
Pray Through Play
Monthly Gathering
February 11, March 11, April 18 & May 13
6:30 – 8:30pm
Cost: $165
Pray Through Play is a once-a-month, two-hour gathering designed to nurture love, unity, and presence in Christ through prayerful awareness and embodied play.
Kristen uses her training in somatic therapy practices, present awareness, and the Christian tradition of contemplation to support embodied prayer, relational connection, and playful exploration of faith. We begin by intentionally entering a state of love and oneness in Christ, allowing our hearts, bodies, and minds to settle into divine presence. From this grounded place, we move into facilitated play experiences that invite joy, connection, creativity, and relational attunement.
By practicing states of love, unity, and freedom, we allow them to gently become lived traits which weave into our daily lives.
This gathering offers a spacious, joyful environment to deepen awareness of God’s presence, strengthen connection with one another, and experience faith through the fullness of being human.
“The true object of all human life is play.
Earth is a task garden; heaven is a playground.”
~ G.K. Chesterton
Facilitator
Kristen Bylsma
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Kristen is dedicated to creating a compassionate space where individuals can navigate life’s challenges and complexities. She integrates evidence-based mental health approaches with contemplative and faith-based practices, fostering non-judgmental awareness and a deeper connection to the authentic Self. She supports clients to cultivate resilience, peace, and joy by experiencing and integrating the transformative power of presence. Whether you seek to address anxiety, grief, anger, or a sense of separation, she invites you to join her in a collaborative journey toward healing, growth, and transformation through the abiding peace found within.
Details
Financial Assistance
Scholarships are available.
We do not want the cost of our program to prohibit you from attending, so please download this form, complete and return it to programs@dominicancenter.com. We will then give you instructions on how to register.
Location
The retreat will be held at the Dominican Center Marywood.
We are on Aquinas College’s campus, right off Fulton Street.
1700 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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