Forest/Wild Churches

[Athanas]

I am very interested in these kind of gatherings, as I find that being closer to God's creation (rather than human created) is very good for the spirit.

Has anyone been to a forest or wild church gathering?
If so, what was it like?

These are the ones I know of so far (if you dont know what I am talking about)
https://www.wildchurchnetwork.com/

 

[Heavenhome]

I have never heard of these but the last one "Cathedral of trees" sound like earth worshippers and I would be very wary of them.

 

[tampasteve]

Interesting, I had not heard of this before. One of the Lutheran Churches I go to frequently holds services outside at certain times of the year, but due to weather here the ability to comfortably hold a service outside would be limited to October-December and Feb-March - and then only on certain days in those months. Outside of those months the weather is generally much to hot, humid, buggy, and or rainy.

This seems like a very loose organization with some traditional denominations, some people expounding their credentials to look more legitimate, and some barely Christian ones. I would be careful which group I aligned myself with and look into their core beliefs before attending.

 

[SkyWriting]

I am very interested in these kind of gatherings, as I find that being closer to God's creation (rather than human created) is very good for the spirit.

Has anyone been to a forest or wild church gathering?
If so, what was it like?

These are the ones I know of so far (if you dont know what I am talking about)
https://www.wildchurchnetwork.com/

It's totally awesome!

(We called it church youth camp.)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/emmaus/sets/72157645698395893/

 

[Athanas]

I have never heard of these but the last one "Cathedral of trees" sound like earth worshippers and I would be very wary of them.

Can I ask what part of it leads you to this potential conclusion? (in general and in comparison with the other ones on the page)

Interesting, I had not heard of this before. One of the Lutheran Churches I go to frequently holds services outside at certain times of the year, but due to weather here the ability to comfortably hold a service outside would be limited to October-December and Feb-March - and then only on certain days in those months. Outside of those months the weather is generally much to hot, humid, buggy, and or rainy.

This seems like a very loose organization with some traditional denominations, some people expounding their credentials to look more legitimate, and some barely Christian ones. I would be careful which group I aligned myself with and look into their core beliefs before attending.

Thats nice that your Lutheran church goes outside sometimes. Is it for a particular reason, a change of scenery, or?
I think I dont put too heavy stock in credentials most of the time, so that wont be a problem.
Thanks for your input

 

[Athanas]

It's totally awesome!

(We called it church youth camp.)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/emmaus/sets/72157645698395893/

Oh that's true, those kind of camps can be pretty nature heavy. Retreats as well I suppose.

 

[Heavenhome]

Can I ask what part of it leads you to this potential conclusion? (in general and in comparison with the other ones on the page)



Thats nice that your Lutheran church goes outside sometimes. Is it for a particular reason, a change of scenery, or?
I think I dont put too heavy stock in credentials most of the time, so that wont be a problem.
Thanks for your input

Hi well apart from feeling the ancient rhythms you are invited to come study the book of nature.
Me: I am only interested in studying the word of God.

 

[JCFantasy23]

It looks beautiful! Unfortunately I don't live anywhere near any sort of forest setting, but I do love praying in the inspiring outdoors. I have beaches but I hardly get to go to those either. Not sure how I'd feel exchanging this for a church building every week, but as a place to connect to God with private prayer and some group settings, maybe bible study, would work well.

 

[Athanas]

Hi well apart from feeling the ancient rhythms you are invited to come study the book of nature.
Me: I am only interested in studying the word of God.

Oh i see, what about all those verses that talk about nature pointing to God though? Some of them say to talk to nature even, and Jesus often pointed to nature as a teacher. Maybe this part of where that church is coming from. I guess I wont know unless I visit though!

 

[Athanas]

It looks beautiful! Unfortunately I don't live anywhere near any sort of forest setting, but I do love praying in the inspiring outdoors. I have beaches but I hardly get to go to those either. Not sure how I'd feel exchanging this for a church building every week, but as a place to connect to God with private prayer and some group settings, maybe bible study, would work well.

Aw that's too bad. Would you be able to make a garden or soemthing like that? It's kind of strange to think of, that only recently would people not have much access to creation! Yes it is a whole different thing even to be alone in nature isnt it? Jesus seemed to find that very important. I suppose his teaching often happened outside as well. I find it so much easier to be still there, so doing bible study and prayer is an excellent idea. It would probably help more to get through my thick skull being still and peaceful like this haha. More return on investment ;p

 

[JCFantasy23]

Aw that's too bad. Would you be able to make a garden or soemthing like that? It's kind of strange to think of, that only recently would people not have much access to creation! Yes it is a whole different thing even to be alone in nature isnt it? Jesus seemed to find that very important. I suppose his teaching often happened outside as well. I find it so much easier to be still there, so doing bible study and prayer is an excellent idea. It would probably help more to get through my thick skull being still and peaceful like this haha. More return on investment ;p

I have a small yard and close neighbors on all sides, so no chances of privacy actually outdoors where I live - both I do have two porches that I enjoy. There are some nature walks I need to more, but they are not actual forests for sure!

 

[tampasteve]

Thats nice that your Lutheran church goes outside sometimes. Is it for a particular reason, a change of scenery, or?

Mostly for something different, the pastor likes to do it when possible. Usually it is connected with a youth gathering or some event like that.

 

[Athanas]

Hmm, no one who has visited these church gatherings yet. Maybe they are too busy being in nature to bother with the cyber world all that much :}