Let Go and Let God – 3 Day Retreat

Let Go and Let God:
A creative retreat: a space to listen, reflect, stitch, pray and draw closer to God.

29th to the 31st October 2027

Starting at 4pm on the 29th and ending at 3pm on the 31st.

About the Creative Retreat

Using the story of Bartimaeus, alongside creative, quiet led Biblical reflections, we will explore ways in which we come to God. We will also explore how meeting with Jesus has the potential to transform lives.

Prayerful Stitched Journalling

Karen will support participants to respond prayerfully through individual hand stitched journalling. Colours, threads & textures can speak as we ponder what God may be saying to us. Throughout, there will be supportive space to be creative, listen, reflect, and receive from God. The emphasis is on allowing God’s gift of creativity to draw us closer to Himself, rather than on a polished finished product.

We provide all materials. However, if you have your own sewing kit or threads that you prefer to use, then please do bring them with you.

In addition, Karen will lead a short evening session on Friday and Saturday after the evening meal.

About Karen

Your retreat guide will be Karen Herrick, from Harlequin Arts, who will lead & support you throughout the retreat. Karen is a freelance artist-educator, delivering creative sessions for wellbeing across many sectors of the community. She enjoys enabling and inspiring others to be creative. In particular, she loves facilitating connections through creativity & contemplation, combining teaching skills with her love of colour, textiles, and Christian faith. Karen is also part of the Derby Diocese spiritual accompanier training course team. Through her art & creative quiet days and retreats, she supports others to draw closer to God. Karen stitches stories of faith through textile art. She also writes a blog, “Sanctuary in Stitch”, journaling her spiritual journey in stitch. www.harlequinarts.co.uk