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Enneagram for the Inward Journey
This was an excellent retreat and a very spiritual experience. Genesis is a place of peace and transformation.
Lenten Conversations: Creativity as Spiritual Renewal - Virtual Program
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Lenten Conversations: Creativity as Spiritual Renewal - Virtual Program
4.9062 reviews
March 24, 2026
About this Retreat
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Deb Ondo is the Communications and Engagement Manager at the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Previously, she served as Program and Marketing Manager at Genesis. Her career spans media and nonprofits in Massachusetts and New York, and has earned her five prestigious broadcast Emmy awards for excellence in television. A lifelong artist, with a deep passion for nature, Deb is especially drawn to the Universe Story and ecospirituality. Her paintings explore humanity’s interconnectedness with the natural world, reflecting the belief that all beings are part of a living, interconnected whole. Her paintings can be found at https://www.debondowildart.com/
Details of this retreat
Much of daily life pulls us toward constant output, gradually dulling our capacity to notice what is alive around and within us. Lent invites a pause.
In this one-hour online gathering, we will explore creativity as a form of relationship rather than as individual achievement. Through reflection, silence, and simple creative invitations, participants will engage with the spiritually resonant patterns of the natural world—its rhythms, changes, and reciprocity.
Grounded in contemplative practice, this gathering cultivates attention, listening, and curiosity. Here, creativity is not about producing something new but about remembering our belonging within a larger, living cosmos and noticing what our experiences are longing to express now.
No artistic background is needed. All creative orientations, belief systems, and spiritual paths are welcome.
In this one-hour online gathering, we will explore creativity as a form of relationship rather than as individual achievement. Through reflection, silence, and simple creative invitations, participants will engage with the spiritually resonant patterns of the natural world—its rhythms, changes, and reciprocity.
Grounded in contemplative practice, this gathering cultivates attention, listening, and curiosity. Here, creativity is not about producing something new but about remembering our belonging within a larger, living cosmos and noticing what our experiences are longing to express now.
No artistic background is needed. All creative orientations, belief systems, and spiritual paths are welcome.
Customer Reviews
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Wonderful way to begin the new year!
The program directors were skilled, compassionate and prayerful. The support group creating the ambiance created a meaningful setting each day. As always, the Jen and her food preparations were nutritious and delicious,
The hospitality and accommodations were warm and welcoming.
The hospitality and accommodations were warm and welcoming.
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Sarah’s Advent zoom retreat
It was very effective. The book, speaker and activities brought me to contemplate and connect with God’s voice throughout the Advent season. I look forward to the Lenten journey being offered. Thank you
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Transition to renewal
Spending the New Year’s Holiday at the Genesis Spiritual Life Center was the perfect way to usher in a new year. Time to rest, relax, pray, and write and to do it with those of similar wants, was absolutely wonderful. It will be hard not to do it again next year.
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A Simply Centered Advent: Mandalas, Crayoning and Prayers
I found this program very special. I didn't know what to expect but found the whole hour and the crayoning in particular very quieting and peaceful. Focusing on the crayoning with the background music allowed me to focus completely on what I was doing.
The presenter had such a calming way of offering the material and added interesting pieces of art that illustrated the mandalas we were working on.
I hope you will consider bringing Sharon back next Advent
The presenter had such a calming way of offering the material and added interesting pieces of art that illustrated the mandalas we were working on.
I hope you will consider bringing Sharon back next Advent
