I met God in a prayer room.

Honestly.

Desperately.

With more questions than faith.

Meet Noelle Jones · Spiritual counselor and retreat facilitator in Henniker, NH

Noelle Jones, founder of The Living Room, spiritual counselor and director in Henniker, NH
Noelle Jones, founder of The Living Room, spiritual counselor and director in Henniker, NH

The Origin

I was in college in the middle of a crisis I thought I could handle on my own. One of my closest friends had died, and I was suddenly hit with intense grief from my past as well as many unanswered questions I'd just tried to push down for years. I grew up believing in the God of the Bible, but not really knowing Him. I only knew my distorted perception of Him or other people's version of Him. And when faced with a new type of suffering, it all collapsed.

A professor told me to just go be honest with God. I told him I didn't think I was allowed to do that. He said, "What do you have to lose?"

So I went to the prayer room in my dorm with everything I'd been holding back — grief, questions, doubts, sin. Over the weeks that followed, Jesus showed up. Not the distorted versions of Him. The real Him. He showed me who He actually is, and I was forever changed. I found the One I longed to know and needed desperately.

I couldn't stop going back. I'd finish class, finish swim practice, and get right to that prayer room nearly every night for hours.

That's where this started.

Noelle Jones sitting in conversation
Noelle Jones praying with someone at a table

A series of yeses

How The Living Room started

The Living Room wasn't my idea. I was driving past a building with a restaurant for lease sign when I heard something in my spirit say: call the number. I ignored it for weeks. When I finally called, I told the owner I had no money and didn't want to open a restaurant. I asked if the space could be used for prayer. Surprisingly, he said yes. After a series of more “directions” in my spirit along with some timid and reluctant "yeses" from me, we eventually were led to this beautiful space in January of 2024. Everything was provided by the Lord, step by step, none of it planned. All of it Him.

Today The Living Room is an intentional prayer and retreat space at 48 Main Street in Henniker, New Hampshire. It’s a short walk from New England College, right beside the Contoocook River. It has four rooms, each set up a little differently…because people come here differently.

The Living Room's building exterior in Henniker, NH, with sign reading "a place for prayer"
The Living Room's building exterior in Henniker, NH, with sign reading "a place for prayer"
A window seat inside The Living Room, Henniker, New Hampshire
A window seat inside The Living Room, Henniker, New Hampshire

Who this is for

People come here for a lot of reasons.

Some have church hurt, but are still hungry for God. Some are pastors who don’t feel like they can be vulnerable at their own church and need somewhere apart. Some are followers of Jesus who want to grow in prayer, but don't know where to start. Some aren't sure what they believe, but sensed something pulling them in.

Wherever people are coming from, there is a space for them.

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The Prayer Room

A free, open space to be quiet and meet with God. Come as you are.

Outline drawing of two hands gently holding each other.
Outline drawing of two hands gently holding each other.

What We Offer

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Spiritual Counseling

One-on-one time to work through spiritual pain, church hurt, or a complicated relationship with God.

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Spiritual Direction

Regular, unhurried time to listen together for what God might be saying in your life right now.

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Retreat Facilitation

A guided day to slow down, pray, and leave rooted, nourished and strengthened.

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Prayer Workshops

Teaching and practice for groups who want to learn how to connect with God in prayer.

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Church Consultation & Prayer Room Design

Helping churches build a culture of prayer — and create beautiful spaces conducive to talking with the Lord.

explore our ministries
explore our ministries

Dedicated training in spiritual formation and soul care

Training and credentials

Nothing you say will surprise me.

I want you to know that before you walk in. I've had my own struggles with prayer, doubt and wrestling with who God really is. I've experienced mental health challenges, addiction, and despair. I know what it feels like to not be able to connect with Him no matter how hard you try. And I know what it feels like when He finally breaks through.

I want other people to experience the same life-giving communion with our triune God.

There's nothing ever in my whole life that's been more satisfying.

Jesus walked me through my own inner healing journey. From there, I spent 10 years at a recovery ministry, counseling people and walking alongside them in their own struggles.

Let me walk with you.

Background in Christ-centered Soul Care

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Certification in Christian Spiritual Counseling

American Institute of Healthcare Professionals

Master's in Spiritual Formation

Wheaton College, Illinois

Spiritual Direction Certification

PAX, New Hampshire In Progress

Spiritual counseling and spiritual direction at The Living Room is not licensed therapy. It is certified spiritual care.

Noelle Jones with her husband and children

A little more about Noelle Jones

I'm married to an exceptionally gracious man, a mom of three amazing kids, and a member of Hope Church right here in Henniker. I am part of the prayer ministry at my church and serve as Director of Network Support and Prayer with Vision New England.

I think people are beautiful and fascinating, and believe our differences should be honored and learned from. Though “hobbies” are a distant memory as a mom of 3 under the age of 8, I deeply enjoy a day with my feet in the sand and my eyes on the ocean, a delicious meal around a table surrounded by people, and a couple of quiet hours at a cozy coffee shop.

Growing the Work

Jaime McHale smiling in a close portrait against a neutral background.

This Fall 2026, Jaime McHale joins me at The Living Room. Jaime brings a background in Addiction counseling, and is working on a Certification in Spiritual Direction. She has a heart for making space for people to slow down and attend to their relationship with God. She is especially gifted at helping people through difficult seasons of doubt and grief.

Inside The Living Room

A room for however you need to come.

Living room with a beige couch covered with a black blanket, several throw pillows, a wicker chair, a wooden side table with a potted plant, a decorative wall piece, and a patterned area rug on hardwood floor.
Living room with a beige couch covered with a black blanket, several throw pillows, a wicker chair, a wooden side table with a potted plant, a decorative wall piece, and a patterned area rug on hardwood floor.
Sunlit corner of a room with a wooden desk, a chair with a woven seat, colorful abstract paintings on the wall, a window with white curtains, a table lamp, some art supplies, and a decorated outlet cover.
A cozy living room corner with a window, a gray armchair with an ottoman, a decorative pillow, a blanket, a table covered with a plastic cloth, art supplies, a standing lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a colorful rug.
A cozy living room corner with a window, a gray armchair with an ottoman, a decorative pillow, a blanket, a table covered with a plastic cloth, art supplies, a standing lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a colorful rug.
Living room with a gray sofa, wooden coffee table, a small dining table with a chair, window, framed world map on the wall, and a wall sign that says "Welcome Home".
Living room with beige armchair, pink armchair with decorative pillow, red side table with lamp, patterned rug, large window with window seat and cushions, framed picture on wall, wood-paneled ceiling, and hardwood floor.
Living room with beige armchair, pink armchair with decorative pillow, red side table with lamp, patterned rug, large window with window seat and cushions, framed picture on wall, wood-paneled ceiling, and hardwood floor.

You don't need an appointment

Wander in and
rest a while.

Our open prayer room is free and unstructured. Come for five minutes or stay for two hours. There's a space for you.

Mondays

10am - 12pm

Wednesdays

9am - 11am

3rd Fridays

7:30pm - 10pm

plan your visit

Prefer a set time? You can also book an appointment.