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Girls Night Out

Heartland Center for Spirituality is hosting a series of free Girls’ Night Out and you’re warmly invited to be part of the fun.

Come enjoy great food, lively games, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to unwind after a long week.

We’ll also be holding a 50/50 raffle, adding a spark of excitement and a chance to take home a cash prize.

Dates:
July, 10th
September, 11
November, 13 (This will be a potluck night – bring your favorite snack)

7- 9 PM – Dining Room (Please use West doors)

 

Fr. Reggie Urban to Present on Father Valentine Sommereisen

Father Reggie’s 2nd Presentation About Father Valentine
& A Book Signing and Selling

 On Sunday afternoon, July 12th at 2 PM in the convent auditorium, for the sake of those who missed it, Father Reggie will again be giving his 45-minute presentation about Father Valentine Sommereisen, the French priest who founded the original 8 parishes within 1/2 hour of Hays 150 years ago.
Following that at 3:30 PM he will be selling and signing his new handbook, “See, I Am Making All Things New”, which he wrote to enable Catholics to have an easier time reading and understanding the Bible. Cost of book is $20.

 

 

 

Mystery at the Motherhouse

A Downton Abbey Whodunit

Saturday, July 18
6 – 9 PM

Step into the Grantham estate, where polished manners and perfect etiquette do their best to hide the deliciously messy secrets simmering beneath the surface. The Crawleys, their staff, and a lively cast of townsfolk are gathering for what should be a perfectly proper evening—though we both know how quickly propriety can unravel. Whether you mingle boldly or lurk charmingly in the background, you may find yourself swept into a mystery no one planned for. Join us July 18 for an evening of mischief, intrigue, and delightfully unexpected turns at the Grantham estate.

For more information click here

The Color of Grace: Finding Christ in the Art of Vincent van Gogh

Heartland Center for Spirituality, will be hosting a series of workshops inviting participants to step into the world of Vincent van Gogh—an artist whose canvases pulse with longing, beauty, struggle, and the search for the divine. Through guided reflection on some of his most iconic paintings, we will explore how color, light, and movement become windows into the spiritual life and mirrors of our own journey with Christ. As Van Gogh transformed ordinary fields, starry skies, and humble interiors into revelations of grace, we too will learn to see our daily paths illuminated by Christ’s companionship and love.

  • Sowing Light

    August 29, 2026
    10 am – 3 pm
    Facilitator: Fr. Bob Schremmer
    Fee: $40 (Includes Lunch)

    Step into a sacred space of reflection and renewal through a contemplative encounter with The Sower—a painting alive with movement, color, and spiritual longing. As we gaze upon the lone figure casting seed into golden light, we’ll explore how God is already at work in the hidden places of our lives—and how we are called to sow that grace into the world.

    For more information or to register, contact Ann Axman at 620-792-1232 or ann@heartlandspirituality.org  or click here.

    Registration Deadline is August 15, 2026

  • Radiance Within

    October 17, 2026
    10 am – 3 pm
    Facilitator: Jane Belanger, OP
    Fee: $40 (Includes Lunch)

    This retreat invites participants into a warm, contemplative encounter with Sunflowers—a series of paintings that pulse with life, gratitude, and spiritual luminosity. Through these iconic blooms—some vibrant, some fading—we reflect on the full arc of existence: flourishing, maturing, surrendering, and offering beauty at every stage. Participants will leave with a renewed sense of inner brightness, a deeper appreciation for their own unfolding, and a grounded awareness of the light that continues to rise within and around them.

    For more information or to register, contact Ann Axman at 620-792-1232 or ann.axman@heartlandspirituality.org or click here

    Registration Deadline is October 3, 2026

  • Into the Deep Night

    November 7, 2026
    10 am – 3 pm
    Facilitators: Keith Funk and Jeff Koch
    Fee: $40 (Includes Lunch)

    This retreat invites participants to step into the swirling, luminous mystery of The Starry Night—a work that captures both the turbulence of the human spirit and the quiet, steady presence of the Divine, often unseen yet ever-present. Through reflection and contemplation, we will explore life’s darker moments alongside the hope and assurance that continue to light our path. Participants will be gently guided to recognize the presence of light within the night and to trust in the enduring rhythm of grace.

    For more information or to register, contact Ann Axman at 620-792-1232 or ann.axman@heartlandspirituality.org or click here.

    Registration Deadline is October 24, 2026

The Gifts of the Manger

Saturday, December 12
1 – 5 pm (Retreat)
5 – 6:30 pm (Light Supper)
6:30 – 8:30 pm (Caroling)

Presenters: Heartland Center Staff

Fee:  Free

This retreat invites participants to slow down, breathe deeply, and welcome the One whose light still enters the world and our lives with healing and promise.

Following the retreat, please stay for supper and caroling and help Heartland Center celebrate their final retreat gathering.

To reserve your spot, please contact Ann Axman at 620-617-1232 or ann.axman@heartlandspirituality.org or click here

 

Registration Deadline is December 5, 2026

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