Shalom In the Midst of It All

This week we are inviting you in to get to know Velvet Ashes: who we are, what we do and the resources this space has to offer. In her book, Invitation to Retreat, Ruth Haley Barton says, “The yearning for retreat: Can you feel it? That yearning is your invitation. It is the Spirit of […]
Welcoming… Our New Executive Director!

Dear Velvet Ashes Community, Like many of you, over the past year as an organization we have experienced a lot of changes. We are seeing God move people to new places in His Kingdom. At the end of November, we said goodbye but not so long to Amy Young, as Director of Global Operations. We […]
This Week’s Theme: Welcome to Velvet Ashes

It is that time again. So many transitions take place this time of year, as people pack up and return after home assignment or get on a plane for the very first time. During the month of August, picture us rolling out the red carpet, putting out a big welcome mat and saying, “We are […]