Outdoor Church

2nd Sundays. We gather outside to be in conversation with the land, as we reflect, share, and join in communion. Often followed by a potluck.

Upcoming

We will gather on May 10th at 3:30pm to give thanks to our mother earth and ponder the ways we experience both God and the earth as a mother in our lives. There will also be space naming the complexities and emotions that a day like Mothers Day can bring. Christie will have a story to read and an activity for the children during the wandering time.

We will meet on the beach at Dyer Cover in Cape Elizabeth (google pin).

Please bring:

A picnic dinner for yourself for afterwards.
A blanket or chair to sit on and maybe an extra blanket to keep you warm.
We will be doing some writing if you want to bring a journal to write in, but we will also bring paper and pens to share.

What is Wild Church?

In this time of ecological collapse and mass extinction we feel called to create beloved community re-connected with the soil, water, plants, and all creatures of our Casco Bay watershed in the greater region of Portland, Maine.

We are connected to the Wild Church Network of congregations seeking to encounter God in the wilderness, a place of spiritual transformation and new vision. We are inspired by the Watershed Discipleship movement of church communities learning to love their place, as defined by their watershed.
We are rooted in the Anabaptist tradition of following Jesus in daily life, with connections to Mennonite Church USA. We are open to all who are looking for a deeper relationship with God, community, and creation from any faith tradition or no faith tradition, or full of questions and doubt.
We are committed to the internal and external work of undoing racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of violence that harm our bodies and grieve the Spirit.
We believe that ancient faith practices like Sabbath rest, Eucharist, Scripture reflection and prayer, offering healing and renewal for our weary bodies and world.
We usually meet outdoors monthly on the second Sunday of each month at 3:30pm with a picnic potluck afterwards. In the winter months we will get creative and may meet indoors when needed.
Kids are welcome! We don't have childcare, but invite their participation and play throughout our time together. During our time of wandering we have an activity and storytime for children.
We are an evolving experiment in being church in a renewed way, and invite your ideas, creativity, and contributions!