's birth with you!
15550 S. Lackman Rd., Olathe, KS 66062
913.780.0255 | office@gatherforgoodkc.org | Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 9:30am-2:30pm