Grow closer to God through art.
Humankind was made in the image of the Great Creator. When we create, we find ourselves entering into communion with God. It is there that we learn who God truly is, develop our own intimate relationship with our Maker, and become familiar enough with the voice of the Holy Spirit that we can pick Her out from above the noise of daily life.
The spiritual practices we engage here are intended to nurture and strengthen a sense of spiritual agency -- the ability to act on nudges from the Holy Spirit.
What We Do
These are just a few of the ways we work to weave art, beauty, and a little holy mischief into the slow work of church renewal.
Workshops
Workshops, classes, and retreats that introduce creativity and art as a path to deepen a connection with God
Artwork
Spirit-led art with the power to stir emotion, convey meaning, and spark new perspectives
Training
Trainings in leading Painted Prayers workshops and teaching expressive arts ministry
A Note from Our Founder
Painted Prayers was born from a place of deep pain and deep sorrow as I began working through trauma and chronic illness in my own life. In my experience of that darkness, I learned that beauty does not wither in the face of pain and suffering. Instead, it becomes the greatest source of light, a guiding beacon that kept me tethered to God through it all.
My deepest hope is that, by re-infusing the church with beauty, art, and creativity, we can unleash a new priesthood of everyday believers ready to stir up some holy trouble in this hurting, hope-starved world.
