Nature's Healing Embrace: Wild Gathering Community

Welcome to the Wild Gathering Community, part of the Wild Church Network. Located in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley, our blossoming community brings together individuals from diverse spiritual backgrounds to connect with nature. Here, we take a moment to pause and rediscover the sacredness of our environment through direct experiences. We celebrate our profound bond with nature, recognizing that we are interconnected with the water, plants, soil, and animals that inhabit our shared space.

What to expect:
Join us for our monthly "Wild Encounter" with nature. We will start our meeting by gathering in a circle, which symbolizes unity. We will begin with a warm welcome and a brief introduction, giving everyone the opportunity to settle into our shared environment.

Next, we will shift into a grounding meditation designed to help us center ourselves and fully engage with the present moment.

We will participate in an opening ceremony, which will be followed by a brief discussion about the Wild Church Network and our aspirations as the newest community of this network.

Following our brief discussion, we will embark on a 30-minute solo wander, accompanied by a thought-provoking prompt about your vision for the Wild Gathering Community's future.

Afterward, we will reconvene in the circle for a sharing session, where participants can express themselves whenever they feel inspired.
We wrap up our gathering with a sharing circle, which is then followed by a closing ceremony.

What to bring
A folding chair, camp chair, or blanket to sit on
Your reusable water bottle & snacks
A journal or notebook and pen
Covered walking shoes or outdoor covered sandals
a watch to keep time on your wander
bug spray/sunscreen

Welcome to the Wild Gathering Community, part of the Wild Church Network. Located in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley, our blossoming community brings together individuals from diverse spiritual backgrounds to connect with nature. Here, we take a moment to pause and rediscover the sacredness of our environment through direct experiences. We celebrate our profound bond with nature, recognizing that we are interconnected with the water, plants, soil, and animals that inhabit our shared space.

What to expect:
Join us for our monthly "Wild Encounter" with nature. We will start our meeting by gathering in a circle, which symbolizes unity. We will begin with a warm welcome and a brief introduction, giving everyone the opportunity to settle into our shared environment.

Next, we will shift into a grounding meditation designed to help us center ourselves and fully engage with the present moment.

We will participate in an opening ceremony, which will be followed by a brief discussion about the Wild Church Network and our aspirations as the newest community of this network.

Following our brief discussion, we will embark on a 30-minute solo wander, accompanied by a thought-provoking prompt about your vision for the Wild Gathering Community's future.

Afterward, we will reconvene in the circle for a sharing session, where participants can express themselves whenever they feel inspired.
We wrap up our gathering with a sharing circle, which is then followed by a closing ceremony.

What to bring
A folding chair, camp chair, or blanket to sit on
Your reusable water bottle & snacks
A journal or notebook and pen
Covered walking shoes or outdoor covered sandals
a watch to keep time on your wander
bug spray/sunscreen

Welcome to the Wild Gathering Community, part of the Wild Church Network. Located in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley, our blossoming community brings together individuals from diverse spiritual backgrounds to connect with nature. Here, we take a moment to pause and rediscover the sacredness of our environment through direct experiences. We celebrate our profound bond with nature, recognizing that we are interconnected with the water, plants, soil, and animals that inhabit our shared space.

What to expect:
Join us for our monthly "Wild Encounter" with nature. We will start our meeting by gathering in a circle, which symbolizes unity. We will begin with a warm welcome and a brief introduction, giving everyone the opportunity to settle into our shared environment.

Next, we will shift into a grounding meditation designed to help us center ourselves and fully engage with the present moment.

We will participate in an opening ceremony, which will be followed by a brief discussion about the Wild Church Network and our aspirations as the newest community of this network.

Following our brief discussion, we will embark on a 30-minute solo wander, accompanied by a thought-provoking prompt about your vision for the Wild Gathering Community's future.

Afterward, we will reconvene in the circle for a sharing session, where participants can express themselves whenever they feel inspired.
We wrap up our gathering with a sharing circle, which is then followed by a closing ceremony.

What to bring
A folding chair, camp chair, or blanket to sit on
Your reusable water bottle & snacks
A journal or notebook and pen
Covered walking shoes or outdoor covered sandals
a watch to keep time on your wander
bug spray/sunscreen

Welcome to the Wild Gathering Community, part of the Wild Church Network. Located in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley, our blossoming community brings together individuals from diverse spiritual backgrounds to connect with nature. Here, we take a moment to pause and rediscover the sacredness of our environment through direct experiences. We celebrate our profound bond with nature, recognizing that we are interconnected with the water, plants, soil, and animals that inhabit our shared space.

What to expect:
Join us for our monthly "Wild Encounter" with nature. We will start our meeting by gathering in a circle, which symbolizes unity. We will begin with a warm welcome and a brief introduction, giving everyone the opportunity to settle into our shared environment.

Next, we will shift into a grounding meditation designed to help us center ourselves and fully engage with the present moment.

We will participate in an opening ceremony, which will be followed by a brief discussion about the Wild Church Network and our aspirations as the newest community of this network.

Following our brief discussion, we will embark on a 30-minute solo wander, accompanied by a thought-provoking prompt about your vision for the Wild Gathering Community's future.

Afterward, we will reconvene in the circle for a sharing session, where participants can express themselves whenever they feel inspired.
We wrap up our gathering with a sharing circle, which is then followed by a closing ceremony.

What to bring
A folding chair, camp chair, or blanket to sit on
Your reusable water bottle & snacks
A journal or notebook and pen
Covered walking shoes or outdoor covered sandals
a watch to keep time on your wander
bug spray/sunscreen