In her 2021 book, Church of the Wild: How Nature Invites Us into the Sacred, Victoria Loorz “explores the wild roots of faith and helps us deepen our commitment to a suffering earth by falling in love with it.” This Sunday, we will gather outside at the forested home of Dan Ball and Lori Golze to immerse ourselves in the wonders of the natural world.

Following the practice of the “church of the wild,” we will spend some time in silent, solitary contemplation of nature and some time in communal sharing. Come and experience this new and different way of “doing church.”  This service will be in person only.

Please bring a folding chair if you have one, comfortable walking shoes, and water. Dan and Lori’s place is located on a 10 acre, forested hillside, just above the flowing Neal Creek. There are options to wander through the quiet woods, sit by the flowing water and listen to the forest, or sit in nearby, shady grassy areas.

Dan and Lori live at 2717 Swyers Drive in Hood River. Call Dan at 541-969-8873 if you need directions. There is some parking near the house, or you can park on Swyers Drive next to the orchard, and hoof it up the driveway to their back yard where the service begins. There will also be parking help.