Jan Richardson

Jan is an artist, writer, and ordained minister in the United Methodist Church. She serves as director of The Wellspring Studio, LLC, and has traveled widely as a retreat leader and conference speaker. With work described by the Chicago Tribune as “breathtaking,” she has attracted an international audience drawn to the spaces of welcome, imagination, and solace that she creates with her words and her art. Jan’s books include Circle of Grace, The Cure for Sorrow, Night Visions, In the Sanctuary of Women, Sparrow, and her latest release, How the Stars Get in Your Bones: A Book of Blessings.

 

 

Books — Jan Richardson Circle of Grace: A Book of Blessings for the Seasons: Richardson, Jan: 9780977816279: Amazon.com: Books The Cure for Sorrow: Jan Richardson: 9780977816286: Amazon.com: Books Books — Jan Richardson Books — Jan Richardson Books — Jan Richardson

Upcoming Programs by Jan Richardson

Bearing the Light in Unbearable Times: A Conversation with Jan Richardson (Virtual or Join our Watch Party at Cranaleith)

May 16, 2026
Join us for a conversation with Jan Richardson—acclaimed artist, writer, and ordained minister in the United Methodist Church whose work has guided countless people through seasons of grief, uncertainty, and renewal. Through her powerful poetic blessings, Jan offers language and imagery that help us face hard realities with courage, compassion, and holy imagination.