Forest Church

Forest (wild, outdoor, green) spiritual practice

Faith under open skies

Forest Church is a way of gathering with the natural world, not just in it. It draws on Christian tradition, seasonal wisdom and close attention to place, creating simple outdoor practices of prayer, reflection, silence and community.

“I’d rather be in the mountains thinking of God than in church thinking of the mountains.” John Muir

A book for outdoor worshippers, pilgrims and practical dreamers

The Forest Church book explores how Christian spirituality can be practised outdoors, in conversation with the more-than-human world. It is for people beginning a group, shaping a gathering, or wondering why church walls sometimes feel a little too confining.

Meet God outside the walls

Nature-based spiritual direction

I also offer one-to-one spiritual direction for people who want to explore nature connection as part of their spiritual life. That might include prayer outdoors, discernment, seasonal practice, spiritual attention, or simply learning to listen more deeply to what is alive in and around you.For more general help with Forest Church, Wild Church or Outdoor Church, the Forest Church Facebook group is a good place to start.