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BELOVED ART AND PRACTICE is a ministry that intentionally fosters space for you to dwell in God’s love and discover your call to be-loved. All offerings are grounded in contemplative practice and creative expression; gently encouraging reflection, curiosity, and whole self attention, all the while drawing you into the present moment and urging you into deeper noticings and compassion.
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THE FOCUS IS ON:
Simple tools
Meaningful Connections
Courageous Space
Inspiration in the Ordinary
Simple tools
Meaningful Connections
Courageous Space
Inspiration in the Ordinary
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MICHELLE WALKA (she/her) is an artist, spiritual director and the founder of Beloved Art and Practice. She is also a rostered minister of Word and Service (deacon) within the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America). As the Director of Beloved Art and Practice, Michelle leads experiences centered in creative and contemplative practices; providing space to dwell deeply and gently with our own beloved stories while paying attention to Loving Spirit in the midst. She currently lives in the midwest with her husband, Keith and pup, Rosie; where she loves the sunny spots of local coffee shops and exploring the beauty of the natural world no matter the season.
Creativity and the arts continue to be a vital part of Michelle’s own healing and wellness journey. Her art is inspired not only by visually encountering her interior life through color and movement, but also by the beauty of the natural world. With this, she also finds great joy in creative practices in/with community; finding that these spaces beautifully acknowledge our collective humanity and are a subversive and powerful act of narrative sharing, healing, and restoration. |
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