Introducing The Happiness Haven

INDIANAPOLIS - March 20, 2025 - PRLog -- In a world filled with stress, sadness, and uncertainty, a new faith community is emerging to offer hope, healing, and connection. The Happiness Haven, led by Reverend Doctor Sarah Ratekin, with Reverend Kris Ratekin serving as Deacon, is officially launching as a sanctuary for those seeking a more meaningful and joyful spiritual path.

The Happiness Haven is built upon the Five Pillars of Fulfillment: Gratitude, Connection, Growth, Service, and Joyful Presence. These guiding values shape every part of the community's teachings and gatherings. In a time when many traditional institutions feel disconnected from daily life, The Haven offers a bold and inclusive alternative—one that blends purpose-driven spirituality with actionable, heart-centered practice.

A New Kind of Faith Community

"People are exhausted—not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually," said Rev. Dr. Sarah Ratekin. "They want more than feel-good messages. They need a place where they can be seen, supported, and invited to grow. That's why we created The Happiness Haven."

This is not church as usual. The Happiness Haven is a movement—an invitation to experience faith as a source of resilience, purpose, and belonging. Whether you're rooted in a long-standing spiritual tradition or just beginning to explore your beliefs, The Happiness Haven welcomes you as you are.

A Sanctuary for the Stressed and Seeking

The Haven responds to the rising wave of burnout, anxiety, and loneliness with a simple but radical mission: help people reclaim joy as a spiritual discipline. It's a space for healing and hope, where fulfillment isn't a buzzword but a way of life.

With a progressive and people-centered approach to faith, The Haven offers more than just sermons. Members engage in real conversations, compassionate action, and spiritual practices that can be woven into everyday life.

Faith in Action: The Five Pillars of Fulfillment

• Gratitude – Embracing and appreciating life's big and small moments
• Connection – Building relationships rooted in support and love
• Growth – Exploring curiosity, learning, and spiritual development
• Service – Helping others through intentional acts of kindness
• Joyful Presence – Living mindfully through laughter, play, and reflection

"Faith should empower and affirm," said Rev. Kris Ratekin. "This is a place where people can breathe and laugh again, no guilt, no pressure, just an honest journey toward joy."

The Happiness Haven: Where we gather in gratitude, connect in community, and celebrate life's joys and sorrows — reminding ourselves that happiness is not a goal we chase, but a haven we create together.

Join the Movement

The Happiness Haven hosts monthly gatherings, regular spiritual reflections, and service projects that bring faith to life. Learn more or get involved by visiting thehappinesshaven.org